Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

Hotel with outdoor pool, near University of Florida

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Dates

November 2025

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December 2025

Located near the University of Florida, Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands offers a warm welcome with breakfast and dry cleaning services. Take advantage of in-room WiFi, unwind at the seasonal pool or gym, and enjoy convenient amenities like laundry services. Guests rave about the helpful staff and location.

Excellent

Popular amenities

Gym
Non-smoking
Laundry facilities
24/7 front desk

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
Outdoor pool
Fitness center
Seasonal outdoor pool
24-hour business center
Business center
Meeting rooms
Terrace
24-hour front desk
Vending machine
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry

For families (6)

Children stay free
Free cribs/infant beds
Microwave
Premium TV channels
Terrace
Daily housekeeping

CNY649 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 7 - Dec 8

Room options

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Tonight

Nov 12 - Nov 13

Tomorrow

Nov 13 - Nov 14

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 7 of 7 rooms

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

LCD TV

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

Good

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

LCD TV

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

LCD TV

Shower/tub combination

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

LCD TV

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Microwave

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Wonderful

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

LCD TV

Sofa bed - double

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

LCD TV

Sofa bed - double

Shower/tub combination

Private bathroom

Sleeps 4
1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

Excellent

Highlights

Air conditioning

Free rollaway/extra beds

Free cribs/infant beds

Mini-fridge

LCD TV

Shower/tub combination

Private bathroom

Hair dryer

Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Pool
Pet friendly
Free parking
Free WiFi

CNY685 total

includes taxes & fees

Dec 7 - Dec 8

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About the neighborhood

4110 SW 40th Boulevard, Gainesville, FL, 32608

What's nearby

University of Florida - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
Oaks Mall - 5 min drive - 6.8 km
Florida Museum of Natural History - 5 min drive - 3.1 km
Shands at the University of Florida - 8 min drive - 5.0 km
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 9 min drive - 5.8 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

Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands puts you within a 10-minute drive of University of Florida and Shands at the University of Florida. For a bit of exercise, you can visit the fitness center or go for a swim in the outdoor pool. Also, this hotel is within a short drive of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travelers.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 74 rooms
- Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is 11 AM
- Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

- Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

- Children (18 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

- Pets not allowed
- Service animals welcome

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas
- Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

- Free onsite self parking
- Onsite RV/bus/truck parking (fees apply)
- Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

Free buffet breakfast

Traveling with children

Children stay free (see details)

Working away

24-hour business center
Meeting rooms

Services

24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Free newspapers in lobby

Facilities

Terrace
Fitness center
An outdoor pool
Banquet hall

Accessibility

Braille/raised signage
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible pool
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Visual alarms in hallways
Grab bar in shower
Lever door handles
Well-lit path to entrance
Stair-free path to entrance
Pool hoist on site

Room amenities

Be entertained

32-inch LCD TV
Premium cable channels

Home comfort

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

Alarm clock
Free crib/infant bed
Free rollaway/extra bed
Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels

Stay connected

Desk
Free newspapers
Free WiFi
Free local calls

Food and drink

Mini-fridge
Microwave

More

Daily housekeeping
Restaurant dining guide

Fees & policies

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

The seasonal pool is open from January to December

Policies

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.

This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche

Cashless transactions are available.

This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

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Frequently asked questions

Does Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

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

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands?

Yes, there's free self parking. RV/bus/truck parking is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-out is available.

What is there to do at Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands and nearby?

Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands has an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

What's the area around Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands like?

Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands puts you in the heart of Gainesville. Popular attractions include University of Florida, which is 2 minutes away by car. Travelers love the hotel's prime location.

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Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

8.2

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

Breakfast options were plentiful and well-cooked with a variety of choices available. (114 reviews)
The property offers a convenient location with easy access to a wide variety of restaurants and dining options. (12 reviews)
Parking spaces were spacious, easy, and secure. (4 reviews)

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Popular mentions

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Biscuits

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 7, 2025

Hotel was refurbished since our last visit and it was much improved.

William, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Nov 11, 2025

Staff, clean rooms.

Carlos, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Oct 13, 2025

Quiet and peaceful

Christi, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jul 7, 2025

Good hot breakfast. Really great front desk and service.

brendon, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Aug 10, 2025

Great Service Even gave one air mattress for free to accommodate one more person Great hospitality

SAJI, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

Nov 10, 2025

Room was nice ans very basic. The hotel was situated right off of 75 south, very convenient to get to. The 3rd shift front desk person needed to not look incovienced or disturbed wheb asked a question. She needs to get that nasty look off her face and stay off of Facebook while she waits on guests

Jessica, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 19, 2025

All staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Breakfast was great. Room was comfy.

Megan, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

Nov 10, 2025

No problems, venue feels faded and the staff was stand offish

Darrel, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nov 9, 2025

Room was clean. Couldn’t get the temp exactly but it wasn’t too much of an issue. Check in was exactly at 3, couldn’t get in earlier. Breakfast was good. Best thing I can say is that I would stay again if needed.

Austin, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 14, 2025

It was very clean & the staff was very friendly & helpful!

Michael, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Sep 1, 2025

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 !

Steven, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Dec 31, 2024

Very nice hotel

Kathleen, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 9, 2025

Good breakfast. More choice than other inns.

GANG, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Sep 22, 2025

Very easy check in with helpful young man. I cut my leg on the metal bed frame which was sticking out past the box springs. We reported it. Really good hot breakfast.

Dot, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jun 9, 2025

Great service & great room!

The staff was great and our check in was quick. They offered us cookies and popcorn when we arrived as well! The room was clean and spacious and the beds were comfortable. Check out was a breeze, as well. We will definitely stay here again!

Debra, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

May 27, 2025

100% recommended

Good breakfast, excellent service, good price

Andres, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Nov 8, 2025

Overall the stay was not bad. Breakfast was good. There was a musty, moldy smell in the hallways and in our room. There were moisture absorbing boxes in the hallways and in the closet of our room, so they are aware of a moisture problem. I have allergies to molds and it gave me problems. I should have checked out after the first night, but we stayed for two. When we came back two days later, we stayed at another hotel.

Dale, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Aug 10, 2025

Staff at front desk very friendly. Room can use some updates like the carpet and chair. Very small pool.

DeCheryl, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jul 22, 2025

This hotel exceeded our expectations for a one-night stay. There were delicious freshly-baked cookies and popcorn available in the lobby. The breakfast was better than average, with several hot options and also many wrapped snacks like muffins and granola bars. Our room was spacious and comfortable.

Rebecca, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jul 9, 2025

Outdated but comfortable

Hotel decor is a bit outdated and run down, but it was comfortable, clean, and the employees were welcoming

Thomas, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 25, 2025

People were extremely nice and helpful. The breakfast was quite good.

Vincent, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

May 4, 2025

Nice place, decent breakfast, 24 hour coffee and popcorn. Just wish they would improve the taste of the coffee, tastes like freeze dried.

Ralph, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nov 11, 2024

Having stayed here a couple times, I like the location, the property and staff I've encountered. The breakfast plus pop corn and cookies in the lobby are a nice touch.

Katherine, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 5, 2025

Room at the Inn

In an extraordinarily busy weekend, where the entire city of Gainesville was booked, I was able to get this hotel for a few days. And a very comfortable stay it was.

3-night trip