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Royal Inn

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Alachua motel

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Property entrance
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Bathroom sink
Free self parking
Free self parking

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
16305 NW 162nd Lane, Alachua, FL, 32615
  • Alachua Sports Complex
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Ginnie Spring
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Alachua

In Alachua .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Alachua motel, you'll find Alachua Library Branch and Reverend Gerald Criswell Park. Alachua Sports Complex and City of Alachua Recreation and Community Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Alachua Library Branch - 2 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Alachua Sports Complex - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park - 19 min drive - 12.7 miles
  • University of Florida - 20 min drive - 17.7 miles
  • Ginnie Spring - 33 min drive - 17.0 miles

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mi Apa Latin Cafe - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Ellianos Coffee - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Royal Inn

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Alachua motel
As a guest of Royal Inn, you'll find a vending machine, laundry facilities, and express check-out. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Alachua motel.

  • 44 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1991
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Smoking in designated areas
Royal Inn offers 44 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature blackout drapes/curtains. 32-inch LED televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 30
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 30
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 30 (subject to availability)

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, 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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
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 and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).

Property is also known as

Royal Inn Alachua
Royal Alachua
Royal Inn Motel
Royal Inn Alachua
Royal Inn Motel Alachua

Frequently asked questions

How close is Royal Inn to the airport?

Royal Inn is 19.5 mi (29-min drive) away from the Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Royal Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Royal Inn.

Does Royal Inn offer free breakfast?

Royal Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Royal Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Royal Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in costs USD 30 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at Royal Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Royal Inn have a pool?

Royal Inn does not have a pool.

Does Royal Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Royal Inn to downtown Alachua?

Royal Inn is 1.5 mi away from Alachua.

Royal Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 177 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 177 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 177 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 177 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 177 reviews

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Warren

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Everything dirty and moldy and bugs crawling out of sinks door handles falling off Lady at desk very nice 👍 thumbs up for her Rest thumbs down 👎 stay away
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Katherine

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allen

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Fine for the price

It's a very old hotel but economically priced and the front desk employee, maybe owner, was very friendly and quick. The bathroom definitely needs updating or a better clean. We chose not to shower due to looking like mold. It may have been a stain as the rest of the room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gilly

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are spacious and comfortable. The staff was nice. But rooms have adjoining doors (which you can lock) which leads to no sound insulation. The guy in the next room to me started screaming at 2am. When he stopped he turned the tv on all night long.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lacey

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and very quiet
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Doris

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in: rang the bell the gentlemen came down from the American hotel (which they also own) to check us in. Went smoothly. Room appeared to be clean and tidy. We left to visit our friend. Came back and when we came in I saw a bug run across the desk but didn’t see what kind of bug. As we were eating a snack the bug came back around. It was a roach for sure, we killed it. Okay one… hmmm maybe but then we moved the tv cable box to be sure it was plugged in tightly because the remote wasn’t working at all for the tv nor the cable box and two roaches ran out. One got smooshed and the other ran away. We said, “That’s it, we aren’t staying here”. We only had a few things since we were only staying one night and my husband grabbed our snacks and coffee and went to the car and I went to grab our bag and a roach crawled in. I took everything out of the bag to be sure we weren’t taking any bugs with us. By then I just wanted to puke! We went to the office for a refund and told the gentleman what had happened. He said he was sorry that no one ever complained about bugs before and we had to go through Expedia to get our refund. We left and while my husband drove us home I messaged Expedia to explain what happened and sent the pictures of the roaches as well. It’s suppose to get taken care of by the offline team to issue our refund. So STAY AWAY FROM THIS HOTEL unless you don’t mind the roaches. There were two other guests, working men, staying there and the rest of the place was empty.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

6/10 Okay

Donald

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Felt misled by many positive reviews.

Just passing through; check-in at 11pm went fine; very pleasant clerk. Only picked this hotel at last minute due to the 7.2/10 rating (Hotels.com). Boy, we must've had the worst room on the property, compared to the ratings! I don't understand the numerous high and excellent ratings for this property. Unless our room is one that hasn't been "upgraded", yet. While our room was 'clean', with the normal amenities, there wasn't a modicum of "attention to details": walls had smudges, chips, unpainted areas where items had been removed from walls; baseboards and caulking showed signs of years of mopping pushed up against it; furniture had seen better days; tub drain dirty. I could go on as it's too easy to nit-pick when you notice a total lack of "wowing your customer", even if you run a budget facility. Here's a tip (at least in room 210!): paint the outside door and inside walls; use "Old English" (or equivalent) on furniture to cover the chips and scratches; really, really scrub all caulking, or replace it; use a fine brush on the AC, baseboards, caulking, corners, etc. These are basic cleaning tips that are inexpensive, and owners can clean "for free". The outside of the total building could use a power wash and fresh paint. But, then again, it would depend on whether the owners wish to go "above and beyond", or just "get by". I've stayed in better looking facilities at this price point.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rolbie

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

great service

very friendly customer service always love staying here
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Rhonda

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property was outdated
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay! Clean and functional. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

4/10 Poor

Nick

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirty, poorly maintained rooms. Keys repeatedly stopped working and I had to go back to the front desk for new ones multiple times. Not worth it unless you’re trying to save money at all costs.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

4/10 Poor

Victor

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Ron

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

Horrible

Dirty, uncomfortable, very small Bathroom, looked nothing like the pictures. Got there around 10pm and left around 2am waste of money
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

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

Outstanding hotel!!!

Thank you so much for your assistance and kindness towards my nephew and his service animal. He was involved in a car accident and your hotel was awesome in helping him out.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Yansiel

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

like a Steven King novel

After a long day driving I needed a place to sleep. Hotel infrastructure was as-expected for the price. After I fell asleep someone knocked at the door and said that I need to pay $25 "pet fee" because I had a dog in i the room. I said that I had no dog and invited them in to inspect the room. After the person left I chided myself for inviting them in and I figured there was a 50:50 chance it was a druggie looking for money. I fell back asleep ... ... and was subsequently awakened again by someone banging on the door. This time it was the staff person who had checked me in. They said they had seen me walking a dog. I told them they were mistaken ... I have no dog with me ... I do not own a dog or any pet ... please come in and inspect the room. They did not come in the room, but walked away very angry muttering under their breath. Now I am honestly scared, wondering what kind of game/scam this is. 30-45 mins later ... approx 12:45 am ... another knock at the door. A third person asking me what had transpired. By this point I am in tears, ready to leave, and ready to go find another hotel. That person said they believed I didn't have a pet in the room and convinced me to stay. It took me 2 hours to fall back asleep again. I was up and back-on-the-road at 4:30 am. So much for getting some sleep. A very weird experience ... like a Steven King novel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024