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Aloft by Marriott Gainesville University Area

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Lounge
Terrace/patio
In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Fitness facility

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

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3743 Hull Rd, Gainesville, FL, 32607
  • Place, University of Florida
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Florida Museum of Natural History
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Curtis M. Phillips Center
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

aloft, Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(51 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

aloft, Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Roll-In Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

aloft, Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

aloft, Room, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

aloft, Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

aloft, Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, Hearing Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub (Transfer Shower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Hearing Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible Bathtub (Transfer Shower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Aloft by Marriott Gainesville University Area

Along with an outdoor pool, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour fitness centre and a bar/lounge. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a business centre, conference space and laundry facilities are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Aloft by Marriott Gainesville University Area offers 146 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Gainesville hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and fans. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Aloft by Marriott Gainesville University Area. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from University of Florida. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Full breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a business centre and 3 meeting rooms
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Within a 15-minute walk of University of Florida and Florida Museum of Natural History
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Aloft by Marriott Gainesville University Area offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business centre and 3 meeting rooms.

WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 1400 square feet (130 square metres) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Aloft by Marriott Gainesville University Area also features a terrace, laundry facilities, and a corner/local shop. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Gainesville hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy full breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; USD 8.50 for adults and USD 8.50 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Grocery/convenience store
  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 1,400 square feet of conference space
  • 3 meeting rooms
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lever door handles
  • Lift
  • Low-height door lock
  • Low-height electrical sockets in bathroom
  • Low-height view port in door
  • Raised toilet seat
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Fan
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Express check-out available

Special 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: from approximately USD 8.50 for adults and from USD 8.50 for children
  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in specific rooms only, which can be requested by contacting the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation (please see the Fees section for related charges).
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Aloft Gainesville University Area Hotel

Aloft University Area Hotel

Aloft University Area

Aloft Gainesville University Area Hotel

Aloft Gainesville University Area Gainesville

Aloft Gainesville University Area a Marriott Hotel

Aloft Gainesville University Area Hotel Gainesville

Aloft by Marriott Gainesville University Area Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 642 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 196 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alena

clean room and sheets, pleasant staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

MaryEllen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and courteous staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean throughout, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jaci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean friendly
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sterling

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff, bed softness, room setup and location was perfect!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Gean

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Latifah

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location was great! Room was great. Lumpy bed:( lots of barking dogs and several loud people in the halls both nights made getting a good rest a challenge but other than that the staff was very pleasant and was very clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Isaac

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel stay for the price
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Great staff, nice facility
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David, Mobile

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location for us to stop on our way to Miami and the staff Wednesday evening and Thursday morning were so sweet and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Derek

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Braulio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room | Staff | Bar Welcoming Location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Lamar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bed was a little uncomfortable but room and area was clean
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice newer property, close to retail stores and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorguens

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

jiymeece

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

alison, Coral Gables

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was welcoming , room was clean
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Curtis

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Yes
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness, friendliness of staff, everything in very good working order
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

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