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Gator Town Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near University of Florida

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Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | Television
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Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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3820 SW 13th Street, Gainesville, FL, 32608
  • Place, Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Shands at the University of Florida
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Florida
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Full Bed and 1 Twin Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Gainesville

Gator Town Inn places you within a 10-minute stroll of Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park and Meridian Acute Care. This 40-room hotel has an outdoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Meridian Acute Care - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Bivens Arm Nature Park - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Shands at the University of Florida - 4 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • University of Florida - 4 min drive - 2.6 miles

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Steak 'n Shake - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪IHOP - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Arby's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Gator Town Inn

Hotel with free parking, near University of Florida
Guests staying at Gator Town Inn enjoy an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and a picnic area. If you decide to drive, there's free parking. The 24-hour front desk has staff always at the ready. Additional amenities include a vending machine and barbecue grills.
Gator Town Inn's 40 rooms provide microwaves, refrigerators, and coffee makers. Guests can expect free WiFi and 41-inch TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Free local calls and ironing boards are other standard amenities.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

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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 available

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2011
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 41-inch TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Free local calls
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The property charges USD 3.52 for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay these charges at the property:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 50 per stay

These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of USD 3.52

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might 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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. 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 credit card for incidental charges and 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, debit cards, and cash.
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features include a smoke detector.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • There are no elevators.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

Property is also known as

Gator Town Inn Gainesville
Gator Town Gainesville
Gator Town Inn Hotel
Gator Town Inn Gainesville
Gator Town Inn Hotel Gainesville

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do around Gator Town Inn?

This hotel is located in Gainesville, a short 9-minute walk from Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park and also 12 minutes on foot from Sweetwater Wetlands Park. You'll also find Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Stephen C. O'Connell Center within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Gator Town Inn?

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

Does Gator Town Inn include a casino?

No, Gator Town Inn doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Gator Town Inn?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.

What do couples enjoy most about Gator Town Inn?

Amenities at this hotel that appeal to couples include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour front desk.

Does Gator Town Inn have a hot tub?

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

Does Gator Town Inn have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

No, Gator Town Inn doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Does Gator Town Inn allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Gator Town Inn though service animals are welcome.

Does Gator Town Inn have connecting rooms?

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

What is the closest airport to Gator Town Inn?

The closest major airport to Gator Town Inn is Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV), which is 7.7 mi away (20 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Gator Town Inn?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Gator Town Inn.

Gator Town Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 231 out of 829 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 299 out of 829 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 174 out of 829 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 72 out of 829 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 829 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Corbett, Sarasota

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great price...cute little place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
AC was great. Bed was comfy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Somier

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

Nice place for a quick stay

The room was clean and cold when we got there. Everything was availabile and was enough to last for our 2 day stay. There was a picnic table area and the pool was crystal clear but i wasn't there to swim. The staff was friendly and available.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Camille

Clean budget hotel

I booked this very budget hotel as a stopover on a longer road trip knowing I didnt want to spend a lot of money. The main issue I had with the property was that the room was not kept air conditioned until I checked in, so that upon entering it was very hot and musty smelling. I asked to change rooms, but got the idea that this was just standard practice. Luckily, by the time I got back from grabbing something to eat, the room was cooled down and the desk clerk had sprayed some kind of freshener. Other than this, the room was clean, the linens a bit sparse, but serviceable.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alan

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room had a funny smell when we first arrived, but we just dropped our bags, when returning that night about 11 PM and finding dead cockroaches in the room I realize the smell was from bug spray. My son refused to stay there. He ended up going back to my daughter’s apartment and sleeping on the floor because of being creeped out by roaches in the room. Upon telling the hotel they told me sorry hopefully it would be better next time. Next time? You kidding
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Summer

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

James

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ILYA

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Razi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is very old and outdated with a smell like mold or water leak, was not able to sleep all night due to the smell an old blankets
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Byron

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Wayne, West Palm Beach

Liked: Staff & service
Property is updated but still a bit worn. Easy fixes - the ratty chair at the table - should be addressed. Safe, clean, inexpensive spot.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Damian, apopka

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A good reasonable hotel for the stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness
I booked a large king bed but got two full size but all good. Did not matter lol it was super quiet but easy to locate and get to
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Myrtice

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
I liked the stay but when I checked out there was no one there to help me the door was locked and a sign that said put your key in the drop box I think at 8;00 am there should have been somebody there to check you out
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Konstantin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is clean inside and around the hotel, the staff is friendly and helpful. If you’re headed to UF, it’s 5 minutes away, really convenient. If you’re looking for a good dinner spot - Seoul Pocha is great right next door. So, overall a great experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Marsha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was perfect for what we needed which was a place to sleep. Clean, no frills, inexpensive.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

ERIC

Traveled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room keys didn’t work initially Only one towel provided
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wilian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Nice place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Matt

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness

Ok if you don't mind the smell of cigarettes

Was a non smoking room that smelled like old cigarettes
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel, Seminole

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and quiet. No complaints
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Lisbeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was convenient and safe
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025