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A swimming pool with a metal ladder, surrounded by a white fence and green chairs.

A refrigerated display case with beverages and snacks, and a shelf with bottled water and other beverages.

A hotel room with a patterned carpet, a sofa, a small table, a lamp, and a door with a notice.

A living room with a curved sofa, a wooden cabinet, and a fish tank.

1. Best Western Waldo Inn and Suites

11.9 km from Gainesville Raceway

Ana Laura

￥16,253

￥18,284 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A modern bar area with a long counter, green bar stools, and a television displaying a golf game.

A modern living room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a large TV.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, pendant lighting, and a dining area with a sofa and chairs.

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

18.5 km from Gainesville Raceway

Jesse

￥17,450

￥19,631 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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

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

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.

3. Sweetwater Branch Inn

12.6 km from Gainesville Raceway

Steven

￥19,847

￥22,329 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A spacious lobby with a sectional sofa, a wooden cabinet, and a television mounted on the wall.

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

A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a granite countertop, and pendant lighting.

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

4. Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

18.9 km from Gainesville Raceway

Zachary

￥16,731

￥18,823 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 2 - Sep 3

A hotel with a swimming pool, outdoor seating, and a covered patio area.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and a gazebo.

A hotel lobby with a stone fireplace, comfortable seating, a flat-screen TV, and a dining area.

A hotel room with a bed, a TV, a desk, a sofa, and a dining area.

5. Staybridge Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG

18.6 km from Gainesville Raceway

Alex

￥21,354

￥24,023 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

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

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

A modern building with a unique facade featuring a grid of colorful panels.

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

6. Depot Village

13.1 km from Gainesville Raceway

Trisha

￥9,227

￥21,137 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

An outdoor kitchen with a grill, a table, and chairs.

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

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 hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a desk, and a painting on the wall.

7. Home2 Suites by Hilton Gainesville Medical Center

15.4 km from Gainesville Raceway

Dylan

￥16,857

￥18,964 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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.

8. Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

18.9 km from Gainesville Raceway

prakasa Babu

￥12,462

￥14,917 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A hotel courtyard with a swimming pool, lounge chairs, and palm trees.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and dining space.

A gym with treadmills, dumbbells, and exercise equipment.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a blue sofa, a window, and a framed picture on the wall.

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

18.6 km from Gainesville Raceway

Alex

￥17,530

￥19,722 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A modern building with a curved facade, a landscaped pathway, and a body of water in the foreground.

A modern hotel room with two beds, a flat-screen TV, wooden wardrobe, and large windows offering a view of a cityscape and water feature.

A bartender pouring a drink into a glass.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, wooden shelving, a small table, a sofa, and a large window offering a city view.

10. Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

14.9 km from Gainesville Raceway

Aime

￥23,498

￥26,436 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

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

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

A modern living room with a green sofa, a round coffee table, and a fireplace.

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

19.2 km from Gainesville Raceway

Ezequiel

￥13,817

￥15,544 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 13 - Sep 14

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

A modern dining area with tables and chairs, a kitchen counter, and a sign reading "höm cooking".

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

12. HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western

19 km from Gainesville Raceway

Benjamin

￥12,319

￥13,859 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A hotel entrance with a covered driveway, flag poles, and a well-lit facade.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, seating areas, and potted plants.

A modern dining area with a wooden table, four chairs, and a fireplace.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, surrounded by greenery and a building with large windows.

13. Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville

18.5 km from Gainesville Raceway

Juan

￥15,550

￥17,493 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 27 - Sep 28

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, a chair, a window with a view of greenery, and a beach-themed wall mural.

A Days Inn by Wyndham hotel with a blue awning, large windows, and a parking lot.

14. Days Inn by Wyndham Gainesville Hospital/University Area

15.8 km from Gainesville Raceway

Crystal

￥10,358

￥11,652 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A modern interior with a green sofa, a wooden dining table, and a seating area with chairs.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a clear blue pool.

A hotel lobby with a green sofa, round stools, a bar area, and a reception desk.

A modern gym with various exercise equipment, large windows, and a flat-screen TV.

15. Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe by IHG

19 km from Gainesville Raceway

Aime

￥15,458

￥17,564 total

includes taxes & fees

Aug 31 - Sep 1

A modern bar area with wooden bar stools, pendant lighting, and artwork on the walls.

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

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

A hotel room with a living area, kitchenette, and a large mirror.

16. Hampton Inn Gainesville

19.1 km from Gainesville Raceway

Paula

￥15,028

￥16,906 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 20 - Sep 21

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

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

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

A spacious lobby with a large painting, a fireplace, a piano, and multiple seating areas.

17. Best Western Gateway Grand

18.8 km from Gainesville Raceway

Dawn

￥13,475

￥15,160 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

A modern building entrance with a covered entrance area, glass doors, and surrounding greenery.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a view of the dining area.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A hotel room with a grey sofa, a small table, a lamp, a framed picture on the wall, and a bed with a blue blanket.

18. Comfort Inn Gainesville - University Area

18.8 km from Gainesville Raceway

Carole

￥12,458

￥14,915 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a central island with a salad bar, and pendant lighting.

A hotel room with two large beds, a sofa, a nightstand, and a painting on the wall.

A hallway with exercise mats, a water dispenser, and exercise balls.

A hotel with a modern design, featuring a prominent sign for Homewood Suites by Hilton.

19. Homewood Suites by Hilton Gainesville

18.6 km from Gainesville Raceway

Haydar

￥18,164

￥20,434 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 7 - Sep 8

A spacious lounge area with a high ceiling, large windows, a fireplace, and comfortable seating.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by a building with multiple windows and a covered area.

A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a built-in microwave, a coffee maker, and a sink.

A modern hotel entrance with a covered lobby, large windows, and a well-lit facade.

20. Residence Inn by Marriott Gainesville I-75

18.7 km from Gainesville Raceway

Tiffany

￥16,119

￥18,134 total

includes taxes & fees

Sep 6 - Sep 7

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Compare popular hotels close to Gainesville Raceway

Property	Star rating	Guest rating
Best Western Waldo Inn and Suites	8.8 Excellent 1,000 reviews	View
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gainesville I-75	9.6 Exceptional 1,001 reviews	View
Sweetwater Branch Inn	9.8 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View
Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville	9.6 Exceptional 1,574 reviews	View
Staybridge Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 1,000 reviews	View

Top Gainesville Raceway Hotel Reviews

Travelers Inn

10/10 Excellent

"Great sleep and comfort thank you"

Cozy Gator Getaway Near UF - 2Bed/1Bath for 6 guests - Wifi, AC/Heat, Parking

10/10 Excellent

"Nice place, and host was easy to work with."

"La Grande" Retro Escape

10/10 Excellent

"Very much enjoyed your property! The accommodations were comfortable, clean, and country, with retro-fun. But your farm! Wonderful to visit the animals and wander around. Will be back!!"

Raceway Retreat, just 12 miles from UF/downtown, relaxing country getaway!

8/10 Good

"Thank you. Parking was a little tight with my big pick up truck."

Backyard Paradise Saltwater Pool House

10/10 Excellent

"What a great property. The property was way better then expected. It was clean and very quite. We rented this for a place for out of town quest to stay and it was perfect. Everyone enjoyed the pool and the outdoor areas. I highly recommend!"

Soho Inn Waldo

8/10 Good

"Was able to get checked in"

Charming 2-bedroom Cottage in Gainesville. 10 to UF

8/10 Good

"the amenities were great and the ac"

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."

4 bed, 2 bath home conveniently located in NE Gainesville

10/10 Excellent

"Just what my couple friends and I needed during our stay in Gainesville. Close to the airport and close to the Raceway."

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 stay in 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 spend time at 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 stay in 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 exploring the galleries in 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 670 hotels and other accommodations, so you can find something that's perfect for your stay.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Gainesville Raceway?

Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler 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 Home Away · Student Family Suite · Hosts live on-site · Special day hangout and Campus Inn by Hotel O Gainesville - University Area.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Gainesville Raceway, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, it may still be possible to cancel it and receive a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then use the "fully refundable" filter to view the best deals available near Gainesville Raceway.

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Our top choices for Gainesville Raceway hotels

1. Best Western Waldo Inn and Suites

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

3. Sweetwater Branch Inn

4. Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

5. Staybridge Suites Gainesville I-75 by IHG

6. Depot Village

7. Home2 Suites by Hilton Gainesville Medical Center

8. Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

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

10. Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

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

12. HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western

13. Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville

14. Days Inn by Wyndham Gainesville Hospital/University Area

15. Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe by IHG

16. Hampton Inn Gainesville

17. Best Western Gateway Grand

18. Comfort Inn Gainesville - University Area

19. Homewood Suites by Hilton Gainesville

20. Residence Inn by Marriott Gainesville I-75

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Top Gainesville Raceway Hotel Reviews

Travelers Inn

Cozy Gator Getaway Near UF - 2Bed/1Bath for 6 guests - Wifi, AC/Heat, Parking

"La Grande" Retro Escape

Raceway Retreat, just 12 miles from UF/downtown, relaxing country getaway!

Backyard Paradise Saltwater Pool House

Soho Inn Waldo

Charming 2-bedroom Cottage in Gainesville. 10 to UF

Campus Inn by Hotel O Gainesville - University Area

4 bed, 2 bath home conveniently located in NE Gainesville

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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