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Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 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
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Florida
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Celebration Pointe Dog Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪22 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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(55 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)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 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
(14 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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(138 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

Hotel with free parking, near 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.
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 breakfast
  • 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. 647 out of 1096 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 276 out of 1096 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 1096 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1096 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1096 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tarun, Houston

Travelled with family
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

Beverly

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room is clean. The front lobby had cookies, coffee, and popcorn at check-in (and candy too . . . It was Halloween night). Breakfast had a nice variety of food.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shuttle for game was great staff friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff was very nice. Loved the tailgate food and the shuttle to UF stadium for the game.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Shuttle to campus for the Gator game was so convenient. Staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gilberto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
So so. I wish they had plain yogurt.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wynberne

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krisztina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenee

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Oct 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

10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

william

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

April, Montrose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t have time for breakfast but it looked good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jillian

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shirley

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

morgan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed the weekend for a Gator game. Would definitely stay here again! The rates were very reasonable. The building is a bit older, but very clean!! The staff were very nice and accommodating! They even offered a free shuttle to the stadium and a free tailgate lunch!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness
Ok. No bar, no restaurant and over priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mickey

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mimaude

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

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

10/10 Excellent

Abel

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert and Tammy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was wonderful!!!! I will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olawale

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didnt have the breakfast because I had to rush out in the mornings but i believed it would be nice. The members of staff were all professional and the room was comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025