Heated outdoor pool and hot tub at Best Western Plus Forest Park Inn in Gilroy

Your Hotel in Gilroy, CA: Best Western Plus Forest Park Inn

Stay at our hotel in Gilroy, CA and stroll to Gilroy Premium Outlets in an easy 10-minute walk (about 0.4 miles), then swim in the heated pool. Our family-run Best Western Plus has welcomed guests for nearly 20 years, with free hot breakfast and free parking. Our Gilroy hotel is built for shopping weekends, family trips, road trips and work crews.

Call for our best rate and earn Best Western Rewards points. Ranked #1 of 12 hotels in Gilroy on TripAdvisor. Rated 4.1 on Google from 1,268 guest reviews.

Large clean rooms and quiet. Front desk staff was wonderful.Darlene F., TripAdvisor, December 2025

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Best Western Gilroy at a Glance

  • Address: 375 Leavesley Road, Gilroy, CA 95020
  • Front desk: Open 24 hours, staff speak English and Spanish, (408) 848-5144
  • Check-in and check-out: 3:00 pm and 11:00 am
  • Breakfast: Free hot breakfast, 6:00 to 9:30 am
  • Parking: Free parking for cars, trucks, motor coaches and RVs
  • Pool: Heated outdoor pool and hot tub, 8 am to 10 pm
  • Smoke-free: 100% smoke-free, with interior corridors
  • Pets: Pet friendly
  • Shopping: Gilroy Premium Outlets, an easy 10-minute walk (about 0.4 miles)

Best Western Plus Forest Park Inn is a hotel in Gilroy, CA at 375 Leavesley Road, about 40 minutes south of San Jose. Check-in at Best Western Plus Forest Park Inn is 3:00 pm and check-out is 11:00 am.

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Free hot breakfast served at Best Western Plus Forest Park Inn in GilroyLobby with stone fireplace at Best Western Plus Forest Park Inn Gilroy

Make It a Holiday Weekend in Gilroy

Storefronts at Gilroy Premium Outlets, a 10-minute walk from our hotel

Walk to Black Friday, Then Walk Home

Our hotel is a stroll from the outlets. Black Friday doors open at 6 am on Friday, Nov 27, and the outlets are closed on Thanksgiving Day. Shop early, drop the bags in your room, then head back out. Our Gilroy Premium Outlets guide has the details.

Holiday lights at Gilroy Gardens

Holiday Lights at Gilroy Gardens, Then a Short Drive Home

Gilroy Gardens lights up on select nights from Nov 21 to Dec 30, 2026, with the Tunnel of Lights and North Pole Village. We’re about 12 minutes from the park, so you skip the late drive home. We also offer $40 Gilroy Gardens Good-Any-Day tickets, good any operating day in 2026.

Planning a holiday weekend? Book Now and lock in your dates.

Why Book Direct at Best Western Gilroy

Booking with us is simple, and the front desk is open 24 hours if you would rather talk it through.

  • Our best rate. Book on our site or call the front desk, with no third-party markup.
  • Earn points. Earn Best Western Rewards points on your stay.
  • Ask about an upgrade. Possible, depending on the time of year and availability.

Calling our front desk is the best way to get our best rate. You’ll earn Best Western Rewards points too, and depending on the time of year and availability, you may get a complimentary upgrade.Jasmina Patel, Sales and Marketing Director

AAA and AARP discounts are available. Read why booking direct pays off.

Pick the Room That Fits Your Trip

Every room at Best Western Plus Forest Park Inn opens onto a private patio or balcony. Choose by how you travel, from a single king bed to a two-room suite for the whole family.

King room with a work desk at Best Western Plus Forest Park Inn in Gilroy

King Room

One king bed, a work desk and a private patio or balcony to unwind.

Two queen beds room at Best Western Plus Forest Park Inn Gilroy

2 Queen Beds Room

Two queen beds and a private patio or balcony, easy for families sharing.

Executive King Suite with fireplace and sitting area at Best Western Plus Forest Park Inn

Executive King Suite With Fireplace

A king bed, sofa bed, sitting area and fireplace for a cozy getaway.

2-room family suite with three queen beds at Best Western Plus Forest Park Inn

2-Room Family Suite With 3 Queen Beds

Two rooms, three queen beds and a private patio or balcony. Sleeps 6.

On-Site Comforts for Your Stay

Free hot breakfast

Served daily, 6:00 to 9:30 am, so you can fuel up before the coast.

Heated outdoor pool and hot tub

Open 8 am to 10 pm, with a pool lift.

Private patio or balcony

In every room.

Long-stay helpers

Self-service guest laundry, a business center and an on-site convenience store.

Fitness center

Peloton bike, treadmill and free weights.

Express check-in and check-out

With a front desk open 24 hours.

Free parking

Room for cars, trucks, motor coaches and RVs.

Pet friendly

Read about our pet-friendly stays.

Meeting room

A space for work trips and group events.

100% smoke-free hotel

With interior corridors.

ADA accessible

Elevator and accessible rooms.

AAA and AARP discounts

Available, so ask when you book.

See all hotel amenities or see more photos.

Everything above comes with your stay. Ready? Book Now

Why Guests Stay the Night in Gilroy

Most of our guests come for one of a few reasons, and each one is easier with a room close by. Stay the night, skip the late drive home, and start tomorrow with free hot breakfast.

A young family with two children packing for a trip, ready for a family stay in Gilroy, CA
  • Gilroy Gardens weekends. The park is about 12 minutes away, and our $40 Good-Any-Day tickets are good any operating day in 2026.
  • Outlet shopping trips. Gilroy Premium Outlets is an easy 10-minute walk, so you can drop your bags and go back for round two.
  • An easy stop on Highway 101. We’re about 40 minutes south of San Jose, just off Leavesley Road, with free parking for cars, trucks and RVs.
  • Family visits, weddings and group trips. Our 2-room family suite sleeps 6, and we hold room blocks for weddings and groups.
  • Work trips. A work desk, free Wi-Fi and hot breakfast from 6:00am. One guest calls us “my go to place to stay when I am working in the area.”

Free hot breakfast, free parking and free Wi-Fi come with every stay. Book direct or call the front desk for our best rate.

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Your Base for Gilroy and the Central Coast

Shopping you can walk to, a family theme park a short drive away, and the coast about an hour out.

Gilroy Premium Outlets storefronts

Shop the outlets on foot

An easy 10-minute walk (about 0.4 miles). Shop all day, then stroll back.

Gilroy Gardens lit up at night, about 12 minutes from Best Western Plus Forest Park Inn

Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park

Rides, gardens and seasonal events, about 12 minutes (4.6 miles). Ask about $40 tickets.

Dining near Best Western Plus Forest Park Inn in Gilroy

Gilroy restaurants

Black Bear Diner is right next door. See where else to eat around Gilroy.

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk sign at dusk, a day trip from our Gilroy hotel

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk

Seaside rides, arcade games and the beach, about an hour’s drive (35 miles).

Family watching a sea otter at Monterey Bay Aquarium

Monterey Bay Aquarium

Sea otters, jellies and the kelp forest, about an hour’s drive (42 miles).

Pyro chefs cooking in Gourmet Alley at the Gilroy Garlic Festival

Gilroy Garlic Festival

Gourmet Alley, live music and family fun. Next festival: July 23 to 25, 2027.

Pick your day trip, then stay with us the night before. Ready? Book Now

Groups, Meetings and Weddings

Meeting room at Best Western Plus Forest Park Inn in Gilroy

Meetings and events

Our meeting room works for business travel and group events. Request a group quote or read about business travel and group stays.

Pool area at Best Western Plus Forest Park Inn for wedding guests staying in Gilroy

Weddings and room blocks

Booking rooms for wedding guests? A room block keeps everyone in one place. See our wedding room blocks page.

Executive King Suite with fireplace at Best Western Plus Forest Park Inn Gilroy

Sweetheart Package

Our Sweetheart Package includes one night in our executive suite with flowers, chocolates and your choice of wine from a local winery, subject to a service fee.

Planning for a group? Start with the quote request above. Just need one room? Book Now.

$40 Gilroy Gardens tickets, good any operating day in 2026 (front gate price $80). Ready to redeem? Get $40 Gilroy Gardens tickets

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Where to Find Our Hotel in Gilroy, CA

Best Western Plus Forest Park Inn is at 375 Leavesley Road, Gilroy, CA 95020. Exit at Leavesley Road to reach us, with Black Bear Diner next door.

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Best Western Plus Forest Park Inn on Leavesley Road in Gilroy

Gilroy Hotel FAQ

Where is Best Western Plus Forest Park Inn in Gilroy?
Best Western Plus Forest Park Inn is at 375 Leavesley Road, Gilroy, CA 95020, about 40 minutes south of San Jose. Lost on the way? Call the front desk at (408) 848-5144 any hour and we will point you in the right direction.
What are check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is at 3:00 pm and check-out is at 11:00 am. The front desk is open 24 hours, and express check-in and check-out are available, so late arrivals and early departures are covered, whatever time your travel day begins.
Is breakfast included?
Yes. Every stay includes free hot breakfast, served daily from 6:00 to 9:30 am. Eat before a day at the outlets, a drive to the coast or an early start on the job. It is one of several things included with your stay, along with free parking and the heated pool.
Is parking free?
Yes. Parking is free and on site, with room for cars, trucks, motor coaches and RVs. That suits work crews, road trippers and tour groups. It is included with every stay, so there is no daily parking charge to add to your bill.
Is there a pool and hot tub?
Yes. Our heated outdoor pool and hot tub are open from 8 am to 10 pm, and the pool has a lift for guests who need it. Swim after a day at the outlets, then soak in the hot tub before dinner.
Can I bring my pet?
Yes, we are pet friendly. Up to two dogs are welcome per pet-designated room. Please call the front desk at (408) 848-5144 for our current pet policy before you book, so your plans and your pet are covered.
How far is the walk to the outlets?
Gilroy Premium Outlets is an easy 10-minute walk (about 0.4 miles) from our hotel. Shop, walk back to drop your bags, then head out again whenever you like. Your car stays parked the whole time, which makes a shopping day simple.
What is nearby for a day out?
Gilroy Gardens Family Theme Park is about 12 minutes by car (4.6 miles). Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk is about an hour’s drive (about 35 miles), and Monterey Bay Aquarium is about an hour (about 42 miles). Our things to do in Gilroy page has more ideas.
How do I get the best rate?
Book direct on our site or call the front desk at (408) 848-5144 for our best rate. Direct bookings earn Best Western Rewards points, and depending on the time of year and availability, you may get a complimentary upgrade. Ask about AAA and AARP discounts too.

Still deciding? Book Now, or call the front desk and ask us anything.

Book Your Gilroy Hotel Stay

Make Best Western Plus Forest Park Inn your Gilroy hotel. Book direct for our best rate and Best Western Rewards points, or call our front desk, open 24 hours, at (408) 848-5144. Wake up to free hot breakfast, park for free, and end the day relaxing in our heated pool.

Ranked #1 of 12 hotels in Gilroy on TripAdvisor. Read guest reviews

Large clean rooms and quiet. Front desk staff was wonderful.Darlene F., TripAdvisor, December 2025

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