Sweetwater Branch Inn

3.5 star property
3.5-star Victorian B&B near Hippodrome State Theatre

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

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625 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL, 32601
  • Place, Hippodrome State Theatre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Florida
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Shands at the University of Florida
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Room options

Camelot Room (1st Floor Cushman-Colson House) Not Pet Friendly

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Blue Moon Room (2nd Floor Cushman-Colson House) Not Pet Friendly

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Cornelia Room (2nd Floor Cushman-Colson House) Not Pet Friendly

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Tea Rose Room (1st Floor Cushman-Colson House) Not Pet Friendly

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Tiffany Suite (2nd Floor Cushman-Colson House) Not Pet Friendly

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Heirloom Suite (2nd Floor Cushman-Colson House) Not Pet Friendly

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Murphy Bed

Julia Room (2nd Floor McKenzie House) Not Pet Friendly

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Giovanna Room (2nd Floor McKenzie House) Not Pet Friendly

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Futon

Aurora Room (2nd Floor McKenzie House) Not Pet Friendly

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Isadora Suite (3rd Floor McKenzie House) Not Pet Friendly

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Luisa Room (3rd Floor McKenzie House) Not Pet Friendly

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Sarah's Cottage (Matheson Cottages) Pet Friendly

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Mae's Cottage (Matheson Cottages) Pet Friendly

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Lilly's Cottage (Matheson Cottages) Pet Friendly

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Honeymoon Cottage (McKenzie Gardens) Not Pet Friendly

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Carriage House (2nd Floor above the Office) Pet Friendly

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

Piccadilly Suite (1st Floor Cushman-Colson House) Not Pet Friendly

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Murphy Bed

Victoria's Cottage (Matheson Cottages) Pet Friendly

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

La Chua Cottage (Florida Cottage - South) Pet Friendly

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Cross Creek Cottage (Florida Cottage - South) Pet Friendly

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Lester's Place (Florida Cottage - North) Pet Friendly

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Island Grove (Florida Cottage - North) Pet Friendly

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Murphy Bed

Nora Belle's Cottage Pet Friendly

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

Hawthorne Room (Mills-Pound Cottages) Pet-Friendly

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Melrose Cottage (Mills-Pound Cottages) Pet-Friendly

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Rochelle Room (Mills-Pound Cottages) Pet-Friendly

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Windsor Cottage (Mills-Pound Cottages) Pet-Friendly

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Deluxe Cabin

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Gainesville

Near the airport.Stay at this Gainesville B&B and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Hippodrome State Theatre and 2 miles (3 km) of University of Florida. Shands at the University of Florida and Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Hippodrome State Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Thomas Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Depot Park - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of Florida - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Shands at the University of Florida - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪bb.q Chicken - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dragonfly Sushi & Sake Company - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Sweetwater Branch Inn

3.5-star Victorian B&B near Hippodrome State Theatre
Sweetwater Branch Inn offers its guests an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and complimentary bicycles. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. Free breakfast is served daily. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at Sweetwater Branch Inn. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property.

This 3.5-star Gainesville bed & breakfast is smoke free.

  • 20 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 7 buildings
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
Sweetwater Branch Inn offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and hair dryers. These individually decorated and furnished accommodations have separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 3.5-star bed & breakfast have kitchens with cookware/dishes/utensils and dishwashers. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 55-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room kitchen
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 35
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (10:00 AM - 8:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (10:00 AM - 8:00 PM)
Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 75 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 35 (subject to availability)

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, 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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Reviews

Sweetwater Branch Inn Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 802 out of 983 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 126 out of 983 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 35 out of 983 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 983 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 983 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matheus Drumond

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller, Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place to stay in Gainesville.
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matheus Drumond

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best place to stay in Gainesville.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Travelled with partner
Love the charm of this 1895 year old Victorian B&B Designated parking a plus Walkable to restaurants and bars Check in a breeze Look forward to the complimentary breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

thomas

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property! Gorgeous grounds Filled with local charm
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, relaxing grounds. Rooms are beautiful. Breakfast was great.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Larisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caron

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time. Perfect location. Walk to DOWNTOWN. Staff is very accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. With great history. The surrounding area is not as nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful gardens and grounds. Many fresh options for breakfast and Beautiful dining room. Our room had hardwood floors, antique furniture, claw tub, nice warm accommodations.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timmothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place to stay. They are intentional about making it a relaxing environment.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lokesh, Jacksonville

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ursula

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

A hidden gem

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Very beautiful place….loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridgit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quaint Inn with beautiful landscaping. Very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really loved this place and will be back to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025