Hotel Contact: Vanessa Honorat, (352) 331-3336, directorofsales@gatewaygrand.com 

Best Western Gateway Grand Hotel and Conference Center boasts southern charm and hospitality in the heart of Gainesville at an unbeatable value. Located at I-75, exit 390 in NW Gainesville, BW Gateway Grand is easy to access and a quick drive to anywhere in town. Rate includes a full hot American breakfast buffet served daily, with made-to-order omelets. Our signature restaurant, Gators Den Sports Grill – #1 Rated on Trip Advisor with the best wings in town and daily happy hour – offers dine-in, poolside and room service. Amenities include a beautiful outdoor pool and hot tub with cabanas, fitness center, guest laundry facility, and free Wi-Fi. Mini fridge and microwave in every guest room. Free on-site parking. Pet friendly.

Room Rate: $169

Room Type: King Suite with Queen Sleeper Sofa

Rate Link: Sunshine State Games Swimming, Hotel Rooms – BWGG

Hotel Contact: Leah Renwick, salesmanager@theuniversityhotel.com

Stay at the newly renovated Holiday Inn Gainesville – University Center, just 5 miles from the Alachua Event & Sports Center. Perfect for families traveling with youth athletes. Amenities include complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, free on-site parking, a rooftop pool deck with games for kids and parents, on-site breakfast at Bistro 45 Breakfast Café, Piesanos Stone Fire Pizza, a 24-hour fitness center, spacious family-friendly rooms, and a modern lobby lounge with charging stations.

Room Rate: $199

Room Type: 1 King Bed, or 2 Queen Beds

Rate Code: Contact Hotel Directly

Hotel Contact:  mwarnke@rigainesville.com | 352-264-0000 | ext. 4905. 

Newly renovated, our hotel offers spacious suites with a modern and inviting residential feel. Start your day right with a full hot breakfast featuring healthy options, served daily. Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi and parking (oversize lot for large vehicles).  Our amenities include an inviting outdoor pool, a cozy patio and grill area with a fire pit, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and a 24-hour market.  Perfectly located just 1 mile from ACSEC at Celebration Pointe and within easy walking distance to all the amenities in Butler Plaza, our hotel is the ideal choice for group travelers.  Marriott Bonvoy points applied to group leaders, with guidelines.

Hotel Contact: Kerry Stiles Contact Email, kerry.stiles@marriott.com

The Courtyard by Marriott in Gainesville FL amenities include complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi and free on-site parking.  We do have a restaurant the Bistro onsite for breakfast and dinner which is a separate charge.

Room Rate: $199.00 per night plus tax

Room Type: King bed only

Rate Code: Contact hotel directly

Hotel Contact: Kodie James |kodie.james@druryhotels.com

Located at I-75 and SW Archer Road, Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville is just minutes from the University of Florida, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and local shopping. Shands Hospital at the University of Florida and the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center are just a few miles from the hotel. This Gainesville hotel is perfect for guests traveling for business or leisure with Drury’s free Wi-Fi, fitness center and more. Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville guests also enjoy free hot breakfast and free 5:30 Kickback® every day. Free Hot Breakfast, Free 5:30 Kickback – rotating menu of dinnertime snacks, cold beverages, beer, wine and mixed drinks, Free Wi-Fi, Free Soda & Popcorn, 24 Hour Fitness Center, Free 24 Hour Coffee

Room Rate: $199

Room Type: 20 rooms with 2 queen size beds

Rate Code: Contact Kodie James directly, kodie.james@druryhotels.com

Hotel Contact: Emma Hoffman | 352-225-4810 | emma.hoffman@hilton.com; Carlene Baker | 352-225-4763 | carlene.baker@hilton.com

Newly renovated hotel, restaurant and lounge, event space, guest laundry, fitness center, patio with fire pit and outdoor pool

Room Rate: $249

Room Type: Deluxe King Room w/ Sleeper Sofa (King bed/queen sleeper sofa, refrigerator, microwave and Keurig)

Rate Code: Contact Sales Department

Hotel Contact: Emma Hoffman | 352-225-4810 | emma.hoffman@hilton.com; Carlene Baker | 352-225-4763 | carlene.baker@hilton.com

Newly renovated hotel, daily breakfast buffet included, onsite basketball court, guest laundry, fitness center, patio with grills and outdoor pool

Room Rate: $264

Room Type: One Bedroom King Suites (king bed/queen sleeper sofa)

Rate Code: Contact Sales Department

Hotel Contact: Sam McGriff, 352.378.1300, samantha.mcgriff@tkohotels.com

Complimentary breakfast, free WIFI & parking. Block cut off date 6/5/26 w/ 48 hour individual cancellation   

Room Rate: $159

Room Type: Double Queen Standard