Take advantage of a free breakfast buffet, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and laundry facilities at Best Western Gateway Grand. 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 speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a bar and a 24-hour gym.
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 travelers 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
University of Florida
14 min drive - 16.5 km
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
20 min drive - 19.5 km
Sante Fe College
3 min drive - 2.7 km
Oaks Mall
7 min drive - 9.1 km
Gainesville Raceway
37 min drive - 40.0 km
Getting around
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)
28 min drive
Restaurants
Circle K
5 min drive
Taco Bell
5 min drive
Circle K
15 min walk
McDonald's
16 min walk
Circle K
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 roundtrip airport shuttle, and laundry facilities. 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 speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a bar and a 24-hour gym.
Other perks at this hotel include:
An outdoor pool along with free cabanas, sun loungers, and pool umbrellas
Free self parking
A gift shop, a ballroom, and a 24-hour front desk
8 meeting rooms, coffee/tea in the lobby, and smoke-free premises
Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 152 rooms feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
Heating and fans
Shower/tub combinations, free toiletries, and hair dryers
42-inch TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and cable channels
Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and recycling
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–10:00 PM.
How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Gateway Grand?
As of 29 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Gateway Grand on 4 November 2026 start from AED 311, excluding 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 80 lbs per pet. There's a fee of USD 28.13 per accommodation, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking?
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?
Check-out 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 1 mi (1.6 km) from Sante Fe College and within 3 mi (5 km) of Fresenius Medical Care at Shands Lake Shore Hospital and Micanopy Cemetery. San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park and Jonesville Tennis Center are also within 6 mi (10 km).
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Reviews
Best Western Gateway Grand Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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We stayed for a few days for a family event. The hotel was wonderful, all the staff were great. Everything was clean and well taken care of. We will definitely be staying here again. Highly recommend. Close by everything in Gainesville.
The entire staff were extremely friendly and helpful. The breakfast was great, the property looked great, and the location was perfect for dropping off our Santa Fe College student. We will definitely be back.
Hotel is reasonably priced on game weekends. The room was adequate, although it felt musty. The bathrooms need some upgrading. That being said when you are in town and need a reasonably priced place to stay, this will work. And the staff was very helpful.
It’s an older property but the price was right and the night auditor has been there forever and he’s super nice and helpful. There’s a Dairy Queen and several restaurants nearby. The DQ is within walking distance.
Property is basic…except the pool area is really nice and the breakfast is fantastic. Location works great for us so we will continue to stay here in the future.