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Sweetwater Branch Inn

3.5 star property

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Honeymoon Cottage (McKenzie Gardens) Not Pet Friendly | Private kitchen
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Laundry
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning

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625 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL, 32601
  • Hippodrome State Theatre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Thomas Center
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • University of Florida
    ‪3 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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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, individually decorated

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

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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

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

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

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

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

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

Rochelle Room (Mills-Pound Cottages) Pet-Friendly

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sarah's Cottage (Matheson Cottages) Pet Friendly

Sarah's Cottage (Matheson Cottages) Pet Friendly

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About this property

Sweetwater Branch Inn

Victorian bed & breakfast with free breakfast and an outdoor pool
This smoke-free bed & breakfast features an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a microwave in a common area, a refrigerator in a common area, and a business center are onsite. Housekeeping is available once per stay.
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 spa tub are on site.

Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or spa tub without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The free breakfast at Sweetwater Branch Inn gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Matheson Museum. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the spa tub
  • Amenities include free lobby newspapers, a business center, and a meeting room
  • Onsite recreation includes complimentary bicycles and mini golf
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the breakfast
  • 10 minutes by foot from Hippodrome State Theatre and a 3-minute drive from University of Florida
  • Cats and dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
Sweetwater Branch Inn offers its guests an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and complimentary bicycles. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business center and a meeting room. Free breakfast is served daily. A library, a terrace, and multilingual staff are also featured at Sweetwater Branch Inn. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property.

This 3.5-star Gainesville bed & breakfast is smoke free.

Guests are served free full breakfast on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 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 public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • Limited on-site parking (max. 1 space per unit)
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available 7:30 AM–9:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • Coffee/tea in a common area

Things to do

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Free bike hire
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private picnics
  • A hot tub

Family friendly

  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini golf
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • Free newspapers in reception
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Library

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)
  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference space
  • A meeting room

Outdoors

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have any lifts
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)

More

  • Couples dining
  • Fireplace in reception
  • Romance packages available
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • Smoke-free property
  • TV in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 36-inch flat-screen TV
  • TV channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free newspapers
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide

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
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: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 75 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: USD 35 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Sunday - Thursday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Guests arriving after 7:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email 72 hours before arrival with check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Certain facilities might have restricted access. For details, you can contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 679 out of 850 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 119 out of 850 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 850 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 850 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 850 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacquelyn

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Brandy

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

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My best experience at a Hotel!
I was amazed at the uniqueness, originality along with all the beautiful plants, trees and gardens there! Each room is unique in it’s theme, design and it’s pioneer spirit! The artwork and design of the whole park, which it really is, was like being in another world. Whenever I need a getaway place in Gainesville, I will return there. The breakfast had the best variety I’ve seen outside of a banquet hall! A wedding took place there in a large, open area. There’s even a Honeymoon suite in that courtyard! It must have been designed by amazingly talented artists, creative designers and architect professionals, along with those who knew the history of this area of Florida. I sat on the front porch in the evening awhile to relax and play my ocarina, a small clay flute which makes me happy and content. I don’t know of other hotels with porches, and lots of homes had them in neighborhoods I grew up in - in various states. It reminds me of decades past when older folks sat in their rocking chairs after dinner to watch their neighbors walk by and chatted with them. I miss those days, and truly appreciate all the effort and planning that went into each unique room and building in this amazing mini-town 4 blocks wide by 4 blocks square!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cozy and comfortable best describes this gem of a property. Stayed at Giovanni room with individual assigned parking spot. Absolutely loved breakfast. Friendly staff. Wide selection of breakfast items. Delicious and inviting.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic architectural buildings.. botanical gardens.. well maintained by attentive staff. Walking distance to downtown Gaiesville.. This place is " Special".
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay, friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

melissa, Hollywood

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is an adorable area with old homes that have been turned into rooms for the night or the weekend or the week. However, the air conditioner in the Rochelle room was inadequate. It came on blasting, and then when it went off and you were frozen the room became very, very humid. I think they need to invest in a humidifier. However, it was very quiet and it was very easy to walk to find good food and shopping
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment you step into the grounds you be amazed at the beauty. There is a new pleasant surprise around each corner.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
So Charming and gardens too!
Love this place, my second time staying in the cottages since I have a pet. Highly recommend this Bread and Breakfast in Gainesville FL
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Attention to detail.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is one of the best places i ever stayed at
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Lutz

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

10/10 Excellent

lynne

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love staying in the pet friendly cottages. Lovely decor, private, great beds & breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved the Sweetwater Branch Inn! My husband and I stayed along with our 17 year old son. We had a queen bed and a Murphy bed. The Inn is beautiful. We borrowed bikes and went all around town to different breweries and restaurants. The breakfast at the Inn is also spectacular. Great for Gator games or just a weekend away!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy

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