Located close to Universal Studios Florida and Aquatica, Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel provides a poolside bar, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 2 hot tubs. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Sharky & Jack's Bar&Grill, offers breakfast, dinner, light fare and happy hour. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
Located in Florida Center, a neighbourhood in Orlando, Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel is in the entertainment district and near the airport. Florida Mall and Disney Springs™ are worth exploring if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Universal Studios Florida and Aquatica. Travelling with kids? Make time for Epcot®, or enjoy an event or a match at Camping World Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby waterskiing, or enjoy the great outdoors with skydiving. Visit our Orlando travel guide
7299 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL, 32819
What's nearby
Universal Orlando Resort
14 min walk - 1.2 km
Universal CityWalk
4 min drive - 3.1 km
Universal’s Islands of Adventure
4 min drive - 3.4 km
Universal Studios Florida
5 min drive - 3.4 km
Pirate's Dinner Adventure
8 min walk - 0.7 km
Getting around
Orlando Station
16 min drive
Sand Lake Road Station
24 min drive
Orlando International Airport (MCO)
26 min drive
Restaurants
Dockside’s Pier 8 Market
6 min walk
Starbucks
5 min walk
The Wave Maker’s Pool Bar
4 min walk
Sunset Lounge
4 min walk
Waffle House
10 min walk
About this property
Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel
Family-friendly hotel near Universal Studios Florida
Located close to Aquatica, Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel provides a poolside bar, a terrace and a coffee shop/cafe. For some rest and relaxation, visit the 2 hot tubs. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Sharky & Jack's Bar&Grill, offers breakfast, dinner, light fare and happy hour. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
Free self-parking
Buffet breakfast (surcharge), a theme park shuttle and an electric car charging station
A gift shop, concierge services and a banquet hall
Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 298 rooms have comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge) and free cots/infant beds
Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
50-inch LED TVs with premium channels
Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and coffee/tea makers
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Does Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
How much does it cost to stay at Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel?
As of 26 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel on 25 Nov 2026 start from €72, including 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 Orlando Gateway Hotel pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.
What time is check-out at Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Where is Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel located?
This family-friendly Orlando hotel is located near the airport, 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Universal Studios Florida, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Aquatica and Florida Mall. Camping World Stadium and Disney Springs™ are also within 9 mi (15 km).
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Reviews
Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel Reviews
8.0
Very good
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Great location and staff always up front. Didn’t have to wait long for check in and room was great. Hate the breakfast wasn’t included but would stay again!
Always love staying here to go to Universal. Right near the dockside hotel to take the bus there and it’s always so convenient and clean and staff is nice everytime.
A great affordable hotel very close to Universal! It has everything you would need. There’s a great buffet breakfast for an additional charge and the pillows and blankets are super comfortable.
The rooms are so good and the staff is so sweet they will be avaliable all the time the best accommodation for families
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Tammy
5 Oct 2026
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Little run down, bed was comfortable. Minifridge was useful. Great location near Universal. Price was right. Stayed 3 nights. Hot tubs worked, pool was clean.
Perfect hotel for trip to Universal! Rooms were comfortable, beds slept great, and the A/C kept us comfortable all week. This hotel essentially shares a parking lot with the Universal Endless Summer resort - you can walk right across and ride the Universal busses all day. They even come back late at night from City Walk. Between being so close to the parks, the access to the Universal shuttle (w/o the Universal resort $$$), the FREE PARKING, and a pool that was open to 10pm, it was a great experience for our whole family!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Melvin
22 Sept 2026
Liked: Staff & service
I had a good business stay. The staff was very helpful and Rachael at the Breakfast Bar was amazing with customer service! Rooms and Bathrooms need a real deep clean though. Especially in the Bathtubs and Toilet areas PLEASE! I’d probably look for somewhere else to stay next time but overall not too bad. Location is cool plenty do and eat around the area.