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Gainesville Lodge

2.0 star property
City-center motel within easy reach of University of Florida

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Terrace/patio
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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Hair dryer, towels
Gainesville Lodge is a comfortable haven near the University of Florida, where you can stay connected with in-room WiFi. Enjoy easy parking and helpful staff who have left a lasting impression on previous guests.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (3)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Vending machine
  • TV in a common area

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Free self parking
$63 nightly
The total price is $71
Sep 16 - Sep 17
Total with taxes and fees

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room, 1 Bedroom, Roll-in Shower

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room, 2 Double Beds, Roll-in Shower

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Cable channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
413 West University Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32601

What's nearby

  • Thomas Center - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • University of Florida - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Shands at the University of Florida - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Florida Museum of Natural History - 8 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Loosey's Downtown - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Alpin Bistro - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪High Dive - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Flaco's Cuban Bakery & Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Bull - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Gainesville Lodge

Gainesville Lodge puts you just a 5-minute drive from University of Florida and Shands at the University of Florida. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Also, this motel is just a 5-minute drive from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff and location.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 38 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Facilities

  • Television in common areas

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Lever door handles

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Microwave (on request)

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Access via exterior corridors

Fees & policies

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

Also known as

Gainesville Lodge
Gainesville Lodge Motel
Gainesville Lodge Gainesville
Gainesville Lodge Motel Gainesville

Frequently asked questions

Does Gainesville Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Gainesville Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Gainesville Lodge?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Gainesville Lodge?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Gainesville Lodge?

You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What's the area around Gainesville Lodge like?

Gainesville Lodge is in the heart of Gainesville, a short 14-minute walk from University of Florida and 14 minutes' walk from Thomas Center. Travelers recommend the motel for its walkable location.

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Gainesville Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Location
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Downtown
Restaurant
Shower
Refrigerator
Air conditioning
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Very easy remote check in, room was good.
Robert, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, friendly staff, love the affordable price and convenient location.
Christian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay
William, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Overall good place to spend a night

It was a simple stay, if something short term, this is perfect place to relax and spent a night!
William, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

No frills motel adequate for a one night stay.
Lillian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nice place
Kimberly, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A
Jennifer, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

My 2nd stay at Gainesville Lodge. It’s conveniently located for my visits. Safe, Clean, Parking, walk to restaurants. Not stylish or modern, rooms are dated & a little dark. Quite ok for a short stay.
Rosemary, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Hot water for shower great
Marý, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

My experience was very good.
David, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great service and clean rooms. Excellent value for this price point. I would definitely stay again
Karen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Clean and close to campus.
Paul, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The service was great, the room was great for the price, Clean comfortable The area was noisy
Michael, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This is a fairly basic motel but perfectly fine, clean and comfortable, in an unbeatable location downtown. Rooms are set back a bit from the street so they stay quiet. The parking is enclosed and seems very secure. For me the biggest drawback was loud and fairly ineffective air-conditioning (although it did work). I would definitely stay again.
Jeffrey, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, great location, good staff
Stacy, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Crack heads
Darrell, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

It was nice enough and close to the stadium so walking to the game was ok.
Dale, 2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Noisy
Xinlei, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very clean, very friendly staff, great location convenient to the stadium. Will def stay here again.
Sarah, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Becoming Overpriced for No Frills

Under new management as of June 2025, the Gainesville Lodge seems to be positioning itself as “boutique accommodations,” according to a news article. The reality is very different. I’ve stayed here for years due to its convenient distance to the University of Florida, as it was always a no-frills place to rest. The new owners have made cosmetic changes like painting the building, new towels, new bedding and adding combination door locks, but there have been no real upgrades. The room furnishings remain the same the bathrooms remain dated and need renovation. Basic amenities are gone—no microwave. There was never coffee service in the room nor breakfast offered and the pool was filled in years ago. Although our room was designated non-smoking, it smelled strongly of smoke, which made our stay uncomfortable. Most concerning is the pricing: I requested a room for a football weekend and was quoted $1,300 for one night. The location is good, but the value simply isn’t there. The lodge is tolerable due to convenience, but under current management, it’s overpriced.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Ok I guess

Graduation day at university stay over. Expensive for what you get. No frills of any kind. Very spartan and cheap. However, people checking you in were nice, room was very clean. This is what happens when you wait too long to reserve a room.,
Terry, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great customer service and clean property
Maureen, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Gainesville Quiet

The place is well located to downtown and it was relatively clean and quiet.
Ricardo, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great place
Bro, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Great location. Could use an update or two.
Tiffany, 3-night trip