Located in Gainesville, Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Gainesville is in the entertainment district. Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and Historic Haile Homestead are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Oaks Mall and Haile Village Center. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Westside Park Tennis Center or Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Visit our Gainesville travel guide
3500 Southwest 42nd St, Gainesville, FL, 32608
What's nearby
Cultural Plaza
4 min drive - 2.4 km
Regal Celebration Pointe
15 min walk - 1.3 km
Regal Butler Town Center
15 min walk - 1.3 km
Celebration Pointe Dog Park
20 min walk - 1.7 km
Fred Bear Museum
1 min drive - 1.4 km
Getting around
Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)
28 min drive
Restaurants
Chick-fil-A
8 min walk
McDonald's
6 min walk
Circle K
7 min walk
Texas Roadhouse
15 min walk
Chipotle Mexican Grill
9 min walk
About this property
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Gainesville
Hotel near University of Florida
Near Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Gainesville provides everything you need. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks such as:
An outdoor pool
Free self-parking
A vending machine, multilingual staff and a lift
A 24-hour front desk, coffee/tea in reception and smoke-free property
Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 129 rooms offer comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as free WiFi and desk chairs. Guests reviews give good marks for the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
Bathrooms with free toiletries and hairdryers
Flat-screen TVs with satellite channels
Mini fridges, microwaves and coffee/tea makers
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How much does it cost to stay at Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Gainesville?
As of 28 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Gainesville on 3 Nov 2026 start from ฿1,976, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Gainesville pet-friendly?
Yes, this hotel allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 36 kg per pet. There's a deposit of USD 100 per stay and a fee of USD 15 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Gainesville?
Self-parking is free at this property.
What time is check-in at Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Gainesville?
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 28.13 (subject to availability).
What time is check-out at Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Gainesville?
Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).
Where is Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Gainesville located?
Situated in the entertainment district, this hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Regal Celebration Pointe and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from University of Florida. Regal Butler Town Center and Celebration Pointe Dog Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).
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Reviews
Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Gainesville Reviews
7.4
Good
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We stayed here over parents weekend for close to $400/night. It was not worth $400/night but if we were to stay here for its normal price I would recommend staying here. Staff were very friendly, bed and pillows were comfortable and room was clean.
The staff was excellent, prompt, and extremely helpful! We needed help with the TV and the staff was very attentive and quickly solved the problem. The room had an odd smell and felt damp, but understandable in humid Florida! It was a convenient location and the AC was cold!
Although the hotel is tucked away near popular stores like Target, Trader Joe's, Walmart, Publix, Sam's Club, Best Buy, Barnes & Noble, and Michaels, it still offers a peaceful retreat. While they don't serve breakfast, the room rates are very affordable. The rooms are also quite roomy and thoughtfully designed, making your stay comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
aixa
14 Sep 2026
Liked: Staff & service
The room was clean but the property is rundown and not properly cleaned. There is plenty of parking.
The staff was very nice and helpful. My room was clean but is dated and kind of beat up. Ac worked great. Overall id stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Stacy Watson
11 Oct 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean and the beds were comfortable. The drapes did not fit the window very well so the sun light flowed in much earlier than we wanted. The shower was due for replacement but the water pressure was good. Their AC and small refrigerator worked well. It was not fancy but it was what we needed.
The staff was amazing! However if you just want somewhere to sleep it’s cheap…. The water is hot but it just drips
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review
8/10 Good
Pamela
14 Sep 2026
Liked: Staff & service
It’s the red roof ya know. This was still a nice stay mainly because of the staff being so friendly, we all enjoyed the pool my daughter especially and they allow 1 pet to stay for free so we were able to bring along our dog!
We did have to request a new room our first night there - the one they originally gave us was extremely broke down and honestly shouldn’t be allowed to be rented out until the several Required repairs are complete, BUT they didn’t give us any hassle. Just went back down to the front desk requested something else and they gave a cleaner/better room on the same floor which made moving easy peasy.
I’ve stayed here before in the past and it’s always an ok experience as far as quality goes, but you can’t beat the rate + location + great staff & the pool was clean and cool which makes up for quality in my opinion.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review
6/10 Okay
Marianne
13 Jun 2026
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property was clean and the price was good but the hotel is old. They could use some updating and general maintenance.
Very comfortable and clean.friendly staff and pet friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review
8/10 Good
curtis
20 Apr 2026
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Exterior was in need of repair bit interior was pretty nice . I had premium room and was very happy . Bed was comfortable bathroom clean . Ac worked fine but was noisy . Staff was very nice . Pets allowed made it a pleasant satisfying g stay at a good price .