Royal Inn

2.0 star property
Motel in Alachua
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
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Property entrance
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds
Free self-parking
Free self-parking
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds | Bathroom sink

Reviews

7.2 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Pet-friendly
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (4)

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Vending machine
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Private bathroom
  • Laundry facilities
  • Blackout curtains
  • Cable TV service
  • Limited housekeeping
  • Free self-parking
The price is AU$128
includes taxes & fees
29 Dec - 30 Dec

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Pet friendly
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Map
16305 NW 162nd Lane, Alachua, FL, 32615

What's nearby

  • Alachua Sports Complex - 5 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park - 16 min drive - 17.0 km
  • O'Leno State Park - 17 min drive - 14.4 km
  • University of Florida - 18 min drive - 24.9 km
  • Ginnie Spring - 25 min drive - 22.8 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Mi Apá Latin Café - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Ellianos Coffee - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Hardee's - ‬7 min drive

About this property

Royal Inn

Royal Inn is a great choice for a stay in Alachua. Free perks include WiFi and self-parking. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff.

Languages

English

At a glance

Hotel size

  • 44 rooms
  • Arranged over 2 floors

Arriving/Leaving

  • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
  • Express check-out available
  • Early check-in subject to availability
  • Minimum check-in age – 21
  • Check-out time is 11:00 AM
  • Contactless check-out
  • Late check-out subject to availability

Restrictions related to your trip

  • Check COVID-19 restrictions

Special check-in instructions

  • Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
  • To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

Required at check-in

  • Credit card, debit card or cash deposit required for incidental charges
  • Government-issued photo ID may be required
  • Minimum check-in age is 21

Children

  • No cots (infant beds)

Pets

  • Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
  • Service animals welcome
  • Specific rooms only*

Internet

  • Free WiFi in public areas
  • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

  • Free on-site self-parking
  • Free on-site motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site

Other information

  • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities

Facilities

  • 2 buildings/towers
  • Built in 1991

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Handrails in stairwells
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Step-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 32-inch LED TV
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning

Sleep well

  • Blackout curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bath combination
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

More

  • Limited housekeeping
  • Access via exterior corridors

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 30 (subject to availability)
  • Late checkout can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 30 (subject to availability)

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night

Policies

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have lifts.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

Royal Inn Alachua
Royal Alachua
Royal Inn Motel
Royal Inn Alachua
Royal Inn Motel Alachua

Frequently asked questions

Does Royal Inn offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Royal Inn does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in, depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Royal Inn?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Royal Inn?
Yes, there's free self parking. Free motorhome/bus/lorry parking is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Royal Inn?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge of USD 30 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 30 (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

Royal Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

6.0/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Good

Felt misled by many positive reviews.
Just passing through; check-in at 11pm went fine; very pleasant clerk. Only picked this hotel at last minute due to the 7.2/10 rating (Hotels.com). Boy, we must've had the worst room on the property, compared to the ratings! I don't understand the numerous high and excellent ratings for this property. Unless our room is one that hasn't been "upgraded", yet. While our room was 'clean', with the normal amenities, there wasn't a modicum of "attention to details": walls had smudges, chips, unpainted areas where items had been removed from walls; baseboards and caulking showed signs of years of mopping pushed up against it; furniture had seen better days; tub drain dirty. I could go on as it's too easy to nit-pick when you notice a total lack of "wowing your customer", even if you run a budget facility. Here's a tip (at least in room 210!): paint the outside door and inside walls; use "Old English" (or equivalent) on furniture to cover the chips and scratches; really, really scrub all caulking, or replace it; use a fine brush on the AC, baseboards, caulking, corners, etc. These are basic cleaning tips that are inexpensive, and owners can clean "for free". The outside of the total building could use a power wash and fresh paint. But, then again, it would depend on whether the owners wish to go "above and beyond", or just "get by". I've stayed in better looking facilities at this price point.
Donald, 1-night family trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review

10/10 Exceptional

great service
very friendly customer service always love staying here
Rolbie, 1-night trip with friends
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2/10 Poor

Horrible
Dirty, uncomfortable, very small Bathroom, looked nothing like the pictures. Got there around 10pm and left around 2am waste of money
Ron, 1-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Outstanding hotel!!!
Thank you so much for your assistance and kindness towards my nephew and his service animal. He was involved in a car accident and your hotel was awesome in helping him out.
Gerardo, 3-night family trip
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2/10 Poor

Yansiel, 3-night business trip
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2/10 Poor

like a Steven King novel
After a long day driving I needed a place to sleep. Hotel infrastructure was as-expected for the price. After I fell asleep someone knocked at the door and said that I need to pay $25 "pet fee" because I had a dog in i the room. I said that I had no dog and invited them in to inspect the room. After the person left I chided myself for inviting them in and I figured there was a 50:50 chance it was a druggie looking for money. I fell back asleep ... ... and was subsequently awakened again by someone banging on the door. This time it was the staff person who had checked me in. They said they had seen me walking a dog. I told them they were mistaken ... I have no dog with me ... I do not own a dog or any pet ... please come in and inspect the room. They did not come in the room, but walked away very angry muttering under their breath. Now I am honestly scared, wondering what kind of game/scam this is. 30-45 mins later ... approx 12:45 am ... another knock at the door. A third person asking me what had transpired. By this point I am in tears, ready to leave, and ready to go find another hotel. That person said they believed I didn't have a pet in the room and convinced me to stay. It took me 2 hours to fall back asleep again. I was up and back-on-the-road at 4:30 am. So much for getting some sleep. A very weird experience ... like a Steven King novel.
1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Andrea, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

nice place to stay with good affordable rates
it was quiet and peaceful very nice people work there
Rolbie, 1-night trip with friends
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4/10 Fair

It has roaches. Need to be updated and cleaned properly. Check in was smooth and the guy who checked us in was very nice.
Gloria, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The customer service is great very friendly and nice
Rolbie, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Hhg
Jonnathan, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

This place was scary. When I checked in I actually thought the motel was out of business. There was not 1 car in the parking lot. The (very nice and friendly) front desk employee came from offsite after I rang the bell at the front office to check me in. Based on the general condition/appearance of the builiding, I can't imagine more than a few rooms are actually used. The room was gross, a little dirty, but just extremely old and run down, weird smell. The ac and tv seemed to be in good working order, but I couldn't do it. After 5 minutes in the room, I left and never came back (despite 2 prepaid, non refundable nights). There was no way I would have felt safe/comfortable trying to sleep there
Gina, 2-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

6/10 Good

its okay
it was okay just go there to get away
Rolbie, 1-night trip with friends
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8/10 Very good

Clean and comfy bed, hot and cold water , tv, microwave, fridge all working! Very good friendly owner !
2-night family trip
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2/10 Poor

Unfortunately there are bed bugs and my wife and I were both bitten throughout our stay. The motel owner tried to provide a refund, but he said since we booked with Expedia, we could not. Don't use Expedia.
David, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

There was NOTHING to like. Run by an Indian family with no standards! Run down, no one in office, everything was broken, chipped or peeled. Hispanic contractors partying all evening in front and back. Very dangerous area. This proprietor doesn’t care about anything. First time I felt like $70 was a ripoff. Expedia should remove this hotel. Ad, photos and reviews are misleading or fake!
David, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Worth it
The pwners are great. The room was nice and very comfortable. They go out of thier way to make you feel at home.
thomas, 3-night trip
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2/10 Poor

Dirt covered the floor. Clogged shower. One towel. The lights constantly flickered.
Tiana, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

2/10 Poor

It was okay
I got bit up by whatever was hiding in or under the sheets
Netta, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional

1-night trip with friends
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4/10 Fair

Cockroaches were present. Mild odor. Carpet was very worn and dirty. When I stepped into the wet shower, there was black liquid around my feet immediately. The beds were very poor. The staff was very polite and helpful, but this property is badly in need of updating.
Karl, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Aaron, 1-night trip
Verified Orbitz guest review

10/10 Exceptional

Widly, 4-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review

8/10 Very good

Jaqueline, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Tv did not work
William, 2-night trip
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