At University Inn Gainesville you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of popular places like University of Florida and Shands at the University of Florida. Highlights at this hotel include free breakfast (local cuisine), an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This pet-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a vending machine. Each morning free breakfast is served. .Near this Gainesville hotel, you'll find Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
What's nearby
University of Florida - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
UF Health Neuromedicine Hospital - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Shands at the University of Florida - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
Florida Museum of Natural History - 6 min drive - 4.1 km
Getting around
Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 22 min drive
Restaurants
Subway - 12 min walk
Taco Bell - 5 min walk
Playa Bowls - 18 min walk
La Tienda Latina - 4 min walk
Pollo Tropical - 4 min drive
About this property
University Inn Gainesville
Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to University of Florida
Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool and a vending machine are also featured at University Inn Gainesville. Self parking is free.
This Gainesville hotel is smoke free.
72 guestrooms or units
Local cuisine
Breakfast available (free)
Front desk (24 hours)
No smoking on site
University Inn Gainesville offers 72 accommodations. 39-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. This Gainesville hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Food and drink
Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:30 AM
Things to do
Outdoor pool
Family friendly
In-room microwave
Mini-fridge
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Vending machine
Guest services
Housekeeping (on request)
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
3 accessible parking spaces
Pool hoist on site
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
39-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
Food and drink
Microwave
Mini-fridge
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Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Heating (climate-controlled)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets: USD 20.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available.
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 20.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
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, debit cards and cash.
Property is also known as
University Inn Gainesville Motel
University Inn Gainesville Gainesville
University Inn Gainesville Motel Gainesville
Frequently asked questions
Is parking available at University Inn Gainesville?
Yep, University Inn Gainesville has a free self car park.
How much does it cost to stay at University Inn Gainesville?
As of 4 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at University Inn Gainesville on 7 Sept 2025 start from NZ$124.41, 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 University Inn Gainesville have a pool?
University Inn Gainesville has an outdoor pool.
Does University Inn Gainesville serve breakfast?
Yep, complimentary local cuisine breakfast is available daily between 6:00 AM and 9:30 AM.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at University Inn Gainesville?
No, University Inn Gainesville does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at University Inn Gainesville?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
University Inn Gainesville Reviews
Reviews
5.6
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I am extremely disappointed with my recent stay at this property. The room was in very poor condition. The carpet and vanity were stained, the entire space smelled of smoke, and the mattress was still in a plastic bag as if it had just come from a store. The neighboring room had cats sitting in the window and even a doormat outside, which made the hotel feel more like a long-term residence than a guest-friendly environment. Additionally, the courtyard resembled a construction zone and looked as though part of a building had experienced a roof collapse. None of this reflects what was promised in the listing or what I expected when booking. This room should not be offered at the price it was listed. Expedia should either remove this property from its inventory or drastically reduce the rate to reflect the actual condition.
No working pool was not informed of that found several cockroaches in the room. Lennon was not fresh and clean. The sitting chair had springs, broken and sticking out of the back mole in the bathroom sink would’ve liked a Keurig with cake cups I would not stay there again.
Gainesville can be expensive on football weekends and school event weekends. This stay was during college move in. We over paid for a very low quality stay. Holes in the black out curtains but other than that room was clean and in pretty good shape. Customer service was lacking at check in. Did not feel welcomed. Pool was closed. Breakfast was very limited and basic. It was in a good location, close to campus and great Korean food across the street. It was an OK stay. Keep your expectations low and you will be fine.
The room got the job done. It was close to UF for mine in weekend. But it was outdated. The ventilation made it so I could smell the neighbors shower products and their weed.
The hotel was very disappointing. Rooms and common areas had a strong moldy smell, and the bed linens were old, torn, and poorly maintained. The room also smelled of cigarette and marijuana smoke, and the bed was uncomfortable. Cleanliness was lacking from the reception onward. Unfortunately, it was a very poor choice of accommodation.
JONES F
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
4/10 Poor
Walter
Travelled with family, Business traveller
17 Aug 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Not very clean. Pool area was fine. AC systems not very effective.
It was a comfortable setting. There were some roaches but I was only there two nights so I just sprayed and cleaned myself.
allison
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
Daisy
28 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
It was ok for the price.
Daisy
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
6/10 Okay
Christopher
Travelled with family, Business traveller
28 Jul 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Price is affordable so close to University of Florida.
Beds are very comfortable. No clocks in rooms. Free breakfast is just individual wrap sticky buns or small cinnamon rolls. Faint marijuana smell in rooms which is unfortunate. Staff is very nice and helpful.
It was clean, the front office staff were friendly. The bed was reasonably comfortable. The rooms are all supposedly non-smoking, but my room reeked of tobacco smoke. The TV and remote did not work properly, it would only turn on/off and change volume. I hope you like Bravo, it's the only channel you get to watch. The bathroom was functional but in rough shape. There is very little sound insulation between rooms. It sounded like the people above me were playing hopscotch all night long.
1st, I like old hotels. The hotel was built in the 50's and apparently was the "spot" with a night club and restaurant. I think it could be that again with some investment and attention to detail. It presents as tired, relatively clean, it looks like DIY when they last painted and updated the rooms and lobby. Suggest a person go through all the rooms with a razor blade to tidy the paint jobs. Rusty door hinges and banged up door frames. Need door seeps to keep the critters out from the entry door. The pool was out of order, bummer but reasonable understandable! Drainage for the monsoon storm we had created a curtain of water to the parking lot. Easy fix with a covered pergola over the sidewalks leading to the lots. The bed was comfortable but on a metal platform that made a noise when you rolled over sounding like an old furnace with the metal expanding. Rething the dated chair, its too low. A/C was excellent, staff are helpful. I'd like to see this old lady shine again.
The only good thing was friendly lady who helped with registration. The lobby and room smelled of old dingy building. The ac barely cooled and the shower was difficult to get working. It was either freezing or burning hot. The beds were hard as rocks. It was very inexpensive so I just chalked it up to you get what you pay for. Oh yeah the pool was closed as well. I was glad to leave.