If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
2 accessible parking spaces
Stair-free path to entrance
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
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2 floors
Designated smoking areas
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Pillowtop mattress
Bathroom
Hair dryer (on request)
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided
Entertainment
TV with cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Mini-fridge
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Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Desk
Desk chair
Free local calls
Individual decor
Individual furnishings
Iron/ironing board
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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
1 child per adult, up to the age of 16 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
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
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
Rodeway Inn Gainesville
Rodeway Inn Hotel Gainesville
Rodeway Inn Gainesville University Area Hotel
Rodeway Inn Gainesville University Area
Roway Gainesville University
Rodeway Inn Gainesville - University Area Hotel
Rodeway Inn Gainesville - University Area Gainesville
Rodeway Inn Gainesville - University Area Hotel Gainesville
Frequently asked questions
Does Rodeway Inn Gainesville - University Area have a pool?
Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.
Is Rodeway Inn Gainesville - University Area pet-friendly?
No, only service animals are welcome at the property.
How much is parking at Rodeway Inn Gainesville - University Area?
Self parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Rodeway Inn Gainesville - University Area?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.
What time is check-out at Rodeway Inn Gainesville - University Area?
Check-out is at 11 AM.
Where is Rodeway Inn Gainesville - University Area located?
Situated in Gainesville, this hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Fred Bear Museum and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from University of Florida. Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park and Meridian Acute Care are also within 3 mi (5 km).
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Rodeway Inn Gainesville - University Area Reviews
Reviews
5.8
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Bathroom and towels were dirty and had hair all over them. Smelled like cigarettes in entire room
Chloe
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
6/10 Okay
CYNTHIA
19 October 2024
Trashcan not emptied when we arrived. Linens and bedding are noticeably old and worn out.
CYNTHIA
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Juan
9 July 2023
Liked: Staff & service
The parking area is ample and tidy.
Juan
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
2/10 Terrible
Christine
3 March 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
No batteries in the TV remote. Phone cord came disconnected from the hand set when I tried to use it. Phone was not plugged on the wall. Black mold in the bathroom. Hundreds of dead bugs in bathroom light. Towels, etc thin and scratchy. My husband's shoes stuck to the tile by the sink. The chair and furniture were old, worn and dirty. The refrigerator was leaking inside and left a puddle outside on the carpet. The carpet was the worst I've ever encountered. I wore a pair of plain socks after my shower and the bottoms were sticky and black after wearing them for less than 1/2 hour. I had to go to the desk to the room made up. I think she implied the beds were to be made only. I insisted that the sheets must be changed (which they were eventually). I will tell everyone I know to avoid RODEWAY at all costs. Revolting!
Staff were not very friendly
The econo lodge is run by quality inn right next door and for the price to stay there for the quality wasn't great but easy on and off of I75
It was fairly clean. The room smelled like cigarettes but other than that ok for the price.
Damaris
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
8/10 Good
Robert
16 April 2023
Liked: Staff & service
Of course this is an older property, but the mattresses were in EXCELLENT condition. It's probably not a choice for a vacation stay, but for a night or two off the road it was fine. The hotel is immediatly east of Interstate 75 at exit #384. It's just one exit away from the Univ. of FL. My car's navigation could not find it. The property is reached by turning south and up the steep road between a vacant Shell station and the 43rd St. Deli.
There were bugs/roaches in the room i occupied, towels and wash rags were badly stained, bathroom shower was in horrible condition, room was not properly cleaned, sheets were stained as though never cleaned, moldy odor in room,
Although checking in went very smoothly, and my room was accessible as advertised, the floors in the room were filthy! I took a shower while there, only to discover that the soles of my feet were absolutely black, just walking from the shower to the bed. I'm sure this room does not receive as much routine use as the standard rooms, but it definitely needs to have a general cleaning at least twice each week.
The lady at the front desk was rude when I checked in. The room was filthy. Everything was dirty. Refrigerator & microwave didn’t work. 2 outlets in room. 1 bed sunk in the middle. Toilet completely moved. Towels just filthy. Will not stay ever there anymore.
I only stayed 2 nights and had to switch to 3 different rooms. Walked into bathroom area and floor was flooded. Bathroom floor, floor outside bathroom and tub were filled with at least 1” of sewage water. Called front desk and she said she would send maintenance guy and switch my room. Had to pack up all my things and drive to other side of building. Brought all my things in new room. Walked into bathroom and tub was filled with feces and water. I called front desk again, now aggravated, and she said she needed to come and look. Like I’m making up the fact that feces and water is in the tub? I told her how absolutely disgusting and inconveniencing it was to now have to get all my stuff and move to a third room. Her only response was well if it was my hotel I’d do things differently.
There was never a single person at reception desk entire time I was there. I had to check in and out at hotel reception next door. Very unsatisfactory visit and I will not be returning.
Jennifer
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tracy
24 February 2025
Tracy
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dre
20 December 2024
Dre
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024
6/10 Okay
ELLAH
13 December 2024
Disliked: Cleanliness
For the construction workers
Sheets on bed had cigarettes burns on them .the sink in bathroom was backed up with grey water.. it is a great place for single guy construction workers .place was full of them. If I had been by myself I would of left. For the price it is a decent amount. The curtains had big stains on them . Room 306.it was a handicapped room .lots of space in bathroom .but no bed bugs .it rained all night so TV lost signal