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Gainesville Lodge

Gainesville Lodge
Gainesville Lodge – Gainesville, FL
Gainesville Lodge – Gainesville, FL
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM

About Gainesville Lodge

Located just 1 mile from the University of Florida, Gainesville Lodge is a local gem where retro charm meets modern comfort, creating a place you’ll want to settle into and stay awhile. Fully renovated, you'll find quality linens and curated furnishings in each guest room, along with free Wi-FI and cable TV with HBO. Guests can enjoy complimentary on-site parking, with the front desk available daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. to help with anything you need. Just 8 minutes from some of Gainesville's favorite attractions, including the University Golf Course, Butterfly Rainforest, and the Harn Museum of Art, Gainesville Lodge puts the best of the city right at your doorstep.

Amenities

  • 24-hour front desk
  • On-site dining
  • Bar / lounge
  • Café / coffee shop
  • Express check-in / check-out
  • Full kitchen / kitchenette
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Air conditioning

Reviews

3.6 / 5
Great 273 reviews
  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Smaller hotel but friendly, clean good location

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Great location! Clean room! Easy check-in.

  • Engine customer Jul 2026

    Absolutely gorgeous renovated historic hotel in the heart of Gainesville, Florida. Everything was beautiful and so clean. Highly recommend staying here if you’re going to Gainesville for business or pleasure.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    It was a lovely place to visit great check-in/Check-out experience.The staff was amazing and pleasant to meet and talk to as well as accommodating with any questions I had.The room was nice and furnished and was cold which was nice and the bed was comfortable to sleep in after a long day of driving.10/10 would recommend to anyone visiting Gainesville and would stay again when visiting.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Great little place that’s in a nice area close to nightlife and restaurants. Staff was great and personalized our room. Will definitely stay again. Entire place has been newly renovated.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Cute, newly renovated hotel, and a good central location.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Great hotel! The only thing missing was a coffee pot.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    The staff was incredibly friendly, our room was so clean and spotless, and we loved the personal touches! You can tell they really care. ❤️ That we couldn't stay longer!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Clean and updated room. Mini mini refrigerator was good but a little bigger mini refrigerator would been great.Thank you.!! Clean and updated room. Mini mini refrigerator was good but a little bigger mini refrigerator would been great.Thank you.!!

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Cute renovation. Great bed. Easy location to visit UF. Would stay again.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Very well done with the Remodeling. Needed to have some weatherstripping around the doors, but I think that was just overlooked on my room. I do, however, wish that there would’ve been a pool, especially being in Florida. Thank you for such a nice day and all of your staff was amazing.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    PRICE!! whimsical decor, hotel bar/barrista unexpected perk The traumatizing fight/rape/murder going on above us as soon as the bars let out.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Considering the price, it was just average. The bed was very small and not very comfortable. The air conditioner was terrible—extremely noisy and disruptive throughout the night. It also really lacked basic amenities. Not even a small refrigerator was available, which would have made a big difference. The hotel is very, very basic and doesn’t offer much beyond a place to sleep. If you’re looking for a no-frills hotel for one night and don’t mind noise or limited amenities, this might work for you. Otherwise, you may want to consider other options.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Cute little lodge. Clean and comfy. We got in late and left early but will return.

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Great Time

  • Engine customer Jun 2026

    Staff extremely friendly. We liked the bar in the lobby. Room was nice but the door/trim/ one wall was painted very sloppy it looked bad. Overall good experience we would come back

  • Engine customer May 2026

    The property is older but appears to have been completely renovated. Everything seems to be like new! The office has a very nice seating area and a little bar with a chill vibe.

  • Engine customer May 2026

    I didn't have breakfast but the coffee was great! Wish they had a pool

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Pleasantly surprised they had a bar and music with fun bartenders

  • Engine customer May 2026

    Once we opened the door, we were greeted with dozens upon dozens of dead love bugs on the floor. There were live bugs on both beds, the pillows, everywhere. While on the phone with management I said something about the bugs and they just said “we do the best we can and sweep when we can”. Needless to say, we did not sleep well. I kept feeling like something was crawling on me. When we went into the bathroom we found more bugs in the sink and all over one of the bath towels. It was absolutely disgusting. We left by 6:30ish because we simply could not be in that room any longer. Spend a little more and stay at a better property.

Frequently asked questions about Gainesville Lodge

Does Gainesville Lodge have free Wi-Fi?
Yes, Gainesville Lodge offers free Wi-Fi for all guests.
Does Gainesville Lodge offer parking?
Yes, Gainesville Lodge offers free parking on-site.
Does Gainesville Lodge have meeting spaces, conference centers, or conference rooms?
Gainesville Lodge does not list dedicated meeting or conference facilities. For business event venues in Gainesville, see business hotels in Gainesville.
Does Gainesville Lodge have a fitness center?
Gainesville Lodge does not list an on-site fitness center. Some properties partner with nearby gyms — check directly with the hotel.
Where is Gainesville Lodge located, and how walkable is the area?
Gainesville Lodge is located at 413 West University Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601. With a Walk Score of 93, the area is rated Walker's Paradise. Most daily errands can be done on foot — ideal for travelers without a car.

What's nearby

Map of points of interest near Gainesville Lodge
  • University of Florida 1.0 mi

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