Gainesville Lodge

2.0 star property
This welcoming motel near the University of Florida combines connectivity with comfort, featuring attentive staff who go above and beyond to make stays pleasant

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Travelers find Gainesville Lodge offers a comfortable base with practical amenities. In-room WiFi keeps everyone connected, and convenient parking eliminates travel hassles. Past guests appreciate the staff's genuine helpfulness throughout their stays.

Reviews

4.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AED 364
AED 409 total
includes taxes & fees
10 Mar - 11 Mar

Room options

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Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Mini-fridge
TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Located in Gainesville, Gainesville Lodge is in the city center and near the airport. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Thomas Center are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention and Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Gainesville Raceway or Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Visit our Gainesville travel guide
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Map
413 West University Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32601

What's nearby

  • A distant view of The University of Florida in the morning
    University of Florida
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • At the Gators home opener with 90,000 of my closest friends. A football game at Florida Field is an incredible experience. Energy not to be missed. This is probably one of the greatest stadiums in college football.
    Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
    4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Thomas Center
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Shands at the University of Florida
    20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Stephen C. O'Connell Center
    5 min drive - 2.3 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)
    10 min drive

Restaurants

  • Loosey's Downtown
    4 min walk
  • The Top
    5 min walk
  • Alpin Bistro
    4 min walk
  • Cry Baby's
    4 min walk
  • The Bull
    5 min walk

About this property

Gainesville Lodge

Motel near University of Florida
Located close to Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Gainesville Lodge has plenty to offer. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Free self parking
  • A TV in the lobby and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms at Gainesville Lodge include perks such as air conditioning and bathrobes, as well as amenities like free WiFi and free bottled water.
More amenities include:
  • Showers, hair dryers, and shampoo
  • 50-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Mini fridges, on-request microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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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
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Microwave on request
  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lever door handles
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave on request
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Phone
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Sunday (9:00 AM - 7:00 PM)
Guests will receive an access code
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

This property is closed from December 4 2025 to March 1 2026 (dates subject to change).
The property will be renovating from January 29 2026 to March 1 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Exterior
  • Front desk
  • Hallway
  • Lobby
  • Parking area
During renovations, the motel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (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

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
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and window guards

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Gainesville Lodge
Gainesville Lodge Motel
Gainesville Lodge Gainesville
Gainesville Lodge Motel Gainesville

Frequently asked questions

Is Gainesville Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Gainesville Lodge?

As of 13 February 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gainesville Lodge on 11 March 2026 start from $111.38, 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?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gainesville Lodge?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Gainesville Lodge?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Gainesville Lodge located?

Located in the heart of Gainesville, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of Hippodrome State Theatre and University of Florida. Matheson History Museum and Thomas Center are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Gainesville Lodge Reviews

4.6

5.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Staff & service

4.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 4 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 4 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 4 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 4 reviews

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Richard, Florida

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

I wouldn't take a hooker in there.

The remote for tv did not work. The shower looked like it had black mold in it. The pool was unuseable. Thank god the ac worked. The toilet seat was lose from the toilet. On the plus side there was coffee but you had to walk to the office to get it.

4/10 Poor

Michelle , Orange Park, Fl

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

In city

Hotel was only supposed to be 63.00 and ended up being $77.00. It was old, bathroom looked filthy. I was scared to take a shower. Looked better on site.

6/10 Okay

Tom, Fort Lauderdale FL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Convenient to UF campus and downtown area

Very helpful staff, good facilities recently renovated.

6/10 Okay

Hopper

Liked: Staff & service

Just a simple cheap motel in the midst of downtown

I was staying here for a couple nights while moving out of my apt in Gainesville which is close by. If they renovate the property, get rid of all the nasty musty carpeting, some flat screen TVs and high-speed internet, they can raise the prices a lot. GNV in general does not have good hotels, so even less to be expected from a motel. The internet was very slow and iffy, so I ended up going to the UF library. Having stayed at the Hilton UF Conference center for a much higher rate and basically getting similar service in a far flung location, I can say this: save your money and stay at this cheap dingy motel in a much better location in downtown GNV. Spend the money you saved to go to a nice restaurant, drink at a bar close by and walk back to Gainesville lodge.