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Gator Town Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel near University of Florida in Gainesville

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Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, wheelchair access
Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Bathroom sink
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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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

  • 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 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

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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
  • Bivens Arm Nature Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • 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

  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Steak 'n Shake - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪IHOP - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪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
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • 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 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 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 7.5 mi (20-min drive) away from the Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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. 225 out of 819 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 299 out of 819 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 173 out of 819 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 819 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 819 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

8/10 Good

Damian, apopka

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A good reasonable hotel for the stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness
I booked a large king bed but got two full size but all good. Did not matter lol it was super quiet but easy to locate and get to
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Myrtice

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I liked the stay but when I checked out there was no one there to help me the door was locked and a sign that said put your key in the drop box I think at 8;00 am there should have been somebody there to check you out
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Konstantin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is clean inside and around the hotel, the staff is friendly and helpful. If you’re headed to UF, it’s 5 minutes away, really convenient. If you’re looking for a good dinner spot - Seoul Pocha is great right next door. So, overall a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Marsha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect for what we needed which was a place to sleep. Clean, no frills, inexpensive.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

ERIC

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room keys didn’t work initially Only one towel provided
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Matt

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness

Ok if you don't mind the smell of cigarettes

Was a non smoking room that smelled like old cigarettes
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel, Seminole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and quiet. No complaints
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lisbeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was convenient and safe
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Angelo

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

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jasmine

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Lelieth

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service
didn’t like the cleanness of the rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for the great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Brian

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

Quick but stinky

Quick and easy check in, but the room was dirty on the floor and bathroom and smelled strongly of cigarette smoking.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Alan

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

christopher, Loveland

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When I checked into the hotel it was slow and once I tried my key it did not work. My room had a foul smell to it. And every day I had to get my key re aligned. I would never recommend or stay in this again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shardul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable stay, clean and up to date.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025