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Sweetwater Branch Inn

3.5-star property
625 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 1800 796 370
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Hotel Description

At Sweetwater Branch Inn you'll be within a 10-minute stroll of Hippodrome State Theatre and within 30 minutes of University of Florida. Highlights at this Victorian B&B include free breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool, and free self parking.

Enjoy the spa tub and pool loungers as well as access to mini golf and free bike rentals. Other amenities include free WiFi in public areas, coffee/tea in a common area, and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of limited parking.

With a stay at this 3.5-star Gainesville B&B, you'll be 3 km (1.8 mi) from Shands at the University of Florida and 3.3 km (2 mi) from Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park.

Tiffany Suite (2nd Floor Cushman-Colson House) Not Pet Friendly

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max
AU$256* Per night/room 7 May - 8 May

Tea Rose Room (1st Floor Cushman-Colson House) Not Pet Friendly

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Mae's Cottage (Matheson Cottages) Pet Friendly

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Hawthorne Room (Mills-Pound Cottages) Pet-Friendly

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Sarah's Cottage (Matheson Cottages) Pet Friendly

Bed Count 1 Queen Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Room

Bed Count 1 King Bed Maximum Occupancy 6 Max

About the Sweetwater Branch Inn

Location 625 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601

Property Features

Sweetwater Branch Inn offers its guests an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and complimentary bicycles. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. Free breakfast is served daily. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at Sweetwater Branch Inn. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. This 3.5-star Gainesville bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 7 buildings
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Miniature golf on site

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free long-term parking , Free self parking , Parking (limited spaces) , Free parking nearby

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Sweetwater Branch Inn offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 36-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Gainesville bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

  • Pillowtop beds
  • Flat-screen television
  • Cable channels
  • Coffee maker
  • Luxury bedding
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Shower
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Newspapers (free)
  • Hair dryer
  • Toiletries (free)
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Air conditioning
  • Unique furnishings
  • Unique decor
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)

Food & Drink

Guests are served free full breakfast on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 18
  • Check-in time ends at 8:00 PM

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open during the following times:

  • Sunday - Thursday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday - Saturday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

This property's front desk is open during the following times:

  • Sunday - Thursday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
  • Friday - Saturday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests arriving after 7:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 80 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Policies

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. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • No lifts
  • Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
  • Pets allowed in specific rooms only
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Debit cards
  • Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions
  • Staffed front desk
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Guest will receive an email before arrival 72 hours
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Staff wear personal protective equipment
  • Protective clothing is not available for guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually wrapped food options are available
  • Individually wrapped food options are available for breakfast
  • Staff temperature checks are not conducted regularly
  • Temperature checks are not available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • Property follows sanitisation practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Masks are compulsory at the property
  • Contactless food service / room service is not available
  • Reservation is not required for facilities on site
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Restricted number of spaces per unit
  • Number of spaces per unit - 1

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 35 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

Hotel Names

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You should know

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.