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A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a flat-screen TV, and a large window.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area with chairs and ottomans, a large artwork, and a corridor leading to other rooms.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a window.

A fire pit area surrounded by stone tiles, with a metal fence in the background.

1. Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

0.7 mi from Bivens Arm Nature Park

thomas

£71

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern building with a curved facade, a landscaped pathway, and a body of water in the foreground.

A bartender pouring a drink into a glass.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, wooden shelving, a small table, a sofa, and a large window offering a city view.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a flat-screen TV, wooden wardrobe, and large windows offering a view of a cityscape and water feature.

2. Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

1.3 mi from Bivens Arm Nature Park

Diane

£137

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

An outdoor kitchen with a grill, a table, and chairs.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dishwasher, and a microwave. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a living room with a sofa and a TV.

A modern dining area with yellow chairs, wooden tables, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a dining table, and a small office area.

3. Home2 Suites by Hilton Gainesville Medical Center

0.9 mi from Bivens Arm Nature Park

Karri

£90

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A Days Inn by Wyndham hotel with a blue awning, large windows, and a parking lot.

A reception area with a desk, two chairs, framed pictures, and a sign for Days Inn.

4. Days Inn by Wyndham Gainesville Hospital/University Area

0.7 mi from Bivens Arm Nature Park

Andrew

£51

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A hotel lobby with a wooden floor, a chandelier, a ceiling fan, a reception desk, and a wall-mounted information board.

A spacious hallway with wooden flooring, a chandelier, and large windows offering views of the outside.

A hotel room with a flat-screen TV, a refrigerator, a microwave, and a wooden dresser.

A motel with a large sign reading "Gator Town" and a parking lot in front.

5. Gator Town Inn

0.6 mi from Bivens Arm Nature Park

Katherine

£50

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a picture on the wall.

A rectangular swimming pool with a metal ladder and railings, surrounded by a fence and trees.

A hotel entrance with a clear sky, palm trees, and a parking lot.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a clock, and a sign indicating a complimentary breakfast.

6. Quality Inn Gainesville near University

0.7 mi from Bivens Arm Nature Park

Melissa

£57

includes taxes & fees

3 Oct - 4 Oct

A building with a covered entrance, potted plants, and a Coca-Cola vending machine.

A room with two blue chairs, a small table with a vase of flowers, and two abstract paintings on the wall.

A parking lot with a white car, trees with Spanish moss, and a green building.

A hotel room with two beds, each with a red bedspread and white pillows. There is a nightstand with a lamp and a phone between the beds. The room has a dark wall with a framed picture above the left bed.

7. Value Lodge

1 mi from Bivens Arm Nature Park

Rosa Helena

£64

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A large, two-story house with a porch, multiple windows, and a chimney.

A grand staircase with ornate carpet, a cozy sitting area with a sofa and chairs, and a large window with a view.

A garden with a stone fountain, a gazebo, and a winding brick path.

A gazebo with a white exterior and a dark roof, surrounded by a brick pathway and lush greenery.

8. Sweetwater Branch Inn

2.3 mi from Bivens Arm Nature Park

Jose

£97

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

A spacious lobby with a sectional sofa, a wooden cabinet, and a television mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a large headboard, bedside lamps, and a view of the outdoors through sheer curtains.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a cityscape, a blue armchair, and a small table with a lamp.

A hotel lobby with a stone wall, a flat-screen TV, orange upholstered seating, and a lamp.

9. Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

3.1 mi from Bivens Arm Nature Park

Joan

£89

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern bar area with a long counter, green bar stools, and a television displaying a golf game.

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large TV.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, pendant lighting, and a dining area with a sofa and chairs.

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gainesville I-75

2.8 mi from Bivens Arm Nature Park

Robert

£101

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern interior with a staircase, a seating area, and a colorful abstract wall design.

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs, a small table, and a fire pit.

A modern bar area with a marble countertop, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, large windows, and a colorful abstract wall.

11. Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

Downtown Gainesville, 2.1 mi from Bivens Arm Nature Park

HEIDI

£83

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden ceiling.

A porch with two Adirondack chairs, a wooden door, and a sign reading "Downtown Studio Depot Village".

A staircase with dark wooden steps leading to a landing with a small table and chair.

A modern building with a unique facade featuring a grid of colorful panels.

12. Depot Village

2 mi from Bivens Arm Nature Park

Ashley

£100

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, palm trees, and a clear sky.

A spacious hotel lobby with a modern staircase, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a dining area in the background.

A hotel room with a wooden floor, a red armchair, a beige sofa, a TV, and framed artwork on the wall.

A modern living room with a green sofa, a round coffee table, and a fireplace.

13. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL

3.4 mi from Bivens Arm Nature Park

sherry

£75

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel lobby with a seating area, a sofa, a table, and a lamp.

A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, a prominent signage for Hampton Inn & Suites, and a parking area with several cars.

A snack and treat display area with refrigerated sections and shelves stocked with various snacks.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large wall advertisement.

14. Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville Downtown University

Downtown Gainesville, 2.2 mi from Bivens Arm Nature Park

Graziella

£79

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern outdoor lounge area with a fire feature, seating, and a view of a pool.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, two chairs, a TV, and a view of greenery through the window.

The exterior of the AC Hotel Gainesville with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance, large potted plants, and a well-lit facade.

A modern dining area with round tables and chairs, a coffee bar with various items, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

15. AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown

College Park, 2.3 mi from Bivens Arm Nature Park

Luis

£129

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a gazebo, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a stone facade.

A reception desk with a computer, a framed picture, and a sign indicating a storage room.

A coffee station with two coffee machines, a coffee press, and various coffee pods and cups.

A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a phone, a lamp, and a window with a view.

16. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG

3.3 mi from Bivens Arm Nature Park

Meredith

£93

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

An outdoor patio area with string lights, potted plants, and outdoor furniture.

A double bed with white bedding and multiple pillows, a wooden headboard, and a framed picture on the wall.

A modern bar area with a counter, stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, round table, chairs, a bar area, and a staircase.

17. Gainesville Lodge

2.2 mi from Bivens Arm Nature Park

Chris

£68

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

A multi-story hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a sofa.

18. Staybridge Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG

3.3 mi from Bivens Arm Nature Park

Lara

£122

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A landscaped courtyard with palm trees, a well-maintained lawn, and a building with multiple windows and balconies.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a chair, a bed, a TV, and a dining table with a glass and cookie.

19. Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe by IHG

3.9 mi from Bivens Arm Nature Park

Arleana

£91

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a large bathtub, and green walls.

A Sleep Inn & Suites building with a clear entrance, a covered waiting area, and a parking lot.

A breakfast bar with a juice dispenser, cereal boxes, and fruit bowls.

A hotel room with two beige armchairs, a small side table, a glass display cabinet with sports memorabilia, a mounted flat-screen TV, and a door with a wooden frame.

20. Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

3.1 mi from Bivens Arm Nature Park

prakasa Babu

£69

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Bivens Arm Nature Park

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Comfort Suites Gainesville near University	9.2 Wonderful 1,504 reviews	View
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida	9.4 Exceptional 1,299 reviews	View
Home2 Suites by Hilton Gainesville Medical Center	9.0 Wonderful 998 reviews	View
Days Inn by Wyndham Gainesville Hospital/University Area	7.8 Good 300 reviews	View
Gator Town Inn	7.6 Good 967 reviews	View

Top Bivens Arm Nature Park Hotel Reviews

Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

10/10 Excellent

"Had a wonderful stay! The room was very clean!"

Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

8/10 Good

"Good breakfast but the trash bins by the elevators weren't cleaned out regularly and therefore smelled a bit funky."

Quality Inn Gainesville near University

8/10 Good

"Everything was good. I just haven't received my deposit of $60 back yet"

Shands Hospital Guesthouse - Free Parking

10/10 Excellent

"Great host. Place was clean and close to UF. Definitely will rebook."

Great Location! Walk to Shands/UF/VA/Vet

10/10 Excellent

"Apartment was just as advertised. Neighborhood was peaceful and quite."

The Magnolia Modern | New, Near UF, Shands, Nature

10/10 Excellent

"This was the perfect place for us to stay while my dad was having surgery at the hospital, it’s only about a mile away, so it made it very convenient. Wonderful to have three bedrooms and a comfortable space to come back to each day. The home is cozy and was clean and welcoming."

Value Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Was a very clean room and quiet"

Grand Two Bedroom Two Bathroom Apartment with Balcony by The Scholar

10/10 Excellent

"Only would be improved if the blinds were darker. Some street noise but slept just fine."

Cute Condo near UF, Shands Hospital and Downtown!

10/10 Excellent

"Very clean! The location is ideal for the campus. It had everything that we needed"

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An aerial view of a historic town with red-roofed buildings, a large stadium, and surrounding greenery.

University of Florida

9.4/10 (3,227 reviews)

Explore the campus of University of Florida, a top university in Gainesville. Stroll along the lakeside or attend a sporting event in the area.

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A historic building with columns and an American flag, surrounded by trees and other buildings.

Hippodrome State Theatre

7.8/10 (8 reviews)

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A football stadium filled with spectators and cheerleaders.

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

9.0/10 (1,220 reviews)

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Florida National Scenic Trail

6.0/10 (1 review)

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Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention

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Matheson History Museum

6.8/10 (5 reviews)

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Bivens Arm Nature Park?

Bivens Arm Nature Park is located in a welcoming area of Gainesville that travellers like for its festivals and theatre scene. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 18 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Bivens Arm Nature Park?

Comfort Suites Gainesville near University is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. It's located just a short 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Bivens Arm Nature Park. Other good options close by include Gator Town Inn and Days Inn by Wyndham Gainesville Hospital/University Area.

How many hotels will I find close to Bivens Arm Nature Park?

Expedia has 18 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Bivens Arm Nature Park.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Bivens Arm Nature Park, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is often 24 or 48 hours before your arrival date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer near Bivens Arm Nature Park.

What can I see and do near Bivens Arm Nature Park?

You'll want to browse the collections at Florida Museum of Natural History, Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art and Matheson History Museum. Learn about local history at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Thomas Center. You can enjoy live performances at Curtis M. Phillips Center and Hippodrome State Theatre.

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Our top choices for Bivens Arm Nature Park hotels

1. Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

2. Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

3. Home2 Suites by Hilton Gainesville Medical Center

4. Days Inn by Wyndham Gainesville Hospital/University Area

5. Gator Town Inn

6. Quality Inn Gainesville near University

7. Value Lodge

8. Sweetwater Branch Inn

9. Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

10. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gainesville I-75

11. Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

12. Depot Village

13. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL

14. Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville Downtown University

15. AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown

16. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG

17. Gainesville Lodge

18. Staybridge Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG

19. Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe by IHG

20. Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

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Top Bivens Arm Nature Park Hotel Reviews

Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

Quality Inn Gainesville near University

Shands Hospital Guesthouse - Free Parking

Great Location! Walk to Shands/UF/VA/Vet

The Magnolia Modern | New, Near UF, Shands, Nature

Value Lodge

Grand Two Bedroom Two Bathroom Apartment with Balcony by The Scholar

Cute Condo near UF, Shands Hospital and Downtown!

Other attractions near Bivens Arm Nature Park

Depot Park

University of Florida

Hippodrome State Theatre

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

Florida National Scenic Trail

Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention

Matheson History Museum

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