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Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

Property class: 3
3-star golf hotel near University of Florida

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A spacious living area with a curved ceiling, a large flat-screen TV, and a modern sofa.
A modern interior with a seating area, large windows, and a stone wall with a menu.
A modern lounge area with seating arrangements, a flat-screen TV, and artwork on the walls.
A modern kitchen with a curved island, pendant lighting, and a map of Gainesville on the wall.
A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and large window with curtains.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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1250 W University Ave, Gainesville, FL, 32601
  • Place, University of Florida
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Place, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Stephen C. O'Connell Center
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden nightstand with a phone and clock, and wall-mounted lamps.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(57 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a microwave, and a chair.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(24 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden nightstand with a phone and clock, and wall-mounted lamps.

Premium Room, 2 Queen Beds

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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A laptop on a wooden desk with a white mug and a lamp.

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the area

Gainesville

University Heights stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this University Heights hotel, you'll find University of Florida and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. Shands at the University of Florida and Stephen C. O'Connell Center are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Florida - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Stephen C. O'Connell Center - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Hippodrome State Theatre - 19 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Thomas Center - 4 min drive - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Krispy Kreme - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Daydreamer Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Swamp - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪El Indio - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Checkers - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

3-star golf hotel near University of Florida
Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business center and 4 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 4176 square feet (388 square meters) and includes a conference center. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free during limited hours. A complete renovation of Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG was completed in August 2025.

This 3-star Gainesville hotel is smoke free.

  • 167 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 4176 sq ft of conference space
  • 388 sq m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Convenience store
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG offers 167 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

This Gainesville hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices). Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free offsite parking within 0.2 miles
  • Free roundtrip airport shuttle from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; USD 7.95 to 13.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 18-hole adjacent golf course
  • 24-hour gym
  • Golf carts
  • Golf clubs/equipment
  • Outdoor pool
  • Table tennis

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Pillow menu
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 48 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50 per pet, per night (maximum USD 100 per stay)
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 10.0 per night.

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 7.95 to 13.95 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 50 per pet, per night (maximum USD 100 per stay)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. Long-term renters welcome. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Gainesville University Center
Holiday Inn University Hotel Gainesville Center
Holiday Inn Gainesville University Hotel Gainesville
Holiday Inn Gainesville University Center Hotel
Holiday Inn University Center Hotel
Holiday Inn University Center
Gainesville Holiday Inn

Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG is 5.8 mi (16-min drive) away from the Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG?

As of Oct 20, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG on Nov 17, 2026 start from CA $157, excluding 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.

Does Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG offers a free airport shuttle, available during limited hours.

Does Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 7.95 and 13.95 per person. It's available on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Does Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG have a restaurant?

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG is home to Piesanos Pints and Pies, which features Italian cuisine.

Does Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG to downtown Gainesville?

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG is 0.8 mi away from Gainesville.

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 464 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 263 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 147 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 76 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 55 out of 1005 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean rooms, breakfast was very good and very helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds were very comfortable, rooms were nice and cold despite the Florida heat, nice walking distance to UF
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff, convenient location, multiple restaurants around and good amenities inside the hotel.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk was very helpful and elegant
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Had a great stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was extremely friendly and helpful. It was quiet and close to great restaurants and shops.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super clean, great location
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast & clean rooms
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Rooms were clean, beds were comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location !!! Friendly staff !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, super comfortable beds, perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Clean property & friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was a good place to stay. Very central to UF and resturants etc. The place was clean and staff was nice. Price was good as well. This was my second time staying here. My only complaint is the elevator area has an awful smell.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The staff was superb! The lady at the front desk, Christen, was so lovely and made me feel so welcomed!! Overall, great place to stay for anything UF related as it's right next to campus!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay for a concert in the stadium!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyed our stay. Accommodations were excellent. Staff very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great hotel!!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good location and great service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, staff is very helpful and welcoming, clean, easy, couldn't ask for anything else.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Food at the Bistro is good
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026

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