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Gainesville Lodge

2.0 star property
Motel with free parking, near University of Florida

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed
Terrace/patio
Shower, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels
Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed
Front of property

Reviews

4.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$203
includes taxes & fees
9 Mar - 10 Mar

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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

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Gainesville

Gainesville Lodge places you in the centre of Gainesville, within just a 15-minute stroll of University of Florida and Hippodrome State Theatre. Highlights at this motel include free in-room WiFi. .This motel has free WiFi in public areas, a television in a common area and a vending machine. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this Gainesville motel include Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Shands at the University of Florida.

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 - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Stephen C. O'Connell Center - 5 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 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 with free parking, near University of Florida
Gainesville Lodge offers its guests a vending machine and a television in 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 features complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Cable televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and microwaves can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Microwave on request
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

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 lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch TV with cable channels

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

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 4 December 2025 to 1 March 2026 (dates subject to change).
The property will be renovating from 29 January 2026 to 1 March 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 minimise 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 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 smoke detector and window guards in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Gainesville Lodge?

Gainesville Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Gainesville Lodge?

As of 13 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gainesville Lodge on 9 Mar 2026 start from NZ$203.32, 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.

Is parking available at Gainesville Lodge?

Yep, Gainesville Lodge has a free self car park.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Gainesville Lodge?

No, Gainesville Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Gainesville Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Gainesville Lodge?

No, only service animals are allowed.

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.