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Sweetwater Branch Inn

Sweetwater Branch Inn

Gainesville Florida
Check in 3:00 PM
Check out 11:00 AM
Create lifelong memories at Sweetwater Branch Inn, where family adventures begin and smiles are guaranteed for every age, Sweetwater Branch Inn is in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Hippodrome State Theatre and University of Florida. This bed & breakfast is 6 minutes drive to Shands at the University of Florida and 6 minutes drive to Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park.

Ideal for families, our rooms come with cable & satellite channels, a private bathroom with premium toiletries, complimentary daily newspaper, in-room coffee & tea facilities, premium bedding, mini-refrigerator, complimentary high-speed WiFi and a private balcony, rollaway beds and extra space for little ones. Conveniences include a kitchenette, bathrobes, a desk, a full kitchen, an iron and ironing board and a phone.

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Property Details

Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a hot tub. Additional features at this Victorian bed & breakfast include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a fireplace in the lobby.

  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Proposal/romance packages available
  • Free full breakfast
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Shared microwave
  • Sailing nearby
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Free WiFi
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Number of hot tubs - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Firepit
  • Free breakfast
  • Multilingual staff
  • Electric car charging station
  • Daily
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Rafting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Change of bed sheets (on request)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Television in common areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Garden
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Boat tours nearby
  • Free bicycles on site
  • Miniature golf on site
  • Cave exploring/spelunking nearby
  • Private picnics
  • Couples/private dining
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-out
  • Business center
  • Library
  • Golfing nearby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Free self parking
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Conference space
  • Terrace
  • Computer station
  • Pool sun loungers
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Number of buildings/towers - 7
  • Total number of rooms - 20
  • Number of floors - 3

Check-in

Check-in is from 3:00 PM until 9:00 PM. Guests must be at least 18 to check-in.

The front desk is open during the following times:
  • Sunday - Thursday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email within 72 hours before arrival with 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.

  • 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Other details

A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Event facilities at this bed & breakfast consist of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.
Matheson History Museum - 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Hippodrome State Theatre - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Thomas Center - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Depot Park - 1.1 km / 0.7 mi
Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
UF Health Family Medicine - Eastside - 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
University of Florida - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Shands at the University of Florida - 3 km / 1.8 mi
Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
UF Health Neuromedicine Hospital - 3.3 km / 2 mi
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park - 3.3 km / 2 mi
Stephen C. O'Connell Center - 3.6 km / 2.2 mi
Bivens Arm Nature Park - 4.1 km / 2.6 mi
Florida National Scenic Trail - 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
Lake Alice - 4.5 km / 2.8 mi
The preferred airport for Sweetwater Branch Inn is Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 7.3 km / 4.5 mi

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information 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-in and contactless check-out are available.

Hotel policies

General

  • Professional property host/manager
  • Contactless check-out is available
  • No cribs (infant beds) available
  • Noise-free rooms not guaranteed
  • Cashless transactions are available
  • Contactless check-in is available
  • Essential workers only - NO
  • Guest will receive an email before arrival 72 hours
  • Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions
  • No elevators

Pets

  • Maximum number of pets per room 2
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 75
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 34
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Pets allowed

Other charges

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 35 (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Location

625 East University Avenue, Gainesville, Florida 32601, United States
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