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Gator Town Inn

2.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near University of Florida

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Lobby
Television
Bathroom sink

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
The current price is HK$589
HK$662 total
includes taxes & fees
17 Jul - 18 Jul

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

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Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Room, 1 Double Bed, Non Smoking

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Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

Room, 1 Full Bed and 1 Twin Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, wheelchair access

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Microwave
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Map
3820 SW 13th Street, Gainesville, FL, 32608

What's nearby

  • University of Florida - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Shands at the University of Florida - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 6 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Florida Museum of Natural History - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Oaks Mall - 11 min drive - 13.2 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪First Magnitude Brewing Company - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Opus Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Steak 'n Shake - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Gator Town Inn

Hotel near University of Florida
Near Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Gator Town Inn provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • A 24-hour front desk, barbecues and a vending machine
Room features
All guest rooms at Gator Town Inn have comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Partially open bathrooms with baths or showers and free toiletries
  • 41-inch TVs with premium channels
  • Fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Picnic area

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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Built in 2011
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 41-inch TV with premium cable channels

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Breakage deposit: USD 50 per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of USD 3.52

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Howard Johnson Express Inn Gainesville FL
Howard Johnson Express Gainesville FL
Gator Town Inn Gainesville
Gator Town Gainesville
Gator Town
Gator Town Inn Hotel
Gator Town Inn Gainesville
Gator Town Inn Hotel Gainesville

Frequently asked questions

Does Gator Town Inn have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Gator Town Inn?

As of 16 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Gator Town Inn on 17 Jul 2025 start from HK$588.72, 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.

Is Gator Town Inn pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Gator Town Inn?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Gator Town Inn?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Gator Town Inn?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Gator Town Inn located?

Situated near the airport, this hotel is 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park and 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from University of Florida. Meridian Acute Care and Sweetwater Wetlands Park are also within 15 minutes.

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Gator Town Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 208 out of 774 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 286 out of 774 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 166 out of 774 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 69 out of 774 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 45 out of 774 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kylie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Thank you for the great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Hipolito

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Convenient and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Everything was fine. Great price.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to rest our head for a long drive.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was great.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I like the location and price, but room doesn’t smell good
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Lelieth

Disliked: Staff & service
didn’t like the cleanness of the rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything Wes good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good stay

Stayed one night for the Gatornationals. You could tell it had a little age on the place but seemed to be updated and well kept. Had a Security guard at night watching vehicles. Id stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, nicely updated
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

Good, but a little run down.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

JoAnna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, and quiet. Great affordable spot to sleep for attending a competition at the Alchua Sports Complex (10 min drive away). Handful of fast food restaurants and IHOP nearby. This is not a “high-dollar hotel” but is a good, no frills, place to lay your head. The staff was professional/friendly, room was clean and not in disrepair though it is an older facility. I the hotel was pretty full but they honored our request for
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Catherine

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stunk of smoke
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

christopher

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Price was right for overnight stay!

Convenient location. Comfortable bed and room was clean. Walkways worn and need upgrading. Bathroom was upgraded and if bathroom door was replaced it would have been better. Man at desk at checkin could have been more friendly. iHOP very close across the street!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Cassandra

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn’t like how there were spider webs on the headboard and there was a bug in one of the pillow cases
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Heiryn

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The smell of cigarettes penetrated the room making the stay impossible and a horrible experience
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
NA
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We required a prompt accommodation option, and the property was available. While the rooms showed signs of needing some updates, the overall cleanliness was satisfactory. The bed was somewhat firm, and the pillows were rather unyielding and could benefit from replacement. The staff, however, was exceptionally friendly and accommodating. It is worth noting that breakfast was not included in our stay, and the room rate was slightly higher than our preference. Nevertheless, overall, it was a pleasant experience.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jong

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a non-smoking room, but there were already various stinking smells in the room, and we couldn't sleep because the people in the next room were noisy about whether they were drunk by 4 a.m.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Harald

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When staying in Gainesville for the old Florida vibe, it was refreshing to stay at the Gator Town Inn. It is an older Inn but it was very clean, safe and comfortable for a quick stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

6/10 Okay

Nickalos

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jamie

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025