Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

2.5 star property

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

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)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(72 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • Free Wi-Fi

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 Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(151 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

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.
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 lobby newspapers, a 24-hour business center, and meeting rooms
  • Onsite recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean accommodations
  • 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 center. Public spaces have free WiFi. A 24-hour business center 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 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 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

  • 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 cribs (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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in January and close in December.
  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 703 out of 1195 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 303 out of 1195 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 1195 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1195 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1195 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

CHARLES, TALLAHASSEE

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice room, courteus and helpful staff,, and close and adequate parking.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Tracy

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This was a absolute best experience for a quick one night stay. .The women at check in was the best. Great recommendations for a local Mexican restaurant nearby. Room was very clean ,and the breakfast was good as well. Highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Frank

Stayed 2 nights 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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Patricia

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

10/10 Excellent

Lina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Muy limpio, café todo el tiempo, muy tranquilo en realidad me gusta mucho la atención de lo recomiendo
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was good I would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Quick check-in, clean hallways and room, comfortable bed, good water pressure in shower. I’ll return.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Will stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Teri

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

VANINA, PEMBROKE PINES

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

8/10 Good

Howard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast was good and parking was safe secure. Staff at the hotel were great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jessenia

Travelled with family, Business traveller
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