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Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

2.5 star property
Travelers start their day with a complimentary breakfast buffet before handling work at the 24-hour business center or unwinding by the outdoor pool

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Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands is conveniently near the University of Florida. Guests enjoy WiFi in each room, a seasonal pool, gym access, and practical touches like laundry and dry cleaning services. The friendly staff enhances the experience at this well-located property.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is ₹7,100
₹8,498 total
includes taxes & fees
1 Mar - 2 Mar

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(57 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-In Shower)

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
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • 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
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Microwave
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

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)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Sofa bed
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

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

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Sofa bed
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(142 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
LCD TV
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Located in Gainesville, Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands is in the city centre. Kanapaha Botanical Gardens and Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Oaks Mall and Haile Village Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium or Gainesville Raceway. Visit our Gainesville travel guide
Map
4110 SW 40th Boulevard, Gainesville, FL, 32608

What's nearby

  • A distant view of The University of Florida in the morning
    University of Florida
    4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Fred Bear Museum
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Regal Butler Town Center
    17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Regal Celebration Pointe
    2 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Celebration Pointe Dog Park
    6 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    26 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    4 min walk
  • Chick-fil-A
    7 min walk
  • Chick-fil-A
    10 min walk
  • Culver's
    16 min walk
  • Circle K
    3 min walk

About this property

Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

Hotel near University of Florida
You can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and dry cleaning/laundry services at Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a gym and a 24-hour business centre.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • A seasonal outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Motorhome/coach/lorry parking, meeting rooms and a banquet hall
  • A vending machine, laundry services and a lift
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff and location
Room features
All 74 rooms include comforts such as air conditioning, as well as thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and free newspapers. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free infant beds and free extra beds
  • Free toiletries and hairdryers
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with premium channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers

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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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free rollaway/extra beds!
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

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)

We should mention

The seasonal pool will be open from January to December

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Does Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands?

As of 19 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands on 1 Mar 2026 start from ₹7,100.24, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands located?

Located in the heart of Gainesville, this hotel is 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Regal Butler Town Center and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from University of Florida. Fred Bear Museum and Regal Celebration Pointe are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands Reviews

8.8

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

10

Location

9.2

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 659 out of 1108 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 278 out of 1108 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 94 out of 1108 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1108 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1108 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

kerry

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

8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very courteous staff. Room was clean and hot breakfast was very good. Also great value.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

VANINA

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The staff was courteous
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mildred

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and courteous.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good; breakfast was great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessenia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location. Very nice staff. Rooms are clean. Love that they have complimentary coffee, popcorn and cookies in the main lobby.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Only good things to say about this hotel. Outstanding service. Kudos to the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff and great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabrielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, great breakfast!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was courteous and the room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, staff was helpful in providing directions to where we needed to go.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and safe
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly efficient staff, comfortable clean room, good location near college & have shuttle to game. Definitely would stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Joel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Appreciated blackout curtains. Good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenee

Liked: Cleanliness
Good breakfast
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were so friendly , the breakfast was great and the room was very nice and comfy !
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tarun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value for money, friendly and helpful staff, clean facilities, popcorn and fruit at the reception was a welcome perk.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a great stay. Has become my go to spot for overnights in Gainesville. The staff are always welcoming and helpful, rooms are clean and have everything needed, the breakfast is hot and fresh with plenty of choices for everyone. Excited for the warmer months so we can swim in the pool again! Awesome as always.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lots of nice amenities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff, clean rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The staff were courteous and responsive to our needs, but the room ( especially the bathroom) needed some updating.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room.and bathroom. Very nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfortable bed and quiet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eugene

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Comfortable bed. Very good bathroom facilities, but shampoo dispenser in shower was empty. Excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025