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Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

2.5 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near University of Florida

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Outdoor pool
Exterior
Outdoor pool
Lobby
Lobby

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Parking included
The current price is AU$150
includes taxes & fees
25 May - 26 May

Explore the area

Map
4110 SW 40th Boulevard, Gainesville, FL, 32608
  • University of Florida
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Shands at the University of Florida
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Jetted Tub

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Jetted bath
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-In Shower)

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

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

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

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

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Gainesville

Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands puts you in the centre of Gainesville, 2.4 km (1.5 mi) from University of Florida and 1.7 km (1.1 mi) from Regal Butler Town Center. Highlights at this hotel include free buffet breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .Enjoy the gym and seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Business amenities include meeting rooms and a 24-hour business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of RV/bus/truck parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Gainesville hotel include Shands at the University of Florida and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.

What's nearby

  • University of Florida - 2 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Florida Museum of Natural History - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Shands at the University of Florida - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Oaks Mall - 7 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 9 min drive - 6.4 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Blaze Pizza - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

Hotel with free breakfast, near University of Florida
Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. Public spaces have free WiFi. A 24-hour business centre 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
  • Conference rooms
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands offers 74 accommodations with free newspapers and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

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

Languages

English, Spanish

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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
  • RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free cot
  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

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 in shower
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • 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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with premium cable channels

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

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

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 cots (infant beds)!

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 all 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) guidelines.

We should mention

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands?

Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands?

As of 24 Apr 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands on 25 May 2025 start from AU$150.26, including 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 parking available at Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands?

Yep, Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands has a free self car park.

Does Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands have a pool?

Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands has a seasonal outdoor pool. The pool is open from January to December.

Is Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and an outdoor pool, as well as free infant beds and free extra beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands is a hit with families.

Does Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands serve breakfast?

Yeah, guests can't get enough of the free buffet brekkie here! It's the ideal spot to fuel up for a big day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands?

No, Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 557 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 248 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 97 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1002 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Rooms need repairs

We checked in late and fd was helpful and kind. Rooms need lots of tlc, but they are spacious. Beds are not so comfy the mattresses feel plasticky
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Family stay

Breakfast was very nice variety. I have no problem busing my own table, staff should be wiping/sanitizing tables periodically. Clean yet it needs updating
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Amenities
Great customer service and breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel

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

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ralph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a typical hotel right off I-75. It’s easy and close to Gainsville things. The bed needs to be replaced but its good enough.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an affordable hotel, just off 1-75, offering a decent hot breakfast and clean, comfortable room. There is excellent shopping and plentiful dining options nearby. Not fancy, but with an early week booking discount, we found it good value and wouldn’t hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

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

Nice Place Friendly Staff

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

SUNGHUN

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dale L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, easy check in
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Merri

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bathroom floor needed cleaning. Has hair on it.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yael

Travelled with family
Excelente service, the room is clean and the breakfast is good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Lindsay, Oviedo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value and close to everything, shopping, restaurants. My place to stay when in Gainsville.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rodney

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kathleen, Calgary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Shawnee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A bit run down compared to the photos.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place , reasonably priced
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Affordable quiet
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

kim, Panama City Beach

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
I like the property and would stay there again. The only issue wasnour room on the 2bd floor smelled musty as if there were water intrusion recently.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, clean, the breakfast was great. Very positive stay!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024