University Inn Gainesville

2.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, a short walk to University of Florida

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Basic Room, Non Smoking
Standard Room, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking | Bathroom
Lobby
Front of property
Outdoor pool

Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
The current price is NZ$124
includes taxes & fees
7 Sept - 8 Sept

Explore the area

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1901 SW 13th St, Gainesville, FL, 32608
  • University of Florida
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Shands at the University of Florida
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪13 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Basic Double Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Cable channels
Desk
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Basic Room, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Microwave
Cable channels
Desk
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Double Room, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Private bathroom
Microwave
Cable channels
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Gainesville

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.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • 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

More

  • 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

More

  • 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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 37 reviews

5.4/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

4.6/10

Amenities

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

5.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Kristina

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paulette

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Beware

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Richard

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Julene

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

OK Stay

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

NOEL ANTONIO, MIAMI

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location need bettter cleaning
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Lindsey

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Poor breakfast (no options). Pool was advertised but broken. Sheets were rough texture wise
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Orlando

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Definitely the hotel need an updates
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrea

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were cigarette burns around the bathroom sink and toilet seat. The room smelled like cigarettes. Neither of the bedside lamps worked
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

MELINDA

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were absolutely filthy and smelled like pot. Grounds are dirty and pool isnt working. We refused to stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

JONES F

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very poor choice

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Walter

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness
Not very clean. Pool area was fine. AC systems not very effective.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy, MIAMI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location but facility beeds better cleaning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

allison

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not too bad

It was a comfortable setting. There were some roaches but I was only there two nights so I just sprayed and cleaned myself.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Daisy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
It was ok for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Travelled with family, Business traveller
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Henry

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bed bugs and cockroach
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Andrea, Lakeland

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Mirko

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good value for the money
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Hazael Jesús

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its a cheap and very hot morning shower before my shands appointments, always quiet and pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025