Where to stay

Need assistance in finding a place to stay for an extended visit? Here are some options in Gainesville available to our patients and families.

Shuttles and parking

Assisted temporary housing

Transplant patient housing

Transplant patients may be required to stay near UF Health after their surgery. If you live further than one hour away, a social worker can help find temporary housing. There is a limited amount of financial assistance available for this service. Call (352) 265-0224 for more information, or ask your nurse to connect you with a social worker.

Pediatric patient housing

The Ronald McDonald House provides lodging for families of children being treated at UF Health Shands Children's Hospital and UF Health clinics. For a modest donation, families can stay at the house, which is a short distance from the hospital. Our shuttle service stops at the house. Call (352) 265-0236 for more information.

Gainesville hotels and motels

The following list is provided solely for your convenience.

UF Health in no way endorses or recommends these hotels. Rates were updated as of December 2025 and are subject to change and availability. Please contact the Department of Patient and Family Resources for information for more infomation: (352) 265-0224.

Visit Gainesville.com for a full list of hotels

Hotel ELEO

Located next to our UF Health hospitals campus in Gainesville, Hotel ELEO provides luxury comfort in the heart of Gainesville.

Hotel ELEO website

Cost: $51-75 per day

EconoLodge
2649 SW 13th Street
(352) 373-7816
Distance from UF Health Shands : 1.5 miles

Free continental breakfast and wifi
Refrigerator/microwave in all rooms

Motel 6
7413 W Newberry Rd
(352) 373-1604
Distance from UF Health Shands: 6 miles

Free coffee 6 - 10 a.m.
Pet friendly
Pool

Cost: $76-110 per day

Best Western - Gateway Grand
4200 NW 97th Boulevard
(352) 331-3336
Distance from UF Health Shands: 10 miles

Free continental breakfast and wifi
Pet friendly ($20/night)
Coffee-maker in room
Pool and fitness center

Comfort Inn - University
3440 SW 40th Blvd
(352) 264-1771
Distance from UF Health Shands: 3.5 miles

Free continental breakfast and wifi
Pet friendly in designated rooms (fees apply)
Refrigerator/microwave in room
24 hour fitness center and pool

Comfort Suites Gainesville
2603 SW 13th St.
(352) 519-0000
Distance from UF Health Shands: 0.9 miles

Free wifi
Pet friendly
Fitness center, pool
Refrigerator and microwave in room
Shuttle Service: Yes (Appointment needed)
Extended stay discounts only during off season

Country Inn & Suites
4015 SW 43rd St
(352) 375-1550
Distance from UF Health Shands: 4 miles

Free breakfast and wifi
Refrigerator/microwave in rooms
Coffee pot in every room
Fitness center and pool
Business Center
Laundry room

Days Inn by Wyndham
920 NW 69th Terr
(352) 389-5631
Distance from UF Health Shands: 7.3 miles

Free breakfast and wifi
Pet friendly ($10/night, 2 pets max)
Fitness center; pool
Special rate for patients and medical staff ($65 plus tax)

Drury Inn & Suites
4000 SW 40th Blvd
(352) 372-5600
Distance from UF Health Shands: 3 miles

Free breakfast and wifi
Pet friendly ($65/night for 1 pet, $75/night for 2 pets; 80 lb maximum)
Fitness center and pool

Hampton Inn
4225 SW 40th Blvd
(352) 371-4171
Distance from UF Health Shands: 3 miles

Free breakfast and wifi
Pet friendly ($75 per night)
Fitness center; heated saltwater pool

HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western
3905 SW 43rd Street
(352) 376-0004

Distance from UF Health Shands: 4 miles

Free breakfast and wifi
Pet friendly

Quality Inn - University
2435 SW 13th Street
(352) 373-6500
Distance from UF Health Shands: 1 mile

Free continental breakfast and wifi
Pet friendly
Refrigerator and microwave in each room
Pool

Red Roof Inn PLUS+
3500 SW 42nd Street
(352) 336-3311
Distance from UF Health Shands: 3 miles

Free wifi
Pet friendly ($15/night, 2 pets max)
Free coffee 6-12 p.m.
Pool

Sleep Inn
4110 WW 40th Boulevard
(352) 376-4145
Distance from UF Health Shands: 3 miles

Free breakfast
Fitness center and pool

Springhill Suites by Marriott
4155 SW 40th Blvd
(352) 824-0444
Distance from UF Health Shands: 3 miles

Free breakfast and wifi
Refrigerator and microwave in rooms
Extended-stay discounts (ask on duty manager)
Fitness center
Laundry room

Stayable Suites Gainesville
2900 SW 13th Street
(352) 377-4000
Distance from UF Health Shands: 1 mile

Private balconies/patios
Pool
Fitness center

TownePlace Suites by Marriott
7451 W Newberry Rd
(352) 415-1111
Distance from UF Health Shands: 6.1 miles

Free breakfast and wifi
Pet friendly ($75 fee applies)
Fitness center and pool
Laundry room
Extended-stay discounts

Woodspring Suites
5505 SW 41st Blvd
(352) 672-6008
Distance from UF Health Shands: 4 miles

Free wifi
Full kitchen with stove
24/7 laundry
Discounted extended stays

Cost: $111-149 per day

All rates are subject to change and based on availability

Aloft
3743 Hull Rd
(352) 378-1100
Distance from UF Health Shands: 2.6 miles

Free wifi
Pet friendly (call for details)
Fitness center and pool
Part of Marriott rewards

Double Tree
3726 SW 40th Blvd
(352) 375-2400
Distance from UF Health Shands: 3 miles

Restaurant
Fitness center and pool
Valet

Extended Stay America
3600 SW 42nd Street
(352) 375-0073
(800) 398-7829
Distance from UF Health Shands: 4 miles

Pet friendly (some rooms)
Efficiencies & kitchenettes available
Laundry room

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott
3877 SW 37th Blvd
(352) 745-7777
Distance from UF Health Shands: 2.8 miles

Free breakfast and wifi
Fitness center and pool

Hilton Garden Inn
4075 SW 33rd Place
(352) 338-1466
Distance from UF Health Shands: 3 miles

Free wifi
Room service
Refrigerator, microwave and coffee maker in room
Fitness center, pool and whirlpool

Holiday Inn - University
1250 W University Avenue
(352) 376-1661
Distance from UF Health Shands: 1 mile

Free wifi
Sit-down cafe
Pet friendly (call for details)
Mini refrigerator and microwave in room
Fitness center and pool

Holiday Inn Express & Suites
3370 SW 42nd Street
(352) 378-1300
Distance from UF Health Shands: 3.2 miles

Free breakfast and wifi
Service animals only
Fitness center and pool
Laundry room

Home2 Suites
2115 SW 13th Street
(352) 372-1025
Distance from UF Health Shands: 1 mile

Free breakfast and wifi
Pet friendly (non-refundable fee is $75)
Fitness center and outdoor pool
Laundry room
Extended-stay discounts and suites

Homewood Suites
3333 SW 42nd Blvd
(352) 335-3133
Distance from UF Health Shands: 4 miles

Free breakfast
Free wifi for Hilton Honors members
Pet friendly: ($75/night, or a one-time $125 fee for stays of 5+ nights)
Fitness center and outdoor pool
Laundry room

Hotel ELEO at the University of Florida
1514 SW 14th Street
(352) 565-3750
Distance from UF Health Shands: 2-4 blocks

All patients and patient’s families qualify for patient rate all year round (no black out dates)
Free wifi
Restaurant (7am – 9pm)
Free shuttle service to most UF Health Shands facilities
Free valet parking on-site for patients
Pet friendly: Patient rate $25 per stay; 2 pet limit
Microwave on request

Residence Inn by Marriott
3275 SW 40th Blvd
(352) 264-0000
Distance from UF Health Shands: 3 miles

Free breakfast and wifi
Pet friendly
24 hour fitness center and pool

Staybridge Suites
3401 SW 40th Blvd
(352) 378-1900
Distance from UF Health Shands: Distance: 3.3 miles

Free breakfast and wifi
Extended-stay discounts
Pet friendly ($75 fee applies)
Fitness center and pool

Cost: $150-300 per day

Courtyard by Marriott
3700 SW 42nd St
(352) 335-9100
Distance from UF Health Shands: 3 miles

Free wifi
Restaurant
24 hour fitness center and heated pool

Hilton University
1714 SW 34th Street
(352) 371-3600
Distance from UF Health Shands: 2 miles

Free wifi
Restaurant and lounge; room service
Fitness center and pool
Refrigerator and microwave in room
Pet friendly ($88/night)
Complimentary in-town van service (by appointment)

Hotel Indigo
5020 SW 30th LN
(352) 240-8900
Distance from UF Health Shands: 4 miles

Free wifi
Restaurant
Pet friendly ($75 fee applies)
Fitness center and pool