Sweetwater Branch Inn
625 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601, United States of America – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.5/10! (score from 131 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
charming old homes, beautiful gardens, warm welcome
CanadaThe Staff was very friendly and welcoming. The grounds are beautiful and well kept.
United States of AmericaThe property is beautiful and we went on a day when it was pretty quiet. It was comfortable. I look forward to returning.
United States of AmericaWhat's not to like about Sweetwater Branch? Wonderful Victorian architecture and well appointed rooms. Tasty hot breakfast in the morning on the veranda. Wine and cheese in the afternoon; we sat by the pool to enjoy ours. Beautiful grounds. Close to many great restaurants.
United States of AmericaCornelia and the staff were more than accommodating to some last minute travel plan changes and unbelievably nice and helpful. We felt like family.
United States of AmericaBeautiful place in Gainesville FL. Great location and within walking distance to restaurants. Friendly staff and a great B & B room. Absolutely the best breakfast on our 8-day trip. Great place for families or couples.
United States of AmericaGreat location. Quiet. Lots amenities. Free breakfast.
United States of AmericaThis was an absolutely gorgeous bed and breakfast. It’s the nicest one I have ever been in and the customer service was 5 starts. I highly recommend staying here if you are in the Gainesville area. My son goes to UF and I will be back to Sweetwater many times in the future.
United States of AmericaWe were in one of the older buildings on the property. It was decorated beautifully to the approximate time period. Seating inside and out. Fountains and plants outside to help you relax and enjoy. Inside soft music was piped in, and seating was period, but also comfy. The rooms, although a bit small, were very nice. Everything was clean, and ready to go. Breakfast every day offered plenty to eat. There was also a wine hour, when you can pick up a drink, and cheese/cracker tray to go. The whole experience was geared toward just relaxing. Also only about 3-4 blocks from center of town.
United States of AmericaGreat in so many ways. staff were lovely, room was large and comfy, breakfast all fresh cooked and a rare delight in the USA. Gardens and location great too!
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Sweetwater Branch Inn is located in Gainesville and offers suites with free Wi-Fi. The property also features a library and is 2 miles from the University of Florida.
Suites include antique furnishings, cable TV, and country décor. Cottages include a fully-equipped kitchen at the Sweetwater Branch Inn.
Guests at the Sweetwater Branch Inn are provided with a daily breakfast. A public microwave and refrigerator are available for guest use. After a meal, guests can explore the gardens or rent a bicycle.
The inn is within 10 minutes' drive of the Morningsides Nature Center. The Ironwood Golf Course is 3 miles from the property.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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- Diane
Canada“charming old homes, beautiful gardens, warm welcome” 
Stephanis
United States of America“The Staff was very friendly and welcoming. The grounds are beautiful and well kept.”- JenniferUnited States of America“The property is beautiful and we went on a day when it was pretty quiet. It was comfortable. I look forward to returning.”
- DianneUnited States of America“What's not to like about Sweetwater Branch? Wonderful Victorian architecture and well appointed rooms. Tasty hot breakfast in the morning on the veranda. Wine and cheese in the afternoon; we sat by the pool to enjoy ours. Beautiful grounds. Close...”
- DanUnited States of America“Cornelia and the staff were more than accommodating to some last minute travel plan changes and unbelievably nice and helpful. We felt like family.”
BrentUnited States of America“Beautiful place in Gainesville FL. Great location and within walking distance to restaurants. Friendly staff and a great B & B room. Absolutely the best breakfast on our 8-day trip. Great place for families or couples.”
RichardUnited States of America“Great location. Quiet. Lots amenities. Free breakfast.”- RobinUnited States of America“This was an absolutely gorgeous bed and breakfast. It’s the nicest one I have ever been in and the customer service was 5 starts. I highly recommend staying here if you are in the Gainesville area. My son goes to UF and I will be back to...”
- PowellUnited States of America“We were in one of the older buildings on the property. It was decorated beautifully to the approximate time period. Seating inside and out. Fountains and plants outside to help you relax and enjoy. Inside soft music was piped in, and seating was...”
- Tim
United Kingdom“Great in so many ways. staff were lovely, room was large and comfy, breakfast all fresh cooked and a rare delight in the USA. Gardens and location great too!”
- Is the Piccadilly room only for two people?This room, which has a queen size bed and full size Murphy bed, can accommodate up to 4 people. There is an additional charge for more than 2 guests.Answered on 28 July 2020
- Do you allow check-ins for adults that are 19? My twins will be going to UF; their move in is the 21st. Due to the pandemic, I'm unable to be with the..Yes. The minimum age is 18 so they will be able to check in if you're not with them.Answered on 16 August 2020
- Is there really no cancellation policy? I'd like to book the Giovanna Room for January, but feel more comfortable if there is a cancellation policy.Sweetwater usually requires a non-refundable deposit for the first night, but does allow cancellations for the remainder of the stay. We may need to u..Answered on 3 December 2022
- What are the prices for all inclusive wedding packages? Wedding date is sept 3, 2022Hello. We would need to check our availability and prices vary depending on the number of people in your wedding, the menu, etc. Please phone us and w..Answered on 15 February 2021
- Are any of the rooms available this evening Pet friendly? And we may have a late check in.All of the cottages, except Honeymoon, are pet friendly. Only service animals are allowed in the Cushman-Colson and McKenzie house. We look forward to..Answered on 7 September 2021
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- Outdoor fireplace
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun deck
- Terrace
- Garden
- Shared kitchen
- Bicycle rental
- Mini golf
- CanoeingAdditional chargeOff-site
- Golf course (within 2 miles)Additional charge
- Wine/Champagne
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
- Baggage storage
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Packed lunches
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Business center
- Meeting/Banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Invoice provided
- Board games/Puzzles
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Saltwater pool
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- MassageAdditional charge
- SpaAdditional charge
- English
- Spanish
- Italian
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Sweetwater Branch Inn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Please note a USD 100.00 deposit will be charged on the day of booking and is non-refundable.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
FAQs about Sweetwater Branch Inn
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Sweetwater Branch Inn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Massage
- Canoeing
- Mini golf
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Bicycle rental
- Spa/Wellness packages
- Swimming pool
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Sweetwater Branch Inn is 2,150 feet from the center of Gainesville.
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The prices at Sweetwater Branch Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Check-in at Sweetwater Branch Inn is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Sweetwater Branch Inn on this page.
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Guests staying at Sweetwater Branch Inn can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.8).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
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Room options at Sweetwater Branch Inn include:
- Double
- Triple
- Suite
- Bungalow
- Apartment
- Family
