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Very Good
4.0/5
Based on 1542 guest reviews
- Has outdoor swimming pool
- Comp. Breakfast
- Airport shuttle provided
- The Avg. Group Saves 23.1%!
- Fitness + Health Center
- 152 rooms in property
- Hotel has an eco-friendly policy
- Groups & Meetings rating of 10.0/10
- 8 conference rooms in property
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
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2 Double Beds High Speed Internet Accessible Coffee Maker, Hairdryer Iron and Ironing Board Full Bre
Non-Smoking
Local Attractions
Champions Park Sports Complex. Alachua County Sports and Events Center, Celebration Pointe, University of Florida, UF Health Hospital & Teaching facilities, Malcom Randall VA Hospital, Santa Fe College, North Florida Regional Medical Center, Butterfly Rainforest. Downtown Gainesville, Ginnie Springs Park located in nearby High Springs and San Felasco Tech City.
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Verified Reviews of Best Western Gateway Grand
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Just what we needed! This hotel had it all!"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Just what we needed! This hotel had it all! Very good.
Rozella P. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from 
06-Jul-2024
Verified Review, stayed from Wed Jul 03 to Thu Jul 04 2024 at a $106.99 average nightly rate.
"Wonderful Staff"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Wonderful and polite and friendly people at the from desk.
Gabriela O. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
11-May-2024
Verified Review, stayed from Wed May 08 to Thu May 09 2024 at a $121.99 average nightly rate.
"Nice Hotel & Restaurant"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Loved the front desk receptionist! The room was clean and spacious and the restaurant food was delicious. Keep up the great work.
Anna J. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
02-May-2024
Verified Review, stayed from Wed May 01 to Thu May 02 2024 at a $124.99 average nightly rate.
"Clean & Pleasant"
Overall Score3.0/ 5
The room was clean. Breakfast staff was pleasant.
Debby L. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
08-Mar-2024
Verified Review, stayed from Thu Mar 07 to Fri Mar 08 2024 at a $118.99 average nightly rate.
"Pleasant"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Quiet room. Pleasant check in clerk.
Dennis L. (Group coordinator, booked 2 rooms), from
15-Jan-2024
Verified Review, stayed from Sun Jan 14 to Mon Jan 15 2024 at a $111.99 average nightly rate.
"Very Enjoyable"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Everything was in order and we were pleased with the accommodations.
Tim H. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
02-Jan-2024
Verified Review, stayed from Wed Dec 27 to Fri Dec 29 2023 at a $126.65 average nightly rate.
"Nice, comfortable room."
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Nice hotel; nice and comfy room.
Patricia W. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
31-Aug-2023
Verified Review, stayed from Tue Aug 29 to Thu Aug 31 2023 at a $127.99 average nightly rate.
Property Description
Welcome to the epitome of hospitality and convenience at Best Western Gateway Grand Hotel and Conference Center! Nestled in the heart of Gainesville, our full-service oasis offers unparalleled service, luxurious amenities, and unbeatable value.
Step into one of our 152 spacious guestrooms or suites, where comfort meets style. Whether you're relaxing by our sparkling pool, unwinding in the whirlpool, or indulging in a rejuvenating massage at our studio, every moment is crafted for your utmost enjoyment.
Stay on top of your fitness routine in our state-of-the-art fitness room, catch up on work at our fully-equipped business center, or savor delicious bites at Gators Den Sports Grill, our signature restaurant.
Planning an event? Look no further! With over 10,000 square feet of flexible meeting and banquet space, we're the ideal venue for gatherings of up to 300 guests. From corporate meetings to grand celebrations, our dedicated team ensures every detail is perfect.
Experience the pinnacle of hospitality at Best Western Gateway Grand Hotel and Conference Center – where every stay exceeds expectations and every moment is unforgettable.
Green Sustainability
The hotel is certified "Florida Green Hotel" 2022
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 04:00 PM |
| Check Out: | 11:00 AM |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2018 |
| Floors: | 3 |
| Rooms: | 152 |
| Corridors: | All Rooms Have Interior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 152 |
| Handicap Rooms: | 8 |
| Rooms with 1 Bed: | 70 |
| Rooms with 2 Beds: | 82 |
| Suites: | 5 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Don't Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 10 View Spaces |
| Meeting Space: | 10000 sq. feet |
| Banquet Space: | Holds 350 people |
| Dist. to Food/Bars: | On-site |
| Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: | 1.0 Mi |
| Dist. to Nearest Gym: | On-site |
| Lounge/Bar Hours: | 4PM - 10PM |
| FEMA Approved: | Yes |
| Pool Info: Enjoy our Outdoor Pool and Hot Tub! Open daily from 8 AM to 10 PM. Dive in and relax! |
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Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: Individual reservations: cancel by 4:00 pm 24 hours prior to arrival to avoid charges. Please note: during periods of peak demand or special event, cancellation policies are subject to change |
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| Nightly Parking: | 0.00 |
| Typical Group Deposit: | CC to guarantee payment |
| Total Taxes: | 12.50% |
| Total Misc Fees: | $0.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| State Tax: | 7.50% (State Sales Tax) |
| Occupancy Tax: | 5.00% (Occupancy Tax) |
| Food and Beverage Service Charge: | 22.00% (Event Service Charge) |
Amenities / Features
- Air conditioning
- Airport Shuttle
- Alarm clock
- ATM
- Baggage storage facilities
- Bus parking
- Central location
- Clothes drying
- Complimentary breakfast
- Conference facilities
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- Credit card accepted: American Express
- Credit card accepted: Discover
- Credit card accepted: Diners Club
- Dinner available
- Electronic key card
- Elevator
- Express Check-Out
- Facilities for the disabled
- Fax available
- Fitness and health center
- Free local calls
- Hairdryer available
- Handicap accessible
- Central heating
- Ice Maker
- Internet - wireless
- Internet - ethernet
- Free WiFi Internet
- Ironing facilities
- Jacuzzi
- Laundry facilities
- Laundry valet service
- Licensed bar
- Microwave in room
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24 hours opened
- Office or business center
- Pets allowed
- Private bathroom in room
- Private car parking
- Private garden grounds
- Quiet location
- Radio in room
- Refrigerator
- Restaurant
- Self controlled heating/cooling system
- Shop
- Spa
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Telephone
- Telephone in all rooms
- Telephone - Free local calls
- Television
- TV - Free Cable
- Terrace
- Travellers cheques accepted
- Voicemail
Airport & Shuttle Information
Gainesville Regional Airport GNV, approx. 8 miles. We offer complimentary airport transportation with advance reservation. Taxi one-way: approx. $45.
Local Shuttle Info: Experience seamless convenience at our hotel with our complimentary airport and medical center shuttle service. For your added flexibility, we also offer transportation to additional locations within a 15-mile radius for a nominal fee. Please note that advance reservations are required to ensure timely service and availability.
Breakfast Information
Start your day with our delightful Hot American Breakfast buffet! Enjoy a variety of delicious options, including a customizable omelet station and a fun build-your-own waffle bar, served daily from 6 AM to 9 AM, and extended to 10 AM on weekends and holidays. Plus, our 24-hour coffee bar is always available to keep you refreshed and energized around the clock!
Pet Friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Yes! Pets are allowed.Pets allowed based on the availability of pet friendly rooms. Up to 2 dogs per room with an 80 pound weight limit. Additional pet types (cats, birds, etc) may be accepted at the hotel's discretion. Pet rate is $20.00 per day with a $100 per week maximum.
Parking Info
Enjoy the convenience of complimentary self-parking at our hotel. We also offer ample parking space for buses and large trucks!
Internet / WiFI
Stay connected with our complimentary Wi-Fi available throughout the entire hotel, including guestrooms, meeting spaces, and all public areas. Enjoy seamless internet access wherever you are!
Cleaning Policies
Best Western We Care Clean
About Best Western Hotels
- 4000+ independently owned hotels located in over 100 countries
- Best Western Rewards is a free program where members can earn 10 points for every dollar spent or airline/partner rewards for each night stay. With no blackout dates and points that never expire, whats not love?
- 18 brands, including: Best Western, Best Western Plus, and Best Western Premier
- Best Western offers exceptional value with great amenities including free breakfast, high-speed internet, local calls, and lond distance access. Convenient computer room in the lobby area perfect for copy and fax services, and even printing out boarding passes, maps, etc.
- Best Western Plus offers upgraded bath amenities, an in-room mini-fridge, and a spacious work desk. Fitness room, laundry room, and business center also available. Free breakfast, high-speed internet, local calls, and long distance access
- Best Western Premier gives guests the highest quality amenties, furnishings, and decor with personalized guest services. All rooms have a safe, mini-fridge, free high-speed internet access, free local and long distance calls, and an LCD or Plasma TV with HD channels. On-site dining, fitness room, business center, snack shop, and meeting rooms
The Best Western Hotels highlights above are subject to change without notice.
Suggested AI Generated Itinerary
- Breakfast: Bagels & Noodles: A local favorite for breakfast with a variety of bagels and noodle dishes. Located 2 miles from the hotel.
- Lunch: Satchel's Pizza: Known for their unique pizza creations and funky atmosphere. Located 3 miles from the hotel.
- Dinner: The Top: A popular rooftop restaurant with a diverse menu and live music. Located 4 miles from the hotel.
- Activity: Kanapaha Botanical Gardens: Explore beautiful gardens with over 24 major collections and a bamboo forest. Located 6 miles from the hotel.
- Breakfast: The Flying Biscuit Cafe: A popular spot for Southern-style breakfast with fluffy biscuits and creative dishes. Located 3 miles from the hotel.
- Lunch: The Swamp Restaurant: A classic sports bar and grill serving American fare and local favorites. Located 2 miles from the hotel.
- Dinner: Dragonfly Sushi & Sake Company: Enjoy delicious sushi and Japanese cuisine in a trendy setting. Located 5 miles from the hotel.
- Activity: Florida Museum of Natural History: Discover exhibits on Florida's diverse ecosystems, fossils, and cultural history. Located 4 miles from the hotel.
- Breakfast: Metro Diner: A popular diner serving hearty breakfast dishes and comfort food classics. Located 3 miles from the hotel.
- Lunch: Mi Apá Latin Café: Enjoy authentic Latin American cuisine with a variety of flavorful dishes. Located 4 miles from the hotel.
- Dinner: Embers Wood Grill: A steakhouse offering a variety of grilled meats and seafood in an upscale setting. Located 7 miles from the hotel.
- Activity: Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park: Explore a unique ecosystem with diverse wildlife, hiking trails, and scenic views. Located 10 miles from the hotel.
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Previously known as:
Best Western Gateway Grand Hotel & Conference Center, Best Western Plus Gateway Grand Hotel
Seasonality of Hotel Rates at Best Western Gateway Grand
The graph above is seasonality of room rates for both our group rates and the lowest online individual rates we could find at the time the group/meeting bid was placed. The best group rate shown is 49.2% in October 2023 and the highest average individual rate is $274 in the month of September 2024. This chart will show past seasonality and also project future months. If you are flexible with dates, you may want to consider staying at Best Western Gateway Grand in a month when rates are lower.
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Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Best Western Gateway Grand
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Best Western Gateway Grand.
Feel free to use the Best Western Gateway Grand meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Gainesville event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting Room Name | L x W x H (Feet) |
Size (sqft.) |
Banquet 5'/6'  |
Crescent |
Classroom |
Hollow Square  |
U-Shape |
Boardroom |
Convention 8'/10'  |
Theater |
Reception |
Regist. Desk  |
| Springhills Ballroom | 78 x 50 x 12 | 3930 | 270/-- | 227 | 200 | 94 | 70 | 94 | 25/-- | 350 | 300 | -- |
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Springhills Ballroom
Room Type:
Ballroom
Total Size:
3930 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
78 x 50 x 12 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Power Outlets:
10
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
Yes
Amenities Available
   
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| Springhills Ballroom East | 39 x 50 x 12 | 1969 | 128/-- | 114 | 105 | -- | 45 | -- | --/-- | 150 | 150 | -- |
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Springhills Ballroom East
Room Type:
Ballroom Section
Total Size:
1969 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
39 x 50 x 12 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Power Outlets:
4
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
Yes
Amenities Available
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| Springhills Ballroom West | 39 x 50 x 12 | 1969 | 128/-- | 114 | 105 | -- | 45 | -- | --/-- | 150 | 150 | -- |
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Springhills Ballroom West
Room Type:
Ballroom Section
Total Size:
1969 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
39 x 50 x 12 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Power Outlets:
4
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
Yes
Amenities Available
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| Cross Creek Ballroom | 75 x 49 x 11 | 1500 | 80/-- | 50 | 66 | -- | 32 | 30 | --/-- | 80 | 100 | -- |
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Cross Creek Ballroom
Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
1500 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
75 x 49 x 11 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Power Outlets:
4
Columns:
2
Windows:
8
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
Yes
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
Yes
Amenities Available
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| San Felasco | 24 x 26 x 10 | 649 | 50/-- | 36 | 33 | -- | 20 | 20 | --/-- | 50 | 50 | -- |
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San Felasco
Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
649 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
24 x 26 x 10 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Power Outlets:
4
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
Yes
Amenities Available
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| Santa Fe | 24 x 26 x 10 | 649 | 50/-- | 36 | 33 | -- | 20 | 20 | --/-- | 50 | 50 | -- |
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Santa Fe
Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
649 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
24 x 26 x 10 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Power Outlets:
4
Columns:
0
Windows:
0
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
Yes
Amenities Available
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| Edgewood Board Room | 14 x 25 x 8 | 357 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 10 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- |
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Edgewood Board Room
Room Type:
Boardroom
Total Size:
357 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
14 x 25 x 8 Ft.
Floor Level:
1
Power Outlets:
4
Columns:
0
Windows:
1
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
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| Magnolia Boardroom | 15 x 16 x 8 | 269 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 8 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- |
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Magnolia Boardroom
Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
269 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
15 x 16 x 8 Ft.
Floor Level:
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
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| Pre-function area | 72 x 15 x 13 | 1080 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 20/-- | -- | 100 | 25 |
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Pre-function area
Room Type:
Lobby
Total Size:
1080 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
72 x 15 x 13 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Power Outlets:
10
Columns:
0
Windows:
5
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
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| Continental Mezzanine | 51 x 30 x 16 | 1545 | --/74 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | -- | 100 | 4 |
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Continental Mezzanine
Room Type:
Mezzanine
Total Size:
1545 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
51 x 30 x 16 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Power Outlets:
9
Columns:
4
Windows:
5
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
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FAQs about Best Western Gateway Grand
What time is check in?
Check in time is 04:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is 11:00 AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does Best Western Gateway Grand have?
There are 152 rooms in the property.
Is there any meeting space at Best Western Gateway Grand?
Yes, they have 10 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.
What kind of breakfast is at Best Western Gateway Grand?
Start your day with our delightful Hot American Breakfast buffet! Enjoy a variety of delicious options, including a customizable omelet station and a fun build-your-own waffle bar, served daily from 6 AM to 9 AM, and extended to 10 AM on weekends and holidays. Plus, our 24-hour coffee bar is always available to keep you refreshed and energized around the clock!
What parking is available at Best Western Gateway Grand?
Enjoy the convenience of complimentary self-parking at our hotel. We also offer ample parking space for buses and large trucks!
How much does internet cost?
Stay connected with our complimentary Wi-Fi available throughout the entire hotel, including guestrooms, meeting spaces, and all public areas. Enjoy seamless internet access wherever you are!
Can I get a AAA rate at Best Western Gateway Grand?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.
Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Best Western Gateway Grand?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.
Is there a gym at Best Western Gateway Grand?
Yes, there is a gym/fitness area available on-site at the property.
Is there a pool at Best Western Gateway Grand?
Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Enjoy our Outdoor Pool and Hot Tub! Open daily from 8 AM to 10 PM. Dive in and relax!.
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