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Gainesville Lodge

Alachua, Florida

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3.8/5

GoodFrom 17 reviews

5.0/525 Apr 2026

Marianna • Solo Trip

A good-sized clean room with an attached bathroom and a comfortable bed. A few things that would improve the experience include an electric kettle, a fridge, hooks in the bathroom, and ideally a blowdryer--these things are among the basic amenities in most hotels (the kettle and the hooks in particular). Overall, this place definitely works for a short stay. The staff were nice and accommodating.

5.0/510 Apr 2026

Andrea

5.0/56 Apr 2026

Christopher • Trip with Friends

Loved the location and the atmosphere of the hotel. It was a good size room, the bed was comfy and you can tell there was a lot of care put into every part of the room.

5.0/529 Mar 2026

Emma • Couple Trip

Easy parking. Clean room. Excellent upgrades since our last stay here

5.0/521 Mar 2026

PAUL • Solo Trip

All good! A nice and inexpense funky downtown hotel.

5.0/511 Mar 2026

Maxwell John • Solo Trip

Thank for a great stay. So much better than the usual corporate hotels. Staff were very helpful. Room was very nice.

5.0/59 Mar 2026

Ken • Couple Trip

Since the property has been newly renovated, it stands to reason that the experience should be good. Good basic accommodations were provided and it was comfortable and seemed secure. The staff was very capable and went out of their way to ensure we had a good stay. Only real complaint was a squeaky bathroom door and the lack of an exhaust fan in the bathroom. A little larger refrigerator would have made the the stay fantastic! The parking lot is tight and it is tough to park larger vehicles. Overall, a great place to stay.

4.0/526 Apr 2026

Lindsay • Trip with Friends

Newly remodeled property. Very clean and super cute rooms. Bare minimum, but if you don’t need a lot just a nice room that’s within budget, this is it! We will def be back.

4.0/55 Apr 2026

claudia • Couple Trip

Parking easy and secure

4.0/514 Mar 2026

Ralph

It can only get better! This facility opened its doors the day before we arrived. It was clean and new. Would definitely recommend it especially if you want to stay in downtown Gainesville near some great restaurants and bars.

4.0/59 Mar 2026

Tammy • Couple Trip

Needs to have a fridge in the rooms. The little fridge that holds 2 waters is not big enough.

3.0/59 Apr 2026

Cara • Couple Trip

The renovation of the property is impressive! The staff was very kind and welcoming. The office/bar area is a nice amenity, room was clean and the parking is easy. Unfortunately, the air stopped working in the middle of the night and it was hot. We couldn't get it to work and there is no fan. The mini-fridge is only big enough for 2 cans. Bring a cooler.

3.0/510 Feb 2015

Tom

Very helpful staff, good facilities recently renovated.

3.0/51 Feb 2015

Hopper • Family Trip

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.

2.0/523 Feb 2015

Michelle

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.

1.0/523 Apr 2026

Guyre

I wouldn't recomend this facility to anyone

1.0/518 Mar 2015

Richard

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.

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413 West University Ave, Gainesville, Florida, US

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Accommodation Rules

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Upon check-in photo identification and credit card is required. All special requests are subject to availability upon check-in. Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.Guests must be 21 years of age or older to check in without a parent or official guardian.Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in Procedure

Check-in3:00 PM

Check-out11:00

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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards

The front desk is open daily from 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM. If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Want to check in early? Fill out the Special Requests form on the booking page.

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Contactless check-out is available.

About Gainesville Lodge

Gainesville Lodge Location
With a stay at Gainesville Lodge, you'll be centrally located in Gainesville, within a 5-minute drive of University of Florida and Shands at the University of Florida. This motel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Hippodrome State Theatre.

Gainesville Lodge Facility and Service
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a vending machine.

Gainesville Lodge Rooms
Make yourself at home in one of the 39 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided on request.

Restaurant and Cafe
Satisfy your appetite at the motel's coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.

Room Type and Price

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 - Sat, 01 Aug 2026 (1 night)

1 Room, 1 Adult, 0 Children