At Budget Inn, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from University of Florida and Shands at the University of Florida. Free perks include WiFi and self parking. Also, this motel is within a short drive of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
Reviews
5.85.8 out of 10
Popular amenities
Laundry facilities
24/7 front desk
Air conditioning
Free parking
Free WiFi
Main amenities (5)
Daily housekeeping
24-hour front desk
Air conditioning
Laundry service
Self-serve laundry
Feel at home (6)
Kitchenette
Private bathroom
Living room
Premium TV channels
Daily housekeeping
Laundry facilities
Room options
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Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking
Highlights
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
Cable channels
Living room
Sleeps 2
2 Double Beds
Room, 2 Double Beds, Smoking
Highlights
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
Cable channels
Living room
Sleeps 2
2 Double Beds
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Room, 1 Queen Bed, Smoking
Highlights
Air conditioning
Kitchenette
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Private bathroom
Microwave
Stovetop
Cable channels
Living room
Sleeps 2
1 Queen Bed
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Shands at the University of Florida - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
Florida Museum of Natural History - 8 min drive - 5.8 km
University of Florida Bat Houses - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
Getting around
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 14 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 4 min drive
Taco Bell - 3 min drive
Subway - 4 min drive
Opus Cafe - 4 min drive
Steak 'n Shake - 3 min drive
About this property
Budget Inn
At Budget Inn, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from University of Florida and Shands at the University of Florida. Free perks include WiFi and self parking. Also, this motel is within a short drive of Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
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At a glance
Hotel size
36 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out time is 11 AM
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 21
Children
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Property amenities
Services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible parking
ROOM
Room amenities
Be entertained
Premium cable channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning
Iron/ironing board
What to enjoy
Separate living room
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Microwave
Kitchenette
Stovetop
More
Daily housekeeping
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Fees & policies
Policies
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Discover
Also known as
Budget Inn Gainesville
Budget Inn Motel
Budget Inn Gainesville
Budget Inn Motel Gainesville
HELP_OUTLINE
Frequently asked questions
Does Budget Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Budget Inn 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.
Are pets allowed at Budget Inn?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at Budget Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Budget Inn?
Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Check-out time is 11 AM.
Does Budget Inn have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?
Yes, a kitchenette is available in every room, and also includes a stovetop, a refrigerator, and a microwave.
What's the area around Budget Inn like?
Budget Inn is a short 2-minute walk from Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park and 13 minutes' walk from Sweetwater Wetlands Park.
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Budget Inn Reviews
Reviews
5.8
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6.2/10
Cleanliness
6.6/10
Staff & service
4.2/10
Amenities
5.2/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
4/10 Poor
Jan 16, 2020
Verified traveler
1-night trip
6/10 Okay
Dec 10, 2019
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Good
Dec 8, 2019
Loved the cottage setting & cleanliness but disappointed there was no blankets, only sheets on bed, no one sleeps with bedspread, and lovely stovetop & refrigerator but NO coffee pot, No dishes or utensils nor pots & pans?? Didnt make sense to us & hence we had to eat out all weekend. But the staff were very nice. Lastly, no late check out available, gave us 45 minutes extra when asking, never experienced that before
Verified traveler
2-night trip
8/10 Good
Dec 3, 2019
Very clean. Actually liked the room. Staff very friendly. There was an ironing board but no iron. I knew I had to ask for one. But I asked Saturday evening and apparently the only one available had been loaned out but not returned. I asked Sunday morning and was told it still had not been returned. But shortly afterwards, an iron was brought to the room. While the room had a two eye stove to, there was no cookware. But that was ok. I didn’t want to cook.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
8/10 Good
Nov 15, 2019
This is a step into the past. Feels like a small apartment
with kitchen. Comfortable bed. Heat adequate on a cold,
rainy night. Wish they had a small coffee maker and com-
plementary coffee—enough for two cups. Quiet and the
grounds were well-kept. A comfortable, affordable place
to get a good night’s rest.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Good
Nov 15, 2019
It was perfect for what we went to do in Gainesville. Very good sleeping accommodations. No luxuries, nor amenities but excellent for game weekends.
Anthony
Anthony, 2-night trip
2/10 Terrible
Oct 6, 2019
Probably the wort motel I've ever stayed in. Isn't that enough?
Verified traveler
2-night trip
2/10 Terrible
Sep 30, 2019
You should not advertise for this morel. They tried to scam me and I refused to stay.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Sep 23, 2019
Verified traveler
2-night trip
4/10 Poor
Aug 25, 2019
Very sub par. Giant cockroach on floor. Very little amenities. Batteries didn’t work in remote. Couldn’t get a second receipt from office. A stove in room but no cookware (so what is the use?), no one came by to check if I needed anything. Bottom of door seal fell off after 2nd day. Place is susceptible to floods. No dogs are allowed in an already nasty place (why?)
William
William, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 17, 2019
Great
Great
Sade
Sade, 1-night trip
4/10 Poor
May 7, 2019
I liked that it had a large refrigerator, but it was about 50 years old and dirty. There a kitchen sink and stove. Had to brush teeth in kitchen because bathroom had no cold water. Only the hot water worked. The TV was much too loud with no way to change volume or to mute it. The remote didn't turn on or turn off TV. The side controls on TV didn't work either. They didn't clean the room or change towels, maybe due to very heavy rains. The wifi was fine, but had to call desk for password. I also paid an extra $20 for early check-in at 1:00 pm.
John
John, 2-night trip
6/10 Okay
Apr 22, 2019
I was desperate- or else would never have stayed!
This was literally the only room available in town for the Garth brooks concert. I took it not having a high expectation. Check in was super easy. Room was extremely old and worn. Although it appeared clean, it had a terrible musty cigarette smell. Bed was hard but sheets were clean. We didn’t even shower as we just slept and left ASAP. Pros-I didn’t see any bugs, was a short drive to campus and restaurants. Cons- everything else. We paid way too much for what this room was worth, however it was a high demand weekend.
karen
karen, 1-night trip
4/10 Poor
Apr 22, 2019
The room was outdated and smelled. The other guests were loud and cursing. It just seemed shady.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
6/10 Okay
Apr 22, 2019
Convenience to the event (stadium)
Could not find restaurants close to the property except fast foods. We wanted a nice sit down service before going to the event.
Connie
Connie, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
Apr 22, 2019
very dissatisfied; we weren't there 5 minutes, I told the owner that the room wasn't what we expected - he told me no refund and shut his glass window on me. I wouldn't want my worst enemy to have to stay in a place as filthy as this. no locks on the doors, smelled like someone sprayed a can of freshener in it, holes in the wall, the tv was not working properly, cannot believe they put this hotel on the travel sites as a place to stay. :o(
WoW
WoW, 1-night trip
2/10 Terrible
Apr 1, 2019
The room stank of cigarette smoke. The bed and furniture didn’t seem bad but the smell made us leave before we could use the room so we paid for a night we never used.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
2/10 Terrible
Mar 22, 2019
It was an absolute hell hole. I would even stay one night
Verified traveler
3-night trip
6/10 Okay
Mar 12, 2019
Not up to par
The room was big and somewhat comfortable but definately not worth what they charged.
Michael
Michael, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
Feb 19, 2019
It was ok for the price, but was hole in curtain, no extra toilet paper in room, had to call for it, and it kind of had a smell...but bed was comfy.
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Nov 24, 2018
Room was clean and large. No problems
Walter
Walter, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
Sep 9, 2018
Verified traveler
1-night trip
8/10 Good
Sep 2, 2018
Served its purpose. Not the best but not the worst.
Mark
Mark, 1-night trip
6/10 Okay
May 21, 2018
Bed was very hard. They advertise having a kitchen which they do but they don't supply any dishes or coffee pot, to even make a cup of coffee. Why bother saying they have a kitchen.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
2/10 Terrible
May 9, 2018
Room rates are normally $60 a night but because of graduations it was increased to $100 a night. We rented 2 rooms for 2 nights. Our daughter, husband n grandaughter had one room. There was a couch bed in their room but we were told they could not use it!! So we asked for a pillow and blanket so she could sleep on the couch but was refused, they would not even give us that!! Had to beg for an extra roll of toilet paper. The bars of soap were so small that luckily we had brought extras. They would not even replenish the soap. Both rooms had a kitchenette but absolutely no dishes, silverware, coffee cups or anything. No coffee pot Iin Room and no coffee in office. For spending over $400 for the two nights you would think that we would of had the necessary amenities . A very disappointing stay and would never go. Ack or recommend to anyone!!