--- title: Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel slug: best-western-orlando-gateway-orlando type: hotel sub_type: hotels source_url: https://www.tripster.com/detail/best-western-orlando-gateway-orlando city: Orlando state: FL country: US address: 7299 Universal Blvd geo: lat: 28.45922 lng: -81.46366 cancellation_policy: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience. extracted_at: 2026-06-16T17:04:07.841Z price_from: amount: 87.5 currency: USD unit: per_night availability: InStock rating: value: 4 count: 5368 scale: 5 room_rates: - name: 2 Double Beds, Non-Smoking price: 88.24 regular_price: 99 savings: 10.76 - name: King Room, Non-smoking price: 100 regular_price: 106.25 savings: 6.25 --- ## Overview Stay near Universal Studios at the Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel, featuring free shuttle service, outdoor heated pool, on-site dining, and family-friendly amenities. ## What's Included - Free scheduled shuttle to Universal Studios Florida and SeaWorld Orlando - Free WiFi - Outdoor heated pool and two hot tubs - Fitness center with treadmills, stationary bikes, elliptical machine, free weights, and stretching area - On-site dining options: Sharky & Jack’s Bar & Grill and Shade’s Deli with Starbucks® coffee - Rooms include flat-screen TV with HBO®, mini-refrigerator, microwave - Self-parking for one car per room included in resort fee ## What's Not Included - Transportation to and from Disney's transportation hub ($5.00 per person) - Additional parking passes ($22.50 per night, plus taxes) - Rollaway bed ($22.50 per day) - Package charges ($5.00 + 6.5% tax, per package) ## Room Rates - **2 Double Beds, Non-Smoking** — $88.24/night (regularly $99.00/night, save $10.76) - **King Room, Non-smoking** — $100.00/night (regularly $106.25/night, save $6.25) ## Good to Know * The hotel is a Universal Partner Hotel, offering free scheduled shuttle to Universal Studios Florida and SeaWorld Orlando. * Transportation to and from Disney's transportation hub is offered for a fee. * Universal Epic Universe is a 10-minute drive from the hotel. * Located 1.3 miles from Universal Orlando and 7.4 miles from Walt Disney World. * Children under 7 years old eat free during breakfast. One paying adult, one child free. * Rooms come with microwaves and mini refrigerators. * Outdoor heated pool, hot tubs, and tennis courts. * Resort fee is $15 per night, plus taxes ($16.88 inclusive) per room due upon arrival. * Self-parking on site included in the resort fee. Limited to one car per reservation. * Minimum check-in age is 18. * Pets are not allowed; ADA-defined service animals are welcome. * Package arrivals 10 days prior to guest arrival date may be subject to additional charges. The hotel does not accept large packages or pallets. * All shuttles need to be reserved online at least 24 hours in advance. * Designated smoking areas outside the hotel. * Complimentary portable play pens available based on availability. * The hotel is non-smoking. * Resort fee includes overnight self-parking, free buffet breakfast for kids under 9 with each paying adult, unlimited local and toll-free calls, airline boarding pass printing, 24-hour computer and printing access in business center, 24-hour fitness center use, scheduled Universal Studios shuttle, in-room safe, coffee & tea, high-speed Wi-Fi, pool, jacuzzi, and basketball court. * The hotel is ADA compliant with accessible registration desk, entrances, elevators, emergency exits, restrooms, parking, and guest rooms. ## Cancellation Policy Free Changes & Cancellations: See details upon selection. ## FAQs ### What is the minimum age to check in? Yes, the minimum age is 18, and must provide a valid, government-issued ID and a credit card matching the name of the person registered at check-in. ### Does the hotel provide cribs? Portable play pens are complimentary and based upon availability. ### Are rollaway beds available? Rollaway bed is available for $22.50 per day. ### Does the hotel have a fitness center? Yes. The fitness center has treadmills, stationary bikes, an elliptical machine, free weights, and a stretching area. ### Are there smoking rooms available? This is a non-smoking hotel. There are designated smoking areas outside of the Hotel for your convenience. ### Is the hotel pet-friendly? No, pets are not accepted. ADA-defined service animals are welcome. ### Does the hotel offer complimentary shuttle to Universal Studios? Best Western Orlando Gateway Hotel is a Universal Partner Hotel and provides scheduled complimentary transportation to Universal Resort Orlando as well as SeaWorld Orlando. Other theme park shuttles are available for a fee. Reservations are required. ### Is there an additional fee for microwave and refrigerator? No, all rooms include a mini microwave and refrigerator. ### Does the hotel charge a resort fee? Yes, the resort fee is $15 per night, plus taxes ($16.88 inclusive) per room due upon arrival. Resort fee includes the following: Overnight self-parking for one car, free buffet breakfast for kids under 9 with each paying adult, unlimited local calls & toll-free calls, airline boarding pass printing, 24-hour use of computer & printing in the business center, 24-hour use of fitness center, scheduled Shuttle to the Universal Studios Theme Parks, in-room safe, in-room coffee & tea, high-speed internet access – WI-FI, pool use, jacuzzi access and basketball court. Fee is subject to change without prior notice. ### Does the hotel offer complimentary WiFi? Yes, see the front desk for the security passcode. ### Does the hotel offer accessible amenities? Yes. Best Western Orlando Gateway is compliant with the ADA and welcomes guests with disabilities. The registration desk is 41” high with accessible surface and space to hand materials back and forth to guests who use wheelchairs. Guests who are unable to use the registration desk will be personally attended by staff. The hotel has accessible public entrances, elevators, emergency exits, public restrooms, parking, and guest rooms. Should you have specific accessibility needs, please contact the hotel prior to arriving. ## Reviews > "Restaurant Food and Service" > — Fearless65774489728, June 14, 2026 > "Joan is the MAN" > — 741randap, June 10, 2026 > "Great customer service" > — E2236KVdanield, June 05, 2026