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"Check in was smooth, property was located near University of Florida where i was visiting with my son. " More

By a verified traveler on Sat 11 Jan 2020

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Hotel Description

Hotel near University of Florida in 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 Bivens Arm Nature Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Fitness center

This hotel features an outdoor pool and a gym. WiFi in public areas is free. Self parking, a garden, and a picnic area are also offered.

Free WiFi, refrigerators

Featuring conveniences like refrigerators and microwaves, the 40 guestrooms also offer free WiFi and TVs with cable channels. Room service, coffee/tea makers, and free local calls are also available.

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

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Bed Count 2 Full Beds Maximum Occupancy 4 Max

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Gator Town Inn ratings based on 12 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
3.6 out of 5 3.5 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.0 out of 5.0
Service & staff 4.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 4.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Gator Town Inn

Couples (1) Family (3)
5 out of 5
Check in was smooth, property was located near University of Florida where i was visiting with my son.

Posted by on Jan 11, 2020

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Comment from Hotel Management

Jan 12, 2020 by SM

Thank you for taking the time to review us! We are so pleased to know that you enjoyed the location and the staff. We do appreciate your choosing the Gator Town Inn for your visit and hope you will stay with us again. Thank you!

4 out of 5
Television set was not properly connected and thus was not in use on the first day. The front office did correct this, once informed of the situation.

Posted by on Nov 12, 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

Nov 12, 2019 by SM

Thank you for your rating and review of the Gator Town Inn. We aim to provide exemplary customer service and are so happy to hear you felt comfortable at our property. We do hope you will stay with us again on your next visit to the area. Thank you!

4 out of 5
Was very quiet clean rooms very accessible to the area that we were visiting a lot of attractions close bed was comfortable bathrooms are clean everything was in good order

Posted by on Oct 23, 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

Oct 23, 2019 by SM

Thank you for your rating and review. We are so pleased to hear your stay was enjoyable and we will be sharing your comments with our staff. We do hope you will stay with us again on your next visit. Thank you!

5 out of 5
Very clean, updated and we'll maintained. The bed was excellent, location great, accessible to everything in and around Gainesville. Need an ice machine on upper floor. Pool needs attention and a hot tub would be grand. Continental breakfast sufficient, would appreciate coffee available after breakfast ends.

Posted by , from Akron, Ohio on Mar 21, 2019

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Comment from Hotel Management

Mar 22, 2019 by SM

Hi Vicki, Thank you for your perfect rating and review! We are so pleased to hear your stay was enjoyable, we will be passing your comments to our staff. We look forward to your return on your next visit!

3 out of 5

close enough to the UF campus

the property is dated but it has great amenities and the staff if very nice

Posted by , from Tampa FL on Sep 18, 2017

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Comment from Hotel Management

Sep 21, 2017 by Nadia

Thank you very much for your review and rating. We are so pleased to hear your stay was enjoyable. We hope you will choose to stay with us again on your next visit to the area. Thank you!

4 out of 5

Hotel staff was very friendly.

Pros: Free breakfast, Free Internet
I visited Gainesville on a very busy weekend and had difficulty finding a hotel. The HJ was clean and very affordable. i had no problems with check in or check out and it is conveniently located. As a frequent visitor to Gainesville, I would stay here again.

Posted by on Apr 24, 2012

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4 out of 5

Great value!

Pros: Free breakfast, Close restaurants, Quiet
Very friendly staff; rooms very nice and clean! Loud fans so you do not hear any noise from street or other rooms. Close to many things. Room very comfortable and comes with microwave/refrigerator. Would defintely stay again! Breakfast was only thing that lacked a little; however, still made do.

Posted by , from Ohio on Feb 21, 2012

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2 out of 5

An economical stay near UF

Pros: Free breakfast, Free Internet, near uf
We stayed at the Howard Johnson's for one night while we visited my niece at UF. The hotel was convenient to the campus. The room was a standard motel room. Nothing fancy, but it was clean and served our needs. We were glad to have free wi-fi in our rooms. There was a continental breakfast included the next morning. It was a little disappointing because the bagels were frozen and options were fairly limited. The hotel could use some updating, but overall it met my expectations as a value lodging choice.

Posted by , from Indianapolis, IN on Feb 8, 2011

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4 out of 5

Very Pleased

Stayed there while taking a class in town. Not the most luxurious, but very friendly and helpful. As a woman traveling alone they looked out for me. Am returning when I take my next class.

Posted by on Jan 24, 2011

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1 out of 5

Howard Johnson? you are kidding

I cannot believe that Howard Johnson has given its name to this flea bag hotel. If the rate had been $* i would have accepted. However at $* bucks you can do much much better. Who ever rated this 3 stars must have stock in the company. This place barely makes it 1 1/2. You have been warned.

Posted by on Nov 23, 2010

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Renovations + Closures

This property is closed from December 14 2023 to December 14 2024 (dates subject to change).

Property Features

Gator Town Inn offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Public spaces have free WiFi. Gator Town Inn also features barbecue grills, a garden, and a picnic area. For a fee, parking is available.

  • 1 building
  • 40 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 2011
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Outdoor pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Parking: Self parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

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. 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.

  • In-room dining
  • Television
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels
  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Coffee maker
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Local calls (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Exterior corridor access
  • Climate control (air conditioning)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Food & Drink

Room service is available.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Accessible bathroom (in select rooms)
  • Roll-in shower (in select rooms)
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • In-room accessibility (in select rooms)
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Braille or raised signage

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Check-in time ends at anytime
  • Minimum check-in age is: 21

Special check-in instructions:

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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

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

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. 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.

  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Staffed front desk
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • No elevators
  • Debit cards

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

Hotel Names

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

You should know

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

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.