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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.

1. Best Western Waldo Inn and Suites

11.9 km from Gainesville Raceway

Christine

฿2,821

฿3,174 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

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

A porch with two Adirondack chairs, a wooden door, and a sign reading "Downtown Studio Depot Village".

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

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

2. Depot Village

13.1 km from Gainesville Raceway

Leslie

฿1,988

฿4,500 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

A modern bar area with a marble countertop, bar stools, and pendant lighting.

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

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

3. Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

Downtown Gainesville, 12.9 km from Gainesville Raceway

Claire

฿3,588

฿4,036 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

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

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

A garden with a stone fountain, a gazebo, and a winding brick path.

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

4. Sweetwater Branch Inn

12.6 km from Gainesville Raceway

Jose

฿4,846

฿5,451 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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 fire pit area surrounded by stone tiles, with a metal fence in the background.

5. Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

15.7 km from Gainesville Raceway

Samantha

฿2,705

฿3,143 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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 kitchen with blue-tiled walls, stainless steel appliances, and a central island.

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

6. La Quinta by Wyndham Gainesville

17.5 km from Gainesville Raceway

Elizabeth

฿3,319

฿3,735 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

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

7. Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

18.9 km from Gainesville Raceway

Adam

฿3,520

฿3,960 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

A spacious hotel lobby with a modern staircase, a seating area with a sofa and chairs, and a dining area in the background.

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

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

19.2 km from Gainesville Raceway

sherry

฿2,964

฿3,335 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

The exterior of the AC Hotel Gainesville with a modern design, featuring a prominent entrance, large potted plants, and a well-lit facade.

9. AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown

College Park, 13.3 km from Gainesville Raceway

Luis

฿5,387

฿6,060 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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.

A hotel room with two beige armchairs, a small side table, a glass display cabinet with sports memorabilia, a mounted flat-screen TV, and a door with a wooden frame.

10. Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

18.9 km from Gainesville Raceway

Diego

฿2,679

฿3,203 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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.

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

18.5 km from Gainesville Raceway

Michael

฿3,990

฿4,489 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

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

A modern building with a curved glass facade, outdoor seating area, and a grassy courtyard.

A modern bar area with high ceilings and large windows, featuring bar stools and a counter.

12. Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

14.9 km from Gainesville Raceway

Diane

฿5,114

฿5,753 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

A spacious lobby with a modern design, featuring a large seating area with sofas and chairs, a patterned carpet, and large windows offering views of the outside.

13. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Gainesville

19 km from Gainesville Raceway

Robert

฿2,859

฿3,217 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

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

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.

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

14. Gainesville Lodge

12.9 km from Gainesville Raceway

sabrina

฿3,109

฿3,497 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

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

A hotel room with a kitchenette, a bed, a desk with a chair, and a bathroom.

15. Hampton Inn Gainesville

19.1 km from Gainesville Raceway

Ross

฿2,907

฿3,270 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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 modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dishwasher, and a microwave. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a living room with a sofa and a TV.

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

16. Home2 Suites by Hilton Gainesville Medical Center

15.4 km from Gainesville Raceway

Karri

฿3,677

฿4,136 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A large, multi-story hotel with a central courtyard, palm trees, and an American flag.

A spacious dining area with multiple tables and chairs, a kitchen area with a coffee station, and large windows allowing natural light.

A bar area with wooden chairs, a bar counter, and a television mounted on the wall.

A living room with a brown leather sofa, a glass-top coffee table, and a framed picture on the wall.

17. Best Western Gateway Grand

18.8 km from Gainesville Raceway

Jason

฿2,835

฿3,190 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A modern gym with treadmills, exercise bikes, and weight equipment.

A spacious hotel lobby with a checkered carpet, wooden paneling, and two large chandeliers.

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

฿3,688

฿4,191 total

includes taxes & fees

15 Oct - 16 Oct

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

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.

A hotel room with two beds, a bedside table with a phone, a lamp, and a window with a view.

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

18.6 km from Gainesville Raceway

Meredith

฿3,588

฿4,036 total

includes taxes & fees

8 Nov - 9 Nov

A modern building with a gray facade, a large window, and a landscaped area with a crocodile sculpture.

A hotel with a modern facade, a covered entrance, and a palm tree in front.

A hotel room with two beds, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a desk with a chair.

20. HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western

19 km from Gainesville Raceway

Cassandra

฿2,580

฿2,903 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Gainesville Raceway

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Best Western Waldo Inn and Suites	8.8 Excellent 1,005 reviews	View
Depot Village	9.6 Exceptional 171 reviews	View
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown	9.2 Wonderful 1,230 reviews	View
Sweetwater Branch Inn	9.8 Exceptional 1,003 reviews	View
Comfort Suites Gainesville near University	9.2 Wonderful 1,529 reviews	View

Hotels recommended for families near Gainesville Raceway

Best Western Waldo Inn and Suites

Waldo

฿2,821

฿3,174 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

Downtown Gainesville

฿3,588

฿4,036 total

includes taxes & fees

10 Nov - 11 Nov

Sweetwater Branch Inn

Gainesville

฿4,846

฿5,451 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

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

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

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

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

Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville Downtown University

Downtown Gainesville

฿3,134

฿3,526 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

Gainesville

฿5,114

฿5,753 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A spacious living area with a curved ceiling, a large flat-screen TV, and a modern sofa.

A modern interior with a seating area, large windows, and a stone wall with a menu.

A modern lounge area with seating arrangements, a flat-screen TV, and artwork on the walls.

A hotel room with a bed, desk, chair, TV, and large window with curtains.

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

University Heights

฿3,588

฿4,036 total

includes taxes & fees

9 Nov - 10 Nov

Top Gainesville Raceway Hotel Reviews

Gainesville Lodge

10/10 Excellent

"Great place and an easy walk to campus- will definitely stay again!"

Best Western Waldo Inn and Suites

8/10 Good

"Clean comfortable room and bathroom. AC was a bit loud but my ear plugs muffled the sound. Friendly staff, great free breakfast! Would definitely stay again."

Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

10/10 Excellent

"Hotel staff were professional and welcoming. Room was clean and well organized. Breakfast was excellent. I have never encountered a hotel like this. If I will to visit Gainesville Florida again, this will be my hotel to spend the night. It’s a hotel like no other."

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 712 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. Best Western Waldo Inn and Suites

2. Depot Village

3. Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

4. Sweetwater Branch Inn

5. Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

6. La Quinta by Wyndham Gainesville

7. Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

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

9. AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown

10. Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

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

12. Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

13. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Gainesville

14. Gainesville Lodge

15. Hampton Inn Gainesville

16. Home2 Suites by Hilton Gainesville Medical Center

17. Best Western Gateway Grand

18. Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe by IHG

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

20. HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western

Compare popular hotels close to Gainesville Raceway

Hotels recommended for families near Gainesville Raceway

Best Western Waldo Inn and Suites

Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

Sweetwater Branch Inn

Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville Downtown University

Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

Holiday Inn Gainesville - University Center by IHG

Top Gainesville Raceway Hotel Reviews

Gainesville Lodge

Best Western Waldo Inn and Suites

Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

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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