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Rodeway Inn Gainesville - University Area

2.0 star property

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A dining area with a round table and chairs, a patterned sofa, and a lamp.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a red door, and a window with curtains.
A dining area with a round table and four chairs, a patterned sofa, and a framed picture on the wall.
A swimming pool with a diving board, surrounded by a white fence and trees.
A reception area with a wooden counter, a clock, and a display of various products.

Reviews

6.0 out of 10

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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3459 SW Williston Road, Gainesville, FL, 32608
  • Place, Fred Bear Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Florida
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a chair.

Double Room with Two Double Beds - Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Interior

1 King Bed, Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A compact kitchenette with a microwave, a small refrigerator, and a beige cabinet with drawers.

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

  • 240 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A compact kitchenette with a microwave, a small refrigerator, and a beige cabinet with drawers.

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 240 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and two lamps.

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 240 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a red door, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

2 Double Beds, Nonsmoking, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

  • 240 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 240 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Gainesville

Located within a mile (2 km) of Fred Bear Museum, Rodeway Inn Gainesville - University Area is within 2 miles (3 km) of Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park. This 37-room hotel welcomes guests with conveniences like an outdoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Fred Bear Museum - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • University of Florida - 5 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Oaks Mall - 6 min drive - 5.9 miles
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 12 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Gainesville Raceway - 28 min drive - 18.3 miles

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Spark at Embers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Rodeway Inn Gainesville - University Area

Rodeway Inn Gainesville - University Area features an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and coffee in a common area. There's free parking if you drive. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with tours/tickets and securing valuables. Additional amenities include free newspapers and laundry facilities.
TVs come with cable channels, and free WiFi keeps guests connected. Relax in the rainfall shower, then climb into the pillowtop bed for a pleasant night's sleep. Microwaves, coffee makers, and free local calls are other standard amenities. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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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
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Children and extra beds

  • One child 16 years old or younger stays free, per registered adult, when using existing bedding

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; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM—-anytime
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free self parking, along with RV, bus, and truck 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. Cash is not accepted. 
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

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

Rodeway Inn Gainesville
Rodeway Inn Hotel Gainesville
Rodeway Inn Gainesville University Area Hotel
Rodeway Inn Gainesville University Area
Roway Gainesville University
Rodeway Inn Gainesville - University Area Hotel
Rodeway Inn Gainesville - University Area Gainesville
Rodeway Inn Gainesville - University Area Hotel Gainesville

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Rodeway Inn Gainesville - University Area?

Rodeway Inn Gainesville - University Area offers free cancellation on select room rates. To learn more, take a look at the cancellation policy on our site.

How much does it cost to stay at Rodeway Inn Gainesville - University Area?

As of Jul 31, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rodeway Inn Gainesville - University Area on Aug 7, 2026 start from $81, 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.

What is there to do around Rodeway Inn Gainesville - University Area?

This hotel is located in Gainesville, close to Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, and Curtis M. Phillips Center. You'll also find Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park and Florida Museum of Natural History within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at Rodeway Inn Gainesville - University Area?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Wheelchair-accessible parking and RV/bus/truck parking are also available for guests.

Does Rodeway Inn Gainesville - University Area include a casino at the property?

No, Rodeway Inn Gainesville - University Area doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Rodeway Inn Gainesville - University Area?

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

What amenities will couples enjoy at Rodeway Inn Gainesville - University Area?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a pillowtop mattress and a rainfall showerhead as well as an outdoor pool.

Are there hot tubs at Rodeway Inn Gainesville - University Area?

No, this hotel doesn't have a spa tub.

Does Rodeway Inn Gainesville - University Area feature a restaurant that includes a breakfast menu?

No, Rodeway Inn Gainesville - University Area doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.

Will Rodeway Inn Gainesville - University Area allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at Rodeway Inn Gainesville - University Area though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at Rodeway Inn Gainesville - University Area?

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

What is the closest airport to Rodeway Inn Gainesville - University Area?

The closest major airport to Rodeway Inn Gainesville - University Area is Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV), which is 9.9 mi away (25 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Rodeway Inn Gainesville - University Area?

No, you won't find guestrooms with balconies at Rodeway Inn Gainesville - University Area.

Rodeway Inn Gainesville - University Area Reviews

Reviews

6.0
Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 220 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 220 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 220 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 220 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 220 reviews

5.8/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
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4/10 Poor

Richard

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Looks like this property, especially the rooms, haven't been updated since 1960. No bulb in the lamp, phone was filthy, the tv broke down twice and we never got to see it at night. Very boring when there is nothing to do, and we were extemely disappointed in this place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Juan

Liked: Staff & service
The parking area is ample and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

JORGE E

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Excelent service from waitress Dessis.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

REBECCA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean, comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice, quiet. Wish the TV was bigger.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff goes above and beyond. Super friendly, professional. Rooms are dated but clean.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff were not very friendly The econo lodge is run by quality inn right next door and for the price to stay there for the quality wasn't great but easy on and off of I75
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Damaris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was fairly clean. The room smelled like cigarettes but other than that ok for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Filthy and dingy. No hot water too.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Dona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loud mouth guest should have been evicted. Same guest with radio blaring around midnight
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was musty and damp. Door scratched, bed was bumpy. Woke up at 7 am with a cockroach crawling on my arm. Won't stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Wanda

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room looks dirty and It stinks
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

AYDIN

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Terrible
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Chloe

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom and towels were dirty and had hair all over them. Smelled like cigarettes in entire room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Staff & service
Of course this is an older property, but the mattresses were in EXCELLENT condition. It's probably not a choice for a vacation stay, but for a night or two off the road it was fine. The hotel is immediatly east of Interstate 75 at exit #384. It's just one exit away from the Univ. of FL. My car's navigation could not find it. The property is reached by turning south and up the steep road between a vacant Shell station and the 43rd St. Deli.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

CYNTHIA

Trashcan not emptied when we arrived. Linens and bedding are noticeably old and worn out.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Patricia Jean

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent location. Power went out therefore no air conditioning. Hair left in toilet bowl. Cigarette burns in bedspread.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bedding was not clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

ELLAH

Disliked: Cleanliness

For the construction workers

Sheets on bed had cigarettes burns on them .the sink in bathroom was backed up with grey water.. it is a great place for single guy construction workers .place was full of them. If I had been by myself I would of left. For the price it is a decent amount. The curtains had big stains on them . Room 306.it was a handicapped room .lots of space in bathroom .but no bed bugs .it rained all night so TV lost signal
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Erin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk was not staffed, so I had to check in at Quality Inn. Upon walking in, the room smelled musty. There were two bugs on the nightstand that I used the notepad to smash immediately. I found a roach on the wall behind the mini-fridge and another one crawling by the phone on the nightstand right next to the bed! I couldn’t bring myself to sleep in that room so I went back to Quality Inn and got transferred to a room there. I would not recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Sierra

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
There were bugs/roaches in the room i occupied, towels and wash rags were badly stained, bathroom shower was in horrible condition, room was not properly cleaned, sheets were stained as though never cleaned, moldy odor in room,
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Anne

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Although checking in went very smoothly, and my room was accessible as advertised, the floors in the room were filthy! I took a shower while there, only to discover that the soles of my feet were absolutely black, just walking from the shower to the bed. I'm sure this room does not receive as much routine use as the standard rooms, but it definitely needs to have a general cleaning at least twice each week.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Felecia

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

Would not Recommend

The lady at the front desk was rude when I checked in. The room was filthy. Everything was dirty. Refrigerator & microwave didn’t work. 2 outlets in room. 1 bed sunk in the middle. Toilet completely moved. Towels just filthy. Will not stay ever there anymore.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Christine

Disliked: Cleanliness
No batteries in the TV remote. Phone cord came disconnected from the hand set when I tried to use it. Phone was not plugged on the wall. Black mold in the bathroom. Hundreds of dead bugs in bathroom light. Towels, etc thin and scratchy. My husband's shoes stuck to the tile by the sink. The chair and furniture were old, worn and dirty. The refrigerator was leaking inside and left a puddle outside on the carpet. The carpet was the worst I've ever encountered. I wore a pair of plain socks after my shower and the bottoms were sticky and black after wearing them for less than 1/2 hour. I had to go to the desk to the room made up. I think she implied the beds were to be made only. I insisted that the sheets must be changed (which they were eventually). I will tell everyone I know to avoid RODEWAY at all costs. Revolting!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025