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Very Good
4.0/5
Based on 214 guest reviews
- We have an outdoor pool
- Complimentary breakfast is offered
- 51 sleeping rooms in hotel
- 2 floors in hotel
- Check in: 3:00 PM
- Check out: 11:00 AM
- Hotel has a green policy
- Group friendly rating of 7.5/10
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
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Local Attractions
Camp Blanding 10 Miles, Florida State Prison 9 Miles, University of Florida 30 Miles, Kingsley Lake 8 Miles, The F.I.R.M Raceway at Keystone Heights Airport 11 Miles, Bradford Sportsmen's Farm 15 Miles, Gainesville Raceway 29 Miles
Map & Landmarks: Best Western Starke
Verified Reviews of Best Western Starke
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently: "Nothing Special"
Overall Score2.0/ 5
Not worth the price paid. Floors could have been much cleaner. Couldn't get any sleep so we didn't stay the second night. Staff was unable to to credit us the second night. Not satisfied at all.
Marilyn N. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from 
12-Aug-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Aug 09 to Sun Aug 11 2024 at a $123.99 average nightly rate. 
Response from Management on 28-Aug-2024:
Thank you for sharing your concern. We apologize for the inconvenience.
"Great!"
Overall Score3.0/ 5
An okay place with great breakfast staff.
Del S. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
02-Jun-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Wed May 29 to Thu May 30 2024 at a $114.99 average nightly rate. Response from Management on 03-Jun-2024:
Thank you for your thoughts, Del S.
"Wonderful staff. Great room. Very nice breakfast."
Overall Score5.0/ 5
We prefer this hotel to any other in Starke. It has very nice updated rooms, a good breakfast and helpful hospitable staff.
Willis S. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
13-Apr-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Apr 12 to Sun Apr 14 2024 at a $151.99 average nightly rate. Response from Management on 16-Apr-2024:
We are humbled by your positive feedback, Willie. Thank you for staying with us.
"Really Good Stay"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Really had a good time! Hospitality was great. Clean beds and clean linens.
Bobby W. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
08-Apr-2024 Verified Review, stayed from Fri Apr 05 to Sat Apr 06 2024 at a $156.99 average nightly rate. Response from Management on 16-Apr-2024:
Thank you for your thoughts, Bobby. Hope to see you the next time you are in town.
"Clean & Modern Hotel"
Overall Score3.0/ 5
Nice, modern and clean hotel. Breakfast was okay.
Penny C. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
28-Dec-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Dec 18 to Tue Dec 19 2023 at a $108.99 average nightly rate. "The staff was friendly and welcoming. The room was clean. Great Room"
Overall Score3.0/ 5
Beautiful remodeled room. Very nice. Very nice shower, bed was great.
Joaquin M. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from
22-Aug-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Aug 17 to Fri Aug 18 2023 at a $102.99 average nightly rate. Property Description
Stay at this Starke hotel and enjoy a host of convenient amenities while traveling in sunny Florida. The BEST WESTERN Starke is conveniently located off of Highway 301 with easy access to key area attractions and business locations including St. Augustine, Kingsley Lake, the University of Florida and Gator Nationals. Hotel guests will appreciate the variety of nearby dining and shopping options. Each spacious guest room features free wireless high-speed Internet access and long distance access, cable television with HBO® and ESPN®, microwave and mini-fridge, iron/ironing board, coffee/tea maker and hairdryer. King size beds and other upgraded amenities are available in select rooms. Other hotel amenities include a complimentary full hot breakfast and outdoor swimming pool. Visitors may enjoy fishing on one of the many surrounding lakes or participating in a range of outdoor activities at the Gold Head Branch State Park. Business travelers will find that the BEST WESTERN Starke Inn is conveniently located near Dupont, SMI Joist and Camp Blanding. We are currently renovating our guestrooms a wing at a time to minimize any disturbance.
Green Sustainability
Light housekeeping and linen reuse for multi-night stays.
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 3:00 PM |
| Check Out: | 11:00 AM |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2023 |
| Floors: | 2 |
| Rooms: | 51 |
| Corridors: | All Rooms Have Exterior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 51 |
| Handicap Rooms: | 2 |
| Rooms with 1 Bed: | 20 |
| Rooms with 2 Beds: | 31 |
| Suites: | 0 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Don't Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 0 |
| Dist. to Food/Bars: | 0.3 Mi |
| Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: | 0.5 Mi |
| Dist. to Nearest Gym: | 1.0 Mi |
| Pool Info: Sparkling outdoor door pool open seasonally, 8 AM - 10 PM | |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: Individual cancellation policy is 24-hours prior to confirmed arrival date.Group cancellation is negotiated on a per group basis. | |
| Nightly Parking: | 0 |
| Total Taxes: | 11.00% |
| Total Misc Fees: | $0.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
Amenities / Features
- Air conditioning
- Alarm clock
- Baggage storage facilities
- Bus parking
- Camping or barbeque facilities
- Central location
- Complimentary breakfast
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- Credit card accepted: American Express
- Credit card accepted: Discover
- Electronic key card
- Express Check-Out
- Facilities for the disabled
- Fax available
- Free local calls
- Hairdryer available
- Handicap accessible
- Ice Maker
- Internet - wireless
- Internet - ethernet
- Free WiFi Internet
- Ironing facilities
- Microwave in room
- Non-smoking rooms
- 24 hours opened
- Office or business center
- Pets allowed
- Private bathroom in room
- Private garden grounds
- Radio in room
- Refrigerator
- Self controlled heating/cooling system
- Shower
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Telephone
- Telephone in all rooms
- Telephone - Free local calls
- Television
- TV - Free Cable
- TV room
Airport & Shuttle Information
Gainesville Regional Airport - GNV 20 Minutes, Jacksonville International Airport - JAX one hour, QKS Keystone Heights Airport - 42J 13 Miles, No shuttle
Airport Shuttle? Sorry, no airport shuttle available.Breakfast Information
Free hot breakfast served daily 6 AM - 9 AM featuring Southern favorites like biscuits-n-gravy, scrambled eggs, sausage, waffles, cold and hot cereals, yogurt, fruit, breakfast breads, milk, juice, coffee.
Pet Friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Yes! Pets are allowed.Pet friendly hotel based on availability of pet friendly rooms, $15 plus tax, per day, per pet
Parking Info
Free onsite self-parking with ample space for bus, or oversize vehicles
Internet / WiFI
Free Wi-Fi in guest rooms and public hotel spaces
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: Cracker Barrel Old Country Store - Start your day with a hearty breakfast at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, located 2 miles from Best Western Starke.
- Lunch: The Steak House - Indulge in a mouthwatering steak for lunch at The Steak House, located 1 mile from Best Western Starke.
- Dinner: Sonny's BBQ - Enjoy delicious BBQ dishes at Sonny's BBQ, located 1.5 miles from Best Western Starke.
- Activity: Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo - Spend the afternoon exploring the Santa Fe College Teaching Zoo, located 10 miles from Best Western Starke.
- Breakfast: Starbucks - Start your day with a refreshing coffee and breakfast at Starbucks, located 1 mile from Best Western Starke.
- Lunch: Zaxby's - Grab a delicious chicken meal for lunch at Zaxby's, located 1.5 miles from Best Western Starke.
- Dinner: China Wok - Enjoy authentic Chinese cuisine for dinner at China Wok, located 0.5 miles from Best Western Starke.
- Activity: Kingsley Lake - Spend the afternoon relaxing by the beautiful Kingsley Lake, located 5 miles from Best Western Starke.
- Breakfast: Dunkin' - Start your day with a tasty breakfast at Dunkin', located 1 mile from Best Western Starke.
- Lunch: Subway - Grab a quick and healthy lunch at Subway, located 0.5 miles from Best Western Starke.
- Dinner: Cedar River Seafood - Enjoy fresh seafood for dinner at Cedar River Seafood, located 2 miles from Best Western Starke.
- Activity: Camp Blanding Museum and Memorial Park - Explore the history and exhibits at Camp Blanding Museum and Memorial Park, located 8 miles from Best Western Starke.
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FAQs about Best Western Starke
What time is check in?
Check in time is 3:00 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 Starke have?
There are 51 sleeping rooms in the hotel.
What kind of breakfast is at Best Western Starke?
Free hot breakfast served daily 6 AM - 9 AM featuring Southern favorites like biscuits-n-gravy, scrambled eggs, sausage, waffles, cold and hot cereals, yogurt, fruit, breakfast breads, milk, juice, coffee.
What parking is available at Best Western Starke?
Free onsite self-parking with ample space for bus, or oversize vehicles
How much does internet cost?
Free Wi-Fi in guest rooms and public hotel spaces
Can I get a AAA rate at Best Western Starke?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.
Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Best Western Starke?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.
Is there a pool at Best Western Starke?
Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Sparkling outdoor door pool open seasonally, 8 AM - 10 PM.
Testimonials:
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