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Best Western Starke

855-229-5934
1290 North Temple Ave, Starke, FL, US
4.0Very Good
Hotel amenities
Free Breakfast
Parking
Lounge

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About this property

Best Western Starke is a 2.5-star hotel located in Starke, FL, positioned within a 15-minute drive of Kingsley Lake and Camp Blanding Museum and Memorial Park. The property sits 27.6 miles from the University of Florida and 28.1 miles from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, with Gainesville Regional Airport approximately 20 minutes away. Guests rate the location highly, giving it 4 out of 5 stars across over 600 reviews.

The hotel features 51 air-conditioned rooms, each equipped with a refrigerator, complimentary wireless internet, and cable programming. Rooms include private bathrooms with either bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, hair dryers, desks, and coffee/tea makers. Daily housekeeping is provided. Guest comfort ratings for the rooms stand at 4.1 out of 5 stars.

A complimentary self-serve breakfast is available daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM. The property offers an outdoor pool and complimentary wireless internet throughout the hotel, along with a communal living room for guest use. Additional amenities include free self-parking, a 24-hour front desk, business center, and designated smoking areas. The single-level property is wheelchair accessible with accessible parking, pathways, and pool facilities available. A firepit and water dispenser are on-site, and vending machines are provided for guest convenience.

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM and extends until midnight, while check-out is at 11:00 AM. The hotel welcomes pets up to 80 pounds per animal, with a maximum of two pets per room, at $15 plus tax per day per pet. Service animals are allowed free of charge. The property maintains a 4.2 out of 5 overall guest rating, with 90.2% of guests recommending it.

Location & nearby attractions

With a stay at Best Western Starke in Starke, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Kingsley Lake and Camp Blanding Museum and Memorial Park. This hotel is 27.6 mi (44.4 km) from University of Florida and 28.1 mi (45.2 km) from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Kingsley Lake - 10.4 km / 6.5 mi
Camp Blanding Museum and Memorial Park - 15 km / 9.3 mi
Santa Fe River - 17.9 km / 11.1 mi
Waldo Motorsports - 18.5 km / 11.5 mi
Lake Butler Hospital - 24.8 km / 15.4 mi
Lakeside Park - 25.7 km / 16 mi
Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park - 29.9 km / 18.6 mi
Santa Fe Lake - 30.5 km / 18.9 mi
Reception and Medical Center Hospital - 30.5 km / 18.9 mi
Martina C. Kohler Park - 31.9 km / 19.8 mi
Gainesville Raceway - 37.8 km / 23.5 mi
Ironwood Golf Course - 38.1 km / 23.7 mi
Poochie's Park - 40 km / 24.9 mi
Jacksonville Equestrian Center - 40.7 km / 25.3 mi
Ronnie Van Zant Park - 41 km / 25.5 mi

The nearest airports are:
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 44.1 km / 27.4 mi
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) - 86.8 km / 53.9 mi

The preferred airport for Best Western Starke is Jacksonville International Airport (JAX).

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 51 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Dining

Complimentary breakfast.

A complimentary self-serve breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Amenities & features

Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a communal living room.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and a water dispenser. Free self parking is available onsite.

Getting here

Gainesville Regional Airport - GNV 20 Minutes, Jacksonville International Airport - JAX one hour, QKS Keystone Heights Airport - 42J 13 Miles, No shuttle
Sorry, no airport shuttle available.
Free onsite self-parking with ample space for bus, or oversize vehicles

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 3:00 PM - anytime
Check-out 11:00 AM
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Contactless check-out is available

Pet policy

  • Pets allowed
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 36
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 80
  • Maximum number of pets per room 2
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Pet friendly hotel based on availability of pet friendly rooms
  • $15 plus tax
  • per day
  • per pet
  • Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Fees & policies

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Know before you go

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-out is available.