With a stay at BlueGem Motel in High Springs, you'll be a 1-minute walk from High Springs Civic Center Park and 8 minutes by foot from High Springs Museum. .This motel is 0.7 mi (1 km) from High Springs City Hall and 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from High Springs Community Theater.
Camp Kulaqua Conservation Easement - 4 min drive - 3.0 km
Poe Springs Park - 8 min drive - 6.5 km
O'Leno State Park - 11 min drive - 10.7 km
Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park - 14 min drive - 11.4 km
Ginnie Spring - 19 min drive - 15.3 km
Getting around
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 33 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 7 min drive
Wendy's - 7 min drive
S & S Food Store - 2 min drive
Ellianos Coffee - 6 min drive
Hardee's - 6 min walk
About this property
BlueGem Motel
Motel in High Springs with free parking
BlueGem Motel offers 28 air-conditioned accommodations with complimentary bottled water and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. 34-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.
Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.
Make yourself at home in one of the 28 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms with bathtubs or showers are provided. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers and complimentary bottled water, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and barbecue grills.
Free self parking is available onsite.
Languages
English, Spanish
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and public transport
Free uncovered self-parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Family friendly
Microwave
Mini-fridge
Separate dining area
Conveniences
Water dispenser
Guest services
Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels (on request)
Housekeeping (on request)
Outdoors
BBQ grill(s)
Outdoor entertainment area
Outdoor furniture
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
Handrails in hallways
Handrails in stairwells
Low-height plug sockets in bathroom
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible (may have limits)
More
Designated smoking areas
Games
Room amenities
Bedroom
Air conditioning
Bed sheets
Blackout drapes/curtains
Heating
Bathroom
Bath or shower
Towels
Entertainment
34-inch flat-screen TV
TV channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Coffee grinder
Dining room
Free bottled water
Microwave
Mini fridge
More
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open Sunday - Sunday (8:30 AM - 8:00 PM)
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available
Payment types
Important information
Fees
You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:
A damage deposit of USD 100 will be collected before check-in.
We have included all charges provided to us by the property.
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, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
Property is also known as
BlueGem Motel Motel
BlueGem Motel High Springs
BlueGem Motel Motel High Springs
BlueGem Motel Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Amazing remodel! It is an old motel with a great update. It was clean. And the front desk persons was very kind and helpful. I would do it again and that's the real test!
Quaint and clean - we will stay there again next time we are in town! The staff is so nice and accommodating!
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
James
5 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff at The Blue Gem were top notched individuals. They made check in and check out easy. As my stay coincided with the arrival of Hurricane Debby I left a day early. The hotel refunded me one day, which wasn't expected but very much appreciated. The room was somewhat updated, but the AC unit couldn't cool the room down well enough, even at night. I would recommend upgrading those units. Overall a nice place to stay.
James
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Jennifer
Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
The gaming area was soooo fun! Everything was easily accessible and it’s located in the perfect spot to enjoy all the local springs! Friendly staff and the rooms were very nice!
It’s honestly such a nice motel, right next to the springs. You can do no better than this place if you’re not trying to camp at Ginnie Springs. Just read the reviews. Great price.
Isaiah
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
6/10 Okay
Kimberly
27 Jul 2024
Liked: Staff & service
Just fine
You get what you pay for, although I wish it went a lot further these days. But the bed was clean and the sink water was warm (did not shower). A few odd hairs here and there. But totally fine! They even tried to make a cute ambience with art and some plants.
Great location and value. Staff is friendly and attentive. Little extras like good coffee in the lobby, snacks, good ice machine and towels.
The bed was a little too soft for me and the pillows a were too firm. My neck and back were sore after 2 nights.
This is exactly what you want in a roadside motel. Updated and cute but still kitschy. Small property in a perfect location to walk downtown for a bite and then hit the springs and state parks in the morning.
This was an ideal stay for my partner and I's short trip. The only thing that was bothersome for us was that the doors have a gap from the ground so it gave wildlife easy access into our room. We ended up having to plug the gap with a towel for the duration of our stay.
The motel did the job for what you needed, which was a place to sleep. Kind of old inside and the carpet was dirty. But there was an outside space with benches and seating with toys for kids, which was really nice.
Super cute motel and very convenient to locations. Loved the clean and spacious room. My only complaint was the AC didn’t seem to cool the large room off enough and was warm throughout the night. Probably the full sun coming through bathroom window during the day kept room from cooling. Advise to keep bath door shut during the day.
They had the best bed I ever slept on. The room overall was very comfortable. The location was great. It would have been nice to know about snacks and drinks for breakfast. I didn't receive this information since I checked in virtually.