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Sweetwater Branch Inn

3.5 star property

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Exterior
Gazebo
Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated
Outdoor pool, open 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Front of property

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Hot Tub
    Hot Tub
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
625 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL, 32601
  • Hippodrome State Theatre
    10 min walk
  • Thomas Center
    13 min walk
  • University of Florida
    3 min drive
  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    9 min drive

Room options

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Heirloom Suite (2nd Floor Cushman-Colson House) Not Pet Friendly

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Murphy Bed

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

Tiffany Suite (2nd Floor Cushman-Colson House) Not Pet Friendly

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Julia Room (2nd Floor McKenzie House) Not Pet Friendly | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Giovanna Room (2nd Floor McKenzie House) Not Pet Friendly | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Futon

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Isadora Suite (3rd Floor McKenzie House) Not Pet Friendly | Extra beds

Isadora Suite (3rd Floor McKenzie House) Not Pet Friendly

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Hawthorne Room (Mills-Pound Cottages) Pet-Friendly | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Hawthorne Room (Mills-Pound Cottages) Pet-Friendly

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Tea Rose Room (1st Floor Cushman-Colson House) Not Pet Friendly | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Blue Moon Room (2nd Floor Cushman-Colson House) Not Pet Friendly | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Camelot Room (1st Floor Cushman-Colson House) Not Pet Friendly

Camelot Room (1st Floor Cushman-Colson House) Not Pet Friendly | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Nora Belle's Cottage Pet Friendly

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

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Rochelle Room (Mills-Pound Cottages) Pet-Friendly | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Rochelle Room (Mills-Pound Cottages) Pet-Friendly

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Windsor Cottage (Mills-Pound Cottages) Pet-Friendly | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Windsor Cottage (Mills-Pound Cottages) Pet-Friendly

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

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Melrose Cottage (Mills-Pound Cottages) Pet-Friendly | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Melrose Cottage (Mills-Pound Cottages) Pet-Friendly

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Piccadilly Suite (1st Floor Cushman-Colson House) Not Pet Friendly | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

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

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Murphy Bed

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Island Grove (Florida Cottage - North) Pet Friendly

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Murphy Bed

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Victoria's Cottage (Matheson Cottages) Pet Friendly | Living room | 36-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Victoria's Cottage (Matheson Cottages) Pet Friendly

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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La Chua Cottage (Florida Cottage - South) Pet Friendly | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

La Chua Cottage (Florida Cottage - South) Pet Friendly

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Cross Creek Cottage (Florida Cottage - South) Pet Friendly | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Cross Creek Cottage (Florida Cottage - South) Pet Friendly

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Lester's Place (Florida Cottage - North) Pet Friendly | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Lester's Place (Florida Cottage - North) Pet Friendly

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Carriage House (2nd Floor above the Office) Pet Friendly

Carriage House (2nd Floor above the Office) Pet Friendly | Living room | 36-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels, TV

Carriage House (2nd Floor above the Office) Pet Friendly

  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

View all photos for Honeymoon Cottage (McKenzie Gardens) Not Pet Friendly

Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Honeymoon Cottage (McKenzie Gardens) Not Pet Friendly

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Terrace/patio

Lilly's Cottage (Matheson Cottages) Pet Friendly

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Mae's Cottage (Matheson Cottages) Pet Friendly | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Mae's Cottage (Matheson Cottages) Pet Friendly

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Luisa Room (3rd Floor McKenzie House) Not Pet Friendly

Luisa Room (3rd Floor McKenzie House) Not Pet Friendly | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Luisa Room (3rd Floor McKenzie House) Not Pet Friendly

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Sarah's Cottage (Matheson Cottages) Pet Friendly | Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, individually decorated

Sarah's Cottage (Matheson Cottages) Pet Friendly

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
Exterior
DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville
Pool
Parking included
Free WiFi
Restaurant
3.9 out of 5, Good, (1001)
The price is $119
per night
$134 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 6 - Dec 7
DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville

About the neighborhood

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 - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • University of Florida - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Shands at the University of Florida - 4 min drive - 2.1 miles
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 6 min drive - 2.0 miles
  • Florida Museum of Natural History - 9 min drive - 4.5 miles

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Top - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪White Buffalo - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Liquid Ginger - ‬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 spa tub are on site.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or spa 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 spa 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.

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite 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
  • Library
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • Spa tub
  • 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 center
  • 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 72 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
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

Property 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

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 spa tub without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Sweetwater Branch
Sweetwater Branch Gainesville
Sweetwater Branch Inn
Sweetwater Branch Inn Gainesville
Sweetwater Inn
Sweetwater Branch Hotel Gainesville
Sweetwater Branch Gainesville
Sweetwater Branch Inn Gainesville
Sweetwater Branch Inn Bed & breakfast
Sweetwater Branch Inn Bed & breakfast Gainesville

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 674 out of 845 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 119 out of 845 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 845 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 845 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 845 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Fabio

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience. The rooms were cozy and spotless, and the historical charm made for a very warm and inviting atmosphere. Breakfasts were perfect, and it was such a peaceful experience to have breakfast on the veranda! The garden outside is stunning. You are all amazing! We will definitely return. Thank you, goodbye!"
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pretty cottage
What a lovely place The gardens are beautiful Everyone is very friendly A great place to go with a dog
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kym

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful home away from home where you can imagine what it was like to live in the south in the past.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

RODRIGO

Business traveler, Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Most things like bed, the room itself where good, however, I stayed above the main office and could not sleep due to persistent beeping noise comming from downstairs at 4 am. Texed and called the”on call” number and no response. A bit overpriced based on my experience. Staff was very friendly and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Nestor

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We love this Inn! Right near downtown and the rooms are amazing. We stayed in the Isadora room and it was beautiful. And the breakfast is second to none!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
We had a nice stay, staff is very friendly and accommodating and good breakfast. We brought our small dog puppy, who finds everything, so one negative was that deep cleans to rooms are needed. I had to move couch and rugs and sweep and clean under covered areas because there was a lot of black dirt, dust, and dog hair- definitely had been there a long time. Also bed in master is difficult to clean under because it is so low to ground and has extra support with plywood and I found a lot under it including someone else’s pill. I worried that there may have been another one that my dog could have eaten so searched online and found was muscle relaxer. We stayed at pet friendly Melrose Cottage and advise if staying with curious puppy or dog to check rooms before letting them down on the floor.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Propert was beautiful. We were greeted with fresh baked cookies. Room was spacious and clean and nicely furnished. Breakfast was complimentary and served in a beautiful area of the inn. All was perfect-we hope to stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First time
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wilhelmina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A wonderful Surprisw
This place was beautiful and had excellent amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carson

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A unique and luxurious stay in "Old Gainesville!" The grounds are so peaceful and the breakfast is top knotch. The pool is a great place to cool off and relax. Can't wait to stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming staff, beautiful BNB, and excellent breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edelmis

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anaysis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful place, really good breakfast, nice decoration
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Hugh

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Expensive for units that need TLC
Staff and breakfast were AMAZING! Units are just OK for the price and need more TLC….curtain to outside window of the shower didn’t fully cover the window, underneath a bathroom sink was filthy, Keurig descale light was on, inside of dishwasher was dirty, water tank light in kitchen was on, jacuzzi didn’t work. I did email the office after my stay and received a response.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy check in, great location, beautiful and comfortable. Great staff and amenities
Stayed 1 night in May 2024