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Gainesville Lodge

2.0 star property

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An outdoor patio area with string lights, potted plants, and outdoor furniture.
A double bed with white bedding and multiple pillows, a wooden headboard, and a framed picture on the wall.
A restaurant with a counter, seating area, and a TV screen.
A modern bar area with a counter, stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.
A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, round table, chairs, a bar area, and a staircase.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
The current price is AU$136
includes taxes & fees
12 Aug - 13 Aug

Explore the area

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413 West University Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32601
  • Place, Hippodrome State Theatre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Florida
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Gainesville

Gainesville Lodge places you in the centre of Gainesville, within just a 15-minute stroll of University of Florida and Hippodrome State Theatre. Highlights at this motel include free self-parking and a bar/lounge. .Twist Coffee & Cocktails is the motel's own cocktail bar. Other amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and coffee/tea in a common area. There's also the convenience of limited parking. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this Gainesville motel include Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Shands at the University of Florida.
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What's nearby

  • Hippodrome State Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Thomas Center - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • University of Florida - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Stephen C. O'Connell Center - 5 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Gainesville Lodge

There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Gainesville Lodge also features a vending machine, coffee/tea in common area, and a television in common area. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of Gainesville Lodge was completed in March 2026.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Gainesville motel.

  • 1 building
  • 39 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1962
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
Gainesville Lodge offers 39 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features a hairdryer and blackout curtains. Cable televisions are provided.

Bathrooms include a shower. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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 lift
  • 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
  • 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

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Gainesville Lodge?

Yep, Gainesville Lodge has a free self car park. Onsite parking is limited.

How much does it cost to stay at Gainesville Lodge?

As of 5 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gainesville Lodge on 12 Aug 2026 start from AU$136, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Gainesville Lodge?

No, Gainesville Lodge does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Gainesville Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Gainesville Lodge?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Gainesville Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 71 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donovan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very eclectic and walking distance to places to eat. I would stay there again! 100%
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Osvaldo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was great! I did feel the skimped out on replacing the A/C. Although they worked fine they did not match the new feeling of the rest of the hotel. The lounge/bar is fantastic! Great coffee great drink and chill vibe.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mollie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for the morning coffee too!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Parking was great their lobby and bar Twist was very modern and zen they did a great job remodeling the place and the rooms were very comfy only thing is they could’ve had better AC system.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

claudia

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Parking easy and secure
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great little hidden gem in Gainesville. Very clean and updated. Glad we gave it a try. Already booked for parents weekend this fall.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy parking. Clean room. Excellent upgrades since our last stay here
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Newly remodeled property. Very clean and super cute rooms. Bare minimum, but if you don’t need a lot just a nice room that’s within budget, this is it! We will def be back.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marianna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A good-sized clean room with an attached bathroom and a comfortable bed. A few things that would improve the experience include an electric kettle, a fridge, hooks in the bathroom, and ideally a blowdryer--these things are among the basic amenities in most hotels (the kettle and the hooks in particular). Overall, this place definitely works for a short stay. The staff were nice and accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good! A nice and inexpense funky downtown hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ralph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It can only get better! This facility opened its doors the day before we arrived. It was clean and new. Would definitely recommend it especially if you want to stay in downtown Gainesville near some great restaurants and bars.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Guyre

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I wouldn't recomend this facility to anyone
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Needs to have a fridge in the rooms. The little fridge that holds 2 waters is not big enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Si
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Richard

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

I wouldn't take a hooker in there.

The remote for tv did not work. The shower looked like it had black mold in it. The pool was unuseable. Thank god the ac worked. The toilet seat was lose from the toilet. On the plus side there was coffee but you had to walk to the office to get it.
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Michelle

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

In city

Hotel was only supposed to be 63.00 and ended up being $77.00. It was old, bathroom looked filthy. I was scared to take a shower. Looked better on site.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Tom

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Convenient to UF campus and downtown area

Very helpful staff, good facilities recently renovated.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Hopper

Liked: Staff & service

Just a simple cheap motel in the midst of downtown

I was staying here for a couple nights while moving out of my apt in Gainesville which is close by. If they renovate the property, get rid of all the nasty musty carpeting, some flat screen TVs and high-speed internet, they can raise the prices a lot. GNV in general does not have good hotels, so even less to be expected from a motel. The internet was very slow and iffy, so I ended up going to the UF library. Having stayed at the Hilton UF Conference center for a much higher rate and basically getting similar service in a far flung location, I can say this: save your money and stay at this cheap dingy motel in a much better location in downtown GNV. Spend the money you saved to go to a nice restaurant, drink at a bar close by and walk back to Gainesville lodge.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

shannon

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

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