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Gator Town Inn

Property class: 2
Travelers find a peaceful retreat with garden views at this University of Florida hotel where the outdoor pool and relaxed setting keep guests coming back

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Gator Town Inn offers a tranquil escape near the University of Florida. Guests can stroll through the gardens, swim in the outdoor pool, or use the gym. The hotel provides free WiFi in all rooms, and staff are available 24/7 at the front desk to assist with any needs.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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7.8 out of 10
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(14 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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9.0 out of 10
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 Full Bed and 1 Twin Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Located in Gainesville, Gator Town Inn is near the airport. Regal Butler Town Center and Regal Celebration Pointe are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park and University of Florida Bat Houses. Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention and Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting. Visit our Gainesville travel guide
Map
3820 SW 13th Street, Gainesville, FL, 32608

What's nearby

  • A calm lake surrounded by dense vegetation and trees, reflecting the sky and landscape.
    Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • A calm lake with sparse vegetation and a clear sky.
    Sweetwater Wetlands Park
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • A row of brick buildings with red roofs and a church steeple in the background.
    University of Florida
    4 min drive - 2.8 miles
  • A football stadium filled with spectators and cheerleaders.
    Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
    10 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Bivens Arm Nature Park
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)
    20 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wawa
    5 min drive
  • Circle K
    5 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    3 min drive
  • Subway
    4 min drive
  • Dutch Bros Coffee
    4 min drive

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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 available

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2011
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 41-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges USD 3.52 for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from June 27 2026 to August 7 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Swimming pool

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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 50 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of USD 3.52

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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Frequently asked questions

Does Gator Town Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. The pool will be unavailable from June 27 2026 to August 7 2026 (dates subject to change).

Is Gator Town Inn 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 Gator Town Inn?

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

What time is check-out at Gator Town Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Gator Town Inn located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from University of Florida. Meridian Acute Care and Sweetwater Wetlands Park are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Gator Town Inn Reviews

7.6

Good

8.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 293 out of 940 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 327 out of 940 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 187 out of 940 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 77 out of 940 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 56 out of 940 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet, bed was comfortable, no complaints
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was cute and homey. The bed was clean and comfortable, the amenities were clean and we had plenty of room in the room we stayed in. Will stay here next time im in Gainesville
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value stay. Clean well kept quiet & no hassles. Nice staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Manager and staff very nice, rooms very clean we were late checking in had no problems. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Victor

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Clean establishment
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a wonderful stay for a great price. The room was exceptionally clean and quiet. The only issues were a lukewarm at best shower and the fan in the bathroom was really loud. But for the money it was wonderful. The staff were very friendly as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Corbett

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Great location, great price...cute little place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the beds were comfortable. For the quality price, I would recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Myra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
I stay here when I make quick trips to UF. It’s cheap, clean, the people who work there are nice and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, quiet and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place was cleaned, but the pool wasn’t opened the first day and the staff couldn’t tell me why. But it was a clean spot in my opinion
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Jeffrey

clean and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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6/10 Okay

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Friendly staff, clean room. Overall the hotel was very quiet and close to our weekend activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Lou

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, room very clean but amneties outdated
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location for where I needed to be also near Paynes Prairie, Trader Joes and Swamp Head Brewery. Coffee machine but no shampoo/conditioner. Excellent price - very affordable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Jeeyoung

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and well-equipped with everything I needed—refrigerator, TV, microwave, electric kettle, hair dryer, air conditioner, and more. When I first entered, it felt a bit humid—probably because the AC had been turned off—but it improved once I turned the air conditioner on. It's a quiet location, just a 10-minute drive from UF. If you're visiting the UF campus or UF hospital, this is an excellent spot. The property offers a great combination of location and price. I plan to stay here again on my next visit.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

paul

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The room was clean and comfortable outside was pretty well maintained. Rate was good for what offered sign on pool said had to get permission to use from staff which is weird. Only thing I got to say is I booked for 2 days had to leave due to family emergency asked for refund on 2nd night no response back from staff I guess I was brought up with more business sense on customer service it’s not like they were sold out far from it So if ur looking for place to sleep this place is suitable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Talia

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for a football game it wasn’t too far from campus it was good for sleeping for those nights and the rooms were good, bathroom was a little dirty but honestly for the price we paid and the weekend it was I didn’t mind
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Shardul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable stay, clean and up to date.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Donnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

PETER

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was recently renovated and my room was spotlessly clean
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Timia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AC was great. Bed was comfy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room. In town for the Fest and this was a great location to Lyft/Uber to and from event.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Terrace

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025