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Sweetwater Branch Inn

3.5 star property

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

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625 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL, 32601
  • University of Florida
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Shands at the University of Florida
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪8 min drive‬

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36-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

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10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Julia Room (2nd Floor McKenzie House) Not Pet Friendly

Julia Room (2nd Floor McKenzie House) Not Pet Friendly

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Aurora Room (2nd Floor McKenzie House) Not Pet Friendly

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Giovanna Room (2nd Floor McKenzie House) Not Pet Friendly

Giovanna Room (2nd Floor McKenzie House) Not Pet Friendly

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Futon

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10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hawthorne Room (Mills-Pound Cottages) Pet-Friendly

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Tea Rose Room (1st Floor Cushman-Colson House) Not Pet Friendly

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Blue Moon Room (2nd Floor Cushman-Colson House) Not Pet Friendly

Blue Moon Room (2nd Floor Cushman-Colson House) Not Pet Friendly

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Cornelia Room (2nd Floor Cushman-Colson House) Not Pet Friendly

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
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  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Camelot Room (1st Floor Cushman-Colson House) Not Pet Friendly

Camelot Room (1st Floor Cushman-Colson House) Not Pet Friendly

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Room

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  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

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10.0 out of 10
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  • Sleeps 3
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  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Piccadilly Suite (1st Floor Cushman-Colson House) Not Pet Friendly

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10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
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  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Murphy Bed

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  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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9.0 out of 10
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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

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10.0 out of 10
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About the area

Gainesville

Located in Gainesville, 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 2 mi (3.2 km) from Shands at the University of Florida and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park.
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What's nearby

  • Hippodrome State Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • University of Florida - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Shands at the University of Florida - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Florida Museum of Natural History - 10 min drive - 8.0 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪bb.q Chicken - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪University Club - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Sweetwater Branch Inn

Victorian bed & breakfast with free breakfast and an outdoor pool
Sweetwater Branch Inn offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary newspapers and coffee/tea makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 36-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. This Gainesville bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
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.
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.
A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Guidebooks
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference space
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 3 floors
  • 7 buildings
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 36-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 35
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Sunday - Thursday (10:00 AM - 8:00 PM) and Friday - Saturday (10:00 AM - 8:00 PM)
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
If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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.

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
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
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision

Property is also known as

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