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Gainesville Lodge

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

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Deluxe Double Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Front of property
Travelers find Gainesville Lodge offers a comfortable base with practical amenities. In-room WiFi keeps everyone connected, and convenient parking eliminates travel hassles. Past guests appreciate the staff's genuine helpfulness throughout their stays.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
413 West University Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32601

What's nearby

  • Thomas Center - 12 min walk - 0.7 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
  • Florida Museum of Natural History - 8 min drive - 4.2 miles

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Loosey's Downtown - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Alpin Bistro - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Flaco's Cuban Bakery & Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Bull - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Vecinos - ‬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 and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Gainesville Lodge include perks such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • Hair dryers and shampoo
  • 50-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Mini fridges, on-request microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Microwave on request
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 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

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave on request
  • 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 Monday - Sunday (9:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
Guests will receive an access code
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Access code, 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 3:00 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 History Museum and Thomas Center are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Gainesville Lodge Reviews

7.4

Good

7.4

Cleanliness

7.6

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.0

Eco-friendliness

6.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 167 out of 547 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 179 out of 547 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 95 out of 547 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 547 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 547 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in and check out was super easy and yhe staff was great. Very respondive to text and informative.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very easy remote check in, room was good.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is an old-style motel, but the rooms have been updated and are very lovely and cute, with plenty of K-cups and towels. My only complaint in the tiny, and I mean tiny (one can), refrigerator. Rooms need a small usable fridge, and a microwave would be a bonus. I would stay there again, no problem. The staff was very kind and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, friendly staff, love the affordable price and convenient location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Carol

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was OK, I liked that it had been recently updated. However, there was no microwave in the room. Generally the place is clean and you can't beat the location,. We encountered a problem and cafterwards felt Z if we were being
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Pretty poor condition of interior of room and shower. Clean linens and comfortable bed but shower did not have hot water and facility was not able to fix promptly. Un-painted drywall patches, front door had noticeable gap around the door.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tuna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The bathroom was quiet small and the door was
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overall good place to spend a night

It was a simple stay, if something short term, this is perfect place to relax and spent a night!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lillian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
No frills motel adequate for a one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Ewan

Due to rennovations, the appeal in the room isnt the best but could see the progress with the fresh painting and slight changes in the room. Good for the money.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Marý

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hot water for shower great
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Carline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I don’t like the shower
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great service and clean rooms. Excellent value for this price point. I would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Troy

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would never recommend this place to anyone
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

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

6/10 Okay

matthew

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Bathroom dirty had to change rooms for various reasons
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, great location, good staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Dale

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
It was nice enough and close to the stadium so walking to the game was ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anacristina

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
The staff was very polite. I only saw a couple bugs but the shower faucet needs to be replaced. It shoots out everywhere and then leaks into the room a tad. The bathroom door is also messed up because of that and is hard to shut.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The service was great, the room was great for the price, Clean comfortable The area was noisy
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Darrell

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Crack heads
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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