The Best Hotels Closest to Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park in - 2026 Updated Prices

A calm lake surrounded by dense vegetation and trees, reflecting the sky and landscape.

Change your mind
Book hotels with free cancellation
Treat yourself
Save instantly and earn perks with One Key
Learn about One Key
Be picky
Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

Tonight

Tomorrow

This weekend

Next weekend

Our top choices for Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park hotels

A wooden dock with a chair, surrounded by trees and a calm water body.

A bedroom with two beds, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with blinds.

A small, single-story building with a blue exterior, a wooden door, and a window.

A living room with a leather sofa, a TV on a wooden stand, a lamp, a bookshelf, and a painting on the wall.

1. Yearling Restaurant and Cabins

8.6 mi from Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

Riley

£118

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 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 cozy living room with a Christmas tree, a fireplace with stockings, and a view through a window.

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

2. Sweetwater Branch Inn

9.1 mi from Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

Jose

£92

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

A modern hotel lobby with a long dining table, multiple seating areas, and a large window with curtains.

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

3. Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

7.8 mi from Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

thomas

£74

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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.

A modern hotel lobby with a round table featuring two drinks, a sofa, and a colorful wall art piece.

4. Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

9 mi from Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

Claire

£83

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, and pendant lighting.

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

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

5. Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

8.3 mi from Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

Joan

£89

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a sofa, and artwork on the wall.

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

8.5 mi from Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

sherry

£75

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 Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott hotel with a modern entrance, multiple floors, and a parking lot.

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

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

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

8.2 mi from Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

Robert

£101

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a curved ceiling, a central seating area with a sofa and ottoman, a bar area, and a dining space with chairs and tables.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Springhill Suites by Marriott" and a modern building in the background.

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a large seating area with sofas and chairs, a patterned carpet, and large windows offering views of the outside.

A hotel reception area with a curved reception desk, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a wall with a blue abstract design.

8. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Gainesville

8.2 mi from Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

Robert

£72

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 bathroom with a white vanity, a round mirror, and a black faucet.

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

9. Depot Village

8.9 mi from Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

Leslie

£104

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern hotel with a prominent 'La Quinta' sign, a covered entrance, and a well-maintained outdoor area with a parking lot.

A hotel lobby with a seating area featuring sofas and armchairs, a central coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A modern kitchen with blue-tiled walls, stainless steel appliances, and a central island.

A modern lounge area with a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, teal and brown seating, patterned carpet, and a wall-mounted clock.

10. La Quinta by Wyndham Gainesville

12 mi from Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

Elizabeth

£84

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

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

A hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, including tables and booths, a coffee station, and a reception desk.

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

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

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville Downtown University

9.1 mi from Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

Graziella

£79

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 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 hotel room with two beds, a flat-screen TV, wooden wardrobe, and large windows offering a view of a cityscape and water feature.

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

12. Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

8.4 mi from Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

Diane

£137

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

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

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.

13. Home2 Suites by Hilton Gainesville Medical Center

8 mi from Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

Karri

£90

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

Outdoor lounge chairs with metal frames and fabric seats, arranged in rows.

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

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

14. Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

8.3 mi from Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

prakasa Babu

£69

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

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.

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

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

8.8 mi from Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

Meredith

£97

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

A restaurant with a counter, seating area, and a TV screen.

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

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

16. Gainesville Lodge

9.2 mi from Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

Chris

£66

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

A conference room with rows of green chairs, a large screen, and two chandeliers.

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

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

17. Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe by IHG

9.2 mi from Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

Arleana

£91

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 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 hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, and a sofa.

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

18. Staybridge Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG

8.8 mi from Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

Lara

£122

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A modern building with a gray facade, a large window, and a landscaped area with a crocodile sculpture.

A hotel with a modern facade, a covered entrance, and a palm tree in front.

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a desk with a chair.

19. HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western

8.6 mi from Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

LAWRENCE

£62

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel entrance with a covered driveway, flag poles, and a well-lit facade.

A modern dining area with a wooden table, four chairs, and a fireplace.

A grocery store interior with shelves stocked with snacks, beverages, and packaged goods.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by greenery and a building with large windows.

20. Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville

8.7 mi from Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

jose

£79

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

View all properties

Compare popular hotels close to Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Yearling Restaurant and Cabins	9.2 Wonderful 218 reviews	View
Sweetwater Branch Inn	9.8 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Comfort Suites Gainesville near University	9.2 Wonderful 1,504 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown	9.2 Wonderful 1,237 reviews	View
Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville	9.6 Exceptional 1,626 reviews	View

Top Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park Hotel Reviews

HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent and renovated hotel. Everything was nice, very clean and a great location. Highly recommend."

Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room. Good friendly staff. Nice location."

Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Great service all around"

Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

8/10 Good

"We stayed here for UF Family weekend. We booked early, and the rate wasn’t too inflated. Things really book up around that time and there is price gouging, so we chose an affordable hotel. The staff was very kind and helpful and made us aware of amenities. They offered a shuttle for the UF football game. Your stay includes free breakfast. Coffee, fresh popcorn and cookies are available most of the day. The condition of the elevator and the carpet and chair in our room needed some attention. The hotel has a bit of a damp or musty smell. We went nose blind to it pretty quickly, though. I know moisture is a big challenge in Florida. The bed and pillows were quite comfortable, and my teenage son said he slept like a baby on the sofa bed, for which the front desk gave us clean sheets, blanket and pillow. Overall, a positive experience. We would stay here again."

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL

10/10 Excellent

"All good"

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."

Palmetto Cottage-1930’s Florida Cottage

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect for a quick over night after a concert in Gainesville. "

7 Mi to Paynes Prairie Preserve! Rural Retreat

10/10 Excellent

"The home was clean, nicely furnished and comfortable. We really liked the screened porch and the opportunity to see the horses being exercised. We had a problem with the tv remote, but the on-call support person helped us get it taken care of quickly. "

Micanopy Inn

8/10 Good

"Staff very helpful"

Other attractions near Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

Micanopy Historical Society Museum

9.0/10 (11 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Micanopy Historical Society Museum during your travels in Micanopy. Amble around the area's lakeside or attend a sporting event.

See properties

Price's Scrub State Park

8.0/10 (3 reviews)

You can take time to visit Price's Scrub State Park during your travels to Micanopy. Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's festivals.

See properties

Florida National Scenic Trail

6.0/10 (1 review)

You can take time to visit Florida National Scenic Trail during your travels to Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

See properties

Kate's Fish Camp

Explore the great outdoors at Kate's Fish Camp, a lovely green space in Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

See properties

Bivens Arm Nature Park

Explore the great outdoors at Bivens Arm Nature Park, a lovely green space in Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

See properties

Fred Bear Museum

9.6/10 (5 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Fred Bear Museum during your trip to Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

See properties

Dogwood Park

6.0/10 (1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Dogwood Park, a lovely green space in Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

See properties

Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park?

Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park is located in an area that travellers like for its festivals. You'll find 6 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay near Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park?

Located 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park, Micanopy Inn is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data. Other good choices in the area include Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville and Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands.

How many hotels are there near Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park?

Expedia has 6 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of check in. If you have a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best deals near Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park.

Search Hotels Near Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park,

Change your mind

Treat yourself

Be picky

Check prices for these dates

Filter by

Star rating

Guest rating

Our top choices for Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park hotels

1. Yearling Restaurant and Cabins

2. Sweetwater Branch Inn

3. Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

4. Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

5. Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

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

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

8. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Gainesville

9. Depot Village

10. La Quinta by Wyndham Gainesville

11. Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville Downtown University

12. Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

13. Home2 Suites by Hilton Gainesville Medical Center

14. Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

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

16. Gainesville Lodge

17. Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe by IHG

18. Staybridge Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG

19. HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western

20. Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville

Compare popular hotels close to Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

Top Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park Hotel Reviews

HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western

Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL

Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

Palmetto Cottage-1930’s Florida Cottage

7 Mi to Paynes Prairie Preserve! Rural Retreat

Micanopy Inn

Other attractions near Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

Micanopy Historical Society Museum

Price's Scrub State Park

Florida National Scenic Trail

Kate's Fish Camp

Bivens Arm Nature Park

Fred Bear Museum

Dogwood Park

Frequently asked questions