Gainesville is in north central Florida, 35 miles north of Ocala and 70 miles southwest of downtown Jacksonville. It is the home of the
University of Florida.
Gainesville is in north central Florida, 35 miles north of Ocala and 70 miles southwest of downtown Jacksonville. It is the home of the
University of Florida.
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"The hotel staff was excellent. Book it.2022-04-18"
"We didn't get a 1st floor room as requested. The AC made a terrible noise every time it cycled on, and the noise kept us awake all night. Terrible breakfast, and the kitchen in my room didn't have any dishes or silverware. We had a terrible hotel stay.2017-05-14"
"I wasn't impressed. There was a sign on the door that face masks were required, but no one wore them, including the hotel employees. We had to park in a dark area of the parking lot. Don't stay here.2021-11-19"
"Convenient to everything. The room was comfortable, and I slept well. I didn't like having the sink outside the bathroom, though. I highly recommend this hotel.2020-11-04"
"Not a good value. The room smelled like pets, and the sink was too small. There was nowhere to put toiletries. The stairway was disgusting. The hotel clerk had a poor attitude. Don't stay here.2020-09-26"
"The hotel couldn't have been better. It was clean and pleasant, with wonderful personnel. I recommend staying here.2018-08-19"
"The bedsheets and pillows were dirty, and the hotel clerk was rude. Don't stay here.2018-04-28"
"Everything was nice. You'll be satisfied if you stay at this hotel.2019-10-16"
"We were impressed with this hotel. The room was comfortable, the employees were friendly and made us feel at home, and breakfast was good. We'd definitely stay here again.2019-04-23"
"Great experience. The hotel was comfortable.2018-05-15"
"A low-budget hotel that was fine for one night. The room was clean and everything worked, and breakfast was adequate. The front desk clerk was helpful and efficient but trying to do 5 things at once; he lost our AAA card.2017-01-24"
"The bathroom wasn't very clean; I ended up cleaning it myself. Stay at another hotel.2016-09-26"
"A clean, upgraded hotel with courteous personnel.2023-04-15"
"The hotel staff was really nice, but housekeeping needed improvement. My 1st room wasn't satisfactory, but I was given another room.2021-11-29"
"The hotel was OK, but there was hair by the sink, rust in the bathtub, and the toilet was too low. One of the beds was lumpy. No hot items at the continental breakfast. Don't expect greatness.2021-10-19"
"Nice hotel room for a good price. The bed was comfortable.2021-06-06"
"Nice bed. A free cold breakfast was provided.2021-06-05"
"The hotel was newer and easy to access. The room was clean. Quick check-in.2021-12-08"
"The hotel was pet friendly, and the room was nice and clean. We did have to request a toilet plunger since the toilet didn't flush well. The pool area was a mess because guests didn't clean up after themselves.2021-06-01"
"The hotel was clean and inviting, and the decor was nice. The bed was comfortable. This place is a good choice.2020-09-13"
"A pet-friendly hotel with clean rooms and comfortable beds. The service was fast and friendly. I highly recommend staying here.2020-03-05"
"Great hotel. It had an old-school feel, but was really nice. The room was clean, and everything we requested was taken care of. We were welcomed on arrival. Good breakfast buffet with fresh food. The area was kept extremely clean, and the food was kept stocked.2022-05-18"
"Easy to access from I-75. The hotel was reasonably priced, and the room was clean and comfortable. The staff was helpful and polite, and the pool and courtyard were beautiful.2022-01-11"
"Good rates. The hotel was clean and quiet, and the staff was helpful. I recommend staying here.2021-01-18"
"Great, convenient hotel, but there wasn't enough handicap parking.2018-12-27"
"The hotel room was nice, clean, and comfortable, but it was expensive because it was game day in Gainesville. Definitely stay here, just not when rates are elevated.2018-11-13"
"Not worth the price. The hotel computer was down when I arrived, so check-in took a while. No luggage carts. My room wasn't thoroughly cleaned; I found a bottle cap and penny on the floor. The heater didn't work well. Stay somewhere else.2019-02-04"
"Clean hotel with a friendly front desk clerk and good free breakfast. I especially liked the convenience to a Cracker Barrel, gas station, and convenience store.2018-01-25"
"Good hotel for the price. The room was clean.2018-01-09"
"Clean, spacious, inviting room, and the housekeeping was exceptional. The bed was comfortable; we got a good night's sleep and liked being able to control the room temperature. Well-equipped bathroom. The hotel lobby was bright, clean, and nicely decorated. The front desk clerks were welcoming and professional. We enjoyed the indoor pool and exercise room, and the fresh cookies were a nice surprise. Breakfast was good and well-tended, and the coffee was fresh. You'll leave this place with a smile.2017-09-02"
"Clean hotel. Breakfast was good and had plenty of choices.2021-12-31"
"Nice hotel, but it needed some upgrades. Breakfast was good. 2021-12-30"
"A fantastic hotel. I 100% recommend staying here.2020-12-22"
"Everything about this hotel was great.2019-11-24"
"The room was clean and well-stocked, and the hotel clerk was welcoming and made sure all our needs were met. All the employees were helpful. The only negative was that the fruit wasn't flavorful. I'd happily stay here again.2019-08-02"
"The room was modern and clean, and the hotel staff was friendly and competent. There was plenty of room at the rear of the property to park a trailer.2021-12-16"
"The hotel was reasonably priced and located within 3 miles of UF Shands Hospital. It was clean and had ample food choices and stores nearby. The staff was accommodating. Great breakfast.2021-03-04"
"The hotel was convenient to Shands Hospital, and the rates were reasonable. My room was spacious and comfortable; both the bed and pillows exceeded my expectations. Breakfast was fresh and delicious, and there were hot selections. Plenty of restaurants and shops nearby, too, and Shands was just 3 miles away.2019-05-17"
"Clean hotel with helpful personnel. Everything was great, including the food. You can't go wrong staying here.2019-05-07"
"We had a positive experience at this hotel. Our room was quiet and clean, and the staff was friendly and welcoming. No surprises.2019-04-05"
"I enjoyed my stay at this hotel. It was easy to find, and there was a great variety of restaurants and stores nearby. The room met my expectations, and the rates were good. I highly recommend staying here.2020-02-15"
"Good rates. The hotel was clean and had many amenities. Great place, especially for an extended stay.2021-03-03"
"The hotel clerk was helpful and positive. Stay here.2020-11-17"
"I was pleasantly surprised. The hotel was close to the hospital. The room was absolutely gorgeous, and the hospitality was great. I couldn't have asked for anything better.2019-05-15"
"Nice, clean room with plenty of towels. Our only complaint was that the AC air blew right on the bed. All the employees were cordial and informative. Breakfast was ample and well-serviced. I definitely recommend this hotel.2018-07-29"
"The hotel room was clean, modern, and had everything we needed. Great service and awesome breakfast. Stay longer than you planned.2018-07-05"
"The hotel room was nice and clean. The employees were extremely pleasant, and the food was excellent. Bring your own pillow.2018-03-14"
"The room was clean and spacious, and the staff was friendly and accommodating. The restaurant food was good and fairly reasonably priced, though the alcohol was a bit pricey. Stay at this hotel.2017-01-02"
"Great bed and breakfast. The TV didn't work and had to be re-set. The ceiling fan and light didn't work and had to be fixed. The light came on in the middle of the night, and the fan quit working. Only half a roll of toilet paper provide. The hotel staff blamed the housekeeper. 2021-01-09"
"The hotel had a fresh look and a calm, relaxing ambiance. The rates were reasonable, the bed was comfortable, and the staff was professional but friendly. Book it.2020-12-21"
"Good rates. The hotel was fine, but there was no on-site food other than vending machines.2020-10-27"
"I enjoyed my stay. The hotel was nice and clean, with a Scandinavian aesthetic. Convenient to I-75 and Archer Road, and just 3 miles from the University of Floridan Shands Hospital. I enjoyed my stay.2020-05-12"
"This was a really pleasant experience. The hotel was close to restaurants and the University of Florida. Check-in was quick, and the room was nice, exceptionally clean, and had everything I needed. There was a fridge, and the TV was large and had a good channel selection. I'll stay here again.2020-03-03"
"The hotel was clean. Breakfast was pretty good.2022-09-30"
"A pleasant hotel. Self-parking was on the street, and it was hard to find a spot.2021-04-09"
"I loved staying at this hotel. It was clean and modern. Great AC and plenty of TV channels to choose from. My only complaint was that the shower curtain wasn't functional, and water got all over the floor.2016-07-18"
"The rates were reasonable, and we were impressed with the design, comfort, and cleanliness of our hotel room. It had a well-equipped kitchen, dining table for 6, two closets, 2 queen beds, and an extra chair for relaxing. The sink was outside of the door, and there were toiletry dispensers in the shower. There was a coffee station in the lobby, and a complimentary breakfast was provided. Snacks were available for purchase. The staff was extremely welcoming and helpful. Stay here.2022-10-13"
"The hotel was nice enough, but the sheer curtain in my room was shredded.2021-10-06"
"The room was like an efficiency apartment, and the amenities were wonderful. There was a large microwave, good-sized fridge, dishwasher, toaster, coffee pot, and plates and flatware. I appreciated having a table with chairs and a comfortable chair and footstool. The hotel staff was friendly, helpful, and welcoming. The full breakfast had plenty of choices.2019-08-31"
"Good experience. The hotel was clean and quiet, the staff was friendly, and breakfast was great. Stay here.2019-07-28"
"Nice room. We had a small issue that the hotel staff quickly handled to our satisfaction. Friendly, helpful front desk clerks. The continental breakfast was great, and the attendant was friendly and took her job seriously. Plenty of parking. We'll definitely stay here again.2019-01-29"
"The hotel was clean and well-managed. Excellent breakfast.2022-05-23"
"I had a nice hotel stay, and I liked the breakfast.2022-01-11"
"Clean hotel with friendly employees. You can't go wrong staying here.2022-01-04"
"Check-in was easy, and everything was as we expected. We were happy. Stay at this hotel.2019-08-07"
"The hotel was clean and quiet, and the coffee and tea selections were great. Excellent check-in. The evening fruit was delightful. Good experience overall.2016-10-04"
"Our stay was absolutely amazing. The staff was wonderful and professional. I definitely recommend this hotel.2022-01-01"
"Everything was clean, and the hotel staff was nice. I had no complaints.2020-08-06"
"The hotel staff was friendly.2020-01-29"
"The hotel had a beautiful courtyard. The room was clean and comfortable, with great beds and pillows. The staff was friendly. Book it.2020-01-12"
"Great location and rates. The hotel was new, super clean, and well-maintained. We loved the huge exercise room, and the employees were all friendly and well-trained. I was pleased. Go for it.2019-08-12"
"I was not satisfied with this motel. No fridge, microwave, or coffee maker in the room. The carpet was coming off the baseboard, there were dead bugs in the dresser, and the blankets had cigarette burns. The bathroom light kept flickering and going out, and the exhaust fan barely worked. The cold water was hard to turn off. The grass outside needed to be mowed. I mentioned the problems to the checkout clerk and was given the cold shoulder. Don't stay here.2016-05-04"
"The motel room had a work space with extra outlets, and the WiFi worked well. But there was nowhere to hang anything; there wasn't even a towel rack.2021-02-09"
"The bathtub ran and didn't drain well. The motel staff was nice and helpful. Minimal breakfast.2015-04-13"
"Motel needed updating. The top of our door didn't close properly. The carpet had been cleaned, but had a funky smell. The hair dryer didn't work. If you just need a room for the night, this is your place.2015-03-17"
Outdoor swimming pool open all year - exercise room
Free continental breakfast
Free WiFi
Free parking
Pet friendly motel
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- allows pets up to 80 pounds in designated pet rooms only, 2 pets per room - $10 per night fee for each pet. - April 2020 < Less
"We had 3 rooms at this motel, and they all smelled bad. They weren't clean, and not even soap was provided. No toilet paper, no towels in one room, and the TV and phone didn't work. Nor did the fridge. Found an old dog chew by the bed. No ice bucket in one room. The ceiling paint was peeling. Honestly, I have nothing good to say. Find another place to stay.2023-05-15"
"The motel looked run-down and needed cleaning and fresh paint. I could hear people walking around in the room upstairs. Bring ear plugs.2021-03-15"
"Great rates. The hotel room was quiet, clean, and newly painted. Lots of towels provided. The employees were nice.2020-08-10"
"The motel was OK for the price.2018-12-08"
"Our motel room was filthy. The carpet needed vacuuming, and the toilet was dirty. The only thing housekeepers did the 2nd day was replace the towels. The front desk clerk was nice and understanding, but we wouldn't stay here again.2018-04-03"
"Good location. The hotel was old and needed refurbishing. The room was OK, with a comfortable bed and clean sheets and towels. I don't recommend staying here.2022-06-28"
"The hotel was in pretty bad shape, and the exterior was messy. Didn't like the bagged breakfast. Don't stay here.2021-08-21"
"The room was filthy. There were items in the drawers from previous guests. No batteries in the remote controls, and not enough coffee cups. The bathroom was disgusting. The hotel clerk was great, but this was a disappointing stay.2021-03-18"
"Good hotel. Stay here.2019-10-11"
"The hotel room was clean, and so were the linens. It was quiet at night, and the thermostat was handy and worked well. Enjoy the complimentary breakfast. This is the place to stay.2018-07-13"
On place pages like this, we order hotels from lowest cost to highest – except we list low-rated hotels at the bottom of the page.
Most of our competitors order these same hotels in other ways that make them more money.
How Do We Define Motel?
To us, motels are smaller lodgings that have rooms you can enter directly from the parking area.
At hotels, on the other hand, you can enter your room only through a hall inside the building.
Hotel Booking Tips
Beware of non-refundable reservations that could cost you a lot of money if you change or cancel them. +Non-refundable reservations are a gamble that will usually save you less than $10. If you make a $90 non-refundable reservation instead of a $100 refundable booking, you are betting $90 to win $10. Would you do that in Las Vegas? -
Don't assume you can cancel a non-refundable reservation without penalty if you notify the hotel weeks or even months in advance. +Often you cannot – because some hotels' profit strategy is to get paid more than once for the same room for the same night. -
Always read cancellation policies carefully before you make a reservation. + When is the latest date and time you can cancel without penalty? - More >
When you make a reservation, you will receive a confirmation email. Take a copy with you to the hotel.
The earlier in the afternoon you check into a hotel, the more likely you will get a room or suite that matches your preferences.
