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Sweetwater Branch Inn

3.5 star property

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Exterior
Garden
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Interior detail

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
625 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL, 32601
  • University of Florida
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Shands at the University of Florida
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium
    ‪6 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

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Giovanna Room (2nd Floor McKenzie House) Not Pet Friendly

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

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

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

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

Room

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

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Rochelle Room (Mills-Pound Cottages) Pet-Friendly | Living area

Rochelle Room (Mills-Pound Cottages) Pet-Friendly

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Windsor Cottage (Mills-Pound Cottages) Pet-Friendly

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

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

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 | Lanai

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

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

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

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

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

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, pillow-top 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

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

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

Sarah's Cottage (Matheson Cottages) Pet Friendly

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Exterior

Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, (855)
The price is AU$246
for 1 room
includes taxes & fees
6 May - 7 May
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About the area

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 - 0.9 km
  • University of Florida - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Shands at the University of Florida - 4 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Florida Museum of Natural History - 10 min drive - 7.2 km

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 hot tub are on site.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or hot 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 hot 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 transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site 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
  • Hot tub
  • Library
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)
  • 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 centre
  • 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

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 at the property
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

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 hot tub without adult supervision

Property is also known as

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

Sweetwater Branch Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 716 out of 890 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 121 out of 890 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 890 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 890 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 890 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ron

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved it

Beautiful property! Grounds are beautiful, lots of individual cottages. Our cottage, Lily, was huge! Living room, kitchen, bedroom, porch with jacuzzi tub, large bathroom and large outdoor porch.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felicia

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lionel Jr., Lutz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Charming
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

heather

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

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was absolutely obsessed with this bed-and-breakfast. I absolutely recommend this to anyone looking for a weekend away Gainesville.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic as always, stayed here last year too for Fest. Close to everything, but quiet when you want to wind down.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best places I've stayed at. We evacuated for the storm and stayed an extra night because we loved it so much.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is Outstanding!!! We had such a peaceful and tranquil experience and everyone was so nice and went out of their way to be friendly and accommodating!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven M

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about this place was fabulous. The room was just what you would expect for a B & B. The breakfast was awesome. We would definitely go back there.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The perfect place.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Myra

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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! 🐊
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful historic and lovingly restored B&B in the heart of Gainesville. The rooms are spacious, the amenities comfortable and the staff friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
One of the best bed and breakfasts I've stayed in the southeast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

10/10 Excellent

joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jean

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely experience
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024