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Gainesville Lodge

2.0 star property
Motel near University of Florida in Gainesville

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Deluxe Double Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior detail
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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413 West University Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32601
  • Place, University of Florida
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Shands at the University of Florida
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Gainesville

Heart of Gainesville.Within a 15-minute walk of the motel, you'll find University of Florida and Hippodrome State Theatre. Also, Matheson History Museum is within half a mile (1 km) and Thomas Center is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Hippodrome State Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Thomas Center - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • University of Florida - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Shands at the University of Florida - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Loosey's Downtown - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Alpin Bistro - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Flaco's Cuban Bakery & Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Bull - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Vecinos - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Gainesville Lodge

Motel near University of Florida in Gainesville
Gainesville Lodge offers its guests a vending machine and a television in a common area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Gainesville motel.

  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
Gainesville Lodge offers 38 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include bathrobes and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and microwaves can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Microwave on request
  • Mini-fridge

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave on request
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (9:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
Guests will receive an access code
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from December 4 2025 to January 29 2026 (dates subject to change).

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Gainesville Lodge
Gainesville Lodge Motel
Gainesville Lodge Gainesville
Gainesville Lodge Motel Gainesville

Frequently asked questions

How close is Gainesville Lodge to the airport?

Gainesville Lodge is 5.2 mi (10-min drive) away from the Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Gainesville Lodge have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Gainesville Lodge.

Does Gainesville Lodge offer free breakfast?

Gainesville Lodge does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Gainesville Lodge?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Gainesville Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Gainesville Lodge?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Gainesville Lodge have a pool?

Gainesville Lodge does not have a pool.

Does Gainesville Lodge have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Gainesville Lodge to downtown Gainesville?

Gainesville Lodge is 0.2 mi away from Gainesville.

Reviews

Gainesville Lodge Reviews

7.4

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 169 out of 552 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 181 out of 552 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 552 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 552 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 552 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in and check out was super easy and yhe staff was great. Very respondive to text and informative.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Becoming Overpriced for No Frills

Under new management as of June 2025, the Gainesville Lodge seems to be positioning itself as “boutique accommodations,” according to a news article. The reality is very different. I’ve stayed here for years due to its convenient distance to the University of Florida, as it was always a no-frills place to rest. The new owners have made cosmetic changes like painting the building, new towels, new bedding and adding combination door locks, but there have been no real upgrades. The room furnishings remain the same the bathrooms remain dated and need renovation. Basic amenities are gone—no microwave. There was never coffee service in the room nor breakfast offered and the pool was filled in years ago. Although our room was designated non-smoking, it smelled strongly of smoke, which made our stay uncomfortable. Most concerning is the pricing: I requested a room for a football weekend and was quoted $1,300 for one night. The location is good, but the value simply isn’t there. The lodge is tolerable due to convenience, but under current management, it’s overpriced.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Tamara

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Carline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I don’t like the shower
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tuna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The bathroom was quiet small and the door was
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very easy remote check in, room was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

matthew

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Bathroom dirty had to change rooms for various reasons
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

CURT, MEDLEY

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ewan

Due to rennovations, the appeal in the room isnt the best but could see the progress with the fresh painting and slight changes in the room. Good for the money.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anacristina

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The staff was very polite. I only saw a couple bugs but the shower faucet needs to be replaced. It shoots out everywhere and then leaks into the room a tad. The bathroom door is also messed up because of that and is hard to shut.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Troy

Traveled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would never recommend this place to anyone
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

ron

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, love the affordable price and convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

ron

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Cary

Disliked: Amenities
The only two things I liked about the room was price and the mattress. The mattress slept very well. On the other hand, the frame in which the mattress lay made a lot of noise. There aren’t any unique features about the room. Everything is outdated including the motel itself. The furniture is dirty and the AC unit is very noisy and keeps you up all night pretty much. To access the controls to the AC you will have to stand on a chair in order to reach them. That’s dangerous. Because of their rules, you can’t bring any of your personal appliances for example, an air fryer to use. That’s disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roshanti

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

A
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Darrell

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Crack heads
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lillian, Richmond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No frills motel adequate for a one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rosemary, Atlantic Beach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
My 2nd stay at Gainesville Lodge. It’s conveniently located for my visits. Safe, Clean, Parking, walk to restaurants. Not stylish or modern, rooms are dated & a little dark. Quite ok for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025