University Inn Gainesville

Hotels
Independent
4 (31 reviews)
1901 SW 13th St, Gainesville, Florida, 32608 , Gainesville , US

Pets allowed

Facilities

Free breakfast
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Wheelchair accessible
Free breakfast
Smoke-free property
Wheelchair accessible parking
Free self parking
Free breakfast (local cuisine)
Housekeeping on request
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location
Affordable for football weekends
Cons:
Dirty rooms
Poor service
Outdated amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
2.14
Numerous reviews mention filthy rooms, bugs, moldy smells, and general uncleanliness.
Service
5.61
Customer service was noted as lacking at check-in, but standard for the hotel's rating.
Location
6.15
The location is convenient for campus and local food, deemed a positive aspect.
Room Quality
3.6
Rooms were often described as outdated, uncomfortable, and poorly maintained.
Amenities
3.13
Amenities like the pool were closed, and breakfast options were poor.
Value for Money
4.09
Several guests commented on overpaying for the low quality of stay.
Food and Beverage
3.64
Breakfast was reported as limited and unsatisfactory.
Overall Experience
3.61
General disappointment noted in most reviews; not recommended by guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 16:12

Property Description

Discover comfort and convenience at the University Inn Gainesville, perfectly located just a stone's throw away from the University of Florida.

Recreation Opportunities
Dive into relaxation at our inviting outdoor pool, an ideal spot to unwind after a day of exploration.

Modern Amenities
Enjoy complimentary high-speed wireless internet access while you connect in your cozy guestroom, complete with a microwave and flat-screen television for your entertainment needs.

Complimentary Breakfast & Service
Start your day right with our delightful local cuisine breakfast served daily, and rest easy knowing our dedicated 24-hour front desk is ready to assist you.

Book your stay at University Inn Gainesville today and experience the perfect blend of quality, convenience, and comfort!

Important information:

  • The seasonal pool will be open from April to August.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Accessibility

    No elevators

  • Pets

    Pets allowed

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

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Location

Guest Reviews

4
Based on 31 reviews
Cleanliness: 2.14
Service: 5.61
Location: 6.15
Room Quality: 3.6
Amenities: 3.13
Value for Money: 4.09
Food and Beverage: 3.64
Overall Experience: 3.61
E
Elsa
4
Pros:

Simple but close to the university

2025-10-11 via Nuitee
T
Tim family
2
Pros:

Basically no breakfast. Bananas and horrible muffins

2025-10-05 via Nuitee
H
Heidi
2
Pros:

There were German roaches. The bathroom was not clean.

2025-10-03 via Nuitee
C
Carolyn
2
Pros:

Dirty, run down, uncomfortable, water pressure issues, leaking faucets, pool closed, bugs in bathroom

2025-09-24 via Nuitee
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KATIE partner
2
Pros:

Mini fridge in room didn’t work. Property outside seemed unsafe and several parts of building were leaking. Our door entry card kept not working so had to repeatedly walk to front desk in the dark to have them reset room card key. Bedding was old and out dated. Wouldn’t recommend to anyone to stay here no matter the circumstances.

2025-09-12 via Nuitee
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Stephen family
4
Pros:

Went for parents weekend and the Gator/USF game. Was woken up by a roach crawling on my arm and have all sorts of bites on my abdomen. Light over shower did not work. Convenient location but would not recommend.

2025-09-08 via Nuitee
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Kristina partner
2
Pros:

I am extremely disappointed with my recent stay at this property. The room was in very poor condition. The carpet and vanity were stained, the entire space smelled of smoke, and the mattress was still in a plastic bag as if it had just come from a store. The neighboring room had cats sitting in the window and even a doormat outside, which made the hotel feel more like a long-term residence than a guest-friendly environment. Additionally, the courtyard resembled a construction zone and looked as though part of a building had experienced a roof collapse. None of this reflects what was promised in the listing or what I expected when booking. This room should not be offered at the price it was listed. Expedia should either remove this property from its inventory or drastically reduce the rate to reflect the actual condition.

2025-09-04 via Nuitee
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Paulette
2
Beware
Pros:

No working pool was not informed of that found several cockroaches in the room. Lennon was not fresh and clean. The sitting chair had springs, broken and sticking out of the back mole in the bathroom sink would’ve liked a Keurig with cake cups I would not stay there again.

2025-08-31 via Nuitee
J
Julene
6
OK Stay
Pros:

Gainesville can be expensive on football weekends and school event weekends. This stay was during college move in. We over paid for a very low quality stay. Holes in the black out curtains but other than that room was clean and in pretty good shape. Customer service was lacking at check in. Did not feel welcomed. Pool was closed. Breakfast was very limited and basic. It was in a good location, close to campus and great Korean food across the street. It was an OK stay. Keep your expectations low and you will be fine.

2025-08-27 via Nuitee
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NOEL ANTONIO family
8
Pros:

Great location need bettter cleaning

2025-08-24 via Nuitee
O
Orlando family
10
Pros:

Definitely the hotel need an updates

2025-08-18 via Nuitee
L
Lindsey
4
Pros:

Poor breakfast (no options). Pool was advertised but broken. Sheets were rough texture wise

2025-08-18 via Nuitee
A
Andrew
2
Pros:

There were cigarette burns around the bathroom sink and toilet seat. The room smelled like cigarettes. Neither of the bedside lamps worked

2025-08-17 via Nuitee
W
Walter family
4
Pros:

Not very clean. Pool area was fine. AC systems not very effective.

2025-08-17 via Nuitee
M
MELINDA family
2
Pros:

The rooms were absolutely filthy and smelled like pot. Grounds are dirty and pool isnt working. We refused to stay here.

2025-08-17 via Nuitee
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JONES F
2
Very poor choice
Pros:

The hotel was very disappointing. Rooms and common areas had a strong moldy smell, and the bed linens were old, torn, and poorly maintained. The room also smelled of cigarette and marijuana smoke, and the bed was uncomfortable. Cleanliness was lacking from the reception onward. Unfortunately, it was a very poor choice of accommodation.

2025-08-17 via Nuitee
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Andrea
6
Pros:

The room got the job done. It was close to UF for mine in weekend. But it was outdated. The ventilation made it so I could smell the neighbors shower products and their weed.

2025-08-17 via Nuitee
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Nancy
8
Pros:

Great location but facility beeds better cleaning.

2025-08-16 via Nuitee
A
allison
6
Not too bad
Pros:

It was a comfortable setting. There were some roaches but I was only there two nights so I just sprayed and cleaned myself.

2025-08-12 via Nuitee
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Christopher family
6
Pros:

Price is affordable so close to University of Florida.
Beds are very comfortable. No clocks in rooms. Free breakfast is just individual wrap sticky buns or small cinnamon rolls. Faint marijuana smell in rooms which is unfortunate. Staff is very nice and helpful.

2025-07-28 via Nuitee