Sweetwater Branch Inn

3.5 star property
Victorian B&B with outdoor pool, near Hippodrome State Theatre

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Exterior
Gazebo
Front of property
Private kitchen
Interior detail

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free breakfast
  • Pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Pet-friendly
Main amenities
  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • Outdoor pool
  • Free use of bicycles
  • Hot tub
  • Business centre
  • Terrace
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Air conditioning
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Computer station
  • Reception fireplace
Feel at home
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Cable/satellite TV service
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Laundry facilities
  • Coffee/tea maker
The price is RM694
RM780 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Dec - 23 Dec

Room options

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Showing 27 of 27 rooms

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

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Murphy Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Free extra futon mattress
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Single Futon

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Hawthorne Room (Mills-Pound Cottages) Pet-Friendly

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Full-sized fridge/freezer
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room

Highlights

Deck/patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Sofa Beds

Rochelle Room (Mills-Pound Cottages) Pet-Friendly

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Windsor Cottage (Mills-Pound Cottages) Pet-Friendly

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Melrose Cottage (Mills-Pound Cottages) Pet-Friendly

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Murphy Bed

Island Grove (Florida Cottage - North) Pet Friendly

Highlights

Garden
Porch/lanai
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Murphy Bed

Victoria's Cottage (Matheson Cottages) Pet Friendly

Highlights

Furnished patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Single Bed

La Chua Cottage (Florida Cottage - South) Pet Friendly

Highlights

Garden
Porch/lanai
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Cross Creek Cottage (Florida Cottage - South) Pet Friendly

Highlights

Garden
Porch/lanai
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Air conditioning
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Garden
Porch/lanai
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Highlights

Balcony
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Single Trundle Bed

Honeymoon Cottage (McKenzie Gardens) Not Pet Friendly

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Fireplace
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchen
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Lilly's Cottage (Matheson Cottages) Pet Friendly

Highlights

Furnished patio
Garden
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Private indoor hot tub
Air conditioning
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Mae's Cottage (Matheson Cottages) Pet Friendly

Highlights

Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Sarah's Cottage (Matheson Cottages) Pet Friendly

Highlights

Garden
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Connecting rooms available
Kitchenette
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the area

Map
625 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL, 32601

What's nearby

  • Hippodrome State Theatre - 10 min walk
  • University of Florida - 3 min drive
  • Shands at the University of Florida - 4 min drive
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 6 min drive
  • Florida Museum of Natural History - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 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

At Sweetwater Branch Inn, you'll be a short five-minute drive from University of Florida and Shands at the University of Florida. You can take a morning swim in at the outdoor pool, and the Hot tub makes for a relaxing end to the day. Other highlights at this Victorian bed & breakfast include free bike rentals, a terrace and a garden. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff and breakfast.

Languages

English, Italian, Spanish

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 20 rooms
  • Arranged over 3 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
  • Contactless check-in and check-out are available
  • Express check-out available
  • Late check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 18
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
  • Contactless check-out
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

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

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total, up to 34 kg per pet)*
  • Service animals welcome
  • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
  • Pets must be supervised

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
  • On-site parking is limited (max. 1 space per unit)
  • Electric vehicle charging point on site

Other information

  • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast 7:30 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee/tea in a common area
  • Private dining
  • Private picnics
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge

Travelling with children

  • Mini golf
  • Pool gate

What to do

  • Mini golf
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Scuba-diving nearby

Working away

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

Services

  • Laundry facilities
  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free bike hire
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • 7 buildings/towers
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Library
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Television in common areas
  • An outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 36-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning and heating
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Premium bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Stay connected

  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Champagne service

More

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 35 (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
  • Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot tub without adult supervision

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Sweetwater Branch Inn Gainesville
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Frequently asked questions

Does Sweetwater Branch Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Sweetwater Branch Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Sweetwater Branch Inn?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool. Guests have pool access from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
Are pets allowed at Sweetwater Branch Inn?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 34 kg per pet. There's a charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Sweetwater Branch Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spaces may be limited. Electric car charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Sweetwater Branch Inn?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 35 (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless social distancing and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Sweetwater Branch Inn and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities such as cycling. Additional recreation nearby includes cave exploring and ecotours. Enjoy a relaxing soak in the hot tub and an invigorating swim in the outdoor pool. Sweetwater Branch Inn also has a garden and access to a nearby outdoor pool.
What's the area around Sweetwater Branch Inn like?
Sweetwater Branch Inn is a short 9-minute drive from Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) and 10 minutes' walk from Hippodrome State Theatre.

Sweetwater Branch Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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 Exceptional

Quaint B&B plus great for a UF weekend.
What a beautiful location central for UF and Gainesville activities. They made you feel welcome from the moment you drives. The cottages were super cute with great history. I enjoyed my little reading book in Lester’s Place and walking the grounds. And the breakfast was so good. You felt welcome, you felt home and you wanted to come back from the moment you left.
Stacey, 2-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

heather, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Julie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Sweet Escape
I love Sweetwater Branch Inn... it is perfect bed and breakfast getaway. My favorite room is the Tea Rose room... because of the huge jacuzzi bathtub & the fireplace.
Victoria, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Exceeded expectations
The Sweetwater Inn exceeded our expectations! The grounds are impeccably maintained and create a private sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of downtown and the UF campus. No details were spared at the Inn. Our room was quiet and cozy! From the staff, the pool, the football game shuttle, the complimentary breakfast and guest rooms - all was perfectly presented. We can't wait to return for another visit, go Gators! 🐊
Christina, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jennifer, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

joseph, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jean, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Jacquelyn, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Brandy, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

My best experience at a Hotel!
I was amazed at the uniqueness, originality along with all the beautiful plants, trees and gardens there! Each room is unique in it’s theme, design and it’s pioneer spirit! The artwork and design of the whole park, which it really is, was like being in another world. Whenever I need a getaway place in Gainesville, I will return there. The breakfast had the best variety I’ve seen outside of a banquet hall! A wedding took place there in a large, open area. There’s even a Honeymoon suite in that courtyard! It must have been designed by amazingly talented artists, creative designers and architect professionals, along with those who knew the history of this area of Florida. I sat on the front porch in the evening awhile to relax and play my ocarina, a small clay flute which makes me happy and content. I don’t know of other hotels with porches, and lots of homes had them in neighborhoods I grew up in - in various states. It reminds me of decades past when older folks sat in their rocking chairs after dinner to watch their neighbors walk by and chatted with them. I miss those days, and truly appreciate all the effort and planning that went into each unique room and building in this amazing mini-town 4 blocks wide by 4 blocks square!
Carol, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

This is an adorable area with old homes that have been turned into rooms for the night or the weekend or the week. However, the air conditioner in the Rochelle room was inadequate. It came on blasting, and then when it went off and you were frozen the room became very, very humid. I think they need to invest in a humidifier. However, it was very quiet and it was very easy to walk to find good food and shopping
melissa, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

From the moment you step into the grounds you be amazed at the beauty. There is a new pleasant surprise around each corner.
Anne, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

So Charming and gardens too!
Love this place, my second time staying in the cottages since I have a pet. Highly recommend this Bread and Breakfast in Gainesville FL
Deborah, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Attention to detail.
Jay, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

This is one of the best places i ever stayed at
robert, 2-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Peter, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

We love staying in the pet friendly cottages. Lovely decor, private, great beds & breakfast!
lynne, 1-night romance trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Dawn, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

We loved the Sweetwater Branch Inn! My husband and I stayed along with our 17 year old son. We had a queen bed and a Murphy bed. The Inn is beautiful. We borrowed bikes and went all around town to different breweries and restaurants. The breakfast at the Inn is also spectacular. Great for Gator games or just a weekend away!
Angie, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Stacy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Gregory, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay and super accommodating staff! Will be back for future visits.
Crystal, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review