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La Quinta by Wyndham Gainesville

La Quinta by Wyndham Gainesville

2.5 out of 5
908 NW 69 Terrace, Gainesville, FL
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £64 per night from 9 Mar to 10 Mar

Situated in the shopping district, this motel is within a 10-minute walk of North Florida Regional Medical Center and Oaks Mall. Florida Museum of Natural History ...…

4.7/5Exceptional! (273 reviews)

"Very clean and friendly I would definitely stay here again"…"

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2021

La Quinta by Wyndham Gainesville
Micanopy Inn

Micanopy Inn

2 out of 5
17110 SE County Road 234, Micanopy, FL
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £36 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar

Situated in Micanopy, this motel is within 2 miles (3 km) of Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park, Price's Scrub State Park and Micanopy Historical Society Museum. ...…

2.5/5 (345 reviews)

"Quiet, Clean, and Family owned."…"

Reviewed on 19 Oct 2020

Micanopy Inn
Americas Best Value Inn Alachua

Americas Best Value Inn Alachua

2 out of 5
16100 NW US Highway 441, Alachua, FL
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £43 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar

Situated in Alachua, this motel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Suwannee River and within 9 miles (15 km) of San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park and River Rise Preserve ...…

2.2/5 (190 reviews)

"Helpful happy staff, clean rooms, and a quiet hotel"…"

Reviewed on 15 Jan 2021

Americas Best Value Inn Alachua
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Americas Best Value Inn Starke

Americas Best Value Inn Starke

2 out of 5
880 N Temple Avenue, Starke, FL
The price is £63 per night from 14 Mar to 15 Mar

Situated in Starke, this motel is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Shands Starke Regional Medical Center and within 9 miles (15 km) of Starke Golf and Country Club and Kingsley ...…

4/5Very Good! (289 reviews)

"Overall very good. 3 star. Coffees maker would help"…"

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2021

Americas Best Value Inn Starke
Gainesville Lodge

Gainesville Lodge

2 out of 5
413 West University Ave, Gainesville, FL
The price is £48 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar

Located in the heart of Gainesville, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Hippodrome State Theatre and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium (The Swamp). University of Florida ...…

3.5/5Good! (234 reviews)

"Staff friendly and helpful, room clean and met our needs."…"

Reviewed on 15 Sep 2020

Gainesville Lodge
Motel 6 Starke, FL

Motel 6 Starke, FL

2 out of 5
1101 N. Temple Ave., Starke, FL
The price is £47 per night from 22 Mar to 23 Mar

Located in the heart of Starke, this motel is 9.2 mi (14.7 km) from Camp Blanding Museum and Memorial Park and 11 mi (17.7 km) from Waldo Motorsports. Gainesville ...…

2.8/5 (332 reviews)

"Most of the staff was very friendly. I would of like to have seen a hair dryer. The room was not bad. Patch job on the bathroom ceiling should have been the full ceiling. Overall not bad and very safe. It was convenient for my needs."…"

Reviewed on 14 Jul 2020

Motel 6 Starke, FL
Motel 6 Gainesville, FL

Motel 6 Gainesville, FL

2.5 out of 5
7413 W Newberry Road, Gainesville, FL
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £45 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar

Situated in Gainesville, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of North Florida Regional Medical Center and Oaks Mall. Sante Fe College is 3 mi (4.8 km) ...…

2.2/5 (898 reviews)

"Really Beautiful! I Didn’t Know It Was That Nice In There Like That."…"

Reviewed on 18 Jul 2020

Motel 6 Gainesville, FL
Red Carpet Inn

Red Carpet Inn

2 out of 5
744 N Temple Ave, Starke, FL
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £43 per night from 10 Mar to 11 Mar

Situated in Starke, this motel is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Shands Starke Regional Medical Center and within 6 miles (10 km) of Starke Golf and Country Club and Kingsley ...…

4/5Very Good! (356 reviews)
Good stay and good price

"Run of the mill roadside hotel. Clean good customer service and cheap. Will book again"…"

Reviewed on 9 Nov 2020

Red Carpet Inn
Value Lodge

Value Lodge

2 out of 5
2000 SW 13th St, Gainesville, FL
The price is £44 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar

Located in the heart of Gainesville, this motel is within a 15-minute walk of UF Health Neuromedicine Hospital and Shands at the University of Florida. University ...…

2.5/5 (186 reviews)

"Nice place with polite employees. The price was great, especially since it was a last minute thing."…"

Reviewed on 13 Aug 2020

Value Lodge
Economy Inn - Lawtey

Economy Inn - Lawtey

2 out of 5
23750 US Highway 301 North, Lawtey, FL
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Situated in Lawtey, this motel is 9.1 mi (14.6 km) from Camp Blanding Museum and Memorial Park and 11.1 mi (17.9 km) from Starke Golf and Country Club. Jacksonville ...…

2.2/5 (88 reviews)
No frills Wi-fi was good

"This was a no frills motel. Did see 3 bugs. Guess that is normal in FL, they may need to spray. Bathroom was outdated, but everything worked. Beds were fine, sheet did have a burn hole in it. Pillows were ok. Wi-fi was good."…"

Reviewed on 3 Nov 2020

Economy Inn - Lawtey
Travelers Inn

Travelers Inn

2 out of 5
3103 NW 13th St, Gainesville, FL
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £48 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar

Situated in Gainesville, this motel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium (The Swamp), University of Florida and Shands at the University of Florida. ...…

2.9/5 (307 reviews)

"It's always so clean.they are always so nice and friendly"…"

Reviewed on 3 Jan 2021

Travelers Inn
Knights Inn Gainesville

Knights Inn Gainesville

2 out of 5
2820 Nw 13th St, Gainesville, FL
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Situated in Gainesville, this motel is within 3 miles (5 km) of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium (The Swamp), University of Florida and Shands at the University of Florida. ...…

2.1/5 (229 reviews)
Acceptable place to crash after a Gators game.

"Hotel is what you expect, a low cost room in an old hotel in a college town. Two miles north of the stadium, an acceptable stagger back to the room after a Gator's victory."…"

Reviewed on 14 Sep 2016

Knights Inn Gainesville
Gainesville Inn & Suites

Gainesville Inn & Suites

4021 Sw 40th Blvd, Gainesville, FL
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Situated in Gainesville, this motel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Fred Bear Museum and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Shands at the University of Florida. Samuel P. Harn Museum ...…

1.4/5 (13 reviews)
Only if you are desperate

"I was booked for two nights & only spent one, opting to drive home rather than spen a second night. The room was musty. There were no towels in the room when we go there. The pillows were no thicker than a sponge. The beds were not comfortable at all."…"

Reviewed on 3 Oct 2007

Gainesville Inn & Suites
Americas Best Value Inn Gainesville

Americas Best Value Inn Gainesville

2 out of 5
700 NW 75th St, Gainesville, FL
Free cancellationReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is £48 per night from 5 Mar to 6 Mar

Situated in Gainesville, this motel is within 1 mile (2 km) of North Florida Regional Medical Center and Oaks Mall. Sante Fe College is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.…

3.8/5Good! (6 reviews)

"i really liked the rooms ... they are upgraded and really nice ... the new showers are awesome ... the a/c kept me cool and worked really well ... the front staff are super nice ... other paying customers were quiet and never seen ... near by spots to eat and next door is a gas station that was convenient. ..."…"

Reviewed on 16 Feb 2021

Americas Best Value Inn Gainesville
Royal Inn

Royal Inn

2 out of 5
16305 NW 162nd Lane, Alachua, FL
The price is £44 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar

Situated in Alachua, this motel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Suwannee River and within 9 miles (15 km) of San Felasco Hammock Preserve State Park and River Rise Preserve ...…

2/5 (6 reviews)
Do not stay at Royal Inn

"No towels, no hair dryer, no soap or shampoos. Air conditioner barely worked and room smells. This hotel should have been shut down years ago"…"

Reviewed on 5 Nov 2017

Royal Inn
Budget Inn

Budget Inn

2 out of 5
4401 SW 13th Street, Gainesville, FL
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Situated in Gainesville, this motel is 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park and within 3 miles (5 km) of University of Florida and Shands ...…

2.8/5 (67 reviews)

"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 ..."…"

Reviewed on 8 Dec 2019

Budget Inn
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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Gainesville

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Gainesville

3 out of 5
4155 Sw 40th Blvd, Gainesville, FL
The price is £68 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
4.3/5Excellent! (949 reviews)

"Great time. Very nice and they care about their guest well being"…"

Reviewed on 1 Mar 2021

SpringHill Suites by Marriott Gainesville
AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown

AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown

2.5 out of 5
151 NW 14th Street, Gainesville, FL
The price is £70 per night from 17 Mar to 18 Mar
4.4/5Wonderful! (204 reviews)

"Excellent location and very friendly staff. Loved the clean and contemporary vibe. Would highly recommend!"…"

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2021

AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown
Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe

Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe

3.5 out of 5
5020 SW 30th Lane, Gainesville, FL
The price is £62 per night from 21 Mar to 22 Mar
4.6/5Wonderful! (723 reviews)

"The interior design was great, very modern and colorful. Unfortunately, due to Covid, the restaurant was closed so I had to walk a block or two to restaurants. The cons of the hotel for me was that they have little sound proofing and I could hear the person in the room above walking and moving around. ..."…"

Reviewed on 2 Mar 2021

Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe
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Frequently asked questions

What can I expect from a motel trip to Gainesville?
As you’ll save on your room price, you can enjoy all that Gainesville has to offer. Not-to-be-missed sights include Ben Hill Griffin Stadium (The Swamp), Gainesville Raceway and Devil’s Den.
What's it like to stay in a motel?
Motel properties often include free parking, and many also include an outdoor pool. Often one or two storeys high, motel properties usually have exterior corridors overlooking the car park or an outdoor pool. The first motels popped up in the 1920s as a place to stay for the weary traveller driving along America’s major roadways.
What are the best motels in Gainesville?
La Quinta by Wyndham Gainesville: Stay within a 20-minute drive of University of Florida and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium (The Swamp). Enjoy access to the 5 restaurants, and freebies including breakfast, WiFi and self-parking. Micanopy Inn: A seasonal outdoor pool and laundry facilities are available during your stay, along with room amenities such as microwave. You’ll be located within 20 minutes of University of Florida by car. Americas Best Value Inn Alachua: Enjoy access to the outdoor pool, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking. Stay within a 30-minute drive of University of Florida and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium (The Swamp). Americas Best Value Inn Starke: An outdoor pool, free WiFi and free parking are available during your stay. Motel 6 Gainesville, FL: Stay within a 20-minute drive of University of Florida and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium (The Swamp). Enjoy access to the outdoor pool, and freebies including WiFi and self-parking.
How many motels should I expect to find in Gainesville?
Expedia has 15 low-cost motels in Gainesville.
What can I do in Gainesville?
As you explore the area, you can explore the university campus and take time to enjoy the top-notch restaurants. People who’ve visited Gainesville have good things to say about its shops, theatre scene and festivals. Some popular places to visit include Ben Hill Griffin Stadium (The Swamp), Gainesville Raceway and Devil’s Den. These are some of the parks and outdoorsy places: Kanapaha Botanical Gardens, Devil’s Milhopper Geological State Park and Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park. You’ll find these family-friendly attractions: Florida Museum of Natural History, Canterbury Equestrian Showplace and Two Tails Ranch.
What's the weather like in Gainesville?
Weather can make or break a road trip, so here’s some data about year-round temperatures in Gainesville to help you plan yours: The hottest months are usually July and August, with an average temperature of 27°C, while the coldest months are January and December, with an average of 14°C. Average annual precipitation for Gainesville is 1205 inches.
What are my options for getting around Gainesville while staying in a motel?
We’ve gathered some information about local transportation options in Gainesville to help you navigate your stay: Fly into Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional), which is located 3.7 mi (6 km) away. Otherwise, you can search for flights to Ocala, FL (OCF-Ocala Intl.), which is 33.8 mi (54.3 km) away. If you’d like to explore around the area, you may want a rental car for your journey.

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