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Royal Inn provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

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Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a television.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Alachua is home to Royal Inn. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ginnie Spring and San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park, while High Springs Community Theater and High Springs Museum are cultural highlights. Reverend Gerald Criswell Park and High Springs Civic Center Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Alachua travel guide
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16305 NW 162nd Lane, Alachua, FL, 32615

What's nearby

  • A mountain bike with red tires parked on a forest trail.
    San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park
    6 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Alachua Sports Complex
    3 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Alachua Library Branch
    3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Reverend Gerald Criswell Park
    4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • City of High Springs Memorial Park
    5 min drive - 3.8 miles

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)
    29 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    7 min walk
  • Circle K
    2 min walk
  • Circle K
    3 min drive
  • Chick-Fil-A
    15 min walk
  • KFC
    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
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1991
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 30
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 30
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 30 (subject to availability)

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Royal Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Royal Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 30 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Royal Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 30 (subject to availability).

Where is Royal Inn located?

Situated in Alachua, this motel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Alachua Library Branch, Reverend Gerald Criswell Park, and Alachua Sports Complex. City of Alachua Recreation and Community Center is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Royal Inn Reviews

7.2

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

2.0

Location

8.4

Staff & service

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 206 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 36 out of 206 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 206 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 206 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 206 reviews

Reviews

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6/10 Okay

Alec

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
For the price it's an okay stay. There's a bed and a tv if you need some entertainment. So, good deal if you need an affordable place to lay your head. Staff is very nice and friendly as well. However, the beds are a little hard, fridge took a while to cool down drinks, and I had to use the microwave twice on the same item before it got hot. So, it's really up to what you are looking for.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Leeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very convenient, clean and the beds were comfortable. Perfect for a quick sleep to rest up before hitting the road again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rolbie

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

nice place to stay with good affordable rates

it was quiet and peaceful very nice people work there
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Opal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The owners are really friendly, they make sure that we’re comfortable and they make sure that we enjoy our stay
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was good stay, everything clean. Very nice service friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Angeliki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly and helpful staff!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome staff very helpful :) along with everything u need is within a walks distance!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rolbie

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

great service

very friendly customer service always love staying here
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean and the bed was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
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8/10 Good

Oliver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed my stay! Clean and functional. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
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8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfy bed, hot and cold water , tv, microwave, fridge all working! Very good friendly owner !
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s was an amazing place there were no cockroaches an the office was set up for Christmas an the staff was very polite an it just was a great time an would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
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8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and laid back friendly workers and very respectable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Rolbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The customer service is great very friendly and nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Gerardo

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

Outstanding hotel!!!

Thank you so much for your assistance and kindness towards my nephew and his service animal. He was involved in a car accident and your hotel was awesome in helping him out.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Not a five star hotel by any means but a five star review due to friendly helpful staff and clean room. Rooms and property are a little shabby and very dated, but for the price the place is comfortable and staff fully serviced the room each night. If I come back to the area I will stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

thomas

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

Worth it

The pwners are great. The room was nice and very comfortable. They go out of thier way to make you feel at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at this hotel after a gators game and the receptionist was very kind are room had a very comfortable bed nice hot showers and a descent Tv. Only bad thing was a strong smoke smell but definitely worth what I payed for.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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2/10 Terrible

MARLENY

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First it is not off the road it is behind another Motel truck stop.. did not even check-in drove up to parking and there was a man walking around and urinated on the premises. did not feel safe for a family w/children.. This is a truck stop place not a family place not sure why it is on Expedia never had this experience before
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
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4/10 Poor

Gloria

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It has roaches. Need to be updated and cleaned properly. Check in was smooth and the guy who checked us in was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Gilly

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are spacious and comfortable. The staff was nice. But rooms have adjoining doors (which you can lock) which leads to no sound insulation. The guy in the next room to me started screaming at 2am. When he stopped he turned the tv on all night long.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
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6/10 Okay

Nathalie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We stayed there because we had no choice. We couldn’t find anything in Gainesville like we normally do. Place was old and outdated. Room was clean but basic. Towels looked dirty and we found roaches in room. Water pressure and hot water was great. Staff very nice and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
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6/10 Okay

Mark

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Listen…for a $65 (with tax) room, I was not expecting much. And it did not disappoint. But to be fair, it was close by my event, the carpet was not dirty, and the beds appears to be well maintained. I was comfortable and it was pretty quiet. All in all, you won’t be impressed but youlll get what you paid for…a fairly clean, quiet and safe place to lay your head.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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4/10 Poor

jeffrey

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Expect little and you won’t be disappointed

Stopped late for the night. Sorry to say you get what you pay for so my expectations were low but…I still felt I overpaid for a very poor stay. Hot water was excellent, and the woman at the front was Great but that’s about it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
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6/10 Okay

Marc

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While the gentleman on duty was extremely nice and welcoming, there was nothing else good about this place. In disrepair and questionable in all regards. The carpet was damp, the paint peeling, mold, and overall sketchy. If you can afford the extra 30 or 40 bucks, do yourself a favor and go with a known HOTEL chain. Lesson learned: I will never look for “a cheap place to crash” again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025