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Gainesville Lodge

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

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Exterior
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Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Property grounds

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Basic Room, 1 Bedroom, Roll-in Shower | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room, 1 Bedroom, Roll-in Shower

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 2 Double Beds | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Room, 2 Double Beds, Roll-in Shower

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Desk
  • 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 - 0.4 miles
  • University of Florida - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Shands at the University of Florida - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Stephen C. O'Connell Center - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Top - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪White Buffalo - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪High Dive - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Loosey's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Flaco's Cuban Bakery & Coffee - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Gainesville Lodge

Motel near University of Florida
Located close to Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Gainesville Lodge has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • A TV in the lobby, a vending machine, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Gainesville Lodge include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Mini fridges and on-request microwaves
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Daily housekeeping, desks, and phones

Languages

English, Hindi

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Microwave on request
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • 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 elevator
  • 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

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave on request
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 2:00 AM
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 not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Gainesville Lodge
Gainesville Lodge Motel
Gainesville Lodge Gainesville
Gainesville Lodge Motel Gainesville

Frequently asked questions

Is Gainesville Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Gainesville Lodge?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gainesville Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Gainesville Lodge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gainesville Lodge located?

Located in the heart of Gainesville, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Hippodrome State Theatre and University of Florida. Matheson Historical Center and Matheson Museum are also within 15 minutes.

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Gainesville Lodge Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 157 out of 522 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 174 out of 522 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 522 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 522 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 522 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10

Clean room, friendly staff, love the affordable price and convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10

No frills motel adequate for a one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10

Hot water for shower great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

My 2nd stay at Gainesville Lodge. It’s conveniently located for my visits. Safe, Clean, Parking, walk to restaurants. Not stylish or modern, rooms are dated & a little dark. Quite ok for a short stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

A
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

2/10

Crack heads
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10

Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

This is a fairly basic motel but perfectly fine, clean and comfortable, in an unbeatable location downtown. Rooms are set back a bit from the street so they stay quiet. The parking is enclosed and seems very secure. For me the biggest drawback was loud and fairly ineffective air-conditioning (although it did work). I would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10

Clean and close to campus.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10

Great service and clean rooms. Excellent value for this price point. I would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

My experience was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10

It was nice enough and close to the stadium so walking to the game was ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10

The service was great, the room was great for the price, Clean comfortable The area was noisy
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10

Clean, great location, good staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

4/10

What a dump, whoever gave it a good rating should be fired
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10

Property was a bit of a let down, but not horrible for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10

The only two things I liked about the room was price and the mattress. The mattress slept very well. On the other hand, the frame in which the mattress lay made a lot of noise. There aren’t any unique features about the room. Everything is outdated including the motel itself. The furniture is dirty and the AC unit is very noisy and keeps you up all night pretty much. To access the controls to the AC you will have to stand on a chair in order to reach them. That’s dangerous. Because of their rules, you can’t bring any of your personal appliances for example, an air fryer to use. That’s disappointing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

6/10

Great location. Could use an update or two.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10

Wonderful staff as always!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10

Very clean, very friendly staff, great location convenient to the stadium. Will def stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10

Room was dated but clean. Location was great. Staff was friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10

You pay for why you get. Central location, basic motel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10

It was a nice stay. No complaints! Worth the money
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10

It was nice, but there wasn't heating and the water didn't get hot enough to make me feel not cold. They let me check-in at like 4am, which was really cool of them.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025