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Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near University of Florida

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Free daily full breakfast
Property amenity
Premium bedding, memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace
Comfort Suites Gainesville, near the University of Florida, offers a warm welcome with full breakfast and a grocery store. Enjoy ziplining, relax by the firepit, cool off in the outdoor pool, or work out in the 24-hour gym. Staff receives positive reviews.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Pet friendly
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Premium bedding, memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium bedding, memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Premium bedding, memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, Multiple Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(102 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Premium bedding, memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(76 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Premium bedding, memory foam beds, desk, laptop workspace

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Renovated in 2020
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Gainesville, Comfort Suites Gainesville near University is in the city center and near the airport. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park and University of Florida Bat Houses, while Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention and Hippodrome State Theatre are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium or Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Take time off to check out the health/beauty spa in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like hiking/biking trails nearby.
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2603 SW 13TH STREET, Gainesville, FL, 32608

What's nearby

  • University of Florida - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • UF Health Neuromedicine Hospital - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Shands at the University of Florida - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Florida Museum of Natural History - 7 min drive - 3.0 miles

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Subway - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪IHOP - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪La Tienda Latina - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

Hotel remodeled in 2020 and located near University of Florida
Consider a stay at Comfort Suites Gainesville near University and take advantage of free full breakfast, a free roundtrip airport shuttle, and a grocery/convenience store. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, as well as activities like ziplining. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a firepit and dry cleaning/laundry services.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • An electric car charging station, express check-out, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Smoke-free premises, barbecue grills, and 1 meeting room
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 105 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like air conditioning and separate sitting areas. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, memory foam beds, and sofa beds
  • Bathrooms with free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 50-inch flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, separate sitting areas, and mini fridges

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • Ziplining

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 1,200 square feet of conference space
  • Business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

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
  • Accessible airport shuttle
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (80 inch wide door)
  • Grab bar in shower (30 inches high)
  • Hardwood flooring in room
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (40 inches high)

More

  • 5 floors
  • Built in 2020
  • Renovated entire property - August 2020
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Double sofa bed
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Comfort Suites Gainesville
Comfort Suites Gainesville Near University Hotel
Comfort Suites Gainesville Near University Gainesville
Comfort Suites Gainesville Near University Hotel Gainesville

Frequently asked questions

Does Comfort Suites Gainesville near University have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Comfort Suites Gainesville near University pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Comfort Suites Gainesville near University?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Comfort Suites Gainesville near University?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Comfort Suites Gainesville near University?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Does Comfort Suites Gainesville near University provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 9:00 AM–5:00 PM on request.

Where is Comfort Suites Gainesville near University located?

Located in the heart of Gainesville, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park, University of Florida, and Shands at the University of Florida. UF Health Neuromedicine Hospital and Bivens Arm Nature Park are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Reviews

Comfort Suites Gainesville near University Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.4

Cleanliness

9.0

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 719 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 188 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1003 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

CANDACE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice and comfortable place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean Nice rooms Great location for families who need ro visist Shands Children's Hospital
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Assia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very comfortable stay overall
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sasha Kavita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It a good place to stay for a night. Breakfast was good. Staff friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pablo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was perfect in my opinion! Great price! Very clean room and lobby. Staff was very friendly and professional! Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe area, clean property, super clean room, modern decor, comfortable beds, very pleased in all
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent accommodations!! Loved the free breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location- close to campus. Spacious and clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This stay was far better than I anticipated.. The rooms were clean and smelled nice, the staff was polite and helpful. I will definitely return
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manish

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very nice and accommodating! Have stayed in a few hotels in the Gainesville area and this has been the cleanest one! When bringing my dog for any reason to UF vet hospital, I stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Luis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s good .. only one person at the front desk
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Amenities
Great hotel!!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excelente
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always clean, very courteous staff. Great location for medical visits to Shands
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and accommodating
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chanel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I appreciated the airport shuttle!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Edgar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All went very well!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed because close to the hospital
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always clean, the staff goes above and beyond, this is a regular stay for a cozy bed, comfortable sitting area, and a great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to UF
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

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