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Royal Inn

2.0 star property
A comfortable place to stay connected while enjoying attentive service from staff members who go the extra mile to ensure a memorable experience

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The Royal Inn offers a comfortable retreat with in-room WiFi. Guests praise the attentive staff and practical amenities like laundry facilities, express check-out, and an on-site vending machine.

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a television.

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi
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About the neighborhood

Alachua is home to Royal Inn. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Ginnie Spring and San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park, while High Springs Community Theater and High Springs Museum are cultural highlights. Reverend Gerald Criswell Park and High Springs Civic Center Park are also worth visiting. Visit our Alachua travel guide
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16305 NW 162nd Lane, Alachua, FL, 32615

What's nearby

  • A mountain bike with red tires parked on a forest trail.
    San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park
    6 min drive - 5.4 miles
  • Alachua Sports Complex
    3 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Alachua Library Branch
    3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • City of Alachua Recreation and Community Center
    4 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Reverend Gerald Criswell Park
    4 min drive - 2.1 miles

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)
    29 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    7 min walk
  • Circle K
    2 min walk
  • Chicken Fil A
    15 min walk
  • Circle K
    3 min drive
  • Dunkin'
    2 min walk

About this property

Royal Inn

  • Property highlights
  • Royal Inn provides laundry facilities and more. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
    • Free self parking
    • Express check-out, a vending machine, and a 24-hour front desk
    • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Royal Inn offer comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations
    • 32-inch LED TVs with cable channels

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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
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 2 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 1991
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 30
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 30
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: USD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 30 (subject to availability)

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, 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
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed

We should mention

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Royal Inn pet-friendly?

Yes, this motel allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much does it cost to stay at Royal Inn?

As of Aug 11, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Royal Inn on Aug 12, 2026 start from $81, including 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.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Royal Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 30 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at Royal Inn?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 30 (subject to availability).

Where is Royal Inn located?

Situated in Alachua, this motel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Alachua Library Branch, Reverend Gerald Criswell Park, and Alachua Sports Complex. City of Alachua Recreation and Community Center is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Royal Inn Reviews

7.2

Good

7.2

Cleanliness

2.0

Location

8.4

Staff & service

6.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 202 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 35 out of 202 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 41 out of 202 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 202 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 202 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

4/10 Poor

Lily

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Smells terrible
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anshu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice people
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Johanna A

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room had bad bugs. When it was reported to the front desk they were unable to do anything about it. We contacted Expedia and they reported that the hotel staff indicated the room was is good order. Why would we leave a "good order" room at 11:30 at night..IT HAD BE BUGS OVER OVER THE SHEETS!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Alec

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
For the price it's an okay stay. There's a bed and a tv if you need some entertainment. So, good deal if you need an affordable place to lay your head. Staff is very nice and friendly as well. However, the beds are a little hard, fridge took a while to cool down drinks, and I had to use the microwave twice on the same item before it got hot. So, it's really up to what you are looking for.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

mark

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room had a bad smell. The towels were worn out both bath towels had holes in them in the surrounding areas are not good. The woman the desk was very. But would not recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place is a dump. Room was dirty and very sketchy people hanging around the motel. It felt very unsafe, but we didn't have a choice because of the Gator game there were not many rooms available in the area.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Easy, comfy value.

Good value and close to highway.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Fernando

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place is filthy and disgusting. There was lots of mold in shower/ on bathroom walls, dirty walls and musky odor throughout room, towels are paper thin and super stained, shower curtain is yellowed and stained, the light was out over the vanity, the pillows were completely flattened out from overuse both the pillows and mattresses had orange/ brown/ green spots on them that were probably mold. When we addressed the issue at the front desk, we were allowed to look at two other rooms we could choose from. Both were just as bad as the first! Stay clear of this property!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Janette

This is our first time that we stayed in the hotel without a remote control for TV and no chairs.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

MARLENY

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First it is not off the road it is behind another Motel truck stop.. did not even check-in drove up to parking and there was a man walking around and urinated on the premises. did not feel safe for a family w/children.. This is a truck stop place not a family place not sure why it is on Expedia never had this experience before
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Konstantine

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Place is an inexpensive place to stay for a night and take a shower.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not top of the line but a nice budget hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was good stay, everything clean. Very nice service friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was very affordable, convenient to 75. Frig and MW provided. Personnel was professional and helpful, they came to open the office within minutes after ringing the bell. The beds were comfortable and the shower had good water pressure. The facility was older and though clean, fixtures were rusted. Wall unit and frig were noisy. Could hear TV and clear conversation from adjoining room. TV was in room, but no remote. Ice container and plastic liner provided, but couldn’t find ice maker anywhere. Overall, I got what I paid for. A good night’s rest and shower, a frig to keep my ice chest contents cold, but no frills.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Leeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very convenient, clean and the beds were comfortable. Perfect for a quick sleep to rest up before hitting the road again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Property was under renovation.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Marc

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While the gentleman on duty was extremely nice and welcoming, there was nothing else good about this place. In disrepair and questionable in all regards. The carpet was damp, the paint peeling, mold, and overall sketchy. If you can afford the extra 30 or 40 bucks, do yourself a favor and go with a known HOTEL chain. Lesson learned: I will never look for “a cheap place to crash” again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Warren

Everything dirty and moldy and bugs crawling out of sinks door handles falling off Lady at desk very nice 👍 thumbs up for her Rest thumbs down 👎 stay away
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Fine for the price

It's a very old hotel but economically priced and the front desk employee, maybe owner, was very friendly and quick. The bathroom definitely needs updating or a better clean. We chose not to shower due to looking like mold. It may have been a stain as the rest of the room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Gilly

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are spacious and comfortable. The staff was nice. But rooms have adjoining doors (which you can lock) which leads to no sound insulation. The guy in the next room to me started screaming at 2am. When he stopped he turned the tv on all night long.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and very quiet
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Doris

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in: rang the bell the gentlemen came down from the American hotel (which they also own) to check us in. Went smoothly. Room appeared to be clean and tidy. We left to visit our friend. Came back and when we came in I saw a bug run across the desk but didn’t see what kind of bug. As we were eating a snack the bug came back around. It was a roach for sure, we killed it. Okay one… hmmm maybe but then we moved the tv cable box to be sure it was plugged in tightly because the remote wasn’t working at all for the tv nor the cable box and two roaches ran out. One got smooshed and the other ran away. We said, “That’s it, we aren’t staying here”. We only had a few things since we were only staying one night and my husband grabbed our snacks and coffee and went to the car and I went to grab our bag and a roach crawled in. I took everything out of the bag to be sure we weren’t taking any bugs with us. By then I just wanted to puke! We went to the office for a refund and told the gentleman what had happened. He said he was sorry that no one ever complained about bugs before and we had to go through Expedia to get our refund. We left and while my husband drove us home I messaged Expedia to explain what happened and sent the pictures of the roaches as well. It’s suppose to get taken care of by the offline team to issue our refund. So STAY AWAY FROM THIS HOTEL unless you don’t mind the roaches. There were two other guests, working men, staying there and the rest of the place was empty.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Donald

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Felt misled by many positive reviews.

Just passing through; check-in at 11pm went fine; very pleasant clerk. Only picked this hotel at last minute due to the 7.2/10 rating (Hotels.com). Boy, we must've had the worst room on the property, compared to the ratings! I don't understand the numerous high and excellent ratings for this property. Unless our room is one that hasn't been "upgraded", yet. While our room was 'clean', with the normal amenities, there wasn't a modicum of "attention to details": walls had smudges, chips, unpainted areas where items had been removed from walls; baseboards and caulking showed signs of years of mopping pushed up against it; furniture had seen better days; tub drain dirty. I could go on as it's too easy to nit-pick when you notice a total lack of "wowing your customer", even if you run a budget facility. Here's a tip (at least in room 210!): paint the outside door and inside walls; use "Old English" (or equivalent) on furniture to cover the chips and scratches; really, really scrub all caulking, or replace it; use a fine brush on the AC, baseboards, caulking, corners, etc. These are basic cleaning tips that are inexpensive, and owners can clean "for free". The outside of the total building could use a power wash and fresh paint. But, then again, it would depend on whether the owners wish to go "above and beyond", or just "get by". I've stayed in better looking facilities at this price point.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rolbie

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

great service

very friendly customer service always love staying here
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Rhonda

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Property was outdated
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024