Best Western Plus Bradenton Gateway Hotel

About The Hotel

Best Western Plus Bradenton Gateway Hotel is a 4.2-rated (594 reviews) mid-market Best Western Plus at 2215 Cortez Rd W — the Anna Maria Island causeway corridor 15 minutes east of the Gulf beaches. Subratings run 4.5 cleanliness, 4.3 location, 4.4 rooms, 4.5 service, 4.4 sleep quality and 4.3 value. Amenities include free parking, free hot breakfast, pool, fitness center, pet-friendly rooms, business center and children’s TV. Rates from $89-$107/night make it the value pick vs Anna Maria beachfront resorts. Not a marketed in-room-jacuzzi property. CANDID FLAGS: recent 1-star reviewers flag mildew/mold smell in some rooms (‘strong mold smell’, ‘in desperate need of a deep clean’, ‘dusty everywhere, rusty lamps, bathroom fan blocked with dust’) and rude staff/pool-locked complaints. A 5-star repeat guest says the hotel ‘gets the job done’ cheaper than Anna Maria resorts, and multiple recent 5-stars praise the front desk and free breakfast. Inspect the room on arrival and be ready to request a switch if the mold smell is present. Best for value travelers happy to drive 15 minutes to Anna Maria Island beach, spring training visitors at LECOM Park (5 minutes north) and I-75 corridor overnight stops between Tampa and Sarasota.

What Guests Are Saying

“The breakfast changed daily which was very helpful as we were there for a couple days. The pool side has some picnic tables that were amazing to have lunch while the kids played in the pool. All employees always helped with anything we asked. Definitely will be back when I’m in the area.” — Cris R., 5 stars

“We only came for 1 night may 24th and check out the 25th. I called to make the reservation and the same lady i talked to checked us in(a little early also) she was so polite and accommodating, everything else was perfect, even down to the breakfast when we were leaving.” — Michael J., 5 stars

“The people were super nice and helpful when needed. Only comment is the gym is out of date. Just make the drive if you plan on staying in Anna Maria. This hotel is cheaper than a resort and gets the job done.” — Nik D., 5 stars

Pros & Cons

Pros:

• Rates from $89-$107/night — value vs Anna Maria beachfront resorts
• Free hot breakfast, pool and fitness center
• 4.5 cleanliness and service subratings (with candid variance flags)
• Pet-friendly rooms and free parking
• 15-minute drive to Anna Maria Island Gulf beaches

Cons:

• Multiple recent 1-stars flag mildew/mold smell in some rooms
• Dusty/dated finishes and pool-locked complaints per recent reviews
• Not a marketed in-room jacuzzi property
• Cortez Road corridor location rather than beachfront

The Location

2215 Cortez Rd W, Bradenton, FL 34207 — On the Anna Maria Island causeway corridor 15 minutes east of the Gulf beaches, 5 minutes south of LECOM Park. You can find more details or book your stay on TripAdvisor.