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Gator Town Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel near University of Florida in Gainesville

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Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | Television
Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Bathroom sink

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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3820 SW 13th Street, Gainesville, FL, 32608
  • Place, Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Shands at the University of Florida
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Florida
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

7.2 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Full Bed and 1 Twin Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Gainesville

Close to airport.Your stay at this Gainesville hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park and Meridian Acute Care. University of Florida and Sweetwater Wetlands Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Meridian Acute Care - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Sweetwater Wetlands Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Shands at the University of Florida - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • University of Florida - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Steak 'n Shake - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Gator Town Inn

Hotel near University of Florida in Gainesville
As a guest of Gator Town Inn, you'll find an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.
  • 1 building
  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2011
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
Gator Town Inn offers 40 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Premium cable television is provided. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

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 available

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 41-inch TV with premium cable channels

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges USD 3.52 for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 50 per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of USD 3.52

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Gator Town Inn Gainesville
Gator Town Gainesville
Gator Town Inn Hotel
Gator Town Inn Gainesville
Gator Town Inn Hotel Gainesville

Frequently asked questions

How close is Gator Town Inn to the airport?

Gator Town Inn is 7.7 mi (20-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 Gator Town Inn?

As of Mar 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gator Town Inn on Mar 12, 2026 start from $76, 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 Gator Town Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Gator Town Inn.

Does Gator Town Inn offer free breakfast?

Gator Town Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Gator Town Inn?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Gator Town Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Gator Town Inn?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Gator Town Inn have a pool?

Gator Town Inn features an outdoor pool.

Does Gator Town Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Gator Town Inn to downtown Gainesville?

Gator Town Inn is 2.6 mi away from Gainesville.

Gator Town Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 239 out of 846 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 302 out of 846 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 180 out of 846 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 846 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 846 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

PETER, Denver

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was recently renovated and my room was spotlessly clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of it
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Talia, Tallahassee

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for a football game it wasn’t too far from campus it was good for sleeping for those nights and the rooms were good, bathroom was a little dirty but honestly for the price we paid and the weekend it was I didn’t mind
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Easy check in clean rooms even with the room being a smoking room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Clean room and comfortable. Information from staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Hailey

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
They kept our money. Wouldn’t let us check in and wouldn’t refund our money.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Erin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything needed provided
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terrace

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The refrigerator was awesome, for an in-room frig. There actually was a separate freezer compartment and freezer door above the frig, and the freezer actually kept our freezer blocks frozen. The water pressure was good. Otherwise, the facility was adequate, not luxurious. Attention should be given to the slick and slippery floor of the bath tub (for the sake of safety), and the black mold on the ceiling above the shower head, which suggests a plumbing leak from the second floor.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Randall

Linen not clean, appeared reused. Noisy refrigerator and owner not very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kimberly

Traveled with family and small children, Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was very stink
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff, clean room. Overall the hotel was very quiet and close to our weekend activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

frances

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was not a bad hotel, at least it was clean.It just had a funny musty smell, but it was clean.So that made me happy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room. In town for the Fest and this was a great location to Lyft/Uber to and from event.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AC was great. Bed was comfy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Somier

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice place for a quick stay

The room was clean and cold when we got there. Everything was availabile and was enough to last for our 2 day stay. There was a picnic table area and the pool was crystal clear but i wasn't there to swim. The staff was friendly and available.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Camille

Clean budget hotel

I booked this very budget hotel as a stopover on a longer road trip knowing I didnt want to spend a lot of money. The main issue I had with the property was that the room was not kept air conditioned until I checked in, so that upon entering it was very hot and musty smelling. I asked to change rooms, but got the idea that this was just standard practice. Luckily, by the time I got back from grabbing something to eat, the room was cooled down and the desk clerk had sprayed some kind of freshener. Other than this, the room was clean, the linens a bit sparse, but serviceable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alan

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room had a funny smell when we first arrived, but we just dropped our bags, when returning that night about 11 PM and finding dead cockroaches in the room I realize the smell was from bug spray. My son refused to stay there. He ended up going back to my daughter’s apartment and sleeping on the floor because of being creeped out by roaches in the room. Upon telling the hotel they told me sorry hopefully it would be better next time. Next time? You kidding
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

James

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ILYA

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Razi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is very old and outdated with a smell like mold or water leak, was not able to sleep all night due to the smell an old blankets
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Byron

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Wayne, West Palm Beach

Liked: Staff & service
Property is updated but still a bit worn. Easy fixes - the ratty chair at the table - should be addressed. Safe, clean, inexpensive spot.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025