Best Western Waldo Inn and Suites
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About this property
Best Western Waldo Inn and Suites is a 2.5-star hotel located in Waldo, FL, positioned within a 5-minute drive of Waldo Motorsports and Santa Fe River. The property sits 16.5 miles from the University of Florida and 17 miles from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, making it convenient for visitors to the greater Gainesville area. Guests rate the location highly at 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 883 reviews.
The hotel features 51 guestrooms, including 10 suites, each equipped with a pillowtop bed, refrigerator, and LCD television. Rooms include private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Wireless internet access is available for a surcharge, and satellite programming provides in-room entertainment. Guest comfort scores a 4.5 out of 5 rating.
Guests are welcomed with a complimentary buffet breakfast served daily from 6 AM to 9 AM. The property offers an outdoor pool and fitness center for recreation, along with a television in common areas and vending machines. Free wireless internet, a business center, and 24-hour front desk service are available. The hotel is smoke-free, provides free self-parking and long-term parking options, and includes wheelchair-accessible facilities throughout, including an accessible pool with a hoist. An electric car charging station is on-site for guest convenience.
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM and runs until 2:00 AM; check-out is at 12:00 PM. Pets are welcome for $15 per night per pet, with a maximum weight of 30 lbs and a limit of two pets per room. Keystone Airport is 11 miles away, and Gainesville International Airport is 16 miles from the property.
Location & nearby attractions
Waldo Motorsports - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Santa Fe River - 3 km / 1.8 mi
Santa Fe Lake - 12.6 km / 7.8 mi
Gainesville Raceway - 19.9 km / 12.4 mi
Ironwood Golf Course - 20.2 km / 12.6 mi
UF Health Family Medicine - Eastside - 23.3 km / 14.4 mi
Thomas Center - 24.5 km / 15.2 mi
Hippodrome State Theatre - 25.1 km / 15.6 mi
Depot Park - 25.4 km / 15.8 mi
Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention - 26.2 km / 16.3 mi
University of Florida - 26.5 km / 16.5 mi
Florida National Scenic Trail - 27.1 km / 16.8 mi
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 27.3 km / 17 mi
Shands at the University of Florida - 27.5 km / 17.1 mi
Kingsley Lake - 27.6 km / 17.2 mi
The preferred airport for Best Western Waldo Inn and Suites is Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 21.7 km / 13.5 mi
Rooms
Dining
Complimentary breakfast.
Amenities & features
Getting here
Check-in & check-out
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- Cashless transactions are available
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
- This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Pet policy
- Pets allowed
- Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 16
- Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 35
- Maximum number of pets per room 2
- Service animals are allowed
- Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
- $15.00 USD Per night/Per Pet. Maximum 30 lbs. Maximum 2 pets per room.
- Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Fees & policies
- Fee for in-room wireless internet: USD 0.01 per stay (rates may vary)
- Pet fee: USD 15.00 per accommodation, per night
- Service animals are exempt from fees
Know before you go
- Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
- 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.
- This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
- Contactless check-out is available.
- For details on Best Western's privacy policy, visit www.bestwestern.com/privacy.