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Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

2.5 star property
Hotel near University of Florida in Gainesville

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Outdoor pool
Lobby
Free buffet breakfast
Outdoor pool
Lobby

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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4110 SW 40th Boulevard, Gainesville, FL, 32608
  • Place, Fred Bear Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Florida
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Celebration Pointe Dog Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(52 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-In Shower)

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

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(14 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, free rollaway beds

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(133 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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CA $131 total
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About the area

Gainesville

Heart of Gainesville.You'll find University of Florida and Regal Butler Town Center within 2 miles (3 km) of this hotel. Fred Bear Museum and Regal Celebration Pointe are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Fred Bear Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Regal Butler Town Center - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Regal Celebration Pointe - 2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • University of Florida - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Celebration Pointe Dog Park - 6 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬6 min walk

About this property

Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

Hotel near University of Florida in Gainesville
Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Public spaces have free WiFi. A 24-hour business center and meeting rooms are available. Free breakfast is served. A terrace, a vending machine, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby are also featured at the business-friendly Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands. Self parking is free.

This Gainesville hotel is smoke free.

  • 74 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands offers 74 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • 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

  • Free buffet breakfast

Things to do

  • Gym
  • 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Lever door handles
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Free rollaway/extra bed

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • 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

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! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free rollaway/extra beds!
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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, JCB International, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in January and close in December.
  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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Reviews

Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 608 out of 1033 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 257 out of 1033 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 1033 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1033 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1033 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Affordable, clean, very friendly staff. Breakfast was palatable. Decor and furnishings are a little outdated but fine. Recommended if you're on a budget.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abel

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Cole

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a clean, safe and simple place to stay for a Gators football game. The staff was friendly and enthusiastic. They decorated for the game so it was very festive. There was a shuttle to and from campus for the game. The fitness room is tiny with 3 cardio machines jammed in, but better than nothing. Continental breakfast. Cookies and coffee in the lobby. Right next to I-75, grocery and shopping (across busy street). I’ll stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tonya

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were allowed to have early check in since we arrived earlier than expected. Everyone we encountered was friendly. Our room was clean and cozy
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

crystal

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great 2 might stay while in Gainesville. Convenient location to Alachua Sports and Event Center. The lobby offered free popcorn and the coffee bar was great! Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Omar, Miami

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jorge

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We planned to check in and find some place for lunch, but they had a free burgers and hot dogs “tailgate,” so we ate there, then relaxed for an hour before taking the free shuttle to the game. Unexpected surprise that we loved!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay. The bed was comfy. Had plenty of pillows too! Had all projects needed for a shower. Breakfast had a good selection to choose from. Pool was nice and cool on a hot day. Definitely will be back again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

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

UF Staple

Pleasantly surprised and will now my staple when visiting my son at UF. Room was clean, beds were comfortable and service desk was awesome! Till next time !
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

kim, Panama City Beach

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay. Spacious room. Were able to check in early.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jo

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel. Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Very nice place for the cost

Hotel has nice amenities for its guests, including coffee and popcorn and cookies, and they ran a shuttle to and from the stadium. Inside of rooms is nice enough, with plenty of pillows and towels and it was relatively clean. The staff was really pleasant and went out of their way to be helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great, the greeting from staff was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect as expected.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Charles

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dana

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

6/10 Okay

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic place to stay! Would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Travis

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dave

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff, very friendly and helpful front desk. Convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
We love this little hotel! Everyone is so friendly. The sweet lady who makes the breakfast, is very shy, but does a great job of making sure there is plenty of HOT food and the cold food is cold. My only complaint is, the hotel itself needs to be better maintained. Our bathroom has some tiles missing and some that needed repair as well as there has been a repair started but never finished. However, this has no bearing in the wonderful people who work there.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025