Is Budget Inn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Budget Inn?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Budget Inn?

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM.

Where is Budget Inn located?

Situated in Gainesville, this motel is steps from Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park and 2 mi (3.1 km) from University of Florida. Meridian Acute Care and Sweetwater Wetlands Park are also within 15 minutes.

Budget Inn Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Jan 16, 2020

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Dec 10, 2019

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Dec 8, 2019

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

Loved the cottage setting & cleanliness but disappointed there was no blankets, only sheets on bed, no one sleeps with bedspread, and lovely stovetop & refrigerator but NO coffee pot, No dishes or utensils nor pots & pans?? Didnt make sense to us & hence we had to eat out all weekend. But the staff were very nice. Lastly, no late check out available, gave us 45 minutes extra when asking, never experienced that before

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Dec 3, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Very clean. Actually liked the room. Staff very friendly. There was an ironing board but no iron. I knew I had to ask for one. But I asked Saturday evening and apparently the only one available had been loaned out but not returned. I asked Sunday morning and was told it still had not been returned. But shortly afterwards, an iron was brought to the room. While the room had a two eye stove to, there was no cookware. But that was ok. I didn’t want to cook.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Nov 15, 2019

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

This is a step into the past. Feels like a small apartment with kitchen. Comfortable bed. Heat adequate on a cold, rainy night. Wish they had a small coffee maker and com- plementary coffee—enough for two cups. Quiet and the grounds were well-kept. A comfortable, affordable place to get a good night’s rest.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

8/10 Good

Anthony, Minneola, Fl

Nov 15, 2019

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

It was perfect for what we went to do in Gainesville. Very good sleeping accommodations. No luxuries, nor amenities but excellent for game weekends.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Oct 6, 2019

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Probably the wort motel I've ever stayed in. Isn't that enough?

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Sep 30, 2019

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

You should not advertise for this morel. They tried to scam me and I refused to stay.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Sep 23, 2019

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

4/10 Poor

William

Aug 25, 2019

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Very sub par. Giant cockroach on floor. Very little amenities. Batteries didn’t work in remote. Couldn’t get a second receipt from office. A stove in room but no cookware (so what is the use?), no one came by to check if I needed anything. Bottom of door seal fell off after 2nd day. Place is susceptible to floods. No dogs are allowed in an already nasty place (why?)

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sade

Aug 17, 2019

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

Great

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

John

May 7, 2019

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

I liked that it had a large refrigerator, but it was about 50 years old and dirty. There a kitchen sink and stove. Had to brush teeth in kitchen because bathroom had no cold water. Only the hot water worked. The TV was much too loud with no way to change volume or to mute it. The remote didn't turn on or turn off TV. The side controls on TV didn't work either. They didn't clean the room or change towels, maybe due to very heavy rains. The wifi was fine, but had to call desk for password. I also paid an extra $20 for early check-in at 1:00 pm.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

karen

Apr 22, 2019

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I was desperate- or else would never have stayed!

This was literally the only room available in town for the Garth brooks concert. I took it not having a high expectation. Check in was super easy. Room was extremely old and worn. Although it appeared clean, it had a terrible musty cigarette smell. Bed was hard but sheets were clean. We didn’t even shower as we just slept and left ASAP. Pros-I didn’t see any bugs, was a short drive to campus and restaurants. Cons- everything else. We paid way too much for what this room was worth, however it was a high demand weekend.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Apr 22, 2019

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

The room was outdated and smelled. The other guests were loud and cursing. It just seemed shady.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

Connie, Orlando

Apr 22, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Disliked: Amenities

Convenience to the event (stadium) Could not find restaurants close to the property except fast foods. We wanted a nice sit down service before going to the event.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

2/10 Terrible

WoW

Apr 22, 2019

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

very dissatisfied; we weren't there 5 minutes, I told the owner that the room wasn't what we expected - he told me no refund and shut his glass window on me. I wouldn't want my worst enemy to have to stay in a place as filthy as this. no locks on the doors, smelled like someone sprayed a can of freshener in it, holes in the wall, the tv was not working properly, cannot believe they put this hotel on the travel sites as a place to stay. :o(

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Apr 1, 2019

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The room stank of cigarette smoke. The bed and furniture didn’t seem bad but the smell made us leave before we could use the room so we paid for a night we never used.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Mar 22, 2019

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

It was an absolute hell hole. I would even stay one night

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Michael

Mar 12, 2019

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Not up to par

The room was big and somewhat comfortable but definately not worth what they charged.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Feb 19, 2019

Disliked: Cleanliness

It was ok for the price, but was hole in curtain, no extra toilet paper in room, had to call for it, and it kind of had a smell...but bed was comfy.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Nov 24, 2018

Room was clean and large. No problems

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Sep 9, 2018

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Mark, Gainesville

Sep 2, 2018

Liked: Staff & service

Served its purpose. Not the best but not the worst.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

May 21, 2018

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Room comfort

Bed was very hard. They advertise having a kitchen which they do but they don't supply any dishes or coffee pot, to even make a cup of coffee. Why bother saying they have a kitchen.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

May 9, 2018

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

Room rates are normally $60 a night but because of graduations it was increased to $100 a night. We rented 2 rooms for 2 nights. Our daughter, husband n grandaughter had one room. There was a couch bed in their room but we were told they could not use it!! So we asked for a pillow and blanket so she could sleep on the couch but was refused, they would not even give us that!! Had to beg for an extra roll of toilet paper. The bars of soap were so small that luckily we had brought extras. They would not even replenish the soap. Both rooms had a kitchenette but absolutely no dishes, silverware, coffee cups or anything. No coffee pot Iin Room and no coffee in office. For spending over $400 for the two nights you would think that we would of had the necessary amenities . A very disappointing stay and would never go. Ack or recommend to anyone!!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

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