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Gainesville Lodge

Property class: 2
Motel near University of Florida in Gainesville

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An outdoor patio area with string lights, potted plants, and outdoor furniture.
A restaurant with a counter, seating area, and a TV screen.
A modern bar area with a counter, stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.
A double bed with white bedding and multiple pillows, a wooden headboard, and a framed picture on the wall.
A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, round table, chairs, a bar area, and a staircase.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a wooden bed, a checkered rug, a small table, a chair, and a floor lamp.

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a flat-screen TV.

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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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
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Stephen C. O'Connell Center - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Checkers - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪University Club - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Top - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Alpin Bistro - ‬4 min walk
  • Pleasant Street Pizza

About this property

Gainesville Lodge

Motel near University of Florida in Gainesville
There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Gainesville Lodge also features a vending machine, coffee/tea in a common area, and a television in a common area. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of Gainesville Lodge was completed in March 2026.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Gainesville motel.

  • 1 building
  • 39 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1962
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Gainesville Lodge offers 39 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Cable television is provided.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

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

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

Food and drink

  • 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 daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

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 fire extinguisher, 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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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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.

How much does it cost to stay at Gainesville Lodge?

As of Aug 14, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gainesville Lodge on Aug 26, 2026 start from $104, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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.

Gainesville Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 77 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

kimberly

The cutest rooms and great location!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean place good staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

STACY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute renovation. Great bed. Easy location to visit UF. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ERIC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location and the atmosphere of the hotel. It was a good size room, the bed was comfy and you can tell there was a lot of care put into every part of the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little hotel in the heart of Gainesville, newly renovated! My wife and I stopped in cause we were passing through, we enjoyed walking to some great restaurants at night and enjoyed the coffee in the morning. Good place for a quick stay! I love how they took an old motel and made it new again with tons of character.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donovan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very eclectic and walking distance to places to eat. I would stay there again! 100%
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maxwell John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thank for a great stay. So much better than the usual corporate hotels. Staff were very helpful. Room was very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Osvaldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was great! I did feel the skimped out on replacing the A/C. Although they worked fine they did not match the new feeling of the rest of the hotel. The lounge/bar is fantastic! Great coffee great drink and chill vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

claudia

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking easy and secure
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mollie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for the morning coffee too!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Parking was great their lobby and bar Twist was very modern and zen they did a great job remodeling the place and the rooms were very comfy only thing is they could’ve had better AC system.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little hidden gem in Gainesville. Very clean and updated. Glad we gave it a try. Already booked for parents weekend this fall.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy parking. Clean room. Excellent upgrades since our last stay here
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Scott

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pros: location, price, vibe. Cons: loud outside the room door, old A/C unit had a mind of its own, wasn’t unclean but looked like they rushed through it and missed a bunch of things.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Newly remodeled property. Very clean and super cute rooms. Bare minimum, but if you don’t need a lot just a nice room that’s within budget, this is it! We will def be back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A good-sized clean room with an attached bathroom and a comfortable bed. A few things that would improve the experience include an electric kettle, a fridge, hooks in the bathroom, and ideally a blowdryer--these things are among the basic amenities in most hotels (the kettle and the hooks in particular). Overall, this place definitely works for a short stay. The staff were nice and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good! A nice and inexpense funky downtown hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It can only get better! This facility opened its doors the day before we arrived. It was clean and new. Would definitely recommend it especially if you want to stay in downtown Gainesville near some great restaurants and bars.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Guyre

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I wouldn't recomend this facility to anyone
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Since the property has been newly renovated, it stands to reason that the experience should be good. Good basic accommodations were provided and it was comfortable and seemed secure. The staff was very capable and went out of their way to ensure we had a good stay. Only real complaint was a squeaky bathroom door and the lack of an exhaust fan in the bathroom. A little larger refrigerator would have made the the stay fantastic! The parking lot is tight and it is tough to park larger vehicles. Overall, a great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Cara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The renovation of the property is impressive! The staff was very kind and welcoming. The office/bar area is a nice amenity, room was clean and the parking is easy. Unfortunately, the air stopped working in the middle of the night and it was hot. We couldn't get it to work and there is no fan. The mini-fridge is only big enough for 2 cans. Bring a cooler.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Needs to have a fridge in the rooms. The little fridge that holds 2 waters is not big enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

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