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Gator Town Inn

2.0 star property
Travelers find a peaceful retreat with garden views at this University of Florida hotel where the outdoor pool and relaxed setting keep guests coming back

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Gator Town Inn offers a tranquil escape near the University of Florida. Guests can stroll through the gardens, swim in the outdoor pool, or use the gym. The hotel provides free WiFi in all rooms, and staff are available 24/7 at the front desk to assist with any needs.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Refrigerator
TV
Hair dryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Gainesville, Gator Town Inn is near the airport. Regal Butler Town Center and Regal Celebration Pointe are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park and University of Florida Bat Houses. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium or Gainesville Raceway. Visit our Gainesville travel guide
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3820 SW 13th Street, Gainesville, FL, 32608

What's nearby

  • 500px Photo ID: 46907804 - Paynes Prairie, Alachua Sink @dusk. Gainesville, Florida
    Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park
    4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • A distant view of The University of Florida in the morning
    University of Florida
    4 min drive - 2.6 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

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)
    20 min drive

Restaurants

  • Wawa
  • Circle K
    7 min walk
  • Taco Bell
    3 min drive
  • Steak 'n Shake
    3 min drive
  • IHOP
    3 min walk

About this property

Gator Town Inn

Hotel near University of Florida
Near Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Gator Town Inn provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, a vending machine, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Gator Town Inn include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • 41-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Refrigerators, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

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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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 50 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

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

Does Gator Town Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Gator Town Inn?

As of Jan 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gator Town Inn on Jan 27, 2026 start from $60.49, excluding 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.

Is Gator Town Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gator Town Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Gator Town Inn?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Gator Town Inn located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from University of Florida. Meridian Acute Care and Sweetwater Wetlands Park are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

Gator Town Inn Reviews

7.6

Good

7.8

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.0

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
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

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Talia

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here for a football game it wasn’t too far from campus it was good for sleeping for those nights and the rooms were good, bathroom was a little dirty but honestly for the price we paid and the weekend it was I didn’t mind
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean room
Stayed 2 nights 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

Terrace

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room. In town for the Fest and this was a great location to Lyft/Uber to and from event.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shardul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Comfortable stay, clean and up to date.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 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

10/10 Excellent

Donnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff and clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

frances

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was not a bad hotel, at least it was clean.It just had a funny musty smell, but it was clean.So that made me happy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Shakila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice clean place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lisbeth

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

8/10 Good

Hipolito

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Wayne

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

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

4/10 Poor

Laurie

Disliked: Amenities
We arrived just before midnight and felt safe checking in using the outside window. The room was clean, but definitely at the cheaper end of the spectrum of hotel rooms. This is normally fine but, we did not sleep at all due to the paper thin walls and the loud couple next door. Their tv was loud all night and they literally had sex all night, went at it about every 30 min, and smoked a joint after each "event". And we were on the non smoking side of the building. Finally left at 6 am after maybe a total 2 hours of sleep. And, yes, they had just "finished" again. We realized this couple were likely on other drugs too. The manager was sympathetic but his manerism implied that this type of patron was not uncommon.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

ROBERTSON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very nice and clean, especially for one night stay. The front desk JQ had superb customer service. Beware the bed might sway and creak but if you can get passed that you will enjoy the stay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Brian

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quick but stinky

Quick and easy check in, but the room was dirty on the floor and bathroom and smelled strongly of cigarette smoking.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, nicely updated
Stayed 1 night in Mar 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

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

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

Quiet, Comfortable and Clean

Room was very clean and updated, very quiet evening no issues. Bed was Comfortable. They do not offer Breakfast however there is an IHOP across the street. If you are someone who needs Coffee in the morning the Keurig in Room was perfect, the coffee Pods were actually pretty good coffee.. Would stay again..
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Not bad

Decent little place. We just needed a quick one night stay place. Booked for the cheap price, wasnt expecting much. Lobby isnt great but rooms werent bad at all. Clean, comfortable, nothing fancy. If you need fancy not your place. Great for a quick stay and decent price.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

JoAnna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, and quiet. Great affordable spot to sleep for attending a competition at the Alchua Sports Complex (10 min drive away). Handful of fast food restaurants and IHOP nearby. This is not a “high-dollar hotel” but is a good, no frills, place to lay your head. The staff was professional/friendly, room was clean and not in disrepair though it is an older facility. I the hotel was pretty full but they honored our request for
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Price was right for overnight stay!

Convenient location. Comfortable bed and room was clean. Walkways worn and need upgrading. Bathroom was upgraded and if bathroom door was replaced it would have been better. Man at desk at checkin could have been more friendly. iHOP very close across the street!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We required a prompt accommodation option, and the property was available. While the rooms showed signs of needing some updates, the overall cleanliness was satisfactory. The bed was somewhat firm, and the pillows were rather unyielding and could benefit from replacement. The staff, however, was exceptionally friendly and accommodating. It is worth noting that breakfast was not included in our stay, and the room rate was slightly higher than our preference. Nevertheless, overall, it was a pleasant experience.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Drew

Liked: Cleanliness
Can’t beat it for the price
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026