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Welcome to Best Western Gateway to the Keys!
At the Best Western Gateway to the Keys, guests stay in comfortable and spacious accommodations close to the Everglades so that the vacation starts off right.
Florida City hotels have the best location in the state where guests can enjoy shopping at Prime Outlet Shops and top dining spots in the city. Friendly, helpful staff is on hand for recommendations and is committed to making your stay the best it can be.
Shopping is a sport here, from Cutler Bay Shopping Mall to Falls Shopping Mall. An entire trip can be planned around this indulgence, spending one day at the Dolphin Malls and the next at Dadeland Mall. However, if you want even more excitement, consider adding a trip to the Miami Motorsports Complex into the mix. Hotels in Florida City make it easy to sample a bit of everything, whether you’re a bona fide bargain hunter or prefer a more laid back vacation.
The brand name of our Florida City hotel is what catches the eyes of many guests, but it’s our commitment to making guests feel at home that really shines. A trip to the Everglades National Park is a must, whether it’s hiking, photography or outdoor recreation that’s on the agenda. The Biscayne National Park is also nearby, and nothing compares to the beauty of John Pennekamp Stone Park.
From the great outdoors to the great indoors (complete with endless shopping, wining and dining), there’s truly something for everyone near this Florida City hotel. Come discover what the Keys have in store for the next great getaway.
Reserve a relaxing stay at the Best Western Gateway to the Keys right now and get the best rates! Enjoy your stay.
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Hotel Amenities
Hotel Amenities
Hotel Features
- 100% smoke-free hotel
- Multilingual staff, English
- Complimentary full breakfast, choice of breads, cereal, fruit, hot eggs, hot breakfast meat, other hot items, yogurt, juice, and coffee.
- 24-hour front desk
- Safe deposit box
- 100% non-smoking hotel
- Cable or satellite television
- Ice/vending machines
- Outdoor pool
- Exterior Corridor
- Free parking
- Outdoor parking
- Very friendly staff
- Security on property
- Boat parking
- Motor coach parking
Accessible Exterior Routes, Building Entrances and Public Spaces
- Sidewalks and walkways
- Entrance doors that accommodate a wheelchair
- Lobby check-in counter
- Breakfast and food counter
- Public restrooms
- Swimming pool
Accessible Signage and Warning Features
- Signs are properly mounted throughout the facility on correct walls with Braille and raised letters
- Audible and visual fire alarm system located in public spaces and accessible guest rooms
Accessible Rooms: Bathrooms
- Bathroom doors allow at least 32" of clear passage width and accessible approach clearance
- Accessible bathroom door hardware and faucet controls
- Clear floor space in accessible guestroom bathroom such that wheelchairs can turn
- Accessible toilet (height of 17” to 19” above floor) and accessible grab bars
- Accessible wash basin no more than 34" high with at least 29" high clearance under the front edge with accessible knee clearance. Plumbing is insulated and/or installed to avoid contact.
- Accessible bathroom towel racks and lowered vanity mirror
Accessible Rooms: Roll-in shower
- Horizontal grab bar on the wall alongside the shower seat
- Horizontal grab bar on the wall opposite the seat
- Roll-in shower is free of doors that would impede wheelchair transfer onto the seat
- Roll-in shower is free of curbs or lips at the shower entrance
- Water controls are positioned on the wall such that they are operable from the shower seat or wheelchair
- Roll-in shower has an adjustable height shower wand with at least a 60" long hose
Additional Accessible Information
- The hotel can be contacted directly by customers regarding additional information relating to its accessibility features at the following telephone number: (305) 246-5100
Room Features
- Cable satellite television
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Coffee/tea maker
- Hairdryer
- Iron, ironing board
- Electronic key card locks
- Popcorn in every room
- Solid concrete walls and ceiling, nice and quiet all around.
- High-speed Internet access hard wired in every room
- Non-smoking rooms available
- Voice mail
- Wake-up calls
- Adjoining rooms available
- Cribs available
Accessible Parking and Loading Zones
- Marked accessible parking spaces, to include accessible van spaces for lift-equipped vehicles
Accessible Interior Routes
- Hallways and corridors to all facilities and guest amenities
- Doors to all interior routes
- There are no protruding objects in interior hallways, stairways or other pedestrian routes that impede individuals with disabilities
- Drinking fountains
Accessible Public Space Food Service Areas
- Accessible tables and counters
- Accessible routes to accessible tables and counters
- Accessible for reach food, drink, condiments and tableware
Accessible Rooms: Bathtubs
- Transfer tub seat available
- Adjustable height hand-held shower wand with at least a 60" long hose
- Horizontal grab bar at the head of the tub that is at least 12" long
Accessible hearing-impaired guest rooms that include the following:
- Television closed captioning
- TTY capabilities
- TDD telephone
- Visual fire alarm system
- Visual smoke alarm device
- Visual notification device for door knocks and telephone calls
Hotel Policies
Location
Hotel location and the surrounding area
Nearby Attractions
Attractions
- 5.00 mile(s) from Coral Castle, Carved and sculpted from 1100 tons of coral by a single man, this coral monument was built out of Edward Leedskalnin's obsessed love for a young girl. The mystery remains since Coral Castle's opening in 1923; how Edward Leedskalnin who was only 5 foot tall and 100 pounds, carved and moved over 1100 tons of rock. Did he have any help? Open: Sun-Thurs 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. and Fri-Sat 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Phone: 305-248-6345
- 5.00 mile(s) from Miami Motorsports Complex, featuring NASCAR® and Cart events
- 5.00 mile(s) from Robert Is Here Fruitstand, is known world wide. Robert Is Here specializes in rare and exotic tropical fruits. Award winner in creating custom blends of fruit shakes. Robert Is Here is a very unique family owned and operated local attraction. Open: 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 closed in September and October Phone: 305-246-1592
- 6.00 mile(s) from Everglades Alligator Farm, airboat through the Everglades. Live alligator shows. Open: daily 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Phone: 305-247-2628
- 8.00 mile(s) from Schnebly Winery, Imagine, wine tasting around natural coral waterfalls surrounded by lush tropical foliage. Discover the tast of Lychee, Passion Fruit, Carambola, Guava, and Mango wines just to name a few. The most exotic winery in the world, handcrafting wines using no grapes. Open: Mon-Sat 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Phone: 305-242-1224
- 8.00 mile(s) from Monkey Jungle, escape on a jungle safari. Explore the wilds of South America, Asia and Africa. Witness crab-eating monkeys diving for treats. Delve into the lush, tropical Amazonian Rainforest filled with hundreds of exotic monkeys. Open: daily 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Phone: 305-235-1611
- 10.00 mile(s) from Everglades National Park, is historically, a freshwater river a few feet deep and 50 miles wide crept seaward through this area on a graduall sloping riverbed. The 1,508,570 acre Park is defined by water. Along its 80 mile course, the river dropped only 15 feet, finally emptying into the Florida Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. There, fresh and salt water mix in coastal areas and mangrove forest dominate. Open: 24 hours, Park entrance fee $10.00. Phone 305-242-7700
- 12.00 mile(s) from Fruit & Spice park, was established in 1944. This tropical paradise features more than 500 varieties of exotic fruits, herbs, spices and nuts from throughout the world. Open: guided tours daily Phone: 305-247-5727
Dining
- Adjacent to Pollo Tropical, Fast Food, American, Open for: lunch, dinner, a local favorite
- 2.5 mile(s) from Famous Capri, Bar/Lounge, American, Open for: lunch, dinner,
- 3 mile(s) from Peking Restaurant, Bar/Lounge, American, Open for: lunch, dinner,
- 4 mile(s) from El Tor, Bar/Lounge, American, Open for: lunch, dinner,
Education
- 4.00 mile(s) from Miami Dade College, 500 College Terrace, Homestead, FL 33030-6009 Phone: Admissions: 305-237-5555
- 15.00 mile(s) from University of Miami, 1320 S. Dixie Hwy, Coral Gables, Florida 33146 Phone: (305) 243-4029
- 20.00 mile(s) from Florida International University, 11200 S.W. 8th Street, Miami, Florida 33199 Phone: (305) 348-2000
Nearby Cities
- 26 mile(s) from Key Largo
- 35 mile(s) from Miami
- 64 mile(s) from Ft. Lauderdale
- 114 mile(s) from Naples
- 127 mile(s) from Key West
- 284 mile(s) from Orlando
- 300 mile(s) from Tampa
Recreation
- 3 mile(s) from Keys Gate Golf and Tennis Club
- 4 mile(s) from Homestead Sports Complex, baseball
Shopping
- 0.5 mile(s) from Prime Outlet Shops
- 10 mile(s) from Cutler Ridge Shopping Mall
- 17 mile(s) from the Falls Shopping Mall
Transportation
- 10 mile(s) from Homestead Air Force Base
- 34 mile(s) from Miami International Airport
- 50 mile(s) from Fort Lauderdale Airport