Cheap Hotel in Gainesville, FL 32608 | Red Roof
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3500 SW 42nd St, Gainesville FL

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Comfort and Convenience at Red Roof PLUS+ Gainesville

Red Roof PLUS+ Gainesville provides a smart, affordable stay with upgraded comfort in one of Florida’s most vibrant college towns. Located just minutes from the University of Florida, this 100% smoke free hotel is the perfect choice for campus visits, game day weekends, medical appointments, and extended stays. 


Designed with both convenience and style in mind, this pet-friendly property offers a modern and welcoming environment that’s ideal for families, students, and professionals alike. Whether you're catching a game at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium or spending time at UF Health Shands Hospital, everything is within easy reach. 


Guests can count on the basic essentials and enhanced comforts of the Red Roof PLUS+ experience. Each stay includes free Verified Wi-Fi, a free expanded cable package featuring HBO, and complimentary coffee in the lobby to help you start your day off right.


With quick access to I-75, the Gainesville Raceway, and local dining and shopping, Red Roof PLUS+ Gainesville combines elevated value with location, making it a convenient base for exploring all that Gainesville has to offer.

Gainesville, FL Hotel

Key Amenities

  • RediClean®
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    RediClean®
    RediClean®
  • Up to 1 pet allowed
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    Up to 2 pets allowed. First pet stays free. Second pet $15 per night.
    Up to 2 pets allowed. First pet stays free. Second pet $15 per night.
  • 100% Smoke Free
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    100% Smoke Free
    100% Smoke Free
  • Kids 17 & Under Stay Free
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    Kids 17 & Under Stay Free
    Kids 17 & Under Stay Free
  • Free Coffee in the Lobby
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    Free Coffee in the Lobby
    Free Coffee in the Lobby
  • Verified Wi-Fi
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    Verified Wi-Fi™
    Verified Wi-Fi™

Value

  • Bilingual/Multilingual Staff
  • Free Expanded Cable
  • Free Long-Distance Calling

Convenience

  • Airport within 10 Miles
  • Elevator
  • Interior Corridors
  • Restaurant within Walking Distance
  • Vending Machines

Transportation

  • Free Parking

Rooms

  • Accessible Guest Rooms with Doorways that Provide 32” of Clear Width
  • ADA Accessible Rooms
  • Guest Room Televisions have Closed Captioning

Meeting Room

  • Assistive Listening Devices Available for Meetings Upon Request

Lobby

  • Accessible Lobby Registration Desk
  • Accessible Public Entrance to Lobby
  • Accessible Public Restrooms

Assistance

  • Communication Assistance Available: TTY & Bed Shaker
  • Employees are trained to read written materials aloud to guests who are blind or have low vision
  • Employees will provide verbal directions on locations in the hotel to guests who are blind or have low vision
  • Portable Communications Kits Available for the Hearing Impaired
  • Service Animals are Welcome
  • Signage for Permanent Rooms and Spaces have Braille and Raised Characters
  • TTY Available for Guest Use
  • Wheelchair Accessible Guest Transportation
  • Wheelchair Accessible Guest Transportation with Advance Notice

Parking

  • Accessible Parking Spaces for Cars in Self-Parking Facility
  • Accessible Parking Spaces for Vans in Self-Parking Facility
  • ADA Accessible Parking

Accessible Routes

  • Accessible Route from Accessible Public Entrance to Accessible Guestrooms
  • Accessible Route from Accessible Public Entrance to Registration Area
  • Accessible Route from Accessible Public Entrance to the Swimming Pool

Recreation

  • Accessible Swimming Pool
  • Pool Lift Available

Check-in Age: 18 years or older


Pet Policy: One, well-behaved domestic pet (cat or dog) Stays Free! Pets must be declared at check-in. Up to 2 pets allowed per room. Second pet $15/ night, not to exceed 7 nights or $105 per pet per stay. Pet not to exceed 80 pounds. Service and emotional support animals are always welcome.

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Special Policy: All guest must present a valid credit card and valid ID at check-in. Prepaid credit cards are not accepted. Cash payment is accepted at check-out. 

Safe Usage Policy: Fee of $3.00 plus tax per night will be added at the hotel.


Special Policy: We offer early check in upon request for your convenience. Please inquire at the front desk for availability. Early check-in Fee: check in from 6AM - 1PM = $25+tax.


Special Policy: We offer late check out upon request for your convenience. Please inquire at the front desk for availability before the departure time of 11am. Late check-out Fees: check out at 1pm = $25=tax, check out at 2pm = $40+tax, check out after 2pm subject to full room rate.


Special Policy: The hotel is currently offering limited cleaning for stayover guests. Please see front desk upon arrival for details. 

Attractions

  • Target (0.19 )
  • Florida Museum Of Natural History (1.44 )
  • Curtis M. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts (1.46 )
  • Harn Museum of Art (1.51 )
  • Kanapaha Botanical Gardens (1.43 )
  • University of Florida (2.49 )
  • UF Veterinary Hospitals (2.38 )
  • Stephen C. O'Connell Center (2.95 )
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium (3.06 )
  • UF Health Shands Hospital (2.98 )

Restaurants

  • Menchie's Frozen Yogurt (0.39 )
  • Culver's (0.36 )
  • Jimmy John's (0.38 )
  • Pizza Hut Express (0.18 )
  • Steak 'n Shake (0.14 )
  • Maple Street Biscuit Company - Gainesville (0.37 )
  • Arby's (0.26 )
  • Miller's Ale House - Gainesville (0.29 )
  • McDonald's (0.24 )
  • Texas Roadhouse (0.38 )

Airports

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) (8.03 )
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Shop 'til You Drop

Shop 'til you drop at all your favorite stores at The Oaks Mall; only 4.4 miles away from Red Roof. Celebration Pointe, under a mile away, features everything from shopping and dining to live events and entertainment.

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Sports & Events

Traveling to Gainesville for a sporting event at Alachua County Sports & Events Center? Stay close to your next game or match with Red Roof PLUS+ Gainesville! We're conveniently located less than a mile away. There are many sporting events going on throughout the year all around Gainesville! View upcoming events - courtesy of the Gainesville Sports Commission.

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Local Healthcare

Visiting a loved one? Red Roof PLUS+ Gainesville is minutes from some of the best medical centers in the area: University of Florida Health Shands Hospital (3.3 miles), HCA Florida North Hospital (4.5 miles), Malcom Randall VA Medical Center (3.1 miles) and UF Veterinary Hospital (2.7 miles). We're also just 3.3 miles from Ronald McDonald House.