In South Bradenton, Best Western Plus Bradenton Gateway Hotel offers a warm welcome with a breakfast buffet, laundry facilities, and an outdoor pool. Connect to WiFi in the comfort of your room or take advantage of the 24-hour business center - previous guests rave about the helpful staff.
IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy - 3 min drive - 3.1 km
LECOM Park - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
IMG Academy - 5 min drive - 4.1 km
Riverwalk - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
Getting around
Sarasota, FL (SRQ-Sarasota-Bradenton Intl.) - 11 min drive
St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) - 34 min drive
Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 54 min drive
Restaurants
Wawa
Chick-fil-A - 17 min walk
McDonald's - 19 min walk
Chipotle Mexican Grill - 8 min walk
Olive Garden
About this property
Best Western Plus Bradenton Gateway Hotel
At Best Western Plus Bradenton Gateway Hotel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of IMG Academy. You can go for a morning swim at the outdoor pool, and visit the fitness centre for a workout. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
51 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Express check-in/out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age – 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children
Up to 2 children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
No cots (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only)*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free uncovered on-site self-parking
Free on-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
The following facilities or services will be unavailable from September 2 2025 to September 16 2025 (dates subject to change):
One of the swimming pools
The property will be renovating from 2 September 2025 to 16 September 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
One of the swimming pools
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimise noise and disturbance.
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pet deposit: USD 150 per stay
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet (may vary based on length of stay)
Policies
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Carte Blanche
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western).
Also known as
Best Western Plus Manatee Hotel Bradenton
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Best Western Plus Manatee
Best Western Plus Bradenton Gateway
Best Western Manatee Hotel
Best Plus Bradenton Gateway
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at Best Western Plus Bradenton Gateway Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool. One of the swimming pools will be unavailable from September 2 2025 to September 16 2025 (dates subject to change).
Are pets allowed at Best Western Plus Bradenton Gateway Hotel?
Yes, dogs are welcome. There's a charge of USD 30 per pet, per night, and there's also a deposit of USD 150 per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at Best Western Plus Bradenton Gateway Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Free motorhome/bus/lorry parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Best Western Plus Bradenton Gateway Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Best Western Plus Bradenton Gateway Hotel and nearby?
Have fun with activities such as cycling, hiking and jet-skiing, and practise your swing at the nearby golf course. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hotel's other amenities, which include a fitness centre.
What's the area around Best Western Plus Bradenton Gateway Hotel like?
Best Western Plus Bradenton Gateway Hotel is in South Bradenton, a short 4-minute walk from Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf.
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Reviews
Best Western Plus Bradenton Gateway Hotel Reviews
8.0
Very good
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8.2
Cleanliness
8.4
Location
8.6
Staff & service
7.6
Eco-friendliness
8.0
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently good with a variety of hot and cold dishes and real eggs. (16 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
4 Jul 2025
Would stay again
Clean, reasonably priced, good location
Terri
Terri, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 Jun 2025
Nice staff, good breakfast
Pamela
Pamela, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
9 Sept 2025
It was a disappointment all around
We book d this because of the large tub, it was falling apart. The spout was practically falling out, no good way to close the bottom to keep water in and it would have taken 5 hours to fill because they have added a water flow restrictor. The pool was another plus when choosing and it was closed when we arrived for maintenance. That was frustrating. The only plus was Julie at the front desk was super nice and helpful. She was great.
Tiffany
Tiffany, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
22 May 2025
clean hotel
Jose
Jose, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
3 Aug 2025
I can't complain about the location, it was close to the beaches and restaurants. But the water from the faucet smells very strange. And we have to use the stairs, the elevator wasn't working well. Not other concerns the price was reasonable.
Deyanira
Deyanira, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
26 May 2025
Great price for a quick getaway. Anna maria island is only 25 min away.!
edith
edith, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
9 Jun 2025
Very clean, elevators run get quiet and fast very good
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3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 May 2025
Very comfortable and clean. The staff are extremely kind and helpful.
Holly
Holly, 8-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 May 2025
Nice hotel. God price
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 May 2025
Wonder front desk staff. Very accommodating and sure friendly.
Tiffany
Tiffany, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
12 Jun 2025
Apparently floor was worn out and run down.There were visible stains on the furniture.Bed was clean bathroom was good.
Louis
Louis, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
7 Jun 2025
The room had obvious water damage to the floors throughout and had a strong mildew smell from the time you open the doors. Everything was moist, luckily I was only staying for one night.
Jazzmen
Jazzmen, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 May 2024
Great place to stay
Carmen
Carmen, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
16 Jun 2025
My experience the pool do not look good and clean !! The sofa in my room looks very dirty and the bathroom looks old and dirty.
Katherine
Katherine, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
14 Jun 2025
did not like that dogs were allowed smelled like dogs
Amy
Amy, 5-night trip
2/10 Poor
13 May 2025
There was blood on the sheets.
Ana
Ana, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
4 May 2025
Hair in the shower! Bed broken…stained carpet…hot and muggy but said 72. Sandy dirt on sheets!
Denise
Denise, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
1 May 2025
We had a suit and it was dirty especially the kitchen and when room serves cleaned the room they didn't vacuum the floor i don't believe i will be coming back. I stayed for 6 nights and paid $1400 dollars it was not worth it
STEVE
STEVE, 6-night trip
6/10 Good
8 Dec 2024
It was nice. Ok for a one or two night stay
Misty
Misty, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
12 Jun 2025
The first room I was given ... the key didn't work. After lugging around my "stuff" up and down the elevator twice. I was assigned another room. upon opening the door the smell of urine and mildew was overwhelming! Next room was the same pungent odor! A manager was called and I was given a third room. Better, but not great.
Lisa
Lisa, 2-night trip
2/10 Poor
10 Jun 2025
Been on a baseball trip with my national team. Came to town a few days early to let the team relax
Instead came to a horrible hotel. Booked 2 rooms
1st room sheets and comforter were thrown every way with trash all over the place. Smelt like weed and pee.
2nd room someone just took a shower and threw towel on ground and everything else.
Went to front desk and they didn’t care, manager didn’t care what so ever either.
They shrugged it off and said my bad
Horrible place
Wade
Wade, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 Sept 2024
Pool and breakfast are a must with 3 small children
Chelsea
Chelsea, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
4 Oct 2024
We stayed post Helene and the staff went out of their way to accommodate those with needs. The hotel was clean and the breakfast was a plus.