Palms Garden Inn

2.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this Lake City motel

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Dining
Double Room, 2 Queen Beds | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, soundproofing
Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Living room | Flat-screen TV
Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Bathroom | Combined shower/tub, free toiletries, hair dryer, towels

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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14113 S. US Hwy 441, I -75 Exit 414, Lake City, FL, 32024
  • Place, O'Leno State Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Santa Fe River
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, North Florida Speedway
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪51 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 336 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Double Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.2 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

Studio, 1 King Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Single Room, 1 King Bed

  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Lake City

In state park.You'll be within 6 miles (10 km) of O'Leno State Park and 12 miles (20 km) of North Florida Speedway. Ichetucknee Springs State Park and Poe Springs Park are within 16 miles (25 km).

What's nearby

  • O'Leno State Park - 6 min drive - 6.8 miles
  • Santa Fe River - 7 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • North Florida Speedway - 14 min drive - 11.1 miles
  • Southside Sports Complex - 17 min drive - 16.4 miles
  • Southside Recreation Complex - 17 min drive - 16.4 miles

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Love's Travel Stop - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Palms Garden Inn

Enjoy the free WiFi at this Lake City motel
Palms Garden Inn offers its guests a vending machine, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in a common area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Palms Garden Inn also features laundry facilities, express check-out, and a television in a common area. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Lake City motel.

  • 1 floor
  • 54 guestrooms or units
  • 6 buildings
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
Palms Garden Inn offers 54 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. This Lake City motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Soundproofed rooms

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

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

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.
  • 4 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Handrails in stairways (34 inches high)
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (40 inches high)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Minimum check-in age: 20

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - midnight

Front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • Pets: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • 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 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old
This property accepts credit cards and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
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 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. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 12 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Red Carpet Inn Hotel Lake City

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Palms Garden Inn Lake City

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Palms Garden Inn to the airport?

Palms Garden Inn is 33.1 mi (41-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 Palms Garden Inn?

As of Jun 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Palms Garden Inn on Jun 4, 2026 start from $73, 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 Palms Garden Inn have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Palms Garden Inn.

Does Palms Garden Inn offer free breakfast?

Palms Garden Inn does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Palms Garden Inn?

No, there is no casino at this motel.

What time is check-in at Palms Garden Inn?

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

Is there free parking at Palms Garden Inn?

This motel offers free self parking.

Does Palms Garden Inn have a pool?

Palms Garden Inn does not have a pool.

Does Palms Garden Inn have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this motel.

How close is Palms Garden Inn to downtown Lake City?

Palms Garden Inn is 13.6 mi away from Lake City.

Palms Garden Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 191 out of 615 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 197 out of 615 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 127 out of 615 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 55 out of 615 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 615 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
check-in was great ,questions answered professionally.will be staying there in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean. The staff was very helpful and very nice and courteous. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfortable bed and plenty of towels. Close to food
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything always great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff. Large clean room with noticeable attention to detail. Quiet property with a coffee shop next door and great location just off the interstate.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Beth

Liked: Staff & service
Friendly & helpful front desk staff! Spacious room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

apollo

Clean and nice staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was a good stay. Came down for thanksgiving for family. Not far from location. Room was clean and bed was comfortable. Would stay again if I come down.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

mike horne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room with a big bed Good AC
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

stacy

Liked: Cleanliness
Kinda like visiting you grandparents house. Older amenities, but keep up 80 percent. It was well worth the price i payed which was cheaper than the rest in the area. It was less than a mile from the racetrack i came to see, beds we comfortable. Had good hot showers and was relatively quiet even though next to a truck stop. Would i stay again, yes i would
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I always stay here when I come to visit my family, decent prices, clean , and nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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6/10 Okay

Musa

parking easy/ room are old
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed for 1 night on a long trip, and it was comfortable and dog friendly with a nice big area to run around with the dog. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

CLINT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was comfortable and parking outside the room was excellent. The only issue would be more ventilation in the bathroom. But overall, it was very nice. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Affordable and friendly

Staff was really sweet. Our room was comfortable but they we’re still needing to clean up after some renovations… Paint on the mirror, adhesive still on the tile floor, etc. very affordable and good location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dated but clean and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Gregg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice property in a nice location. The owner is very nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the rooms, one block from the beach
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
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8/10 Good

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in and cheap… good place to rest your head for a night .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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6/10 Okay

Steve

Incredibly affordable and just 30 minutes from Gainesville. But, you get what you pay for.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for a night or a few nights old building but well maintained
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jennie

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

It was nice

It was convenient and the customer service was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Clifford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
convenient, old but well kept, perfect spot for travel to St Pete
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and knowledgeable staff, room was clean and well kept. Great attractions and food in the area although is a slight drive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great an it was so quiet an safe
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024