Close to airport.Your stay at this Gainesville hotel places you within a 10-minute walk of Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park and Meridian Acute Care. University of Florida and Sweetwater Wetlands Park are also within 2 miles (3 km).
What's nearby
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Meridian Acute Care - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Bivens Arm Nature Park - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
Shands at the University of Florida - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
University of Florida - 4 min drive - 4.1 km
Getting around
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 20 min drive
Restaurants
Circle K - 7 min walk
Taco Bell - 3 min drive
IHOP - 3 min walk
Steak 'n Shake - 3 min drive
Arby's - 3 min drive
About this property
Gator Town Inn
Hotel near University of Florida in Gainesville
As a guest of Gator Town Inn, you'll find an outdoor pool, barbecue grills, and a vending machine. WiFi is free in public spaces. Self parking is free.
1 building
40 guestrooms or units
2 levels
Built in 2011
Front desk (24 hours)
BBQ grill(s)
Outdoor picnic space
Gator Town Inn offers 40 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Premium cable television is provided. Housekeeping is provided daily.
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
Grab bar near toilet
Low-height counter and sink
No elevator
Wheelchair accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Room amenities
Entertainment
41-inch TV with premium cable channels
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Partially-open bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator
More
Access via exterior corridors
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Free local calls
Heating (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
The property charges USD 3.52 for credit card payments
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.
Cribs (infant beds) are not available.
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
Breakage deposit: USD 50 per stay
We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of USD 3.52
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation.
We should mention
Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
Property is also known as
Gator Town Inn Gainesville
Gator Town Gainesville
Gator Town Inn Hotel
Gator Town Inn Gainesville
Gator Town Inn Hotel Gainesville
Gator Town Inn Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 223 out of 815 reviews
10 - Excellent
223
Rating 8 - Good. 297 out of 815 reviews
8 - Good
297
Rating 6 - Okay. 173 out of 815 reviews
6 - Okay
173
Rating 4 - Poor. 71 out of 815 reviews
4 - Poor
71
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 815 reviews
2 - Terrible
51
7.8/10
Cleanliness
8.0/10
Staff & service
7.4/10
Amenities
7.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
8/10 Good
Ashley
Aug 30, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
I booked a large king bed but got two full size but all good. Did not matter lol it was super quiet but easy to locate and get to
I liked the stay but when I checked out there was no one there to help me the door was locked and a sign that said put your key in the drop box I think at 8;00 am there should have been somebody there to check you out
The property is clean inside and around the hotel, the staff is friendly and helpful. If you’re headed to UF, it’s 5 minutes away, really convenient. If you’re looking for a good dinner spot - Seoul Pocha is great right next door. So, overall a great experience.
When I checked into the hotel it was slow and once I tried my key it did not work. My room had a foul smell to it. And every day I had to get my key re aligned. I would never recommend or stay in this again.