Gainesville Lodge

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

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City view from property
Exterior
Interior entrance
Room, 1 King Bed
Property entrance

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is AU$140
includes taxes & fees
3 Aug - 4 Aug

Explore the area

Map
413 West University Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32601
  • University of Florida
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Shands at the University of Florida
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Room, 1 Bedroom, Roll-in Shower

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 1 King Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Basic Room, 2 Double Beds, Roll-in Shower

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout curtains
Hairdryer
Cable channels
Desk
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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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 in-room WiFi. .This motel has free WiFi in public areas, a television in a common area and a vending machine. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this Gainesville motel include Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Shands at the University of Florida.

What's nearby

  • Thomas Center - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • University of Florida - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Shands at the University of Florida - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Florida Museum of Natural History - 8 min drive - 6.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Top - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪White Buffalo - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪High Dive - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Loosey's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Flaco's Cuban Bakery & Coffee - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Gainesville Lodge

Motel with free parking, near University of Florida
Gainesville Lodge offers its guests a vending machine and a television in common area. Public spaces have free WiFi. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Gainesville motel.

  • 38 guestrooms or units
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
Gainesville Lodge offers 38 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature a hairdryer and blackout curtains. Televisions come with cable channels.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Microwaves and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Hindi

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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
  • 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 lift
  • 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

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave on request
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • 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 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

  • 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 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 smoke detector and window guards in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Gainesville Lodge?

Gainesville Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Gainesville Lodge?

As of 1 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gainesville Lodge on 3 Aug 2025 start from AU$139.83, 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 parking available at Gainesville Lodge?

Yep, Gainesville Lodge has a free self car park.

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

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 162 out of 532 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 176 out of 532 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 out of 532 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 532 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 532 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Terry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Ok I guess

Graduation day at university stay over. Expensive for what you get. No frills of any kind. Very spartan and cheap. However, people checking you in were nice, room was very clean. This is what happens when you wait too long to reserve a room.,
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Xinlei

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Noisy
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My experience was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

William

Travelled with family
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

2/10 Terrible

Ken

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Brian

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was LOUD AND NOISY. The desk manager was a prick....I couldnt sleep at all and it was 84 bucks down the drain....he wouldnt give me a room where it was quiet, the adjacent room had a boom box and subwoofer and the desk manager did nothing. DONT WASTE YOUR MONEY WITH THIS MOTEL
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

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

8/10 Good

Jo Ann

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Takesha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Roma

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

William

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

keith

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

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

8/10 Good

Paul

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

10/10 Excellent

Sean

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

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Travelled with group
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Ira

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with family
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

6/10 Okay

Gary

Travelled with family
Property was a bit of a let down, but not horrible for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tara

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Gross. Filthy. Smelled putrid. I took pics but can't seem to download them here.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

4/10 Poor

Eugene

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a dump, whoever gave it a good rating should be fired
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Travelled with partner
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