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A modern interior with a staircase, a seating area, and a colorful abstract wall design.

A rooftop pool area with lounge chairs, a small table, and a fire pit.

A modern hotel lobby with a round table featuring two drinks, a sofa, and a colorful wall art piece.

A spacious lobby with modern furniture, large windows, and a colorful abstract wall.

1. Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

Downtown Gainesville, 12.9 km from Gainesville Raceway

maria

S$140

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A swimming pool with a metal ladder, surrounded by a white fence and green chairs.

A hotel room with a patterned carpet, a sofa, a small table, a lamp, and a door with a notice.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a coffee table, and a small table with a lamp.

A refrigerated display case with beverages and snacks, and a shelf with bottled water and other beverages.

2. Best Western Waldo Inn and Suites

11.9 km from Gainesville Raceway

Ana Laura

S$120

includes taxes & fees

24 Sept - 25 Sept

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a flat-screen TV, and a large window.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area with chairs and ottomans, a large artwork, and a corridor leading to other rooms.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a sofa, and a window.

A modern hotel lobby with a long dining table, multiple seating areas, and a large window with curtains.

3. Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

15.7 km from Gainesville Raceway

Gladys

S$114

includes taxes & fees

23 Sept - 24 Sept

A large, two-story house with a porch, multiple windows, and a chimney.

A grand staircase with ornate carpet, a cozy sitting area with a sofa and chairs, and a large window with a view.

A cozy living room with a Christmas tree, a fireplace with stockings, and a view through a window.

A gazebo with a white exterior and a dark roof, surrounded by a brick pathway and lush greenery.

4. Sweetwater Branch Inn

12.6 km from Gainesville Raceway

Jose

S$211

includes taxes & fees

19 Sept - 20 Sept

A multi-story hotel with a central entrance, palm trees, and a clear sky.

A modern living room with a green sofa, a round coffee table, and a fireplace.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a television, a sofa, and artwork on the wall.

A hotel room with a wooden floor, a red armchair, a beige sofa, a TV, and framed artwork on the wall.

5. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL

19.2 km from Gainesville Raceway

Henry

S$126

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A hotel lobby with a seating area, a sofa, a table, and a lamp.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a large wall advertisement.

A hotel lobby with multiple seating areas, including tables and booths, a coffee station, and a reception desk.

A multi-story hotel with a brick facade, a prominent signage for Hampton Inn & Suites, and a parking area with several cars.

6. Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville Downtown University

Downtown Gainesville, 12.8 km from Gainesville Raceway

Graziella

S$131

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

A modern bar area with a long counter, green bar stools, and a television displaying a golf game.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, pendant lighting, and a dining area with a sofa and chairs.

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large TV.

A Fairfield Inn & Suites Marriott hotel with a modern entrance, multiple floors, and a parking lot.

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gainesville I-75

18.5 km from Gainesville Raceway

Robert

S$170

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

A modern hotel with a prominent 'La Quinta' sign, a covered entrance, and a well-maintained outdoor area with a parking lot.

A hotel reception area with directional signs for elevators, floor 1, pool restrooms, and business center.

A hotel lobby with a seating area featuring sofas and armchairs, a central coffee table, and a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A modern lounge area with a flat-screen TV, a fireplace, teal and brown seating, patterned carpet, and a wall-mounted clock.

8. La Quinta by Wyndham Gainesville

17.5 km from Gainesville Raceway

Tiffany

S$137

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern kitchen with dark cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a wooden ceiling.

A staircase with dark wooden steps leading to a landing with a small table and chair.

A modern building with a unique facade featuring a grid of colorful panels.

A bathroom with a white vanity, a round mirror, and a black faucet.

9. Depot Village

13.1 km from Gainesville Raceway

Trisha

S$147

includes taxes & fees

17 Sept - 18 Sept

An outdoor kitchen with a grill, a table, and chairs.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a painting on the wall.

A compact hotel room with a kitchenette, a sofa, a dining table, and a small office area.

A modern dining area with yellow chairs, wooden tables, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.

10. Home2 Suites by Hilton Gainesville Medical Center

15.4 km from Gainesville Raceway

Karri

S$151

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern building with a curved facade, a landscaped pathway, and a body of water in the foreground.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a flat-screen TV, wooden wardrobe, and large windows offering a view of a cityscape and water feature.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a water feature, and modern buildings in the background.

A bartender pouring a drink into a glass.

11. Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

14.9 km from Gainesville Raceway

Diane

S$224

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a gazebo, surrounded by palm trees and a building with a stone facade.

A conference room with a long table, yellow chairs, a bowl of oranges, and framed geometric patterns on the wall.

A coffee station with two coffee machines, a coffee press, and various coffee pods and cups.

A coffee station with two coffee machines, a sign above stating "MUST HAVE COFFEE EXPRESS", and various coffee-related items on shelves.

12. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG

18.6 km from Gainesville Raceway

Meredith

S$169

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a large bathtub, and green walls.

A breakfast bar with a juice dispenser, cereal boxes, and fruit bowls.

Outdoor lounge chairs with metal frames and fabric seats, arranged in rows.

A Sleep Inn & Suites building with a clear entrance, a covered waiting area, and a parking lot.

13. Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

18.9 km from Gainesville Raceway

prakasa Babu

S$115

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

An outdoor patio area with string lights, potted plants, and outdoor furniture.

A modern bar area with a counter, stools, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A double bed with white bedding and multiple pillows, a wooden headboard, and a framed picture on the wall.

A restaurant with a counter, seating area, and a TV screen.

14. Gainesville Lodge

12.9 km from Gainesville Raceway

Blaise

S$111

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A spacious lobby with a sectional sofa, a wooden cabinet, and a television mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with a large window offering a view of a cityscape, a blue armchair, and a small table with a lamp.

A hotel lobby with a stone wall, a flat-screen TV, orange upholstered seating, and a lamp.

A hotel room with two beds, a large headboard, bedside lamps, and a view of the outdoors through sheer curtains.

15. Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

18.9 km from Gainesville Raceway

Shirley

S$150

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A modern hotel lobby with a curved ceiling, a central seating area with a sofa and ottoman, a bar area, and a dining space with chairs and tables.

A hotel entrance with a sign reading "Springhill Suites by Marriott" and a modern building in the background.

A hotel reception area with a curved reception desk, a refrigerator stocked with beverages, and a wall with a blue abstract design.

A modern hotel lobby with a breakfast bar, seating area, and a large window.

16. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Gainesville

19 km from Gainesville Raceway

Robert

S$126

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A modern bar area with wooden bar stools, pendant lighting, and artwork on the walls.

A hotel room with a living area, kitchenette, and a large mirror.

A hotel reception desk with a wooden panel design, a digital kiosk, and a "Welcome to the Sun Shine State" sign.

A hotel hallway with carpeted floors, doors on both sides, and overhead lighting.

17. Hampton Inn Gainesville

19.1 km from Gainesville Raceway

Charles

S$138

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A conference room with a long wooden table, beige chairs, water bottles, and a large flat-screen TV on the wall.

A hotel room with a sofa, a desk, a chair, a bed, a TV, and a dining table with a glass and cookie.

18. Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe by IHG

19 km from Gainesville Raceway

Arleana

S$176

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, a microwave, and a coffee maker.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a painting on the wall.

A multi-story hotel with a stone facade, a covered entrance, and a parking lot.

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

19. Staybridge Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG

18.6 km from Gainesville Raceway

Alex

S$206

includes taxes & fees

21 Sept - 22 Sept

A modern outdoor lounge area with a fire feature, seating, and a view of a pool.

A modern dining area with round tables and chairs, a coffee bar with various items, and a large abstract painting on the wall.

A modern hotel lobby with a sofa, a glass table, and a bar area with various bottles.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, two chairs, a TV, and a view of greenery through the window.

20. AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown

College Park, 13.3 km from Gainesville Raceway

Luis

S$217

includes taxes & fees

27 Sept - 28 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Gainesville Raceway

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown	9.2 Wonderful 1,226 reviews	View
Best Western Waldo Inn and Suites	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Comfort Suites Gainesville near University	9.2 Wonderful 1,487 reviews	View
Sweetwater Branch Inn	9.8 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL	9.2 Wonderful 1,997 reviews	View

Top Gainesville Raceway Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville-Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Very comfortable stay with welcoming Gator’s staff."

Gainesville Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Extremely well managed property. Quaint and quirky property with a vintage motor court vibe. Staff was incredibly friendly and helpful. Full coffee/liquor bar in the lobby. Everything was clean, comfy, and updated. Will absolutely stay again."

Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

10/10 Excellent

"There's a good variety of food everything was good. The room was kept clean with new towels and sheets while I was away. A late checkout option would be helpful."

Travelers Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Great sleep and comfort thank you"

Soho Inn Waldo

8/10 Good

"Was able to get checked in"

Campus Inn by Hotel O Gainesville - University Area

8/10 Good

"There were several eating establishments within walking distance. Ascwell as other things to do and see."

Other attractions near Gainesville Raceway

A historic building with columns and an American flag, surrounded by trees and other buildings.

Hippodrome State Theatre

7.8/10 (8 reviews)

You can enjoy a show at Hippodrome State Theatre during your trip to Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Depot Park

Find out about the history of Gainesville when you take a trip to Depot Park. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

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Ironwood Golf Course

7.4/10 (9 reviews)

Enjoy a round of golf in Gainesville at Ironwood Golf Course. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Waldo Motorsports

8.4/10 (9 reviews)

Take the family on an outing to Waldo Motorsports during your trip to Waldo. Take in the live music while you're in the area.

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Thomas Center

8.2/10 (160 reviews)

Enjoy an outing to Thomas Center during your stay in Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Waldo Farmers Market

You can do some window-shopping at Waldo Farmers Market during your visit to Waldo. Take in the live music while you're in the area.

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Matheson History Museum

6.8/10 (5 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Matheson History Museum in Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Devil's Milhopper Geological State Park

9.2/10 (25 reviews)

You can take time to visit Devil's Milhopper Geological State Park during your travels to Gainesville. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Gainesville Raceway?

Gainesville Raceway is located in a welcoming area of Gainesville known for its beautiful lakeside setting and sporting events. Gainesville is home to 703 hotels and other accommodation options, so you can find something that's perfect for your stay.

Where is the best place to stay close to Gainesville Raceway?

Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. You'll find it 8 mi (12.9 km) from Gainesville Raceway. Other good choices around the area include Campus Inn by Hotel O Gainesville - University Area and Travelers Inn.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Gainesville Raceway, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of hotel bookings are refundable if you cancel before the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it might still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to review the top deals on offer near Gainesville Raceway.

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Our top choices for Gainesville Raceway hotels

1. Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

2. Best Western Waldo Inn and Suites

3. Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

4. Sweetwater Branch Inn

5. Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL

6. Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville Downtown University

7. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gainesville I-75

8. La Quinta by Wyndham Gainesville

9. Depot Village

10. Home2 Suites by Hilton Gainesville Medical Center

11. Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

12. Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG

13. Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

14. Gainesville Lodge

15. Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

16. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Gainesville

17. Hampton Inn Gainesville

18. Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe by IHG

19. Staybridge Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG

20. AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown

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Top Gainesville Raceway Hotel Reviews

Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville-Downtown

Gainesville Lodge

Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

Travelers Inn

Soho Inn Waldo

Campus Inn by Hotel O Gainesville - University Area

Other attractions near Gainesville Raceway

Hippodrome State Theatre

Depot Park

Ironwood Golf Course

Waldo Motorsports

Thomas Center

Waldo Farmers Market

Matheson History Museum

Devil's Milhopper Geological State Park

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