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Windsor Cottage (Mills-Pound Cottages) Pet-Friendly
1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Other room types
Nora Belle's Cottage Pet Friendly
1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds
Room sleeps 6 guests
(up to 5 children)
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Piccadilly Suite (1st Floor Cushman-Colson House) Not Pet Friendly
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Murphy Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Tea Rose Room (1st Floor Cushman-Colson House) Not Pet Friendly
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Mae's Cottage (Matheson Cottages) Pet Friendly
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Sarah's Cottage (Matheson Cottages) Pet Friendly
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Carriage House (2nd Floor above the Office) Pet Friendly
1 King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed
Room sleeps 5 guests
(up to 4 children)
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Luisa Room (3rd Floor McKenzie House) Not Pet Friendly
1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Honeymoon Cottage (McKenzie Gardens) Not Pet Friendly
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Cornelia Room (2nd Floor Cushman-Colson House) Not Pet Friendly
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Rochelle Room (Mills-Pound Cottages) Pet-Friendly
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Isadora Suite (3rd Floor McKenzie House) Not Pet Friendly
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Island Grove (Florida Cottage - North) Pet Friendly
1 Queen Murphy Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Blue Moon Room (2nd Floor Cushman-Colson House) Not Pet Friendly
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Aurora Room (2nd Floor McKenzie House) Not Pet Friendly
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Cross Creek Cottage (Florida Cottage - South) Pet Friendly
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Giovanna Room (2nd Floor McKenzie House) Not Pet Friendly
1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Futon
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Lester's Place (Florida Cottage - North) Pet Friendly
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Hawthorne Room (Mills-Pound Cottages) Pet-Friendly
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Julia Room (2nd Floor McKenzie House) Not Pet Friendly
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Lilly's Cottage (Matheson Cottages) Pet Friendly
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 3 children)
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Camelot Room (1st Floor Cushman-Colson House) Not Pet Friendly
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Heirloom Suite (2nd Floor Cushman-Colson House) Not Pet Friendly
1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Murphy Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Tiffany Suite (2nd Floor Cushman-Colson House) Not Pet Friendly
1 Queen Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Victoria's Cottage (Matheson Cottages) Pet Friendly
1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 3 guests
(up to 2 children)
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Melrose Cottage (Mills-Pound Cottages) Pet-Friendly
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 2 children)
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La Chua Cottage (Florida Cottage - South) Pet Friendly
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Comfortable Victorian bed & breakfast, walk to Hippodrome State Theatre

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Business center

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a spa 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.

Languages Spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

In addition to an outdoor pool, Sweetwater Branch Inn provides a spa tub and complimentary bicycles. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary. Business-related amenities at this 3.5-star property consist of a business center and a meeting room. A complimentary breakfast is offered each morning. This Victorian bed & breakfast also offers a library, a terrace, and multilingual staff. Limited complimentary onsite parking is offered on a first-come, first-served basis, and a car charging station is available. Guests can use the outdoor pool at a partner property.

Sweetwater Branch Inn is a smoke-free property.

  • Library
  • Daily
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Number of spa tubs - 1
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Firepit
  • Conference space
  • Free breakfast
  • Business center
  • Express check-out
  • Electric car charging station
  • Free self parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Smoke-free property
  • Computer station
  • Swimming pool
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Terrace
  • Luggage storage
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Free full breakfast
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Total number of rooms - 20
  • Television in common areas
  • Number of floors - 3
  • Number of buildings/towers - 7
  • Garden
  • Multilingual staff
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Free newspapers in lobby

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

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Italian
  • Spanish

Parking

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

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. 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.

  • Air conditioning
  • Television
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Free newspaper
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Premium bedding
  • Shower only
  • Cable TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Individually furnished
  • Individually decorated
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • TV size: 36
  • Housekeeping - once per stay
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Heating
  • Towels provided
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Champagne service
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Local maps
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)

Where to Eat

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.

Nearby Things to Do

An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site.

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

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

  • Free bicycles on site
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Miniature golf on site
  • Golfing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Cave exploring/spelunking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time ends at 8:00 PM

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

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

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total (up to 80 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
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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

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.

Restricted number of spaces per unit

Number of spaces per unit - 1

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

Pets cannot be left unattended

Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is available

Pets allowed in specific rooms only

Property follows sanitization practices of SafeStay (AHLA - USA)

Staffed front desk

Guest will receive an email before arrival 72 hours

Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

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 onsite

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Protective clothing is not available to guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is available

No cribs (infant beds) available

Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually-wrapped food options are available

Individually-wrapped food options are available for breakfast

Debit cards

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100 per accommodation, per stay

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

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.

Hotel Names

  • Sweetwater Branch
  • Sweetwater Branch Gainesville
  • Sweetwater Branch Inn
  • Sweetwater Branch Inn Gainesville
  • Sweetwater Inn
  • Sweetwater Branch Hotel Gainesville
  • Sweetwater Branch Gainesville
  • Sweetwater Branch Inn Gainesville
  • Sweetwater Branch Inn Bed & breakfast
  • Sweetwater Branch Inn Bed & breakfast Gainesville

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.

Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

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