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Sweetwater Branch Inn

3.5 star property
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
625 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL, 32601
  • Hippodrome State Theatre
    10 min walk
  • Thomas Center
    13 min walk
  • UF Health Family Medicine - Eastside
    17 min walk
  • 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

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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

  • 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

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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

About the area

Gainesville

Located in Gainesville, Sweetwater Branch Inn is in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Hippodrome State Theatre and University of Florida. .This bed & breakfast is 2 mi (3.2 km) from Shands at the University of Florida and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park.
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What's nearby

  • Hippodrome State Theatre - 10 min walk
  • University of Florida - 3 min drive
  • Shands at the University of Florida - 4 min drive
  • Ben Hill Griffin Stadium - 6 min drive
  • Florida Museum of Natural History - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪The Top - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪White Buffalo - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Harry's Seafood Bar & Grille - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Liquid Ginger - ‬9 min walk

About this property

Sweetwater Branch Inn

Victorian bed & breakfast with free breakfast and an outdoor pool
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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a spa tub. Additional features at this Victorian bed & breakfast include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a fireplace in the lobby.
A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Event facilities at this bed & breakfast consist of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served on weekdays between 7:30 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 75 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 75 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Children under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool or spa tub without adult supervision

Property is also known as

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

Sweetwater Branch Inn Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 677 out of 848 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 119 out of 848 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 34 out of 848 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 10 out of 848 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 848 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing stay and super accommodating staff! Will be back for future visits.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fabio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful experience. The rooms were cozy and spotless, and the historical charm made for a very warm and inviting atmosphere. Breakfasts were perfect, and it was such a peaceful experience to have breakfast on the veranda! The garden outside is stunning. You are all amazing! We will definitely return. Thank you, goodbye!"
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Janine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pretty cottage
What a lovely place The gardens are beautiful Everyone is very friendly A great place to go with a dog
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kym

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful home away from home where you can imagine what it was like to live in the south in the past.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

RODRIGO

Travelled with family, Business traveller, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Most things like bed, the room itself where good, however, I stayed above the main office and could not sleep due to persistent beeping noise comming from downstairs at 4 am. Texed and called the”on call” number and no response. A bit overpriced based on my experience. Staff was very friendly and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Nestor

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kurt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We love this Inn! Right near downtown and the rooms are amazing. We stayed in the Isadora room and it was beautiful. And the breakfast is second to none!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
We had a nice stay, staff is very friendly and accommodating and good breakfast. We brought our small dog puppy, who finds everything, so one negative was that deep cleans to rooms are needed. I had to move couch and rugs and sweep and clean under covered areas because there was a lot of black dirt, dust, and dog hair- definitely had been there a long time. Also bed in master is difficult to clean under because it is so low to ground and has extra support with plywood and I found a lot under it including someone else’s pill. I worried that there may have been another one that my dog could have eaten so searched online and found was muscle relaxer. We stayed at pet friendly Melrose Cottage and advise if staying with curious puppy or dog to check rooms before letting them down on the floor.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Propert was beautiful. We were greeted with fresh baked cookies. Room was spacious and clean and nicely furnished. Breakfast was complimentary and served in a beautiful area of the inn. All was perfect-we hope to stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024