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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
Front of property
Shower, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio

Reviews

4.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

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 - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Loosey's Downtown - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Top - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Alpin Bistro - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Cry Baby's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Bull - ‬5 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 showers, 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
  • Shower
  • 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 March 1 2026 (dates subject to change).
The property will be renovating from January 29 2026 to March 1 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • Front desk
  • Hallway
  • Lobby
  • Parking area
During renovations, the motel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

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 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 Mar 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gainesville Lodge on Apr 1, 2026 start from $98, 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

4.6
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 4 reviews

5.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Richard, Florida

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

I wouldn't take a hooker in there.

The remote for tv did not work. The shower looked like it had black mold in it. The pool was unuseable. Thank god the ac worked. The toilet seat was lose from the toilet. On the plus side there was coffee but you had to walk to the office to get it.

4/10 Poor

Michelle , Orange Park, Fl

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

In city

Hotel was only supposed to be 63.00 and ended up being $77.00. It was old, bathroom looked filthy. I was scared to take a shower. Looked better on site.

6/10 Okay

Tom, Fort Lauderdale FL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Convenient to UF campus and downtown area

Very helpful staff, good facilities recently renovated.

6/10 Okay

Hopper, Los Angeles, California

Liked: Staff & service

Just a simple cheap motel in the midst of downtown

I was staying here for a couple nights while moving out of my apt in Gainesville which is close by. If they renovate the property, get rid of all the nasty musty carpeting, some flat screen TVs and high-speed internet, they can raise the prices a lot. GNV in general does not have good hotels, so even less to be expected from a motel. The internet was very slow and iffy, so I ended up going to the UF library. Having stayed at the Hilton UF Conference center for a much higher rate and basically getting similar service in a far flung location, I can say this: save your money and stay at this cheap dingy motel in a much better location in downtown GNV. Spend the money you saved to go to a nice restaurant, drink at a bar close by and walk back to Gainesville lodge.