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Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

Property class: 2.5

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a large bathtub, and green walls.
A breakfast bar with a juice dispenser, cereal boxes, and fruit bowls.
A Sleep Inn & Suites building with a clear entrance, a covered waiting area, and a parking lot.
Outdoor lounge chairs with metal frames and fabric seats, arranged in rows.
A hotel room with two beige armchairs, a small side table, a glass display cabinet with sports memorabilia, a mounted flat-screen TV, and a door with a wooden frame.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $94
includes taxes & fees
Sep 7 - Sep 8

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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, Celebration Pointe Dog Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for 1 King Bed, Nonsmoking

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a desk with a television, and framed pictures on the wall.

1 King Bed, Nonsmoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a television, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(84 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a television, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a television, and a window with curtains.

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, each with a wooden headboard, a floral bedspread, and a nightstand with a lamp. There are framed pictures on the wall and a window with curtains.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a television, and a window with curtains.

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a desk with a television, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a beige sofa, a wooden table, and two wall-mounted lamps.

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a beige sofa, a wooden table, and two wall-mounted lamps.

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
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with two beds, each with a wooden headboard, a floral bedspread, and a nightstand with a lamp. There are framed pictures on the wall and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(170 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

Gainesville hotel close to University of Florida
This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and a 24-hour business center. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a seasonal outdoor pool, a business center, and dry cleaning are onsite.
Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands offers 74 accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. 32-inch LCD televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.
Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands features an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-related amenities consist of a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. A complimentary breakfast is offered. This business-friendly hotel also offers a terrace, a vending machine, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands is a smoke-free property.

Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Free rollaway/extra bed
  • In-room crib
  • 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 center
  • 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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Lever door handles
  • 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 center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • 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 available

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 cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

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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Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 746 out of 1275 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 326 out of 1275 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 1275 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1275 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 40 out of 1275 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place breakfast great!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great stay! Breakfast was good and the staff were very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, all around.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff with a clean well located room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ritchie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, great rooms, great breakfast. Really enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice comfortable place to staff. Amazing staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient…staff friendly and helpful…hot breakfast with many options…second stay at this location…would definitely recommend it…
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good , staff was friendly, parking was always available, the room was spacious and clean .
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Gregory L

Liked: Staff & service
Breakfast was decent and staff was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Marcel

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel, good beds. Beeakfast was average. Perfect for a 1 night stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great, clean room, and fab breaakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

viki

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a pleasant experience. I will definitely recommend Sleep Inn to anyone who needs a place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Martha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good, the staff is amazing
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

SHERRY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for the Gator Nationals. The staff was great, breakfast was good and our room was clean. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tony

Liked: Staff & service
Friendly helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice amenities and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Pleashette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It was nice and quiet Breakfast is great and fresh Great snacks
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Traci

Great room and hospitality
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room! Clean and comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place. Nice people.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff are very friendly and rooms are very comfy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room staff on point!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable beds
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

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