Gainesville Lodge

Motel with free parking, near University of Florida

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Dates

November 2025

December 2025

Deluxe Double Room | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed | Blackout drapes, free WiFi, bed sheets

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Good

Popular amenities

Housekeeping
Air conditioning
Parking included
Free WiFi

Explore the area

413 West University Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32601

Place, University of Florida
‪15 min walk‬
Place, Shands at the University of Florida
‪3 min drive‬
Place, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
‪4 min drive‬
Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Single Room, 1 King Bed

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room

Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

About the neighborhood

Gainesville

University of Florida is a short stroll from Gainesville Lodge, and other popular attractions like Ben Hill Griffin Stadium are within a mile (2 km). This 38-room motel welcomes guests with conveniences like free in-room WiFi and free self parking.

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What's nearby

Thomas Center - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
University of Florida - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
Shands at the University of Florida - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
Florida Museum of Natural History - 9 min drive - 3.3 miles

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

Motel with free parking, near University of Florida

Gainesville Lodge features free WiFi in public areas and a vending machine. Free parking is included with your stay. This motel also has a TV in a common area.

Guests can expect free WiFi and 50-inch TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and bathrobes. Other standard amenities include coffee makers and phones.

Similar properties

Desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Pool
Breakfast included
Pet friendly
Parking included

$79 nightly

Dec 1 - Dec 2

Total with taxes and fees

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

Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes

Bathroom

Bathrobes
Hair dryer
Shampoo
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

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

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

Service animals exempt from fees

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

Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Onsite safety features include a smoke detector and window guards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

There are no elevators.
No cribs or infant beds are available.
No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Gainesville Lodge

Gainesville Lodge Motel

Gainesville Lodge Gainesville

Gainesville Lodge Motel Gainesville

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Gainesville Lodge?

Gainesville Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. For more details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What's there to see near Gainesville Lodge?

Guests enjoy the motel's walkable location in Gainesville based on their ratings, and it's a short 14-minute walk from Thomas Center and also 9 minutes on foot from Hippodrome State Theatre. You'll also find Matheson History Museum and Depot Park less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Gainesville Lodge?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the motel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does Gainesville Lodge have a casino at the property?

No, Gainesville Lodge doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Gainesville Lodge?

No, there is no indoor pool at this motel.

Does Gainesville Lodge have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this motel.

Does Gainesville Lodge have a restaurant with a breakfast menu?

No, Gainesville Lodge doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Gainesville Lodge allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Gainesville Lodge though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Gainesville Lodge?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this motel.

How close is the airport from Gainesville Lodge?

The closest major airport to Gainesville Lodge is Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV), which is 5.2 mi away (10 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Gainesville Lodge?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Gainesville Lodge.

Gainesville Lodge Reviews

7.4

Good

7.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Tuna

Aug 3, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

The bathroom was quiet small and the door was

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Jul 28, 2025

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

Very easy remote check in, room was good.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

matthew

Traveled with family

Jul 21, 2025

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness

Bathroom dirty had to change rooms for various reasons

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cory

Jul 18, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

CURT, MEDLEY

Jul 13, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ewan

Jul 13, 2025

Due to rennovations, the appeal in the room isnt the best but could see the progress with the fresh painting and slight changes in the room. Good for the money.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anacristina

Jul 6, 2025

Liked: Staff & service, amenities

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.

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Troy

Traveled with group

Jun 24, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Would never recommend this place to anyone

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

ron

Jun 10, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian

Jun 8, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Clean room, friendly staff, love the affordable price and convenient location.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

ron

Jun 7, 2025

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Jun 4, 2025

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Cary

Jun 2, 2025

Disliked: Amenities

The only two things I liked about the room was price and the mattress. The mattress slept very well. On the other hand, the frame in which the mattress lay made a lot of noise. There aren’t any unique features about the room. Everything is outdated including the motel itself. The furniture is dirty and the AC unit is very noisy and keeps you up all night pretty much. To access the controls to the AC you will have to stand on a chair in order to reach them. That’s dangerous. Because of their rules, you can’t bring any of your personal appliances for example, an air fryer to use. That’s disappointing.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roshanti

May 29, 2025

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

May 25, 2025

Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

May 22, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Darrell

May 20, 2025

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities

Crack heads

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

May 19, 2025

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Lillian, Richmond

May 8, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

No frills motel adequate for a one night stay.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Rosemary, Atlantic Beach

May 4, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

My 2nd stay at Gainesville Lodge. It’s conveniently located for my visits. Safe, Clean, Parking, walk to restaurants. Not stylish or modern, rooms are dated & a little dark. Quite ok for a short stay.

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

May 4, 2025

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

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.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Marý

May 4, 2025

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Hot water for shower great

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Traveled with family

May 2, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

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.,

Stayed 1 night in May 2025