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Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

3.0 star property

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A modern building with a curved facade, a landscaped pathway, and a body of water in the foreground.
In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a water feature, and modern buildings in the background.
Suite, Lake View | View from room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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1514 Southwest 14th Street, Gainesville, FL, 32608
  • Place, University of Florida
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Stephen C. O'Connell Center
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

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A modern hotel room with a bed, a desk with a flat-screen TV, a chair, and a round table.

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Coffee and/or coffee maker

Suite, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 1 King Bed, City View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible (Roll in Shower)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Coffee and/or coffee maker

Room, 1 King Bed, Lake View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(17 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Lake View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(47 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Studio, Lake View | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio, Lake View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(70 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Coffee and/or coffee maker

Suite, Lake View

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • Lake view
  • 48 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(106 reviews)
  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Hearing)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • City view
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Coffee and/or coffee maker

Studio, City View

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(86 reviews)
  • City view
  • 31 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Double Room Lake View

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A modern hotel room with a bed, a small desk with a TV, a sofa, and a chair.

Room, 2 Queen Beds, City View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a fitness centre and valet parking. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk and a banquet hall are on-site.
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida offers 173 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead, designer toiletries and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from University of Florida. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a gym.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at the restaurant
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Valet parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a car charging station and a lift
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the cleanliness, spaciousness and overall comfort
  • Within a 15-minute walk of University of Florida and Shands at the University of Florida
  • Dogs welcome for a fee
There's a restaurant on site. WiFi is free in public spaces. Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida also features a fitness centre and a lift. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Gainesville hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida has a restaurant on site.

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
  • Valet parking on site (USD 25 per day; includes in/out privileges)
  • Limited on-site valet parking

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 100 per person
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Mini-fridge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Mobile key entry
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

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 day
  • Only dogs are allowed
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 100 per person
  • Valet parking fee: USD 25 per day (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
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.

Property is also known as

Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida Hotel
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida Gainesville
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida Hotel Gainesville

Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1007 out of 1276 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 151 out of 1276 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 1276 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1276 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1276 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Gail

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean rooms, wonderful bar/restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect stay in every way!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kerri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
quick stay but enjoyable. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
easy stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Yusaku

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the best hotels we have ever stayed in!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stefania

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location to the downtown core. Perfect hotel if you’re touring UF. Love that you can get your steps in by walking the path around the pond and enjoy the sunrise at the same time.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our favorite Gainesville hotel!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and clean room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ritzy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone and everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a pleasure staying here
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very clean and excellent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jaci

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We always stay here. Just wish restaurant was open longer. We have long late nights at the racetrack and can never come back to hotel We always have to go somewhere
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ishanty at the front desk is fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Hotel! Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lissette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are very well laid out. Awas very
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great facility great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

JUSTIN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always friendly valet and front desk. Clean, modern rooms. Safe.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff, room,and dining.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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2/10 Terrible

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is great. The hotel is not clean I had allergy crisis there.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lucas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff and service and beautiful hotel
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

The property was in the perfect location, great price and with amazing staff. Highly recommend it, especially when you’re doing anything at university of Florida.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Spotless room, very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed for one night, our room was clean and comfortable, the valet and front desk staff were very nice and friendly. Would stay again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is very kind, the hotel is very warm and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

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