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Royal Inn

2.0 star property
Motel in Alachua with free parking

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Property entrance
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Bathroom sink
Free self parking
Free self parking
The Royal Inn offers a comfortable retreat with in-room WiFi. Guests praise the attentive staff and practical amenities like laundry facilities, express check-out, and an on-site vending machine.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Pet friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
16305 NW 162nd Lane, Alachua, FL, 32615

What's nearby

  • Alachua Sports Complex - 3 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Sante Fe College - 9 min drive - 16.8 km
  • Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park - 16 min drive - 20.4 km
  • University of Florida - 19 min drive - 28.5 km
  • Ginnie Spring - 28 min drive - 27.4 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Ellianos Coffee - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Royal Inn

Property highlights
Royal Inn provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, a vending machine, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Royal Inn offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations
  • 32-inch LED TVs with cable channels

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1991
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 30
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 30
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 30 (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; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Royal Inn Alachua
Royal Alachua
Royal Inn Motel
Royal Inn Alachua
Royal Inn Motel Alachua

Frequently asked questions

Is Royal Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Royal Inn?

As of 2 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Inn on 3 November 2025 start from $72.9, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Royal Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Royal Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 30 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Royal Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 30 (subject to availability).

Where is Royal Inn located?

Situated in Alachua, this motel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Alachua Library Branch, Reverend Gerald Criswell Park, and Alachua Sports Complex. City of Alachua Recreation and Community Center is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

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Royal Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 73 out of 189 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 189 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 40 out of 189 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 189 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 189 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not top of the line but a nice budget hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

MARLENY

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First it is not off the road it is behind another Motel truck stop.. did not even check-in drove up to parking and there was a man walking around and urinated on the premises. did not feel safe for a family w/children.. This is a truck stop place not a family place not sure why it is on Expedia never had this experience before
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was good stay, everything clean. Very nice service friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rolbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

nice place to stay with good affordable rates

it was quiet and peaceful very nice people work there
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and peaceful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet and laid back friendly workers and very respectable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

2/10 Terrible

Gilly

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are spacious and comfortable. The staff was nice. But rooms have adjoining doors (which you can lock) which leads to no sound insulation. The guy in the next room to me started screaming at 2am. When he stopped he turned the tv on all night long.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

2/10 Terrible

Rhonda

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property was outdated
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was very affordable, convenient to 75. Frig and MW provided. Personnel was professional and helpful, they came to open the office within minutes after ringing the bell. The beds were comfortable and the shower had good water pressure. The facility was older and though clean, fixtures were rusted. Wall unit and frig were noisy. Could hear TV and clear conversation from adjoining room. TV was in room, but no remote. Ice container and plastic liner provided, but couldn’t find ice maker anywhere. Overall, I got what I paid for. A good night’s rest and shower, a frig to keep my ice chest contents cold, but no frills.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It's a 1 star hotel but no one told them that. They operate their little place with pride and hospitality. For the price, it can't be beat. Unfortunately, I've paid twice as much and received half the quality. I'm definitely going to be staying here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Tiana

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Dirt covered the floor. Clogged shower. One towel. The lights constantly flickered.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately there are bed bugs and my wife and I were both bitten throughout our stay. The motel owner tried to provide a refund, but he said since we booked with Expedia, we could not. Don't use Expedia.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Mark

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Listen…for a $65 (with tax) room, I was not expecting much. And it did not disappoint. But to be fair, it was close by my event, the carpet was not dirty, and the beds appears to be well maintained. I was comfortable and it was pretty quiet. All in all, you won’t be impressed but youlll get what you paid for…a fairly clean, quiet and safe place to lay your head.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

jeffrey

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Expect little and you won’t be disappointed

Stopped late for the night. Sorry to say you get what you pay for so my expectations were low but…I still felt I overpaid for a very poor stay. Hot water was excellent, and the woman at the front was Great but that’s about it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

4/10 Poor

Karl

Liked: Staff & service
Cockroaches were present. Mild odor. Carpet was very worn and dirty. When I stepped into the wet shower, there was black liquid around my feet immediately. The beds were very poor. The staff was very polite and helpful, but this property is badly in need of updating.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

2/10 Terrible

Alec

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pictures were not up to date with the facility. Door locks were not sound and no deadbolt. Dead cockroaches on the floor by beds. Very poor hotel.

2/10 Terrible

Gina

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place was scary. When I checked in I actually thought the motel was out of business. There was not 1 car in the parking lot. The (very nice and friendly) front desk employee came from offsite after I rang the bell at the front office to check me in. Based on the general condition/appearance of the builiding, I can't imagine more than a few rooms are actually used. The room was gross, a little dirty, but just extremely old and run down, weird smell. The ac and tv seemed to be in good working order, but I couldn't do it. After 5 minutes in the room, I left and never came back (despite 2 prepaid, non refundable nights). There was no way I would have felt safe/comfortable trying to sleep there
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jens

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Toilet was clogged, night staff person was asleep. the mattress was akin to a hammock. The bathroom door was almost impossible to close, they had removed the strike plate trying to fix the door. Caulking had been smeared into the tub drain using a finger, we were leery of using the tub, fearing it might not drain. The whole motel looked like their maintenance person is not competent at all, wall were patched poorly, wall colors did not match the many patches. Plus the price off $75 a night was way to much, maybe $30 a night. Will never go back.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Donald

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Felt misled by many positive reviews.

Just passing through; check-in at 11pm went fine; very pleasant clerk. Only picked this hotel at last minute due to the 7.2/10 rating (Hotels.com). Boy, we must've had the worst room on the property, compared to the ratings! I don't understand the numerous high and excellent ratings for this property. Unless our room is one that hasn't been "upgraded", yet. While our room was 'clean', with the normal amenities, there wasn't a modicum of "attention to details": walls had smudges, chips, unpainted areas where items had been removed from walls; baseboards and caulking showed signs of years of mopping pushed up against it; furniture had seen better days; tub drain dirty. I could go on as it's too easy to nit-pick when you notice a total lack of "wowing your customer", even if you run a budget facility. Here's a tip (at least in room 210!): paint the outside door and inside walls; use "Old English" (or equivalent) on furniture to cover the chips and scratches; really, really scrub all caulking, or replace it; use a fine brush on the AC, baseboards, caulking, corners, etc. These are basic cleaning tips that are inexpensive, and owners can clean "for free". The outside of the total building could use a power wash and fresh paint. But, then again, it would depend on whether the owners wish to go "above and beyond", or just "get by". I've stayed in better looking facilities at this price point.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

like a Steven King novel

After a long day driving I needed a place to sleep. Hotel infrastructure was as-expected for the price. After I fell asleep someone knocked at the door and said that I need to pay $25 "pet fee" because I had a dog in i the room. I said that I had no dog and invited them in to inspect the room. After the person left I chided myself for inviting them in and I figured there was a 50:50 chance it was a druggie looking for money. I fell back asleep ... ... and was subsequently awakened again by someone banging on the door. This time it was the staff person who had checked me in. They said they had seen me walking a dog. I told them they were mistaken ... I have no dog with me ... I do not own a dog or any pet ... please come in and inspect the room. They did not come in the room, but walked away very angry muttering under their breath. Now I am honestly scared, wondering what kind of game/scam this is. 30-45 mins later ... approx 12:45 am ... another knock at the door. A third person asking me what had transpired. By this point I am in tears, ready to leave, and ready to go find another hotel. That person said they believed I didn't have a pet in the room and convinced me to stay. It took me 2 hours to fall back asleep again. I was up and back-on-the-road at 4:30 am. So much for getting some sleep. A very weird experience ... like a Steven King novel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

2/10 Terrible

Fernando

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is filthy and disgusting. There was lots of mold in shower/ on bathroom walls, dirty walls and musky odor throughout room, towels are paper thin and super stained, shower curtain is yellowed and stained, the light was out over the vanity, the pillows were completely flattened out from overuse both the pillows and mattresses had orange/ brown/ green spots on them that were probably mold. When we addressed the issue at the front desk, we were allowed to look at two other rooms we could choose from. Both were just as bad as the first! Stay clear of this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Janette

This is our first time that we stayed in the hotel without a remote control for TV and no chairs.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Leeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very convenient, clean and the beds were comfortable. Perfect for a quick sleep to rest up before hitting the road again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Property was under renovation.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Marc

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While the gentleman on duty was extremely nice and welcoming, there was nothing else good about this place. In disrepair and questionable in all regards. The carpet was damp, the paint peeling, mold, and overall sketchy. If you can afford the extra 30 or 40 bucks, do yourself a favor and go with a known HOTEL chain. Lesson learned: I will never look for “a cheap place to crash” again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025