With a stay at University Inn Gainesville in Gainesville, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of University of Florida and Shands at the University of Florida. .This hotel is 1.8 mi (3 km) from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from UF Health Neuromedicine Hospital.
What's nearby
University of Florida - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park - 4 min drive - 1.5 miles
Depot Park - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 6 min drive - 1.8 miles
Stephen C. O'Connell Center - 6 min drive - 2.0 miles
Getting around
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 22 min drive
Restaurants
Wawa - 3 min drive
Taco Bell - 5 min walk
Subway - 12 min walk
Wawa
Daydreamer Coffee - 3 min drive
About this property
University Inn Gainesville
University Inn Gainesville offers 72 accommodations. 39-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. This Gainesville hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Make yourself at home in one of the 72 guestrooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include phones, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Make use of convenient amenities, which include complimentary wireless internet access and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and a vending machine. Free self parking is available onsite.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free uncovered self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Family friendly
In-room microwave
Mini-fridge
Conveniences
24-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.
3 accessible parking spaces
Pool hoist on site
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
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Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
39-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
Food and drink
Microwave
Mini-fridge
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Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Heating (climate-controlled)
Phone
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
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 20.00 per pet, per night
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
Optional extras
Pet fee: USD 20.00 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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
University Inn Gainesville Motel
University Inn Gainesville Gainesville
University Inn Gainesville Motel Gainesville
University Inn Gainesville Reviews
Reviews
6.4
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Cold A/C
The hotel was an old Days Inn that has new owners they seem to be upgrading the entire property. Should be a real nice place to stay in the future
Stanley
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Natalie
May 5, 2026
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Staff was super great, and the price was very reasonable. However, you definitely get what you pay for… The AC was off when we got there but worked well!
The ladies at the desk both the nighttime check in and the next morning when we left we're fantastic and super helpful. I would have loved to have had a hair dryer in the room but I should have asked that beforehand I just assumed but you know what happens when you do that but other than that it was perfect. The bed was super comfortable and the AC unit works GREAT!!!
The staff was really nice, but staying here made me feel really poor. Upon driving up the half Days Inn sign and outside of the building..that was just an eyesore. There was no phone in our room. The lobby is just atrocious… due to the smell. The bedroom was very nice, but the bathrooms could use an update.
The staff was nice and friendly, but the rooms are in desperate need to renovation, especially the bathrooms. It smells bad and just not appealing. Did not use the pool, so I cannot comment on it.
AIR CONDITIONING EXCELLENT; ROOM WAS CLEAN, BUT ON TWO OF THE FOUR DAYS THERE WERE COCKROACHES IN THE BATHROOM. LEAVING LIGHT ON OVERNIGHT KEPT COCKROACHES HIDDEN ON LAST TWO DAYS
DIDN'T SEE THE POOL
STAFF WAS FRIENDLY, EFFICIENT AND HELPFUL
At one time this place was probably nice back in the day. Im assuming it might have been a days inn back when. It's sad because if someone had the money to renovate it would be a nice place. In a pinch I'd say ok but look elsewhere if you can. I was stuck staying here because it was graduation at UF and and all the nicer places were either booked or prices hiked sky high.
Loud and dirty. Fridge and blow drier didn’t work. Tub drain was clogged so shower filled up tub. Walls paper thin.
Amy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review
4/10 Poor
Christie
Mar 14, 2026
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room needed to cleaned better pool was closed and hotel was full of residents the blackout curtains had holes in them. Didn't feel safe there.
Christie
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Sarah
Nov 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Receptionist was very friendly. The room was very quiet, dark and cool. The location is great, we walked to campus in 10-15 minutes. We saw no bugs and would stay here again.