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Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

2.5 star property

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Exterior
Outdoor pool
Exterior
Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, free rollaway beds
Free buffet breakfast

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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4110 SW 40th Boulevard, Gainesville, FL, 32608
  • Place, Regal Butler Town Center
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Regal Celebration Pointe
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, University of Florida
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(74 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(152 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a fitness centre and a 24-hour business centre. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a seasonal outdoor pool, a business centre and dry cleaning are 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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.
The free breakfast at Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of University of Florida. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and an outdoor pool are available.
  • Free buffet breakfast offered
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a 24-hour business centre and meeting rooms
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • Just a 2-minute drive from University of Florida and 5 minutes from Shands at the 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.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast.

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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room cot
  • 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

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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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Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 700 out of 1187 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 298 out of 1187 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 105 out of 1187 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1187 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1187 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

kerry, Lynnwood

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, good amenities, centrally located and clean throughout
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Popcorn! They had fresh popcorn in the lobby. Quiet room. Good breakfast. Very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

eric, East canton

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

ILCHENKO

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room , comfy bed Strong Smell of drugs smoke in the hallway
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

terry

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No complaints. Clean, good breakfast, and reasonable price.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very accommodating and the room was very nice and clean. Smelled great as well. Will be staying there again on my next trip to Gainesville.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Mona

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

James, Southwest Harbor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff. Clean room. Uncomfortable foldout couch bed was the only low point.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

Robert E

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

LEE

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff, location. Comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joyce Varaidzo

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was spotless. Beds and pillows were very comfortable. Will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Front desk staff was so nice! Very clean and comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Wendy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very friendly. The breakfast was good. It felt safe and was quiet. My daughter and I got a good sleep. The inside is clean, but shows wear. Repaired spots in the carpet, spots on the bathroom fixtures. Beds were comfortable. It was a fantastic stay for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very comfortable bed and pillows. Very clean. Staff was helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Lynda

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Lesandra

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Dorothy

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Not clean and needs a lot of maintenance!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026