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-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 11 min drive
St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) - 34 min drive
Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 54 min drive
Restaurants
Chick-fil-A - 17 min walk
McDonald's - 18 min walk
McDonald's - 19 min walk
Culver's - 18 min walk
Chipotle Mexican Grill - 8 min walk
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 center for a workout. Fellow travelers 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 cribs (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 onsite self parking
Free onsite RV/bus/truck 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 September 2 2025 to September 16 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 minimize 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 Manatee
Best Western Manatee Hotel
Best Western Manatee Plus
Best Western Plus Manatee
Best Western Plus Manatee Bradenton
Best Western Plus Bradenton Gateway
Best Western Plus Manatee Hotel Bradenton
Manatee Hotel
Best Plus Bradenton Gateway
Best Western Plus Bradenton Gateway Hotel Hotel
Best Western Plus Bradenton Gateway Hotel Bradenton
Best Western Plus Bradenton Gateway Hotel Hotel Bradenton
Frequently asked questions
Is there a pool at Best Western Plus Bradenton Gateway Hotel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool. One of the 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 RV/bus/truck 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 like cycling, hiking, and jet skiing, and practice 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 center.
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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Best Western Plus Bradenton Gateway Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.6/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently good with a variety of hot and cold dishes and real eggs. (16 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 4, 2025
Would stay again
Clean, reasonably priced, good location
Terri
Terri, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 22, 2025
clean hotel
Jose
Jose, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 3, 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
May 26, 2025
Great price for a quick getaway. Anna maria island is only 25 min away.!
edith
edith, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 9, 2025
Very clean, elevators run get quiet and fast very good
Verified traveler
3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 31, 2025
Nice hotel. God price
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 21, 2025
Very comfortable and clean. The staff are extremely kind and helpful.
Holly
Holly, 8-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 24, 2025
Wonder front desk staff. Very accommodating and sure friendly.
Tiffany
Tiffany, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jun 12, 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
Jun 16, 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
2/10 Poor
May 13, 2025
There was blood on the sheets.
Ana
Ana, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 25, 2024
Great place to stay
Carmen
Carmen, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
May 4, 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
May 1, 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
Jun 12, 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
6/10 Good
Dec 8, 2024
It was nice. Ok for a one or two night stay
Misty
Misty, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Apr 24, 2025
Not clean, dir
Nishant
Nishant, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 19, 2024
Pool and breakfast are a must with 3 small children
Chelsea
Chelsea, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Oct 4, 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.
Cathy
Cathy, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 25, 2025
Our room 112 definitely needed some deep cleaning of carpets and the toilet is not sturdy, other than that, it worked out just fine.
Ben
Ben, 6-night trip
2/10 Poor
Feb 18, 2025
Stay way, overpriced
Horrible Hotel and very overpriced
Towels super old, tv with problems, cheap everything
Paul
Paul, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 6, 2024
Nice staff good breakfast clean room
Sheyda
Sheyda, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 26, 2024
Staff was amazing, it made my stay truly comfortable.
Julia
Julia, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
Mar 9, 2025
Weird smell, roaches in bathroom , low water pressure, food at breakfast I could have knocked someone out with how hard the bagel was! Homeless people walking in parking lot!