With a stay at Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida in Gainesville, you'll be within a 5-minute walk of University of Florida and Shands at the University of Florida. .This hotel is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from UF Health Neuromedicine Hospital.
What's nearby
University of Florida - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Shands at the University of Florida - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
UF Health Neuromedicine Hospital - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
Stephen C. O'Connell Center - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
Getting around
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 13 min drive
Restaurants
Wendy's - 7 min walk
Taco Bell - 3 min walk
Subway - 7 min walk
Steak 'n Shake - 4 min walk
Arby's - 2 min walk
About this property
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida
Hotel with a restaurant, 4-minute walk to University of Florida
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida offers 173 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads, designer toiletries, and hair dryers.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 173 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature rainfall showerheads and designer toiletries. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a banquet hall.
At Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and an elevator.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida has a restaurant on site.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Electric car charging station on site
Valet parking on site (USD 25 per day; includes in/out privileges)
Food and drink
Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 100 per person
A restaurant
Things to do
Gym
Family friendly
Mini-fridge
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
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.
Assistive listening devices
Elevator
Grab bar in shower
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
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Banquet hall
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
55-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Mini-fridge
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Air conditioning
Desk
Electrical adapters
Free local calls
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Mobile key entry
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless 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 50.00 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 100 per person
Valet parking fee: USD 25 per day (in/out privileges)
Pet fee: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per day
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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Property is also known as
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida Hotel
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida Gainesville
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida Hotel Gainesville
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 1019 out of 1293 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 152 out of 1293 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 1293 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1293 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1293 reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Staff & service
9.2/10
Amenities
9.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Good
Juan
Oct 16, 2025
Juan
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Daniel
Oct 16, 2025
Daniel
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mariel
Oct 15, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Mariel
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Alta
Traveled with partner
Oct 15, 2025
Liked: Amenities
The staff at Eleo were excellent, especially in the restaurant. We had breakfast on 10/13 the service was outstanding and food was great. Everyone was warm and friendly.
They put me in a handicap room . It was late and didn’t notice until I went to the restroom about 1 am . Too late to change rooms . I could even get out of the shower because of the bench
JAMES
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
4/10 Poor
Yasmin
Traveled with family
Oct 2, 2025
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Room was an extremely humid and the ac was not helping. There’s no extractor in the bathroom so when you showered, the humidity goes into the room and worsens the situation.
Cleanliness? Carpet is discolored and forget about vaccumming around the bed frame. There was food on the carpet around the bed from the last 30 guests. Showers took 10 minutes to get hot water and a single drink at the bar cost me $27. It was convenient, but will definitely look for a different place to stay next time.
We stayed in the hotel because my sister was in the hospital next to it. It was so convenient to stay there. There was a Golfcart shuttle service from the hotel to the hospital. The staff were friendly and helpful. My only complaint was a terrible smell in the lobby, hallways and the elevator. It wasn’t as strong in the room. The smell was a chemical smell. It was overpowering at times.
Positives:
1. The hotel is part of Shands hospital grounds.
2. The hotel has a beautiful lined path leading to the hospital or they will shuttle back and forth. I actually like the walk to help clear my head from hospital to hotel and visa versa.
3. The staff members were accommodating.
4. The studio room was perfect size for my husband and I.
5. The food was good.
Negatives:
1. Double charged for hotel but after speaking to front desk manager they fixed it.
2. The snack shop is over priced.
3. The bar area is mainly regular drinks. I tried to order a Margarita with an Orange liquor and Patron, no Orange flavor of any kind. Tried to order a frozen drink was told the did not have ingredients. My husband order a Long Island Ice Tea and they were out of Triple sec.