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Comfort Inn Gainesville - University Area

3440 SW 40th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, US
4.1Very Good
Hotel amenities
Pool
Gym
Free Wi-Fi
Pet Friendly
Laundry
Free Parking

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About this property

Comfort Inn University is a 2.5-star hotel in Gainesville, Florida, centrally located for visitors to the University of Florida and medical center. The property sits just 3 minutes from the University of Florida campus and 6 minutes from Shands at the University of Florida, making it a practical choice for students, families, and hospital visitors. Gainesville Regional Airport is 8 miles away, with taxi service running $30–$40 one way.

The hotel offers 83 guestrooms, each with a refrigerator and microwave for added convenience. Rooms include complimentary wireless internet, cable television, and private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations stocked with complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Desks, safes, and phones with free local calling are standard in all rooms. Guest comfort ratings average 4.1 out of 5.

Comfort Inn University serves a complimentary buffet breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM. The property features an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center for guest recreation. Additional amenities include complimentary wireless internet throughout the property, a television in common areas, banquet hall space, a business center, and laundry facilities. The hotel is wheelchair accessible with accessible parking, meeting spaces, and pool facilities. Free self-parking and free parking for RVs, buses, and trucks are available. A 24-hour front desk, ATM, and safe-deposit boxes at the front desk round out the services offered.

Standard check-in is 3:00 PM and check-out is 11:00 AM. Comfort Inn University welcomes pets of all breeds and sizes for $15.00 plus tax per night per pet. Service animals are exempt from pet fees.

Location & nearby attractions

With a stay at Comfort Inn Gainesville - University Area, you'll be centrally located in Gainesville, a 3-minute drive from University of Florida and 6 minutes from Shands at the University of Florida. This hotel is 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Regal Celebration Pointe.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Regal Celebration Pointe - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Celebration Pointe Dog Park - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Regal Butler Town Center - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Fred Bear Museum - 2.5 km / 1.6 mi
University of Florida - 2.8 km / 1.7 mi
Cultural Plaza - 2.8 km / 1.8 mi
Dogwood Park - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi
Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art - 3.3 km / 2 mi
Curtis M. Phillips Center - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Florida Museum of Natural History - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Spyglass Dog Park - 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
Kanapaha Botanical Gardens - 3.8 km / 2.4 mi
Lake Alice - 4.4 km / 2.7 mi
University of Florida Bat Houses - 4.6 km / 2.9 mi

The preferred airport for Comfort Inn Gainesville - University Area is Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 19 km / 11.8 mi

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 83 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.

Dining

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Amenities & features

Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and a banquet hall.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in Gainesville? This hotel has 581 square feet (54 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.

Getting here

Gainesville Regional Airport is only 8 miles from the hotel, one way taxi expense is between $30 - $40.

Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

Check-in & check-out

Check-in 3:00 PM
Check-out 11:00 AM
  • 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
  • Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
  • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
  • Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.

Contactless check-out is available

Pet policy

Pets are welcome.

  • Comfort Inn West is a pet friendly hotel welcoming all breeds and sizes. Pet Rent $15.00+tax per night/per pet.

Fees & policies

  • You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: A damage deposit of $100 will be collected before check-in. We have included all charges provided to us by the property. Pet fee: $15 per pet, per night Service animals are exempt from fees In-room safe fee: $1.50 per night The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Know before you go

  • Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
  • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
  • The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
  • Contactless check-out is available.

Frequently asked questions

What are the check-in and check-out times at Comfort Inn Gainesville - University Area?

Check-in starts at 3:00 PM. Check-out is by 11:00 AM.

Where is Comfort Inn Gainesville - University Area located?

Comfort Inn Gainesville - University Area is located at 3440 SW 40th Blvd, Gainesville, FL, US.

What attractions are near Comfort Inn Gainesville - University Area?

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Regal Celebration Pointe - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi Celebration Pointe Dog Park - 1.6 km / 1 mi Regal Butler Town Center - 1.6 km / 1 mi Fred Bear Museum - 2.5 km / 1.6 mi University of Florida - 2.8 km / 1.7 mi Cultural Plaza - 2.8 km / 1.8 mi Dogwood Park - 2.9 km / 1.8 mi Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art - 3.3 km / 2 mi Curtis M. Phillips Center - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi Florida Museum of Natural History - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History - 3.4 km / 2.1 mi Spyglass Dog Park - 3.6 km / 2.2 mi Kanapaha Botanical Gardens - 3.8 km / 2.4 mi Lake Alice - 4.4 km / 2.7 mi University of Florida Bat Houses - 4.6 km / 2.9 mi The preferred airport for Comfort Inn Gainesville - University Area is Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 19 km / 11.8 mi

How do I get to Comfort Inn Gainesville - University Area?

Gainesville Regional Airport is only 8 miles from the hotel, one way taxi expense is between $30 - $40. Sorry, no airport shuttle available.

What dining options are available at Comfort Inn Gainesville - University Area?

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

What amenities does Comfort Inn Gainesville - University Area offer?

Comfort Inn Gainesville - University Area features amenities such as Pool, Gym, Free Wi-Fi, Pet Friendly, Laundry, Free Parking.

What are the rooms like at Comfort Inn Gainesville - University Area?

Make yourself at home in one of the 83 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.

Is Comfort Inn Gainesville - University Area pet-friendly?

Yes, Comfort Inn Gainesville - University Area is pet-friendly. Comfort Inn West is a pet friendly hotel welcoming all breeds and sizes. Pet Rent $15.00+tax per night/per pet.

What fees should I know about at Comfort Inn Gainesville - University Area?

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes: A damage deposit of $100 will be collected before check-in. We have included all charges provided to us by the property. Pet fee: $15 per pet, per night Service animals are exempt from fees In-room safe fee: $1.50 per night The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

What should I know before staying at Comfort Inn Gainesville - University Area?

Children 18 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding. The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation. The property allows pets in specific rooms only and has other pet restrictions (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can arrange to bring pets by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-out is available.