This collection of natural objects is often on the itineraries of travelers to Gainesville. But Florida Museum of Natural History isn't the only drawcard in the area. University of Florida, Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium are some other interesting sights nearby.
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Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa Universal Studios Area
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Price was $870, price is now $414 per person
$414
per person
Nov 16 - Nov 21
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Orlando (MCO)
8.2/10 Very Good! (5,346 reviews)
Room was very very clean and had plenty of towels and toiletries for our stay. I took off 1 star for just being a bit outdated and “tired” looking, a lingering sour gym sock smell, and in walls. Close enough to Universal and restaurants.
Pros:
Clean
Location
We have lovely view of lake
Close to Universal and parks
Staff was friendly and ver accommodating. We were allowed to check in much earlier when we arrived in town early.
Plenty of towels, toiletries and dish/laundry soap
Lovely fully screened balcony
Free parking
Shuttle access to Universal
Pizza was good on site
Having kitchen was very nice!
Cons:
Needs a refreshing on decor/updated needed
There was a terrible sour smell that kept coming through vents.
Took 2.5 hours to get extra coffee we called and requested
Temp only went down to 68 degrees and we do prefer to sleep in colder room at night
We were in bed and our neighbors were getting busy…literally felt the walls shake causing my head to bang against the wall…so thin walls and yes you can hear the moans, laughs and voices in neighboring units
Our TV was so tilted on the wall it looked like it would fall off
Overall we would stay here again. Even with the cons listed, it was not all the time and the pros were much more important and our weight the cons. As for our neighbors…we weren’t too bothered because it only lasted about 2 minutes.
Reviewed on Oct 2, 2025

Westgate Palace Hotel / Universal / I-Drive
International Drive District
Price was $948, price is now $419 per person
$419
per person
Nov 11 - Nov 16
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Orlando (MCO)
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,012 reviews)
clean and beautiful
Reviewed on Sep 26, 2025

Westgate Cocoa Beach Resort
Price was $2,238, price is now $1,090 per person
$1,090
per person
Nov 25 - Nov 30
just found
Roundtrip flight included
Philadelphia (PHL) to Orlando (MCO)
8.8/10 Excellent! (486 reviews)
They messed up my reservation for our second and third days by putting my name incorrectly. I was called out of the pool in front of all the guests in the middle of the dayand made to go to the front desk. Only to find we had to scurry to pack our belongings and moved to another room. No fault of ours yet we were left to fend for ourselves. . It took 1 1/2 hours of prime day with our friends. It was humiliating and beyond inconvenient. We were compensated with 2 free drinks tickets.
Judge for yourself if this was proper and professional.
Reviewed on Sep 28, 2025
Popular places to visit

Cultural Plaza
Learn about the local history of Gainesville when you spend time at Cultural Plaza. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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.

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.
Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History during your trip to Gainesville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.
Curtis M. Phillips Center
You can make plans for a show at Curtis M. Phillips Center during your trip to Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art in Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Best Lodging Options Near Florida Museum of Natural History
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DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville
3726 Sw 40th Blvd, Gainesville, FL

Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville
4075 Sw 33rd Pl, Gainesville, FL

Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville
1714 SW 34th St, Gainesville, FL

Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands
4110 SW 40th Boulevard, Gainesville, FL

Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida
1514 Southwest 14th Street, Gainesville, FL

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL
4015 Sw 43rd St, Gainesville, FL

Aloft Gainesville University Area
3743 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL

Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville
4000 Southwest 40th Blvd, Gainesville, FL

Super 8 by Wyndham Gainesville I-75 Hospital University Area
4202 SW 40th Blvd, Gainesville, FL
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