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Medical Related Stays, Gainesville & Alachua County

For patients and their families traveling to Gainesville, Florida for medical treatment at UF Health Shands Hospital, Malcom Randall VA Medical Center or North Florida Regional Medical Center, we are pleased to share the list below of lodging options that offer special rates for medical-related stays.

You can also search our website for the listing of all lodging properties in Gainesville and Alachua County, dining options, and things to do, at visitgainesville.com

Best Western Gateway Grand Hotel
4200 NW 97th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32606
(352) 331-3336

Medical Related Stay Room Rate
– For employees, vendors, patients, families of UF Health Shands or North Florida Regional Medical Center
– $89 double-double; $99 king suite
– Ask for “Hospital EMPLOYEE/VENDOR Rate,” or “Hospital PATIENT/FAMILY Rate”

Helpful Amenities and Information

  • Expanded breakfast
  • Evening room service available from the Gators Den onsite restaurant
  • Close proximity to area hospitals, and right off of I-75

Comfort Suites
2603 SW 13th Street, Gainesville, FL
(352) 519-0000

Medical Related Stay Room Rate
– $85 flat-rate. Click here to book.

Helpful Amenities and Information

  • Multiple types of ADA compliant rooms with roll-in showers, shower benches, and detachable showerheads
  • Motorized accessible outdoor pool chair
  • Plenty of ADA parking
Double Tree by Marriott Gainesville FL
The courtyard has all you need to relax and unwind

DoubleTree by Hilton Gainesville
3726 SW 40th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 375-2400

Medical Related Stay Room Rate
– For patients, families of Shands UF Health Shands or North Florida Regional Medical Center
– For 20% off, click here to book
– Or call and ask for the ‘Hospital Stay rate’

Helpful Amenities and Information

  • 3 miles to Shands
  • 4 miles to North FL Regional Hospital
  • Entrances on all 4 sides of hotel with easy access for little interaction with other guests
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Free Parking
  • Onsite Gym
  • Onsite Outdoor Pool
  • Currently offering free grab and go breakfast
  • Restaurant open Tuesday-Saturday 5PM- 10PM
  • Full liquor bar open Tuesday-Saturday 5PM- 10PM
Exterior of Fairfield Inn & Suites
Fairfield inn pool

Fairfield by Marriott Gainesville I-75
3877 SW 37th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 745-7777

Medical Related Stay Room Rate
– 20% off retail rate, rates may vary based on season and blackout dates
– Ask for the “hospital rate”

Helpful Amenities and Information

  • 2.5 miles from UF Health Shands Hospital, Malcolm Randall VA Medical Center
  • Complimentary breakfast, Wi-Fi
  • Parking included
  • Electric car charging stations
  • Microwave, Mini-Fridge, and Coffee-Maker in all guestrooms
  • Outdoor Saline Pool
  • 24 Hour Fitness Center
  • 24 Hour Business Center
  • On-Site Laundry Facility
  • Marriott-approved “Commitment to Clean” program
  • All guests are required to wear masks upon entry of the hotel and in public areas
  • Hand sanitizing stations are available throughout the entire hotel including elevators
  • Single-use disinfectant wipes available in all guestrooms
  • Fitness center is available by appointment only in order to allow time for staff to clean and disinfectant after each use
  • Breakfast is served by breakfast attendant in order to prevent cross-contamination

Hampton Inn Gainesville
4225 SW 40th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 371-4171  

Medical Related Stay Room Rate
Click here to book a room for 20% off
– Must provide a valid credit or debit card and ID at check-in

Helpful Amenities:

  • Free breakfast
  • Free WIFI
  • Heated Pool

Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville
4075 SW 33rd Pl., Gainesville FL 32608
(352) 338-1466

Medical Related Stay Room Rate
– $99 per night for two queen beds or one king
– Visit Hilton Garden Inn website and use promo code 9890380, or click here: Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville – Preferred Partner Rate 2021

Helpful Amenities and Information
Located 3 miles from UF Health Shands and the VA Hospital, and walking distance to restaurants and grocery stores. Each room has a refrigerator and microwave.

Exterior of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville I-75
3370 SW 42nd St., Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 378-1300

Medical Related Stay Room Rate
– $96 king; $104 double queen
– Ask for the “hospital rate”

Helpful Amenities and Information

  • IHG Way of Clean includes deep cleaning with hospital-grade disinfectants, and guests can expect to see enhanced procedures, which may include: face covering requirements, various ways to reduce contact throughout the hotel, social distancing measures within public spaces and procedures based on local authorities’ guidance and/or advice.
  • Cancelation policy is 24 hours prior to arrival.
Guest Room

Home2 Suites by Hilton Gainesville 
2115 SW 13th St Gainesville, FL, 32608
(352) 519-5572

Medical Related Stay Room Rate
– Call and ask for the “hospital rate”

Helpful Amenities and Information

  • Minimize person-to-person contact for our team and our guest.
  • Guests will need to opt-in in advance to let the Hotel know which days they would like to receive service, provided that no personal belongings are covering the surface areas.
  • If the guests need fresh towels during their stay, the Hotel will be providing packaged amenity bags to place on the guest door.
  • The Hotel asks that any dirty towels and trash be placed outside the guest door by 9:00 a.m.. The Hotel will then replace and provide amenity bags.
  • We are currently also only offering grab and go breakfast as well to minimize person-to-person contact for our team and our guest with our breakfast seating are currently be closed down as well.
  • We also have our CleanStay Protection with Lysol still being applied daily as well throughout our property. 
  • No length stay restrictions are in place unless the guest happens to stay during a special event time such as a football game weekend. 

Homewood Suites by Hilton Gainesville
3333 SW 42nd St., Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 335-3133

Medical Related Stay Room Rate
– $99 per night for 2 queen beds or 1 king
– Visit Homewood Suites website and use promo code 560024862, or click here: Homewood Suites Gainesville – Preferred Partner Rate 2021

Helpful Amenities and Information
Located 3 miles from UF Health Shands and the VA Hospital, and walking distance to restaurants and grocery stores. Each room full kitchens and full size appliances.

Hotel ELEO at the University of Florida
1514 SW 14th St., Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 565-3536

Medical Related Stay Room Rate
– For the patients and families, or business, at UF Health Shands.
– Patient and Family rates start at $95 inclusive of valet service.
– Ask for the “Patient Rate” or “UF Health Shands Rate”, or visit www.Hoteleleo.com/patients
– Rate requires validation by UF Health

Helpful Amenities and Information

  • Onsite restaurant Covey Kitchen + Cocktails
  • State of the art Fitness Studio
  • Valet Parking
  • Nespresso in room coffee
  • Safety protocols in place such as UV disinfectant technology, Electrostatic Disinfectant spraying technology and Contactless Guest Experience technology

Staybridge Suites Gainesville I-75
3401 SW 40th Blvd., Gainesville FL. 32608
(352) 378-1900

Medical Related Stay Room Rate
– $96 king studio
– Ask for the “hospital rate”

Helpful Amenities and Information

IHG Way of Clean includes deep cleaning with hospital-grade disinfectants, and guests can expect to see enhanced procedures, which may include: face-covering requirements, various ways to reduce contact throughout the hotel, social distancing measures within public spaces, and procedures based on local authorities’ guidance and/or advice.

Quality Inn Alachua
15960 US-441 S. Alachua, FL 32615
(386) 462-2244

Medical Related Stay Room Rate
– 20% off the best available rate
– Ask for the “hospital rate”

Helpful Amenities and Information

  • Exterior entrances to the rooms.
  • Individual air conditioning units for each room.
Springhill Suites by Marriott Gainesville
King Suite

SpringHill Suites Gainesville
4155 SW 40th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
(352) 376-8873

Medical Related Stay Room Rate
– $79 per night for the patients and families of UF Health Shands or North Florida Regional Medical Center
Click here to book the Medical Related Stay

Helpful Amenities and Information

  • All Suites have pull-out sofas, fridge, microwave
  • Complimentary breakfast and internet
  • Best location in town with lots of shopping and restaurants within walking distance
  • Just 5 minutes from UF Health Shands Hospital and right off the interstate with easy access to North Florida Regional Hospital as well. 

DISCOUNTED TICKETSCADE MUSEUM FOR CREATIVITY AND INVENTION

Cade Museum

The Cade Museum for Creativity and Invention is offering discounted tickets to those who are in town for medical reasons. The code below will enable guests to purchase $3 adult admission tickets, and free youth admission (17 or younger, when accompanied by a parent).

To purchase discounted tickets:
1. Go to the Cade Museum’s ‘Plan Your Visit’ webpage
2. Click ‘Buy Tickets’ then add the number of tickets you need.
3. ‘Update Cart’
4. Enter ‘CadeCares21‘ in the discount code box (for use January 1 – December 31, 2021)
5. “Apply’ the discount and complete your purchase. Make sure to check the current museum hours prior to visiting.

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