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Sweetwater Branch Inn

3.5 of 5
625 E. University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013
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Odessa,FL
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 June 2013

We've been to Gainesville many times - we are Florida Gators! - and it took a wedding to get us to this beautiful Inn. It was a great place to stay! The wedding and cocktail party were outdoors on their beautiful grounds. After the wedding, we relaxed with coffee and tea in the parlor and visited with our friends. It... More

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New York City, New York
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 June 2013

Came down from New York for a wedding and stayed here for two nights. Everything about this place exceed my expectations, including all the staff. Came down from New York for a wedding and stayed here for two nights. Everything about this place exceed my expectations, including all the staff. The grounds are beautiful, the pool is great, the neighborhood... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 via mobile

The grounds are beautiful and the location good. We were within walking distance of nice restaurants. The rooms are ok but there's a musty smell throughout. It was quite enough as we stayed on a weekday.

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Tallahassee, Florida
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

Overall, this is a place to consider toward the top of the short list in Gainesville, but we returned from an event at 9:30 p.m. on a Saturday night to turn in and were kept up until past Midnight by a live guitarist playing cover songs with sound/speaker amplifiers. He was performing at a wedding reception on an outdoor patio... More

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8 May 2013

We're so happy the refund for your stay went through! We are still very sorry the event guests took their time wrapping up their event - we do have special policies requiring events to be over at specified times, and with over 100 wedding guests it can be a little difficult at times to round them all up to put... More

Cooper City
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2013

I love this place! I recently stayed in the Cornelia room. It was beautiful! The staff is very warm and friendly and happy to accomodate you with anything you need. We arrived in time for the wine and cheese reception which was an excellent way to be greeted! The gardens and property are gorgeous. In the morning we awoke to... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2013 via mobile

We had our wedding at Sweetwater and their wedding staff was fabulous, especially Sarah. Extremely helpful and polite. Help organize and make sure everything was perfect for our special day. Our family had booked most of the rooms and cottages insure and everyone had a blast sitting on the porches at breakfast and afternoons. Wedding food was great and so... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013 via mobile

Set in gorgeous old Victorian houses and right near everything, it is hard to imagine why one would stay in a hotel when you could stay at the Sweetwater Branch Inn. Our room (Luisa) was beautiful and quiet, and the staff was very friendly. Highly recommended.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013 via mobile

We enjoyed one evening at the Inn while visiting family in Gainesville. Our room was clean, well furnished and the bed was super comfortable. We met other guests at the wine and cheese social and walked a few blocks to dinner after perusing their lovely gardens. The owner greeted is the following morning with a 5 star breakfast of homemade... More

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Lecanto, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 April 2013

My daughter and I stayed in Lilli's cottage and loved it! Breakfast was great, friendly staff and nicely restored place! If you are staying in the peripheral cottages, just make sure to lock your car etc. Breakfast was very tasty, we felt very welcome, and the jacuzzi was a great addition. The garden was pretty.

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Parkland, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013

My son got married here in mid March. The staff here is the best. Sarah, Lauren and everyone else that I came in contact with were most helpful. The rooms were great and the breakfast was delicious. I would highly recommend Sweetwater for any type of function or just to enjoy for a stay in Gainesville.

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Also Known As:
Sweetwater Branch Hotel
Sweetwater Branch Hotel Gainesville
Address: 625 E. University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601
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Region: United States > Florida > Gainesville
Amenities:
Business Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Kitchenette Pets Allowed Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #4 of 4 B&Bs / Inns in Gainesville
Price range (per night): S$164 - 300
Hotel Class:3.5 star (3.5*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Sweetwater Branch Inn features 20 spacious guest suites and cottages just blocks from the University of Florida and hip Downtown Gainesville. All of our guests are welcome to a delicious full breakfast spread in the morning, as well as a complimentary wine and cheese hour in the evening. Each of our rooms feature a private bath along with a king or queen size bed, while some rooms have additional beds, Jacuzzis, fireplaces, and extra sitting rooms! ... more   less 
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