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Gainesville Lodge

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

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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

6.8 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (4)

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

Feel at home (6)

  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bathrobes
  • Microwave (on request)
$85 nightly
The total price is $96
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
413 West University Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32601

What's nearby

  • Hippodrome State Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Thomas Center - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • University of Florida - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Shands at the University of Florida - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 5 min drive - 2.4 km

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

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

  • 50-inch TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes
  • Window screens

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Soap and shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Microwave (on request)
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Access via exterior corridors

Fees & policies

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.

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Gainesville Lodge currently open?

This property is closed from December 4 2025 to March 1 2026 (dates subject to change).

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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Reviews

Gainesville Lodge Reviews

6.8

Good

7.0

Cleanliness

6.0

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

6.4

Property conditions & facilities

Popular mentions

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Service staff
Location
Bed
Downtown
Restaurant
Air conditioning
Shower
Refrigerator
Bathroom

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Very good

It can only get better! This facility opened its doors the day before we arrived. It was clean and new. Would definitely recommend it especially if you want to stay in downtown Gainesville near some great restaurants and bars.
Ralph, 4-night trip
Verified

2/10 Poor

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.
Verified

4/10 Fair

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.
Verified

6/10 Good

Convenient to UF campus and downtown area

Very helpful staff, good facilities recently renovated.
Verified

6/10 Good

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.