9.6 / 10 Guest Rating

Sweetwater Branch Inn

Name: Sweetwater Branch Inn
Address: 625 East University Avenue, Gainesville, us
Rating: 9.6

625 East University Avenue, Gainesville, us

from US$127 / night

About the Property

Charming Suites and Cottages with Southern Hospitality

Antique Furnishings and Country Decor
Step into a world of elegance and comfort with our suites featuring antique furnishings, cable TV, and charming country décor. Our cottages offer the convenience of a fully-equipped kitchen, perfect for a home-away-from-home experience.

Daily Breakfast and Garden Exploration
Start your day right with a delicious daily breakfast at Sweetwater Branch Inn. Take a leisurely stroll through the picturesque gardens or opt for a bicycle rental to explore the area at your own pace.

Convenient Location and Nearby Attractions
Situated just 2 miles from the University of Florida, our inn offers easy access to local attractions. Don't miss out on visiting the Morningsides Nature Center or enjoying a round of golf at the Ironwood Golf Course.

Book your stay at Sweetwater Branch Inn for a delightful blend of comfort and Southern charm.

Facilities & Amenities

WiFi available

Free WiFi

Parking

Free Parking

Non-smoking rooms

Air conditioning

Swimming pool

Business center

Heating

Terrace

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Check-in

Check-out11:00 AM

Property Notes

You must show a valid photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all special requests cannot be guaranteed and are subject to availability upon check-in. Additional charges may apply. 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. A deposit may be required at the property.

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Guests

1 night · 2 adults

Available Rooms

16 rates found

1/9

Tea Rose Room

Featuring a fireplace, Persian rug, and Italian chandelier, this king room also offers a private bathroom with 2-person spa bath.

Sleeps 2

1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)

Amenities

ShowerTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryerDeskFan

Room Option

Board / Meal

Price for 1 night

Tea Rose Room

Non-refundable

Breakfast Included

20% OFF$180.39

$144.31

Includes taxes & fees

1/5

Piccadilly Room

This suite features a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a sleigh-style large double-sized bed. A double-sized sofa bed is included in the living area.

23 sqm

Sleeps 4

1 Double bed (131-150 cm wide)

1 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)

Amenities

ShowerTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryerDeskFan

Room Option

Board / Meal

Price for 1 night

Piccadilly Room

Non-refundable

Breakfast Included

20% OFF$200.43

$160.34

Includes taxes & fees

1/3

Tiffany Room

Located on level 2, this queen suite features a separate living area with a single bed and a private bathroom with a claw-foot bathtub and shower.

Sleeps 3

1 Sofa bed (Variable Size)

1 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)

Amenities

ShowerTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryerDeskFan

Room Option

Board / Meal

Price for 1 night

Tiffany Room

Non-refundable

Breakfast Included

20% OFF$188.56

$150.85

Includes taxes & fees

1/4

Heirloom Room

This queen suite features a sofa bed and a courtyard view.

Sleeps 3

1 Double bed (131-150 cm wide)

1 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)

Amenities

ShowerTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryerDeskFan

Room Option

Board / Meal

Price for 1 night

Heirloom Room

Non-refundable

Breakfast Included

20% OFF$200.43

$160.34

Includes taxes & fees

1/3

Julia Room

Located on level 2, this king room features a hand-painted desk and an Art Deco-inspired bathroom with a 2-person walk-in shower.

Sleeps 2

1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)

Amenities

ShowerTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryerDeskFan

Room Option

Board / Meal

Price for 1 night

Julia Room

Non-refundable

Breakfast Included

20% OFF$176.71

$141.37

Includes taxes & fees

1/3

Giovanna Room

Featuring a mural of a wisteria tree, this queen room is located on level 2 and includes a fireplace and private bathroom with walk-in shower.

Sleeps 3

1 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)

1 Futon Mat (Variable Size)

Amenities

ShowerTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryerDeskFan

Room Option

Board / Meal

Price for 1 night

Giovanna Room

Non-refundable

Breakfast Included

20% OFF$159.03

$127.22

Includes taxes & fees

1/3

Aurora Room

Located on level 2, this queen room features an Art Deco-inspired bathroom with claw-foot bathtub and shower.

Sleeps 2

1 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)

Amenities

ShowerTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryerDeskFan

Room Option

Board / Meal

Price for 1 night

Aurora Room

Non-refundable

Breakfast Included

20% OFF$176.71

$141.37

Includes taxes & fees

1/9

Isadora Room

This queen suite features cathedral ceilings, a living area with a window seat, and a private bathroom with a spa bath.

Sleeps 2

1 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)

1 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)

Amenities

ShowerTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryerDeskFan

Room Option

Board / Meal

Price for 1 night

Isadora Room

Non-refundable

Breakfast Included

20% OFF$176.71

$141.37

Includes taxes & fees

1/9

Luisa Room

Located on level 3, this queen room features a custom stained glass window. The private bathroom is outside of the room and features a 6-foot spa bath and shower.

Sleeps 3

1 Sofa bed (Variable Size)

1 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)

Amenities

ShowerTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryerDeskFan

Room Option

Board / Meal

Price for 1 night

Luisa Room

Non-refundable

Breakfast Included

20% OFF$159.03

$127.22

Includes taxes & fees

1/9

Sarah's Cottage

This pet-friendly cottage has a fully equipped kitchen, living and dining area with a fireplace, and a private bathroom with a claw-foot bathtub and shower.

Sleeps 2

1 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)

Amenities

ShowerTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryerDeskFan

Room Option

Board / Meal

Price for 1 night

Sarah's Cottage

Non-refundable

Breakfast Included

20% OFF$191.05

$152.84

Includes taxes & fees

1/9

Mae's Cottage

This cottage features a kitchen, dining area, and separate living room with fireplace. The bathroom has a claw-foot bathtub and shower. A spa bath is included on the private patio.

Sleeps 2

1 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)

Amenities

ShowerTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryerDeskFan

Room Option

Board / Meal

Price for 1 night

Mae's Cottage

Non-refundable

Breakfast Included

20% OFF$236.01

$188.81

Includes taxes & fees

1/4

Lily's Cottage

This king cottage has a kitchen, dining area, living room with large double-sized sofa bed, and bathroom with claw-foot bathtub and shower. A fireplace is featured in the bedroom, and a spa bath is provided on the private patio.

Sleeps 4

1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)

1 Sofa bed (Variable Size)

Amenities

ShowerTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryerDeskFan

Room Option

Board / Meal

Price for 1 night

Lily's Cottage

Non-refundable

Breakfast Included

20% OFF$244.42

$195.54

Includes taxes & fees

1/7

Victoria's Cottage

This queen cottage has a kitchen, dining area, living room with fireplace, and bathroom with claw-foot bathtub and shower. A spa bath is provided on the private patio.

Sleeps 3

1 Twin bed (90-130 cm wide)

1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)

Amenities

ShowerTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryerDeskFan

Room Option

Board / Meal

Price for 1 night

Victoria's Cottage

Non-refundable

Breakfast Included

20% OFF$271.59

$217.27

Includes taxes & fees

1/5

Honeymoon Cottage

Located in the McKenzie Gardens, this 17-century cottage has a full kitchen and a living area with a fireplace and spa bath.

Sleeps 2

1 Extra-large double bed (Super-king size) (181-210 cm wide)

Amenities

ShowerTelephoneAir conditioningHair dryerDeskFan

Room Option

Board / Meal

Price for 1 night

Honeymoon Cottage

Non-refundable

Breakfast Included

20% OFF$319.03

$255.22

Includes taxes & fees

1/12

Bungalow with Patio

This bungalow features a private bathroom and air conditioning. The unit offers 2 beds.

Sleeps 4

1 Sofa bed (Variable Size)

Amenities

Air conditioningPrivate bathroom

Room Option

Board / Meal

Price for 1 night

Bungalow with Patio

Non-refundable

Breakfast Included

20% OFF$224.14

$179.31

Includes taxes & fees

1/4

One-Bedroom Bungalow

This bungalow has a private bathroom and air conditioning. The unit has 1 bed.

Sleeps 2

1 Queen bed (151-180 cm wide)

Amenities

Air conditioningPrivate bathroom

Room Option

Board / Meal

Price for 1 night

One-Bedroom Bungalow

Non-refundable

Breakfast Included

20% OFF$200.43

$160.34

Includes taxes & fees

Guest Reviews

9.6

Exceptional419 verified reviews

AI Summary

Guests highly rate the great amenities and frequently praise the comfort and charming decor.

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Sandra

Verified booking

solo_traveller

Standard Room

Stayed in Jun 20, 2026

"I would highly consider returning another time!"

Exceptional

10.0

Breakfast was enjoyable, tasty, beautifully displayed. Grounds, gardens were enjoyable.

Aurora room was stuffy. I decreased the temp & increased the fan speed for better comfort.

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D'Angelo

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family_with_children

Standard Room

Stayed in Jun 19, 2026

"Mother and sons stay experiencing the charm of turn of the century elegance"

Exceptional

9.0

Amazing property and great alternative to your standard hotels. I was traveling with my two teen sons and stopping in Gainesville for the evening. Booked the Giovanna room and all I can say is wow! Every turn was wow, mom look at this and that's so cool! Victorian and quaint night spent at Sweetwater Branch Inn enjoying modern amenities of a bygone era.

Parking. Definitely Google Earth the one way driveway because we had to circle a few times to confirm entering the property. It's not hard to find at all, just the driveways the first time can be slightly confusing.

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Laura

Verified booking

solo_traveller

Standard Room

Stayed in Jun 19, 2026

"Exceptional"

Exceptional

10.0

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Damon

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solo_traveller

Standard Room

Stayed in Jun 17, 2026

"Lovely place with great breakfast"

Exceptional

10.0

Really beautiful place

Lovely grounds

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Paul

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couple

Standard Room

Stayed in Jun 13, 2026

"Exceptional"

Exceptional

10.0

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Rizzi

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solo_traveller

Standard Room

Stayed in Jun 11, 2026

"Only stayed one night, but walked to restaurants (a delight). The room was clean, charming, and comfortable. The owner a"

Exceptional

10.0

It has beautiful gardens and is historic buildings. A true treasure.

There wasn’t anything I’d change.

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Sheila

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solo_traveller

Standard Room

Stayed in Jun 8, 2026

"My stay at the Sweetwater Inn was absolutely wonderful. From the friendly staff to excellent breakfast, all was on point"

Exceptional

10.0

Beautiful setting. Gardens were well maintained. Walkable property. Ease of parking.

N/A

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Rene

Verified booking

family_with_children

Standard Room

Stayed in Jun 1, 2026

"Beautiful historic place to stay anytime we visit Gainesville."

Exceptional

10.0

Beautiful property, wonderful amenities and perfect location.

Nothing!

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Kevin

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couple

Standard Room

Stayed in Jun 1, 2026

"Exceptional"

Exceptional

10.0

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Nikola

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solo_traveller

Standard Room

Stayed in May 31, 2026

"Exceptional"

Exceptional

9.0

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Sweetwater Branch Inn

About the Property

Facilities & Amenities

Important Information

Check-in & Out

Property Notes

Check Room Availability

Available Rooms

Tea Rose Room

Amenities

Piccadilly Room

Amenities

Tiffany Room

Amenities

Heirloom Room

Amenities

Julia Room

Amenities

Giovanna Room

Amenities

Aurora Room

Amenities

Isadora Room

Amenities

Luisa Room

Amenities

Sarah's Cottage

Amenities

Mae's Cottage

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Lily's Cottage

Amenities

Victoria's Cottage

Amenities

Honeymoon Cottage

Amenities

Bungalow with Patio

Amenities

One-Bedroom Bungalow

Amenities

Guest Reviews

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"I would highly consider returning another time!"

"Mother and sons stay experiencing the charm of turn of the century elegance"

"Exceptional"

"Lovely place with great breakfast"

"Exceptional"

"Only stayed one night, but walked to restaurants (a delight). The room was clean, charming, and comfortable. The owner a"

"My stay at the Sweetwater Inn was absolutely wonderful. From the friendly staff to excellent breakfast, all was on point"

"Beautiful historic place to stay anytime we visit Gainesville."

"Exceptional"

"Exceptional"