GatorTown Inn
3820 Southwest 13th Street
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10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
10 nights, 2 adults
Includes taxes and charges
Why people book this hotel
“The room is big and there are microwave oven coffee machine (not very good) and …”
“Rooms were clean and beds were comfortable”
“All was excellent, the manager even lent me towels to clean the bugs off the car…”
“My room was clean and comfortable”
“friendly staff, easy check in and out, clean and comfortable room, good location…”
“Location”
“Nothing extremely poor service”
“Good price and acceptable room”
“No breakfast”
Overview
Only 2.6 miles from the University of Florida, this Gainesville hotel provides free Wi-Fi. The hotel features an outdoor seasonal pool and brightly colored rooms with cable TV and a refrigerator. A microwave and coffee facilities are provided in the guest rooms at the Howard Johnson Express Gainesville. Each includes air-conditioning and carpeted floors. Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park is a 10 minute drive from the hotel. Gainesville Howard Johnson Express is 3.7 miles from the Florida Museum of Natural History.
Traveller reviews
Brydie
couple
May 31, 2026
“Kinda nice for budget accommodation”
Nice and tidy stay in Gainesville
David
couple
May 22, 2026
“Very pleasantly surprised with the inn far better than I thought.”
All was excellent, the manager even lent me towels to clean the bugs off the car windscreen, big thank you.
Yiu Fung
extended_group
January 19, 2026
My room was clean and comfortable. The stay was enjoyable.
Di Sabatino Di Diodoro
couple
October 31, 2025
The room is big and there are microwave oven coffee machine (not very good) and quite a big fridge. The room was cleaned every day
Micaela
extended_group
October 24, 2025
“Pleasant stay at Gator Town Inn”
Rooms were clean and beds were comfortable
tom
couple
August 8, 2025
Good price and acceptable room
Guest
extended_group
July 30, 2025
My room was clean and comfortable. The stay was enjoyable.
Kathy
couple
February 16, 2025
There wasn’t any!!
Ferguson
couple
January 20, 2025
“nice clean with cold weather plenty tv channels”
just love dat place its my main spot up north nice clean an quite
Tony
family_with_children
January 9, 2025
Nothing extremely poor service
Janet
couple
September 24, 2024
“Ok for a night stay”
Holly
family_with_children
September 18, 2024
It was convenient and the room was reasonably well equipped for a one night stay.
LALOYER
family_with_children
September 10, 2024
Quiet
Ferguson
couple
September 5, 2024
“paul keep his place clean an safe”
everyting
Maldonado
solo_traveller
September 2, 2024
“Last minute hotel”
I could do early check in
Victoria
couple
August 21, 2024
friendly staff, easy check in and out, clean and comfortable room, good location and great value.
Efren Francisco
family_with_children
August 18, 2024
Location
Edward
couple
April 21, 2024
“Good value for the money.”
No breakfast.
Greta
solo_traveller
April 19, 2024
“It’s a nice American style motel Receptionist was very helpful ,room was clean.”
The room had everything I needed (the only thing I missed was a kettle).
Thayna
couple
April 15, 2024
“Worst place ever”
Nothing
Facilities
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible, Toilet with grab rails, Lower bathroom sink
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Breakfast options
General
WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking rooms, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area
Internet
WiFi, Internet services, Free WiFi
Outdoors
Picnic area, Outdoor pool
Parking
Parking, Free parking, Parking on site, Accessible parking
Physical distancing
Physical distancing rules followed, Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
Pool and wellness
Swimming Pool, Swimming pool
Safety & security
Key card access, Smoke alarms, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available
Services
Room service, 24-hour front desk, Express check-in/check-out, Fax/photocopying, Vending machine (drinks), Daily housekeeping
Double Room - Disability Access
The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a walk-in shower and a bath. The unit offers 1 bed.
King Room - Non-Smoking
This room includes free Wi-Fi access, a microwave and a refrigerator.
King Room - Smoking
This room includes free Wi-Fi access, a microwave and a refrigerator.
Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
This room includes free Wi-Fi access, a microwave and a refrigerator.
Double Room with Two Double Beds - Smoking
This room includes free Wi-Fi access, a microwave and a refrigerator.
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