Name: Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida
Price range: $201 total
Rating: 9.4

Your North Central Florida Vacation

Answer the call of adventure with a tailor-made vacation package to North Central Florida. Wherever you're headed and whatever you plan to do, prepare to discover a destination that'll make you feel alive. A trip to North Central Florida wouldn't be complete without getting to some of its best cities, starting with Gainesville. Two of the top attractions here include Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Gainesville Raceway. Ocala is another favorite city with North Central Florida travelers. Visitors to this exciting city love World Equestrian Center – Ocala and Silver Springs State Park. Whether you're planning to travel on a shoestring or in the lap of luxury, Expedia are here to help you customize your next North Central Florida vacation.

The Latest North Central Florida vacation packages

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Palazzo Lakeside Hotel

Save 100% on your flight

$241

per person

Dec 6 - Dec 13

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Boston (BOS) to Orlando (MCO)

8.2/10 Very Good! (5,176 reviews)

I love local and stay here because this place is always clean , convenient decent priced , food is great the staff is excellent , everything is just great and better than being home

Reviewed on Sep 30, 2025

Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa Universal Studios Area

$432

per person

Dec 6 - Dec 13

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Boston (BOS) to Orlando (MCO)

8.2/10 Very Good! (5,346 reviews)

Room was leaking water

Reviewed on Sep 30, 2025

Westgate Palace Hotel / Universal / I-Drive

International Drive District

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$402

per person

Nov 13 - Nov 17

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip non-stop flight included

Boston (BOS) to Orlando (MCO)

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,012 reviews)

clean and beautiful

Reviewed on Sep 26, 2025

Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo

$448

per person

Dec 11 - Dec 14

found 9 hours ago

Roundtrip flight included

Boston (BOS) to Orlando (MCO)

8.2/10 Very Good! (386 reviews)

The hotel was good but now with the water park and other amenities it’s even better. My grandkids loved it, it was s great experience for them and something very different to other hotels in Fl

Reviewed on Sep 16, 2025

Westgate Town Center Resort

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$413

per person

Dec 17 - Dec 22

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Boston (BOS) to Orlando (MCO)

8/10 Very Good! (1,360 reviews)

The place is huge, and they have everything. The room was clean and everyone was so kind.

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2025

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Where to stay in North Central Florida

Find the best North Central Florida areas and neighborhoods for the activities you enjoy most. Learn more about North Central Florida

Historic Downtown

1 out of top 10 points of interest in this area

While there might not be top attractions in Historic Downtown, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Southeastern Livestock Pavilion SELP and Paddock Mall.

Discover the most popular places to visit in North Central Florida

University of Florida

Take a campus tour or just explore the area around University of Florida, a top college in Gainesville. Stroll along the lakeside or attend a sporting event in the area.

At the Gators home opener with 90,000 of my closest friends. A football game at Florida Field is an incredible experience. Energy not to be missed. This is probably one of the greatest stadiums in college football.

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

Catch an event at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium during your trip to Gainesville. Stroll along the lakeside or attend a sporting event in the area.

Rainbow Springs State Park

You can take time to visit Rainbow Springs State Park during your travels to Dunnellon. Stroll along this family-friendly area's riverfront, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

What to do in North Central Florida

Dining at Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood FL

$39

per adult

1-Hour Interactive Pirate Cruise (arrive 30 minutes early)

$35

per adult

90% of travellers recommend

4-Hour Day or Night-Time Reef Bottom Fishing Charter in Fort Lauderdale

$80

per adult

92% of travellers recommend

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North Central Florida Hotel Deals

Equus Inn Ocala

3434 Sw College Rd, Ocala, FL

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$90 nightly

$100 total

Oct 1 - Oct 2

Total with taxes and fees

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,621 reviews)

"As a single woman traveling I prefer a property that has indoor hallways which this did not. Besides that it was very good. Clean, spacious, and breakfast was good."

Reviewed on Sep 29, 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville

3726 Sw 40th Blvd, Gainesville, FL

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$85 nightly

$96 total

Oct 9 - Oct 10

Total with taxes and fees

7.6/10 Good! (1,009 reviews)

"The service was excellent."

Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025

Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

1514 Southwest 14th Street, Gainesville, FL

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$179 nightly

$201 total

Oct 12 - Oct 13

Total with taxes and fees

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,268 reviews)

"It was a very nice and comfortable room."

Reviewed on Sep 24, 2025

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