Gainesville Lodge is a comfortable haven near the University of Florida, where you can stay connected with in-room WiFi. Enjoy easy parking and helpful staff who have left a lasting impression on previous guests.
Shands at the University of Florida - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.4 km
Florida Museum of Natural History - 8 min drive - 6.7 km
Getting around
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 10 min drive
Restaurants
Loosey's Downtown - 4 min walk
Alpin Bistro - 4 min walk
Flaco's Cuban Bakery & Coffee - 3 min walk
The Bull - 5 min walk
Vecinos - 3 min walk
About this property
Gainesville Lodge
Gainesville Lodge puts you just a 5-minute drive from University of Florida and Shands at the University of Florida. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking. Also, this motel is just a 5-minute drive from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Fellow travelers say good things about the helpful staff and location.
Property amenities
Facilities
Television in common areas
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Handrails in stairways
Closed captioned TV
Lever door handles
Room amenities
Be entertained
50-inch TV
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Bathrobes
Window screens
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Soap and shampoo
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Mini-fridge
Microwave (on request)
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
Access via exterior corridors
Fees & policies
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector and window guards on site.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Also known as
Gainesville Lodge
Gainesville Lodge Motel
Gainesville Lodge Gainesville
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Frequently asked questions
Does Gainesville Lodge offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Gainesville Lodge does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Gainesville Lodge?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Gainesville Lodge?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Gainesville Lodge?
You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contactless check-out is available.
What's the area around Gainesville Lodge like?
Gainesville Lodge is in the heart of Gainesville, a short 14-minute walk from University of Florida and 14 minutes' walk from Thomas Center. Travelers recommend the motel for its walkable location.
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Gainesville Lodge Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
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7.4/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
6.6/10
Amenities
6.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
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Location
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Downtown
Restaurant
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 28, 2025
Very easy remote check in, room was good.
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 8, 2025
Clean room, friendly staff, love the affordable price and convenient location.
Christian
Christian, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Oct 4, 2025
The towels and bedding are new yet the rooms are tired. The new owners say they are renovating. They painted the building and room doors are a new color. However they just glopped new paint over old and you can see the prior removed room number plate. Also the door bottoms look rotted and they just installed a metal plate at the bottom. The plan is a boutique accommodation. Well they have a long way to go. The area around the lodge is sketchy.
Rhonda
Rhonda, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 25, 2025
Great stay
William
William, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 5, 2025
Overall good place to spend a night
It was a simple stay, if something short term, this is perfect place to relax and spent a night!
William
William, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 8, 2025
No frills motel adequate for a one night stay.
Lillian
Lillian, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
May 4, 2025
Hot water for shower great
Marý
Marý, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 6, 2025
Nice place
Kimberly
Kimberly, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Jun 24, 2025
Would never recommend this place to anyone
Troy
Troy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 16, 2025
Great service and clean rooms. Excellent value for this price point. I would definitely stay again
Karen
Karen, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Mar 2, 2025
Clean and close to campus.
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 6, 2025
The staff was very polite. I only saw a couple bugs but the shower faucet needs to be replaced. It shoots out everywhere and then leaks into the room a tad. The bathroom door is also messed up because of that and is hard to shut.
Anacristina
Anacristina, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Feb 12, 2025
It was nice enough and close to the stadium so walking to the game was ok.
Dale
Dale, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 15, 2024
Clean, great location, good staff
Stacy
Stacy, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 21, 2025
The service was great, the room was great for the price, Clean comfortable
The area was noisy
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
May 20, 2025
Crack heads
Darrell
Darrell, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 4, 2025
This is a fairly basic motel but perfectly fine, clean and comfortable, in an unbeatable location downtown. Rooms are set back a bit from the street so they stay quiet. The parking is enclosed and seems very secure. For me the biggest drawback was loud and fairly ineffective air-conditioning (although it did work). I would definitely stay again.
Jeffrey
Jeffrey, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 25, 2025
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Jennifer
Jennifer, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 6, 2025
My experience was very good.
David
David, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Jan 22, 2025
Great location. Could use an update or two.
Tiffany
Tiffany, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
Feb 16, 2025
What a dump, whoever gave it a good rating should be fired
Eugene
Eugene, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 18, 2024
Room was dated but clean. Location was great. Staff was friendly.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 2, 2024
Great place
Bro
Bro, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 2, 2025
Ok I guess
Graduation day at university stay over. Expensive for what you get. No frills of any kind. Very spartan and cheap. However, people checking you in were nice, room was very clean. This is what happens when you wait too long to reserve a room.,
Terry
Terry, 1-night trip
6/10 Good
Feb 21, 2025
Property was a bit of a let down, but not horrible for the price.