BEST WESTERN Gateway to the Keys

411 S Krome Avenue, Florida City, FL 33034-4913
Phone: 305/246-5100 Fax: 305/242-0056 114 Rooms
Check In Time: 4:00 PM Check Out: 12:00 AM

Stay at this newly renovated, 100% non-smoking Florida City hotel.

With so many attractions around us, guests will find convenient access to the Everglades National Park, the Florida Keys, Miami Beach and Biscayne National Park and much more.

Hotel guests will enjoy an array of amenities including a complimentary breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and the only hotel in town to offer a hot tub, free boat and RV parking.

Need a new swim suit? The Prime Outlet Shops, the Cutler Bay Shopping Mall, the Falls Shopping Mall, the Dadeland Mall and the Dolphin Malls are all within close proximity. NASCAR® fans staying at the hotel will appreciate being five miles from the Miami Motorsports Complex, home to a variety of racing events throughout the year. This Homestead area hotel is also located less than ten miles from key area attractions such as the Everglades National Park, Biscayne National Park and the John Pennekamp Stone Park. Guests to our hotel will also enjoy a day of fun in the sun at the beautiful Florida Keys or at the famous Miami Beach, all just a short drive away.

The friendly, helpful staff is ready to ensure a fun filled memorable stay. Make a reservation today and save!

Hotel Amenities & Services

100% smoke-free hotel
Complimentary continental breakfast, choice of breads, cereal, fruit, eggs, yogurt, juice, coffee and hot items
Outdoor pool
Multilingual staff
24-hour front desk
Safe deposit box
Hot tub
Exterior corridor
100% non-smoking hotel
Cable or satellite television

Air-conditioning
Ice/vending machines
100% non-smoking hotel
Very friendly staff
Received perfect Housekeeping Score in 2008
Boat parking
Motor coach parking
Security on property
Outdoor parking
Higher rates may apply for holidays/special events

BEST WESTERN Gateway to the Keys

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BEST WESTERN Gateway to the Keys

Conveniently located, the best western gateway to the keys in Florida City, Florida is shown on the map. Detailed driving directions from popular points or nearby cities are listed below. For those with GPS, here you go:

Longitude: 25.442505 / Latitude: -80.476385

Driving Directions to Hotel

From: All Directions. The BEST WESTERN Gateway to the Keys is located in Florida City at the end of the Florida Turnpike.

From: Florida Turnpike. Travel south on the turnpike to the very end Exit 0 and then merge south on US 1. The BEST WESTERN Gateway to the Keys is located half mile south of the intersection of US 1 on your right hand side.

From: Naples / Fort Myers. Travel east on US 41 until you reach State Road 997/Krome Avenue and make a right turn heading south and continue for 32 miles. Pass the Palm Drive/334th Street intersection and the BEST WESTERN Gateway to the Keys is half a mile further on your left hand side.

BEST WESTERN Gateway to the Keys

We care about the quality of your stay with us. Below are nearby attractions, shopping and restaurants that are popular with our guests. Listed locations are nearby with approximate distance listed where available.

More Area Attractions & Services

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
0.5 mile(s) from Prime Outlet Shops
10 mile(s) from Cutler Ridge Shopping Mall
17 mile(s) from the Falls Shopping Mall

Distances to Popular Points of Interest

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

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

Local Area Recreation Opportunities

Outdoor pool

Hot tub

3 mile(s) from Keys Gate Golf and Tennis Club

4 mile(s) from Homestead Sports Complex, baseball

Nearby Restaurants

Key West Seafood House, on premises, a local favorite
.5 mile(s) from Mutineer, great seafood/steaks
2.5 mile(s) from Famous Capri, Italian

3 mile(s) from Peking Restaurant
4 mile(s) from El Toro

BEST WESTERN Gateway to the Keys

Enjoy your stay with us even more by checking out some of the most popular area points of interest in or near Florida City. Chase the links to explore the local region even more.

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