Sweetwater Branch Inn

In Gainesville's historic district, a spa bed & breakfast a short drive from the local university and nearby state park. Steps from museums, theaters and leafy walking routes—family-friendly and centrally placed for campus visits.

This Victorian-style bed & breakfast has about 20 individually decorated rooms with fireplaces, air conditioning, pillowtop beds and premium linens. Rooms feature flat-screen TVs, DVD players in some rooms, and complimentary Wi‑Fi for easy staying-in vibes.

Soak in an outdoor pool, hot tub or one of several spa tubs, then book a massage or facial at the on-site spa. Rent a bicycle, browse the library and gift shop, or relax by the lobby fireplace; free self-parking is available onsite.

Conference space, a meeting room and a business center are on the property, plus a computer station and complimentary high-speed wired and wireless internet. Express check-out and newspapers in the lobby keep things efficient for work trips.

An on-site restaurant and café serve guests, and there's a shared kitchen for self-catering. A complimentary full breakfast is offered weekday mornings from 7:30–9:00 and weekends from 8:00–10:00, with a daily guest reception to mingle over drinks.