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Comfort Inn Gainesville - University Area

Property class: 2.5

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A modern building entrance with a covered entrance area, glass doors, and surrounding greenery.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with curtains.
A hotel room with a grey sofa, a small table, a desk, a chair, and a large window with curtains.
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A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the dining area.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $98
$87 nightly
$98 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 24 - Nov 25

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3440 SW 40th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, 32608
  • Place, Regal Celebration Pointe
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Regal Butler Town Center
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Celebration Pointe Dog Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a large window with curtains.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Not Pet Friendly)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(122 reviews)
  • 195 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a wardrobe.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Pet Friendly)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • 195 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a dresser, a television, and a patterned armchair.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Not Pet Friendly)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(81 reviews)
  • 195 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a dresser, a television, and a patterned armchair.

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Not Pet Friendly)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a grey sofa, a small table, a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a bed with a blue blanket.

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Not Pet Friendly)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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A hotel room with a desk, a computer, a television, a microwave, a refrigerator, a chair, a bed, and a door.

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Roll-In Shower Not Pet Friendly)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 195 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a desk, a computer, a television, a microwave, a refrigerator, a chair, a bed, and a door.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Not Pet Friendly)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 195 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and a large window with curtains.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Not Pet Friendly)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 195 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Gainesville

With a stay at Comfort Inn Gainesville - University Area, you'll be centrally located in Gainesville, a 3-minute drive from University of Florida and 6 minutes from Shands at the University of Florida. .This hotel is 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Regal Celebration Pointe.

What's nearby

  • Regal Celebration Pointe - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Regal Butler Town Center - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Celebration Pointe Dog Park - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Fred Bear Museum - 1 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • University of Florida - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Comfort Inn Gainesville - University Area

Comfort Inn Gainesville - University Area offers 83 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This Gainesville hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 83 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a banquet hall.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Gainesville? This hotel has 581 square feet (54 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Business services

  • 24-hour business center
  • 581 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

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
  • Elevator
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3 PM
Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 15 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

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

  • A damage deposit of USD 100 will be collected before check-in.

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

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 15 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Comfort Inn University Gainesville
Comfort Inn University Hotel Gainesville
Gainesville Comfort Inn
Comfort Inn West Hotel Gainesville
Comfort Inn Gainesville
Comfort Inn University Hotel
Comfort Inn University Gainesville
Comfort Inn University Hotel Gainesville

Comfort Inn Gainesville - University Area Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 579 out of 1089 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 230 out of 1089 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 144 out of 1089 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 74 out of 1089 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 62 out of 1089 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean room, breakfast was good, staff very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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We were very satisfied with our room and the breakfast was delicious 😋
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, quiet even though near the interstate, staff was helpful, breakfast was good, highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and staff was amazing the breakfast was perfect
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect hotel for our overnight stop. We stay here all the time THE STAFF IS SO FRIENDLY AND HELPFUL. AND IT IS ALWAYS DECORATED SO FESTIVE FOR EVERY SEASON. THE BREAKFAST IS FANTASTIC
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had a wonderful stay at the hotel. The staff was extremely friendly, kind, and welcoming. They made me feel very comfortable throughout my stay. I truly appreciate their great service and hospitality. I would definitely recommend this hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Breakfast was awesome, staff friendly, helpful and courteous, room was clean and just right for my needs
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beds were clean and comfy. Staff were friendly. Safe area. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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Clean, comfy and staff were great! Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Friendly staff and free parking
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms where really nice and the staff was too
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good clean room and service
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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I will recommend this place to everyone, very clean room I fell so safe in this place and all staff are nice and helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Breakfast was very good, much better than most of the standard hotel fare. The had scrambled eggs, sausage links, diced, seasoned potatoes, grits, homemade biscuits, sausage gravy, waffles, bagels, pastries, yogurt, etc. Very safe area, very clean room and hotel, easy parking, staff was great.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great room. Simple breakfast buffet. Coffee and juice with fresh fruit. Eggs and sausage. Some cereal and bread options.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay! Clean rooms, friendly staff, and a fantastic location. Everything was perfect. I would definitely stay here again.Best price during most busy week at Gainesville.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Everything was excellent, specially very clean
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

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The Comfort Inn was a nice stay, especially with pets. My only complaint was that the room smelled like it was mopped with a sour mop.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall good stay!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, quiet, nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay. Bed was comfortable so slept well. Staff was the best! Breakfast was good also..
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms, GREAT staff, hot breakfast, reasonable pet fee, comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mike at the front desk was very helpful and polite.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Everything GR8.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The stuff was very nice and welcoming and the hotel was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026