Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel

Family-friendly hotel with outdoor pool, near Universal Studios Florida

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Near Universal Studios Florida, Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel is a family-friendly retreat that offers an outdoor pool with cabanas, sun loungers and umbrellas. Relax at the 2 spa tubs or visit Sharky & Jack's Bar&Grill for American cuisine. With free in-room WiFi and helpful staff on hand, you're all set for a fun-filled stay.
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Outdoor pool and 2 hot tubs
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • Pool bar
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Business center
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Theme park shuttle
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
$84 nightly
$95 total
Mar 16 - Mar 17
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Showing 20 of 20 rooms

Two Double Room with Pool Side

  • Sleeps 4

Accessible Queen Room

  • Sleeps 2

Two Double Room

  • Sleeps 4

King Room

  • Sleeps 2

King Suite with Sofa Bed

  • Sleeps 4
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (View)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (1st Floor)

Good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (View)

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Patio, Poolside | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Patio, Poolside | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Patio, Poolside | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Patio, Poolside

Highlights

Deck/patio
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed) | Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (with Sofabed)

Good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
  • 450 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator

Very good

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
LED TV
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
  • 280 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

2 Double Beds, Non-Smoking, View, Safe, Microwave And Refrigerator

  • Sleeps 4

Premium Room 1 King Bed With A Waterview

  • Sleeps 2

Premium Room 2 Double Beds With A Waterview

  • Sleeps 4

Water View Hard Surface Floor King Room

  • Sleeps 2

Water View Hard Surface Floor 2 Double Room

  • Sleeps 4

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave (View)

  • Sleeps 2

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Refrigerator & Microwave

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Map
7299 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL, 32819

What's nearby

  • Universal Orlando Resort - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Universal’s Volcano Bay - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Universal CityWalk - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Universal’s Islands of Adventure - 5 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Universal Studios Florida - 5 min drive - 3.4 km

Getting around

  • Orlando Intl. Airport (MCO) - 26 min drive
  • Kissimmee, FL (ISM-Kissimmee Gateway) - 36 min drive
  • Orlando Sanford Intl. Airport (SFB) - 42 min drive
  • Orlando Station - 16 min drive
  • Winter Park Station - 26 min drive
  • Brightline Orlando Station - 26 min drive
  • Theme park shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Dockside’s Pier 8 Market - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Wave Maker’s Pool Bar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sunset Lounge - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel

Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel puts you just a 5-minute drive from Universal Studios Florida and Orlando International Premium Outlets. The outdoor pool is a great spot to take a dip, and guests can grab a bite to eat at Sharky & Jack's Bar&Grill, which serves American cuisine and is open for breakfast and dinner. Other highlights include a poolside bar, a fitness center, and a snack bar/deli. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 298 rooms
    • Arranged over 8 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
    • Oversized vehicles are not permitted.

Required at check-in

    • Credit card required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum guest age is 18
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free uncovered onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
    • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Offsite

    • Theme park shuttle*

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • Snack bar/deli

What to do

  • Golf lessons nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Scooter/moped rentals nearby
  • Skydiving nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Computer station
  • Conference space (2550 square feet)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • 1 building/tower
  • Terrace
  • Fitness center
  • An outdoor pool
  • 2 hot tubs
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 36
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 10 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 38
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stairway handrail height (inches): 32
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Hardwood flooring in room

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 40-inch LED TV
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Free local calls
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • LED light bulbs

Special features

Dining

Sharky & Jack's Bar&Grill - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Happy hour is offered.
Sharky & Jacks Bar &Grill - This bar specializes in American cuisine. Happy hour is offered. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Refundable deposits

  • A damage deposit of USD 100 will be collected before check-in

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • Resort fee: USD 16.88 per accommodation, per night
  • Resort fee inclusions:
    • Beach loungers
    • Business center/computer access
    • Concierge service
    • Fitness center access
    • Housekeeping
    • In-room coffee
    • In-room safe
    • Phone calls (may be limited)
    • Pool access
    • Hot tub access

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 18.05 for adults and USD 12.73 for children
  • Theme park shuttle service is offered for an extra charge
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 22.5 per day

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

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

Policies

This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

Also known as

Best Western Gateway Hotel Orlando
Best Western Hotel Orlando Gateway
Best Western Orlando Gateway
Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel
Best Western Orlando Hotel
Gateway Orlando
Gateway Orlando Hotel
Orlando Best Western
Orlando Best Western Gateway Hotel
Orlando Gateway Best Western
Best Western Gateway Hotel
Best Western Gateway
Best Western Orlando

Frequently asked questions

Is there a pool at Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Are pets allowed at Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel?

Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like skydiving and water skiing, and practice your swing on the nearby golf course. Soothe your senses in one of the 2 hot tubs or make use of other amenities, which include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

Are there restaurants at or near Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel?

Yes, Sharky & Jack's Bar&Grill offers American cuisine.

What's the area around Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel like?

Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel is a short 14-minute walk from CoCo Key Water Resort and 12 minutes' walk from Titanic the Experience. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for shopping.

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Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel Reviews

8.0

Very Good

7.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • The pool was a highlight, offering a great experience with its nice size, cleanliness, and convenient location. (34 reviews)
  • Free parking and proximity to the park were major advantages for guests. (14 reviews)
  • The on-site restaurant and bar served great food with friendly service and good prices. (16 reviews)
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Popular mentions

RoomService staffLocationBathroomBedShowerBreakfastAir conditioningRestaurantParks

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was amazing.
Julia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

clean room and great staff
erick, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very accommodating and even got us into our room super early! Our flight was cancelled so this was a win for us in the midst of a frustrating situation.
Kendra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Friendly staff, clean room, great location.
Samantha, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great room, convenient to universal studios Orlando
david, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great view and staff!
Ognjen, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Pleasant
Jessica, 6-night trip

8/10 Very good

Really good hotel and great option if you are visiting Universal.
Luis, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Places was very clean and comfy. Will be staying again
Angelina, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Staff on check in was great, on check out, not as friendly…room was clean and great
Darren, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel!! I love my stay there
Lucia, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice stay
German, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything was perfect!
Samantha, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room was clean, staff was nice, and housekeeping was good.
Mariah, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I love this hotel!
Melissa, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The room smelled like mildew and mold and the television did not work. The breakfast, however, was amazing and the customer service was great.
Nickole, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Everything at this hotel was clean and comfortable
Richard, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel was great
Giuliani, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very friendly staff. Nice comfortable rooms.. great location
Fanny, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location, nice pool and hot tubs.
Nathan, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good Location
kalyan, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

The room that we got has slow sink and toilet slow to flush but the rest is good.
shayneangelli, 6-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel. Nice rooms and beds will definitely be booking again
Priscilla, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place
Marcelo, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Stayed here 20+ nights in the last 3 years. It gives a quality product at a great price, also now being smack dead in the middle of Universal and Epic easy access to theme parks.
Edward, 2-night trip