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Sweetwater Branch Inn

3.5 star property

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
$161
$143 nightly
$161 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jan 26 - Jan 27

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625 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL, 32601
  • Place, Hippodrome State Theatre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Florida
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Shands at the University of Florida
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪10 min drive‬

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8.0 out of 10
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9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
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10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • 1 Queen Bed

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10.0 out of 10
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10.0 out of 10
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  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Futon

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9.0 out of 10
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10.0 out of 10
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About the neighborhood

Gainesville

Located in Gainesville, Sweetwater Branch Inn is in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Hippodrome State Theatre and University of Florida. .This bed & breakfast is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Shands at the University of Florida and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park.
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What's nearby

  • Hippodrome State Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Thomas Center - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • UF Health Family Medicine - Eastside - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • University of Florida - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Shands at the University of Florida - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dragonfly Sushi & Sake Company - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪bb.q Chicken - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Sweetwater Branch Inn

Victorian bed & breakfast with free breakfast and an outdoor pool
Sweetwater Branch Inn offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3.5-star bed & breakfast have kitchens with cookware/dishes/utensils and dishwashers. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 55-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 20 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring kitchens. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. 55-inch LCD televisions with cable programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Conveniences include complimentary newspapers and separate sitting areas, and housekeeping is provided once per stay.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Additional features at this Victorian bed & breakfast include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a fireplace in the lobby.
A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Event facilities at this bed & breakfast consist of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

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
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • 7 buildings
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 35
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (10:00 AM - 8:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (10:00 AM - 8:00 PM)
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 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

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
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
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision

Property is also known as

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Sweetwater Branch Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 809 out of 991 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 127 out of 991 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 991 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 991 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 991 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always serene and very hospitable 💕
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay. Very quaint and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this property completely charmed us from the moment we arrived. The place is beautiful and immaculate. The breakfast is scrumptious. The pool and hot tub are clean and well maintained. The staff were friendly and attentive, and had some good suggestions for places of interest. We especially liked the 24 hour piped-in soothing music. Made is feel like we had stepped out of the rat race for a few days.
Coffee on the Veranda
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia, Jacksonville

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always our favorite place to stay in Gainesville! Go Gators!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely lovely place lovely people great food great location very walkable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

nadege

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miranda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgia

Business traveler, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely great hospitality. Beautiful property with gardens and plesant decorations. Staff was so welcoming and thoughtful! We will go back for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Lovely property.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Free bikes were great!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carissa

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place. Comfortable beautiful and so very dog friendly too.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anna

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Candice

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is amazing, it is quiet and rooms are clean. The staff are great ! I recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Loren

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful relaxing environment
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ZHENYU

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
will recommend it to my friends. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Armstrong

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Words does not do it justice as to how beautiful this property is. The front desk were just as welcoming. I’ll make this a go to whenever we are in Gainesville again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matheus Drumond

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Business traveler, Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place to stay in Gainesville.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matheus Drumond

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place to stay in Gainesville.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025