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Gainesville Lodge

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A modern bar area with a counter, stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses. - Gainesville Lodge (Gainesville)
A double bed with white bedding and multiple pillows, a wooden headboard, and a framed picture on the wall. - Gainesville Lodge (Gainesville)
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Gainesville Lodge provides amenities like a coffee shop/cafe and a bar. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

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Basic Room, 2 Double Beds, Roll-in Shower

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a wooden bed, a checkered rug, a small table, a chair, and a floor lamp.

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a flat-screen TV.

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Gainesville, Gainesville Lodge is in the city center and near the airport. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Thomas Center are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention and Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Stephen C. O'Connell Center or Westside Park Tennis Center. Visit our Gainesville travel guide
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413 West University Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32601

What's nearby

  • A historic building with columns and an American flag, surrounded by trees and other buildings.
    Hippodrome State Theatre
    8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • An aerial view of a historic town with red-roofed buildings, a large stadium, and surrounding greenery.
    University of Florida
    15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • A football stadium filled with spectators and cheerleaders.
    Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
    4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Thomas Center
    12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Stephen C. O'Connell Center
    5 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)
    10 min drive

Restaurants

  • Alpin Bistro
    4 min walk
  • The Top
    5 min walk
  • Flaco's Cuban Bakery & Coffee
    3 min walk
  • Loosey's Downtown
    4 min walk
  • Cry Baby's
    4 min walk

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Twist Coffee & Cocktails

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Limited-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.
  • 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

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1962
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Renovated entire property - March 2026

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • 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 available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, front desk (limited hours)

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

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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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Frequently asked questions

Is Gainesville Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gainesville Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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 History Museum and Thomas Center are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Gainesville Lodge Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 103 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 103 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 13 out of 103 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 103 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 6 out of 103 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Blaise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very welcoming and attentive. The room was very clean and Twist was very convenient and comfortable! Will stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff. Good value for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Justin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was super nice and helpful. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kima Lyndajza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loveeddd my stay and all of the staff. Everyone was so helpful & Christy made my stay beyond comfortable! I will definitely be starting again when I visit again 💗
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was amazing. The general manager was very pleasant and helpful! The bar tender Jules was a lot of fun. I will definitely be back to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Janaina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect !! The staff incredible!!! I loved it
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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8/10 Good

Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is amazing. Rooms are clean and nicely decorated. They could include a small usable fridge.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stacie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The young lady at check in was so nice. Very helpful sign above the bed where the light switches are or the side table cause we had to sleep with it on cause we couldn’t find it but otherwise everything was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Waleska

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms. Just reb
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

TRACI

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cute little lodge. Clean and comfy. We got in late and left early but will return.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location and the atmosphere of the hotel. It was a good size room, the bed was comfy and you can tell there was a lot of care put into every part of the room.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brady

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff extremely friendly. We liked the bar in the lobby. Room was nice but the door/trim/ one wall was painted very sloppy it looked bad. Overall good experience we would come back
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

Adam D.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was clean and comfortable. What I have issue with was when I put the do not disturb sign out, that's what it meant. Someone not only entered the room, made one of the two beds and left (super strange). Nothing else was cleaned. You came in, made one bed and left. And took the DND sign away. The next morning while getting ready at 9am the maid staff just entered the room again, no knocking. No sign (because it was taken) and no warning. Get that fixed and I'll consider staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Mayflies were crazy, but that’s no fault of the staff and they did the best they could to accommodate, which def seemed like it added more work to their shift. The a/c was so loud it sounded like a jet, the mini fridge in the room holds one or two cans and should be called a micro fridge if it isn’t, and no coffee in the room is a bit bothersome. We all realize it’s to drive people to the coffee/bar they have, which WAS great, but not really the point. The staff were excellent, but the business choices are still lacking a bit
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

claudia

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking easy and secure
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Maxwell John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thank for a great stay. So much better than the usual corporate hotels. Staff were very helpful. Room was very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy parking. Clean room. Excellent upgrades since our last stay here
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The rooms are nicely remodeled. They have the cutest mini fridge that only fits about two or three cokes. It’s adorable but if you’re looking to store food, you’ll need to bring a cooler. Very well done with the Remodeling. Needed to have some weatherstripping around the doors, but I think that was just overlooked on my room. I do, however, wish that there would’ve been a pool, especially being in Florida. Thank you for such a nice day and all of your staff was amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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6/10 Okay

Cara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The renovation of the property is impressive! The staff was very kind and welcoming. The office/bar area is a nice amenity, room was clean and the parking is easy. Unfortunately, the air stopped working in the middle of the night and it was hot. We couldn't get it to work and there is no fan. The mini-fridge is only big enough for 2 cans. Bring a cooler.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Since the property has been newly renovated, it stands to reason that the experience should be good. Good basic accommodations were provided and it was comfortable and seemed secure. The staff was very capable and went out of their way to ensure we had a good stay. Only real complaint was a squeaky bathroom door and the lack of an exhaust fan in the bathroom. A little larger refrigerator would have made the the stay fantastic! The parking lot is tight and it is tough to park larger vehicles. Overall, a great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely gorgeous renovated historic hotel in the heart of Gainesville, Florida. Everything was beautiful and so clean. Highly recommend staying here if you’re going to Gainesville for business or pleasure.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Desmond

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a lovely place to visit great check-in/Check-out experience.The staff was amazing and pleasant to meet and talk to as well as accommodating with any questions I had.The room was nice and furnished and was cold which was nice and the bed was comfortable to sleep in after a long day of driving.10/10 would recommend to anyone visiting Gainesville and would stay again when visiting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

JEFFERY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute, newly renovated hotel, and a good central location.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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8/10 Good

Bernice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pleasantly surprised they had a bar and music with fun bartenders
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place to stay in Gainesville. Very close to UF. For the price, this is a winner compared to some other places I’ve stayed in Gainesville…
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026