Sleep Inn & Suites University / Shands

4110 SW 40th Boulevard, Gainesville, FL 32608 US near junction 384 on I-75 (~0.2mi)
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2.5 Star property Near Fred Bear Museum
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4.5/5

Based on 615 guest reviews

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  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Free breakfast
  • Outdoor seasonal pool
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03/29/2025 - 03/30/2025
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Verified reviews of Sleep Inn & Suites University / Shands

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked in recently:
"Very clean and staff Very friendly and helpful. Love"
Overall score5.0/ 5
Excellent place very clean great customer service.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
13-Jan-2025 Verified review, stayed from Sun Jan 12 to Mon Jan 13 2025 at a $79.90 average nightly rate.
"Quick overnight stop in beautiful hotel."
Overall score5.0/ 5
We are on our way to Port Canaveral for a cruise. We stopped here in Gainesville. The hotel is quiet, clean, friendly and very easy to navigate. Beautiful room and bathroom.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
17-Oct-2024 Verified review, stayed from Thu Oct 17 to Fri Oct 18 2024 at a $78.99 average nightly rate.
"Good Customer Service"
Overall score4.0/ 5
Ms. Alice was very nice and professional. Overall stay was very good!
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
15-Jul-2024 Verified review, stayed from Sat Jul 13 to Sun Jul 14 2024 at a $106.99 average nightly rate.
"Awesome staff, great breakfast. "
Overall score4.0/ 5
Will come back. Awesome staff and great breakfast!
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
20-Feb-2024 Verified review, stayed from Fri Feb 16 to Sun Feb 18 2024 at a $193.00 average nightly rate.
"Nice Surprise!"
Overall score4.0/ 5
We were delighted with the comfort, convenience and nice touches such as any time free hot popcorn, cookies, along with coffee, tea, etc. Pool workout room, hot breakfast. What more could you ask for?.
(Individual traveller, booked 1 room), from US flag
03-Jan-2024 Verified review, stayed from Sun Dec 31 to Mon Jan 01 2024 at a $103.99 average nightly rate.

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Property description

With a stay at Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands, you'll be centrally located in Gainesville, a 2-minute drive from University of Florida and 5 minutes from Shands at the University of Florida. This hotel is 4 mi (6.4 km) from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Fred Bear Museum.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is included.

Make yourself at home in one of the 74 guestrooms featuring microwaves and LCD televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and complimentary newspapers, as well as phones with free local calls.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Fred Bear Museum - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Must Love Dogs - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
Dogwood Park - 2.3 km / 1.4 mi
University of Florida - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Celebration Pointe Dog Park - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Cultural Plaza - 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Curtis M. Phillips Center - 3.1 km / 2 mi
Florida Museum of Natural History - 3.2 km / 2 mi
Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History - 3.2 km / 2 mi
Kanapaha Botanical Gardens - 3.3 km / 2 mi
Lake Alice - 3.9 km / 2.4 mi
Spyglass Dog Park - 4 km / 2.5 mi
University of Florida Bat Houses - 4.4 km / 2.7 mi
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park - 4.5 km / 2.8 mi

The preferred airport for Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands is Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 17.7 km / 11 mi

Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free self parking is available onsite.

Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a banquet hall, and a vending machine.

Amenities / Features

  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum age of oldest guest: 18
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Banquet hall
  • Vending machine
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Meeting rooms
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Braille or raised signage
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Total number of rooms - 74
  • Number of floors - 3
  • Professional property host/manager
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • RV, bus, truck parking
  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Free breakfast
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Business center
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business center
  • Outdoor seasonal pool
  • Smoke-free property
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free self parking
  • Elevator
  • Fitness facilities
  • Terrace
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • 24-hour business center

Airport & shuttle information

Gainesville Regional Airport - 12 miles

Is there an airport shuttle? Sorry but no airport shuttle is available.

Pet friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Pets not allowed

Cleaning policies

Contactless check-out is available

Cashless transactions are available

Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines Commitment to Clean (Choice)

Essential workers only - NO

About Sleep Inns

  • Morning Medley hot breakfast buffet serving waffles, eggs, bacon or sausage, etc. varies by location
  • Guest rooms with large work/desk areas, free local and long-distance calls within the U.S.
  • Large signature Sleep showers
  • Free high-speed internet access and newspaper
  • Swimming pool and/or fitness facility

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Testimonials:

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"Our hotel stay was wonderful. The hotel was very accomodating and well organized. We appreciate all that every one did for us. I have already told other groups about your service and plan on using it again myself." C.V. - Suwannee, FL

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