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Rodeway Inn Gainesville - University Area

2.0 star property
Hotel near University of Florida in Gainesville

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A dining area with a round table and chairs, a patterned sofa, and a lamp.
A reception area with a wooden counter, a clock, and a display of various products.
A dining area with a round table and four chairs, a patterned sofa, and a framed picture on the wall.
A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a red door, and a window with curtains.
A swimming pool with a diving board, surrounded by a white fence and trees.

Reviews

5.8 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk

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3459 SW Williston Road, Gainesville, FL, 32608
  • Place, Fred Bear Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Florida
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a chair.

Double Room with Two Double Beds - Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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A compact kitchenette with a microwave, a small refrigerator, and a beige cabinet with drawers.

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A compact kitchenette with a microwave, a small refrigerator, and a beige cabinet with drawers.

Standard Double Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, and two lamps.

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a red door, a window with curtains, and a painting on the wall.

2 Double Beds, Nonsmoking, Accessible

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a chair.

2 Double Beds, Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the area

Gainesville

In Gainesville .You'll find Fred Bear Museum and Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. University of Florida and Regal Butler Town Center are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Fred Bear Museum - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • University of Florida - 6 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Oaks Mall - 6 min drive - 9.5 km
  • Sante Fe College - 8 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 11 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Spark at Embers - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Dutch Bros Coffee - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Rodeway Inn Gainesville - University Area

Hotel near University of Florida in Gainesville
Rodeway Inn Gainesville - University Area offers its guests an outdoor pool, tour/ticket assistance, and coffee/tea in a common area. WiFi is free in public spaces. The business-friendly Rodeway Inn Gainesville - University Area also features complimentary newspapers in the lobby, laundry facilities, and a front-desk safe. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Gainesville hotel.

  • 37 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Rodeway Inn Gainesville - University Area offers 37 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature pillowtop mattresses. Cable television is provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with rainfall showerheads.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered once per stay and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a limited basis.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 16 years old or younger stays free, per registered adult, when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

We should mention

  • One child 16 years old or younger stays free, per registered adult, in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Rodeway Inn Gainesville
Rodeway Inn Hotel Gainesville
Rodeway Inn Gainesville University Area Hotel
Rodeway Inn Gainesville University Area
Roway Gainesville University
Rodeway Inn Gainesville - University Area Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Rodeway Inn Gainesville - University Area to the airport?

Rodeway Inn Gainesville - University Area is 9.9 mi (25-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 Rodeway Inn Gainesville - University Area?

As of Jul 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rodeway Inn Gainesville - University Area on Jul 17, 2026 start from CA $90, 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 Rodeway Inn Gainesville - University Area have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Rodeway Inn Gainesville - University Area.

Does Rodeway Inn Gainesville - University Area offer free breakfast?

Rodeway Inn Gainesville - University Area does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Rodeway Inn Gainesville - University Area?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Rodeway Inn Gainesville - University Area?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Rodeway Inn Gainesville - University Area?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Rodeway Inn Gainesville - University Area have a pool?

Rodeway Inn Gainesville - University Area features an outdoor pool.

Does Rodeway Inn Gainesville - University Area have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Rodeway Inn Gainesville - University Area to downtown Gainesville?

Rodeway Inn Gainesville - University Area is 4.6 mi away from Gainesville.

Rodeway Inn Gainesville - University Area Reviews

Reviews

5.8
Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 218 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 43 out of 218 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 218 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 218 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 53 out of 218 reviews

5.8/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

5.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Richard

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Looks like this property, especially the rooms, haven't been updated since 1960. No bulb in the lamp, phone was filthy, the tv broke down twice and we never got to see it at night. Very boring when there is nothing to do, and we were extemely disappointed in this place.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Juan

Liked: Staff & service
The parking area is ample and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

JORGE E

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Excelent service from waitress Dessis.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

REBECCA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean, comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
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8/10 Good

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was nice, quiet. Wish the TV was bigger.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff goes above and beyond. Super friendly, professional. Rooms are dated but clean.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Staff were not very friendly The econo lodge is run by quality inn right next door and for the price to stay there for the quality wasn't great but easy on and off of I75
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Damaris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was fairly clean. The room smelled like cigarettes but other than that ok for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

2/10 Terrible

James

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Filthy and dingy. No hot water too.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

David

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was musty and damp. Door scratched, bed was bumpy. Woke up at 7 am with a cockroach crawling on my arm. Won't stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Dona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loud mouth guest should have been evicted. Same guest with radio blaring around midnight
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Wanda

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room looks dirty and It stinks
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Chloe

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bathroom and towels were dirty and had hair all over them. Smelled like cigarettes in entire room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

AYDIN

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Terrible
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

CYNTHIA

Trashcan not emptied when we arrived. Linens and bedding are noticeably old and worn out.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Staff & service
Of course this is an older property, but the mattresses were in EXCELLENT condition. It's probably not a choice for a vacation stay, but for a night or two off the road it was fine. The hotel is immediatly east of Interstate 75 at exit #384. It's just one exit away from the Univ. of FL. My car's navigation could not find it. The property is reached by turning south and up the steep road between a vacant Shell station and the 43rd St. Deli.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Patricia Jean

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent location. Power went out therefore no air conditioning. Hair left in toilet bowl. Cigarette burns in bedspread.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bedding was not clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

ELLAH

Disliked: Cleanliness

For the construction workers

Sheets on bed had cigarettes burns on them .the sink in bathroom was backed up with grey water.. it is a great place for single guy construction workers .place was full of them. If I had been by myself I would of left. For the price it is a decent amount. The curtains had big stains on them . Room 306.it was a handicapped room .lots of space in bathroom .but no bed bugs .it rained all night so TV lost signal
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Erin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk was not staffed, so I had to check in at Quality Inn. Upon walking in, the room smelled musty. There were two bugs on the nightstand that I used the notepad to smash immediately. I found a roach on the wall behind the mini-fridge and another one crawling by the phone on the nightstand right next to the bed! I couldn’t bring myself to sleep in that room so I went back to Quality Inn and got transferred to a room there. I would not recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Sierra

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
There were bugs/roaches in the room i occupied, towels and wash rags were badly stained, bathroom shower was in horrible condition, room was not properly cleaned, sheets were stained as though never cleaned, moldy odor in room,
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Anne

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Although checking in went very smoothly, and my room was accessible as advertised, the floors in the room were filthy! I took a shower while there, only to discover that the soles of my feet were absolutely black, just walking from the shower to the bed. I'm sure this room does not receive as much routine use as the standard rooms, but it definitely needs to have a general cleaning at least twice each week.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
Verified

4/10 Poor

Felecia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Would not Recommend

The lady at the front desk was rude when I checked in. The room was filthy. Everything was dirty. Refrigerator & microwave didn’t work. 2 outlets in room. 1 bed sunk in the middle. Toilet completely moved. Towels just filthy. Will not stay ever there anymore.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Christine

Disliked: Cleanliness
No batteries in the TV remote. Phone cord came disconnected from the hand set when I tried to use it. Phone was not plugged on the wall. Black mold in the bathroom. Hundreds of dead bugs in bathroom light. Towels, etc thin and scratchy. My husband's shoes stuck to the tile by the sink. The chair and furniture were old, worn and dirty. The refrigerator was leaking inside and left a puddle outside on the carpet. The carpet was the worst I've ever encountered. I wore a pair of plain socks after my shower and the bottoms were sticky and black after wearing them for less than 1/2 hour. I had to go to the desk to the room made up. I think she implied the beds were to be made only. I insisted that the sheets must be changed (which they were eventually). I will tell everyone I know to avoid RODEWAY at all costs. Revolting!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

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