Sweetwater Branch Inn

Property class: 3.5
Victorian B&B with outdoor pool, near Hippodrome State Theatre

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At Sweetwater Branch Inn, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from University of Florida and Shands at the University of Florida. You can get 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 travelers love the helpful staff and breakfast.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by guests
Top-rated by travelers

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$164 nightly
The total price is $185
Nov 13 - Nov 14
Total with taxes and fees

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View all photos for Camelot Room (1st Floor Cushman-Colson House) Not Pet Friendly

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a mirror, a window with curtains, and wall decorations.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Blue Moon Room (2nd Floor Cushman-Colson House) Not Pet Friendly

A neatly made bed with a blue quilt, two bedside lamps, and framed artwork on the walls.

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Cornelia Room (2nd Floor Cushman-Colson House) Not Pet Friendly

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a potted plant, and a window with curtains.

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Tea Rose Room (1st Floor Cushman-Colson House) Not Pet Friendly

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a dresser, a mirror, and a chandelier.

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Tiffany Suite (2nd Floor Cushman-Colson House) Not Pet Friendly

A room with a bed, a chair, a dresser, and a fireplace.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Heirloom Suite (2nd Floor Cushman-Colson House) Not Pet Friendly

A room with a wooden floor, a grey sofa with green cushions, a wooden table, and windows with curtains and hanging plants.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Murphy Bed

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

A spacious bedroom with a large bed, a four-poster, a sitting area with a green armchair, and a wooden dresser.

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

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

A four-poster bed with a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a dresser with drawers.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Futon

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

A traditional bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a dresser, and a mirror.

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Isadora Suite (3rd Floor McKenzie House) Not Pet Friendly

A cozy room with a built-in bench, a fireplace, and stained glass windows.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Luisa Room (3rd Floor McKenzie House) Not Pet Friendly

A cozy room with a white sofa, a patterned rug, a wooden drum, and a large mirror.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Sarah's Cottage (Matheson Cottages) Pet Friendly

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a bedside table, a window with curtains, a bathroom visible through an open door, and a wooden floor.

Sarah's Cottage (Matheson Cottages) Pet Friendly

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Mae's Cottage (Matheson Cottages) Pet Friendly

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a mirror, a window with curtains, and a potted plant.

Mae's Cottage (Matheson Cottages) Pet Friendly

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Lilly's Cottage (Matheson Cottages) Pet Friendly

A two-story house with a white picket fence, a front porch, and a green exterior.

Lilly's Cottage (Matheson Cottages) Pet Friendly

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Honeymoon Cottage (McKenzie Gardens) Not Pet Friendly

A four-poster bed with a decorative headboard, a green dresser, and a ceiling fan in a room with wooden beams and a pink wall.

Honeymoon Cottage (McKenzie Gardens) Not Pet Friendly

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Carriage House (2nd Floor above the Office) Pet Friendly

A spacious living room with a wooden floor, a sofa, a chair, a coffee table, and a ceiling fan.

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed, 1 Queen Sofa Bed, 1 Twin Bed and 1 Twin Trundle Bed

View all photos for Piccadilly Suite (1st Floor Cushman-Colson House) Not Pet Friendly

A bedroom with a bed, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Murphy Bed

View all photos for Victoria's Cottage (Matheson Cottages) Pet Friendly

A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a chair, and a kitchen visible through an open door.

Victoria's Cottage (Matheson Cottages) Pet Friendly

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for La Chua Cottage (Florida Cottage - South) Pet Friendly

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a ceiling fan, a window with curtains, and wall art of birds.

La Chua Cottage (Florida Cottage - South) Pet Friendly

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Cross Creek Cottage (Florida Cottage - South) Pet Friendly

A bedroom with a bed, wooden dresser, TV, potted plants, and a window with curtains.

Cross Creek Cottage (Florida Cottage - South) Pet Friendly

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Lester's Place (Florida Cottage - North) Pet Friendly

A bed with a blue patterned bedspread, two bedside lamps, and a framed picture above the bed.

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Island Grove (Florida Cottage - North) Pet Friendly

A living room with a wicker sofa, a glass coffee table, a potted plant, and a view of the outdoors through large windows.

Island Grove (Florida Cottage - North) Pet Friendly

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Murphy Bed

View all photos for Nora Belle's Cottage Pet Friendly

A neatly made bed with patterned pillows, a wooden headboard, a side table with a lamp, a chair with a floral pattern, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Nora Belle's Cottage Pet Friendly

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

View all photos for Hawthorne Room (Mills-Pound Cottages) Pet-Friendly

A neatly made bed with a striped blanket, two bedside tables with lamps, a wooden bench, and a television on the wall.

Hawthorne Room (Mills-Pound Cottages) Pet-Friendly

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Melrose Cottage (Mills-Pound Cottages) Pet-Friendly

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a lamp, a chair, a rug, and a painting on the wall.

Melrose Cottage (Mills-Pound Cottages) Pet-Friendly

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Rochelle Room (Mills-Pound Cottages) Pet-Friendly

A bedroom with a wooden bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a dresser, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Rochelle Room (Mills-Pound Cottages) Pet-Friendly

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Windsor Cottage (Mills-Pound Cottages) Pet-Friendly

A neatly made bed with a blue and white bedspread, a metal headboard, two bedside lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Windsor Cottage (Mills-Pound Cottages) Pet-Friendly

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Deluxe Cabin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

House

  • City view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 2 Queen Beds, 1 Twin Bed, 1 Twin Trundle Bed and 1 King Bed

View all photos for Honeymoon Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View

A bedroom with a bed, a wooden door, a chandelier, a window with curtains, a bathtub, and a chair.

Honeymoon Studio Suite, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Garden View

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Gallery House

A bedroom with a metal bed frame, wooden dresser, and a chair.

Gallery House

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
625 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL, 32601

What's nearby

  • Matheson History Museum - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Thomas Center - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Hippodrome State Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Depot Park - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • University of Florida - 4 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪University Club - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Waffle House - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dragonfly Sushi & Sake Company - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Original American Kitchen - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Sweetwater Branch Inn

  • At Sweetwater Branch Inn, you'll be just a 5-minute drive from University of Florida and Shands at the University of Florida. You can get 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 travelers love the helpful staff and breakfast.

At a glance

CHECK-IN
3:00pm
CHECK-OUT
11:00am

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 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 available
    • Late check-out subject to availability

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 within 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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 cribs (infant beds)

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs and cats only, 2 total, up to 75 lbs per pet)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only. Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation; restrictions apply*
    • Pets must be supervised

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking on site
    • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

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Reviews

Sweetwater Branch Inn Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently described as amazing, lovely, and top-notch with a wide variety of options. (111 reviews)
  • The property offers a lovely breakfast and is within walking distance to many restaurants. (12 reviews)
  • The pool was a pleasant addition, a great place to cool off and relax. (12 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional

Five stars for everything. Clean room, great staff, good breakfast included, convenient location, assigned parking location for each room, lovely grounds, etc
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10/10 Exceptional

SweetWater Inn was a "step back" in time with all the modern amenities of a modern hotel. The breakfast was amazing!
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10/10 Exceptional

Our stay at this beautiful hotel was amazing. Great service by all staff. Excellent food and spectacular grounds.
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing property! Very quaint and beautiful Breakfast was lovely and everything is tailored to detail. Very central and quiet
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10/10 Exceptional

Classic old Florida inn...beautiful grounds....great staff...special kudos to Gabby...and the kitchen staff...nice breakfast .. better than the hotel chains by far
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10/10 Exceptional

The property was very nice. A very unique setup with the all the rooms in different eclectic buildings. It is near lots of things to do including the Kanapaha botanical gardens. Beautiful. Short walk to shops and restaurants.
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10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast was great! Best we have had at hotel stays.
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10/10 Exceptional

Breakfast was super nice - great variety - serve yourself, lots of places to sit, didn't have to sit with everyone if you didn't want to. Staff was very friendly. Place was clean, no problems whatsoever.
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10/10 Exceptional

The decor was beautiful, breakfast was delicious
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10/10 Exceptional

We had a great stay. Clean and spacious cottage.
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10/10 Exceptional

I loved this place! It was a perfect location and charming vibe. The breakfast was amazing.
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful property with very friendly staff. Our room was spacious and clean. The breakfast was great. The pool area and gardens are very well maintained and so peaceful. A lot of magical feeling areas that make for pretty pictures. Would be an amazing place for a wedding. We can't wait to visit again.
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10/10 Exceptional

We stayed here for a quick night while attending a concert at Ben Hill Grifffin Stadium. It was just under 2 miles to the stadium, a short walk. The hotel was filled with beautiful spots, quaint and quiet.
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10/10 Exceptional

Amazing Stay! The room was cozy, clean and terrific. Close to everything and the staff was terrific.
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10/10 Exceptional

Great breakfast. Excellent staff. Clean property.
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10/10 Exceptional

Courteous staff and wonderful atmosphere. We stayed in the Garden Cottage and it was a wonderful experience.
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent breakfast and delightful hot tub! Everything was wonderful. Definitely would like to stay here again!
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10/10 Exceptional

I stayed here to visit my daughter in town and my whole family enjoyed this place. It was peaceful and truly an amazing experience. The breakfast was amazing quality. If you’re considering staying at this Inn without a doubt choose it. You will love the ambiance and services!
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10/10 Exceptional

I stayed here to visit my daughter in town and my whole family enjoyed this place. It was peaceful and truly an amazing experience. The breakfast was amazing quality. If you’re considering staying at this Inn without a doubt choose it. You will love the ambiance and services!
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10/10 Exceptional

This was the cutest little bed and breakfast in Gainesville, Fl. The home was comfortable and the rooms were large and had everything I needed. I didn’t hear any of my neighbors. The property is laid out well and all the staff were incredibly nice and informative. Breakfast was good and a decent set of options. I would definitely stay again.
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff is very friendly and helpful, plus the included breakfast is excellent. The room was charming. A major plus is how easy it is to walk to good restaurants from the Inn.
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10/10 Exceptional

The rooms are truly unlike those found in any standard hotel. It looks and feels like a room from the 19th century with modern conveniences. Matching the beautiful outdoor architecture. The staff is also very helpful and attentive. In addition the breakfast is outstanding. Freshly cooked not heated up in a microwave.
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10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful breakfast, lovely service, great room, loved the hot tub
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10/10 Exceptional

Absolutely lovely place lovely people great food great location very walkable
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10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful location, property, and fantastic breakfast!