Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

Hotel with free breakfast, near University of Florida

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Where to?

Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands is conveniently near the University of Florida. Guests enjoy WiFi in each room, a seasonal pool, gym access, and practical touches like laundry and dry cleaning services. The friendly staff enhances the experience at this well-located property.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Gym
Housekeeping
Laundry

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 19 - Oct 20

Tomorrow

Oct 20 - Oct 21

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 7 of 7 rooms

Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

LCD TV

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Microwave

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

LCD TV

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Microwave

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-In Shower)

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

LCD TV

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Hair dryer

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

LCD TV

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Microwave

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

LCD TV

Sofa bed - double

Hair dryer

Private bathroom

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

LCD TV

Sofa bed - double

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

LCD TV

Private bathroom

Shower/tub combination

Hair dryer

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in Gainesville, Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands is in the city center. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Historic Haile Homestead are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Regal Butler Town Center and Regal Celebration Pointe. Kanapaha Botanical Gardens and Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History are also worth visiting.

Visit our Gainesville travel guide

4110 SW 40th Boulevard, Gainesville, FL, 32608

What's nearby

University of Florida - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles
Florida Museum of Natural History - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
Oaks Mall - 5 min drive - 4.1 miles
Shands at the University of Florida - 6 min drive - 3.4 miles
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 8 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

‪Chick-fil-A - ‬7 min walk
‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
‪Chick-fil-A - ‬10 min walk
‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬6 min walk
‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

Hotel near University of Florida

You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services at Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a gym and a 24-hour business center.

You'll also find perks like:

A seasonal outdoor pool
Free self parking
RV/bus/truck parking, a 24-hour front desk, and free newspapers
Meeting rooms, an elevator, and a vending machine
Guest reviews say great things the breakfast, helpful staff, and location

Room features

All 74 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and free newspapers. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.

More conveniences in all rooms include:

Free infant beds and free extra beds
Free toiletries and hair dryers
32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
Mini fridges, microwaves, and coffee/tea makers

Similar properties

In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Pool
Breakfast included
Pet friendly
Parking included

$85 nightly

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

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

Free buffet breakfast

Things to do

Gym
Outdoor pool

Family friendly

Free rollaway/extra bed
In-room crib
In-room microwave
Laundry facilities
Mini-fridge
Outdoor pool

Conveniences

24-hour front desk
Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Vending machine

Guest services

Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

24-hour business center
Meeting rooms

Outdoors

Terrace

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
Elevator
Grab bar in shower
Lever door handles
Pool hoist on site
Stair-free path to entrance
Visual fire alarm
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible gym
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

3 floors
Banquet hall
Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Free crib
Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels provided

Entertainment

32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Mini-fridge
Restaurant dining guides

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Free daily newspapers
Free local calls
Iron/ironing board
Phone

Policies

Check-in

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

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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

Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs are available on request at the property

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

Cashless transactions are available

Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from January to December

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands?

As of Oct 19, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands on Oct 26, 2025 start from $80.49, 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 Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands?

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

What time is check-out at Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands located?

Located in the heart of Gainesville, this hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Regal Butler Town Center and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from University of Florida. Fred Bear Museum and Regal Celebration Pointe are also within 2 mi (3 km).