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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 modern hotel lobby with a sofa, round table, chairs, a bar area, and a staircase.
Deluxe Double Room | Blackout drapes, WiFi (free), bed sheets
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.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
The current price is $96
$85 nightly
$96 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27

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 | Blackout drapes, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Deluxe Double Room | Blackout drapes, WiFi (free), bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Gainesville

With a stay at Gainesville Lodge, you'll be centrally located in Gainesville, within a 5-minute drive of University of Florida and Shands at the University of Florida. .This motel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Hippodrome State Theatre.
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What's nearby

  • Hippodrome State Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Thomas Center - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • University of Florida - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Stephen C. O'Connell Center - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 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

Gainesville Lodge offers 39 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. Cable television is provided.

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

Make yourself at home in one of the 39 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a vending machine.
Satisfy your appetite at the motel's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.
Featured amenities include coffee/tea in a common area and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
Twist Coffee & Cocktails - Onsite cocktail bar. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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 elevator
  • 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 available

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Property 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

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

Gainesville Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 46 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 69 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

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

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

8/10 Good

claudia

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

10/10 Excellent

Emma

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

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

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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Mihaela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Xuan Cuong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madison

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Herminio

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026