Best Western Gateway Grand

Tuscan-style hotel with free breakfast and free airport shuttle

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Dates

September 2025

October 2025

Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM, free pool cabanas

Located near the University of Florida, Best Western Gateway Grand welcomes travelers with a breakfast buffet each morning. Enjoy happy hour at Gator's Den Sports Grill, then relax in the spa tub, on the terrace, or by the pool with cabanas and sun loungers for comfort.

VIP Access

Excellent

Popular amenities

Room service
Bar
Hot tub
Free airport shuttle

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

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Room options

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Tonight

Sept 15 - Sept 16

Tomorrow

Sept 16 - Sept 17

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 8 of 8 rooms

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Fridge

Fan

Blackout curtains

Eco-friendly toiletries

Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Fridge

Fan

Blackout curtains

Eco-friendly toiletries

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Hot Tub (Living Room;with Sofabed)

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Fridge

Fan

Blackout curtains

Eco-friendly toiletries

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (with Sofabed)

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Fridge

Fan

Blackout curtains

Eco-friendly toiletries

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed

Standard Room, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Fridge

Fan

Blackout curtains

Eco-friendly toiletries

Sleeps 3
1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Fridge

Fan

Blackout curtains

Eco-friendly toiletries

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Junior Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Fridge

Fan

Blackout curtains

Eco-friendly toiletries

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony or patio

Separate dining area

Separate sitting area

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Fridge

Dining table

564 sq ft
Sleeps 4
2 King Beds

About the area

Located in Gainesville, Best Western Gateway Grand is in the suburbs and near the airport. Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History and Florida Museum of Natural History are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Oaks Mall and Haile Village Center. Kanapaha Botanical Gardens and Haile Village Playground are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.

Visit our Gainesville travel guide

4200 NW 97th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, 32606

What's nearby

Sante Fe College - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
North Florida Regional Medical Center - 5 min drive - 4.7 miles
Oaks Mall - 5 min drive - 4.7 miles
University of Florida - 10 min drive - 8.6 miles
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 13 min drive - 9.2 miles

Getting around

Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
‪Dairy Queen - ‬5 min walk
‪Circle K - ‬14 min walk
‪Sonny's BBQ - ‬17 min walk
‪Wendy's - ‬16 min walk

About this property

Best Western Gateway Grand

Hotel near University of Florida

Consider a stay at Best Western Gateway Grand and take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a free return airport shuttle and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. The on-site American cuisine theme restaurant, Gator's Den Sports Grill, features happy hour and dinner. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a fireplace in reception and a bar.

Other perks at this hotel include:

An outdoor pool along with free cabanas, sunloungers and pool umbrellas
Free self-parking
Limo/town car service, a computer station and 8 meeting rooms
Multilingual staff, a reception hall and outdoor furniture
Guest reviews give top marks for the dining options, helpful staff and location

Room features

All 152 rooms offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.

More amenities include:

Heating and fans
Recycling and LED light bulbs
Eco-friendly toiletries, shower/bath combinations and hairdryers
42-inch TVs with Netflix, streaming services and cable channels
Wardrobes/cupboards, separate sitting areas and fridges

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

24-hour free return airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request
Free area shuttle up to 15 miles
Free bus station shuttle
Limo/town car service
Free uncovered self parking on site
Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

Free buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

Gator's Den Sports Grill

Things to do

24-hour gym
Games
Hot tub
Outdoor pool
TV in common areas

Family friendly

Cot (surcharge)
Free area shuttle
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
ATM
Gift shop/newsstand
Guidebooks
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Vending machine
Water dispenser

Guest services

Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (on request)
Multilingual staff
Proposal/romance packages
Wedding services

Business services

8 meeting rooms
Computer station
Conference centre (10,000 square foot of space)
Coworking space

Outdoors

Free pool cabanas
Outdoor furniture
Pool loungers
Pool umbrellas

Spa

Couples treatment rooms

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Accessible bus station shuttle
Assistive listening devices
Braille/raised signage
Grab bar in shower
Handrails in stairways
Height-adjustable showerhead
Lift
Stair-free path to entrance
Visual fire alarm
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible gym
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchairs on site

1 building
3 floors
Ballroom
Banquet hall
Built in 1998
Communal living room
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Fireplace in lobby
Reception hall
Smoke-free property
Tuscan architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Cot (surcharge)

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower/bathtub combination
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided

Entertainment

42-inch TV with cable channels
Netflix
Streaming services

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Limited room service
Microwave
Refrigerator
Restaurant dining guides

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Desk chair
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electrical adapters
Fan
Free local calls
Heating (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
LED lighting
Recycling
Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: anytime

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 20 per pet, per night

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs and cats only

2 total (up to 36 kg per pet)

Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

2 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

Pet fee: USD 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash

Cashless transactions are available

Parties and events are allowed on site

Long-term renters welcome

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products

Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Alcohol is not permitted at this property

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Frequently asked questions

Does Best Western Gateway Grand have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Gateway Grand?

As of 15 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Gateway Grand on 21 Sept 2025 start from £77.60, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Best Western Gateway Grand pet-friendly?

Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 36 kg per pet. There's a fee of USD 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Best Western Gateway Grand?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Western Gateway Grand?

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Best Western Gateway Grand?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Does Best Western Gateway Grand provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs on request.

Where is Best Western Gateway Grand located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is within 1 mile (2 km) of Meadowbrook Golf Club and Sante Fe College. Fresenius Medical Care at Shands Lake Shore Hospital and Micanopy Cemetery are also within 3 miles (5 km).