Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

2.5 star property

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

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is $86
includes taxes & fees
Jun 30 - Jul 1

Explore the area

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

Room options

1 King Bed, Nonsmoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

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

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

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

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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 WiFi

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

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

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

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. 709 out of 1200 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 303 out of 1200 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 104 out of 1200 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 1200 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1200 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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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
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10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff was great, clean room, and fab breaakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice amenities and breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Traci

Great room and hospitality
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff are very friendly and rooms are very comfy
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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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
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8/10 Good

Glenn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, courteous staff, and accessible location.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, room was super nice/clean. Breakfast was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

CHARLES

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
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

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

8/10 Good

Howard

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
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8/10 Good

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and nice staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
clean room comfy bed
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was good, but too expensive compared to the hotel quality
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

EDWARD

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast, nice and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All was very pleasant and enjoyable
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room comfortable, staff very friendly and efficient
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a nice breakfast. Also, offered a cookie each night which was a treat. The rooms were clean and the bed was comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Arpit

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Perfect for 1 night stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was spotless. Beds and pillows were very comfortable. Will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tracy

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