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Where to stay near Bivens Arm Nature Park?

Properties are selected based on real traveler reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night near Bivens Arm Nature Park on Hotels.com. These hotels close to Bivens Arm Nature Park consistently deliver on quality, location and traveler experience. Last updated on October 3, 2026.

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a flat-screen TV, and a large window.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a window.

A modern hotel lobby with a long dining table, multiple seating areas, and a large window with curtains.

A fire pit area surrounded by stone tiles, with a metal fence in the background.

1. Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

1.1 km from Bivens Arm Nature Park

Patrick

CNY557

CNY646 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel lobby with a wooden floor, a chandelier, a ceiling fan, a reception desk, and a wall-mounted information board.

A motel with a large sign reading "Gator Town" and a parking lot in front.

A bathroom with a granite countertop, a white sink, a mirror, a towel rack, a wooden hanger, and a towel hanging on the rack.

A spacious hallway with wooden flooring, a chandelier, and large windows offering views of the outside.

2. Gator Town Inn

0.9 km from Bivens Arm Nature Park

Merlene

CNY436

CNY490 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A dining area with a round table, chairs, a chandelier, and a spiral staircase with a view to the outside.

A yellow building with a covered entrance, large windows, and a parking lot.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

A bathroom with a white sink, a mirror, and a shower area.

3. University Inn Gainesville

1.7 km from Bivens Arm Nature Park

Linda

CNY435

CNY489 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

An outdoor kitchen with a grill, a table, and chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a painting on the wall.

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dishwasher, and a microwave. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a living room with a sofa and a TV.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a dining table, and a small office area.

4. Home2 Suites by Hilton Gainesville Medical Center

1.5 km from Bivens Arm Nature Park

Carrie

CNY735

CNY827 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern building with a curved facade, a landscaped pathway, and a body of water in the foreground.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a flat-screen TV, wooden wardrobe, and large windows offering a view of a cityscape and water feature.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, wooden shelving, a small table, a sofa, and a large window offering a city view.

A bartender pouring a drink into a glass.

5. Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

2 km from Bivens Arm Nature Park

Darlyn

CNY1,140

CNY1,283 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 14 - Oct 15

A hotel room with two beds, a painting of a sunset over the ocean, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a bathroom with a sink and mirror.

A reception area with a desk, two chairs, framed pictures, and a sign for Days Inn.

A small, modern kitchenette with a coffee machine, a single table with two chairs, and a potted plant.

A Days Inn by Wyndham hotel with a blue awning, large windows, and a parking lot.

6. Days Inn by Wyndham Gainesville Hospital/University Area

1.1 km from Bivens Arm Nature Park

Rafael

CNY436

CNY490 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A swimming pool with a tiled edge, surrounded by a fence, and a small building with a door and a window.

A hotel reception desk with a clock, a sign for 'Quality by Choice Hotels', and a 'Welcome' sign.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A modern waiting area with a large window, a flat-screen TV, and a blue sofa set.

7. Quality Inn Gainesville near University

1.2 km from Bivens Arm Nature Park

David

CNY499

CNY561 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A large, two-story house with a porch, multiple windows, and a chimney.

A garden with a stone fountain, a gazebo, and a winding brick path.

A grand staircase with ornate carpet, a cozy sitting area with a sofa and chairs, and a large window with a view.

A cozy living room with a Christmas tree, a fireplace with stockings, and a view through a window.

8. Sweetwater Branch Inn

3.7 km from Bivens Arm Nature Park

dee

CNY790

CNY888 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden ceiling.

A staircase with dark wooden steps leading to a landing with a small table and chair.

A bathroom with a white vanity, a round mirror, and a black faucet.

A modern building with a unique facade featuring a grid of colorful panels.

9. Depot Village

3.2 km from Bivens Arm Nature Park

Robert

CNY452

CNY961 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a gazebo, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a stone facade.

A reception desk with a computer, a framed picture, and a sign indicating a storage room.

A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a phone, a lamp, and a window with a view.

A coffee station with two coffee machines, a coffee press, and various coffee pods and cups.

10. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG

5.3 km from Bivens Arm Nature Park

Anonymous traveler

CNY899

CNY1,011 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A hotel entrance with a covered driveway, flag poles, and a well-lit facade.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by greenery and a building with large windows.

A modern dining area with a wooden table, four chairs, and a fireplace.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating areas, and potted plants.

11. Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville

5.1 km from Bivens Arm Nature Park

Scott

CNY650

CNY731 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A modern building with a gray facade, a large window, and a landscaped area with a crocodile sculpture.

A modern dining area with tables and chairs, a kitchen counter, and a sign reading "höm cooking".

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a desk with a chair.

12. HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western

5.5 km from Bivens Arm Nature Park

Christopher and Jamie

CNY516

CNY581 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A Courtyard by Marriott hotel with a covered entrance, outdoor seating, and a well-lit facade.

An outdoor seating area with a stone fire feature, chairs, and a table.

A modern restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a counter with a menu board, and a coffee machine.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and a small kitchenette.

13. Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville FL

5.2 km from Bivens Arm Nature Park

Lorraine

CNY564

CNY635 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

An outdoor patio area with string lights, potted plants, and outdoor furniture.

A restaurant with a counter, seating area, and a TV screen.

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, round table, chairs, a bar area, and a staircase.

A double bed with white bedding and multiple pillows, a wooden headboard, and a framed picture on the wall.

14. Gainesville Lodge

3.5 km from Bivens Arm Nature Park

Krista

CNY576

CNY648 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 6 - Oct 7

A spacious hotel lobby with a curved sofa, a patterned carpet, and a large window with sheer curtains.

A hotel lobby with a blue patterned carpet, black round tables with candles, beige sofas, and a curved seating area.

A bar area with multiple seating arrangements and a bar counter.

A Hilton hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a well-lit entrance.

15. Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville

4.4 km from Bivens Arm Nature Park

Arun

CNY709

CNY798 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A spacious lounge area with a high ceiling, large windows, a fireplace, and comfortable seating.

An outdoor patio area with a grill, seating, and potted plants.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a built-in microwave, a coffee maker, and a sink.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with multiple windows and a covered area.

16. Residence Inn by Marriott Gainesville I-75

5.6 km from Bivens Arm Nature Park

Fernanda

CNY650

CNY731 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 20 - Oct 21

A large, multi-story hotel with a central courtyard, palm trees, and an American flag.

A spacious lobby with a large painting, a fireplace, a piano, and multiple seating areas.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with a coffee station, and large windows allowing natural light.

A living room with a brown leather sofa, a glass-top coffee table, and a framed picture on the wall.

17. Best Western Gateway Grand

14.1 km from Bivens Arm Nature Park

Kristopher

CNY567

CNY638 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 11 - Oct 12

A multi-story hotel with a sign reading "Woodspring Suites." There are trees in front of the building, and a parking lot with cars.

A compact kitchen with a built-in microwave, a refrigerator, and a sink.

A person operating a front-loading washing machine in a laundromat with multiple machines.

A person sitting on a bed with a laptop, wearing a white shirt and a patterned tie.

18. WoodSpring Suites Gainesville I-75

4.8 km from Bivens Arm Nature Park

corey

CNY463

CNY521 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 4 - Oct 5

A modern bar area with wooden bar stools, pendant lighting, and artwork on the walls.

A hotel hallway with carpeted floors, doors on both sides, and overhead lighting.

A hotel reception desk with a wooden panel design, a digital kiosk, and a "Welcome to the Sun Shine State" sign.

A hotel room with a living area, kitchenette, and a large mirror.

19. Hampton Inn Gainesville

5 km from Bivens Arm Nature Park

Robert

CNY564

CNY635 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A spacious lobby with a sectional sofa, a wooden cabinet, and a television mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a cityscape, a blue armchair, and a small table with a lamp.

A hotel lobby with a stone wall, a flat-screen TV, orange upholstered seating, and a lamp.

A hotel room with two beds, a large headboard, bedside lamps, and a view of the outdoors through sheer curtains.

20. Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

5 km from Bivens Arm Nature Park

Michael

CNY704

CNY792 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 7 - Oct 8

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Compare popular hotels close to Bivens Arm Nature Park

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Comfort Suites Gainesville near University	9.2 Wonderful 1,511 reviews	View
Gator Town Inn	7.6 Good 971 reviews	View
University Inn Gainesville	6.4 Good 168 reviews	View
Home2 Suites by Hilton Gainesville Medical Center	9.0 Wonderful 1,000 reviews	View
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida	9.4 Exceptional 1,305 reviews	View

Other landmarks near Bivens Arm Nature Park

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Depot Park

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing during your trip, head to Depot Park— just one of the landmarks located 0.6 mi (1 km) from central Gainesville.

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An aerial view of a historic town with red-roofed buildings, a large stadium, and surrounding greenery.

University of Florida

9.4/10 (3,227 reviews)

If you'd like to get a taste of Gainesville student life, check out University of Florida, located 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from central Gainesville.

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A historic building with columns and an American flag, surrounded by trees and other buildings.

Hippodrome State Theatre

7.8/10 (8 reviews)

If you want to see a show while you're in town, try and grab some tickets at Hippodrome State Theatre in Downtown Gainesville. If you enjoy the show and want to see another, Curtis M. Phillips Center isn't far.

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A football stadium filled with spectators and cheerleaders.

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

9.0/10 (1,220 reviews)

You can catch an event at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, located 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from central Gainesville. If you think Ben Hill Griffin Stadium is cool, you also might like Stephen C. O'Connell Center and Westside Park Tennis Center, both located nearby.

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Florida National Scenic Trail

6.0/10 (1 review)

Florida National Scenic Trail is 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from central Gainesville, why not stop by during your stay.

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Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention

Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from central Gainesville, why not stop by during your stay. If you want to experience more of the culture Gainesville has to offer, head to UF Health Neuromedicine Hospital, Shands at the University of Florida, and University of Florida.

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Matheson History Museum

6.8/10 (5 reviews)

The center of Gainesville is home to cultural attractions like Matheson History Museum, so you might want to stop by during your stay. If you want to experience more of the culture Gainesville has to offer, head to UF Health Neuromedicine Hospital, University of Florida, and Shands at the University of Florida.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best hotels near Bivens Arm Nature Park?

Guests enjoy staying at Stayable Select Gainesville, which is a hotel close to Bivens Arm Nature Park.
Home2 Suites by Hilton Gainesville Medical Center is also well reviewed by travelers and is a short drive away.
In fact, you’ll have plenty of options to choose from with 1,454 hotels, vacation rentals, and other accommodations in the area.

How much does it cost to stay in a hotel near Bivens Arm Nature Park?

Find the best options on Hotels.com for your travel budget by entering your search criteria and sorting by price. Pricing varies based on where you plan to go and when.

Take a look at the lowest price per night from CNY434

What cheap hotels are close to Bivens Arm Nature Park?

For an economical hotel close to Bivens Arm Nature Park, consider Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Gainesville, which offers free parking and free in-room WiFi.
Another low-cost alternative is Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands, which is a short drive away.

Can I find hotels close to Bivens Arm Nature Park that are fully refundable?

Yes, you'll find hotels with refundable room rates, but be sure to check the cancellation deadline before you book. To find refundable rates, use the "Fully refundable" filter when you search for hotels.

Both DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville and Herlong Mansion Bed & Breakfast are highly rated hotels near Bivens Arm Nature Park that offer these rates.

What are the best romantic hotels near Bivens Arm Nature Park?

For a romantic stay, DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville offers a restaurant, an outdoor pool, and a bar/lounge. It's a short 7-minute drive from Bivens Arm Nature Park.
Herlong Mansion Bed & Breakfast is another great choice, and it's a short drive away.

What are the best hotels close to Bivens Arm Nature Park with free breakfast?

Start your day nourished with a free continental breakfast at Home2 Suites by Hilton Gainesville Medical Center, which is a short 5-minute drive from Bivens Arm Nature Park.
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown is also a recommended place to stay with a free buffet breakfast, and it's located a short drive away.

Which hotels near Bivens Arm Nature Park have rooms with great views?

Travelers can enjoy rooms with river or garden views at Stayable Select Gainesville, which is an 18-minute walk from Bivens Arm Nature Park.
Another great choice nearby is Herlong Mansion Bed & Breakfast, which has rooms with garden or courtyard views.

What are the best family hotels close to Bivens Arm Nature Park?

For travelers looking for a family-friendly stay, Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown offers free cribs, children's meals, and an outdoor pool. Bivens Arm Nature Park is a short drive away.
Another great option for your family's trip is DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville.

What are the best luxury hotels near Bivens Arm Nature Park?

Pamper yourself with a stay at The Equestrian Hotel, which is within reach of Bivens Arm Nature Park. This resort features 7 restaurants including Stirrups, and offers an outdoor pool.

What are the best hotels near Bivens Arm Nature Park with free parking?

Travelers looking to drive and park with ease should consider a stay at Stayable Select Gainesville, which offers free parking. You'll be an 18-minute walk from Bivens Arm Nature Park.
Another property that offers free parking is Days Inn by Wyndham Gainesville Hospital/University Area, which is a short drive away.

What are the best hotels near Bivens Arm Nature Park with a pool?

Travelers can enjoy the outdoor pool at Stayable Select Gainesville. Bivens Arm Nature Park is an 18-minute walk from the hotel.
Another great choice for a hotel with a pool is Home2 Suites by Hilton Gainesville Medical Center.

What cheap motels can I book close to Bivens Arm Nature Park?

To save on your stay near Bivens Arm Nature Park, take a look at Gainesville Lodge, which offers a bar/lounge and a coffee shop/cafe.
Travelers Inn is another inexpensive motel to consider in the area.

What are the best things to see and do around my hotel near Bivens Arm Nature Park?

While you're here to visit Bivens Arm Nature Park, you may also want to see nearby attractions like University of Florida, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, and Oaks Mall.
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park, Stephen C. O'Connell Center, and Kanapaha Botanical Gardens are other places to visit in the area.

What are the best pet-friendly hotels close to Bivens Arm Nature Park?

Bring your four-legged friend to Stayable Select Gainesville, which is an 18-minute walk from Bivens Arm Nature Park.
Comfort Suites Gainesville near University is a second pet-friendly option.

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