Waldo Florida Hotels & Motels

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The Waldo center point is about the area of Waldo Amtrak Station and 9 miles northeast of Gainesville Regional Airport.

Located in Alachua County, this lovely community is the perfect location to explore the outdoors, take part in unique events, and relish the warm southern hospitality. Waldo is an excellent place to start your Florida adventure, as it is only a few miles away from major attractions, including Gainesville and the University of Florida. Here, you can relish the great outdoors with a variety of things to do, such as fishing, canoeing, camping, and hiking. With a number of parks, trails, and nature preserves, you are sure to find something to enjoy in Waldo. The city itself is a wonderful location to wander and explore. Take a stroll down Main Street, and you will find a wide range of shops and restaurants. There are also several historical sites to visit, including the Waldo Historic District and the First United Methodist Church. If you're searching for entertainment, you can experience it in Waldo. The city hosts a number of events throughout the year. From the great outdoors to the unique attractions, Waldo, FL, is sure to leave a lasting impression on you. So if you're searching for a place to relax, explore, and experience the warm southern hospitality, look no further than Waldo, Florida. Book a room or suite in one of the lovely local hotels, motels, or inns today and enjoy your trip. More from this guide...

Waldo Hotels/Motels & Accommodations

Best Western Waldo Inn and Suites
+1-888-389-4121
17230 NE Us Highway 301, Waldo, FL 32694 +1-888-389-4121
  • Cheap Highway property
  • 10 suites in hotel
From£89
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Holiday Inn Express Starke An Ihg Hotel - Starke
+1-888-675-2083
15111 Us 301, Starke, FL 32091 +1-888-675-2083 ~9.82 miles north of Waldo
  • 3-star Suburban property
  • 80 rooms in hotel
From£60
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Americas Best Value Inn Starke : 880 North Temple Ave.
+1-800-716-8490
880 North Temple Ave., Starke, FL 32091 +1-800-716-8490 ~11.81 miles north of Waldo
  • Two star hotel
  • 40 rooms in property
From£45
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Motel 6 Starke, FL
+1-800-805-5223
1101 North Temple Ave., Starke, FL 32091 +1-800-805-5223 ~11.96 miles north of Waldo
  • Economy property
  • Check in: 3:00 PM
From£45
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Best Western Starke - Starke
+1-888-965-1860
1290 North Temple Ave., Starke, FL 32091 +1-888-965-1860 ~12.09 miles north of Waldo
  • Low Cost Rural hotel
  • Hotel has 51 rooms
From£25
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Knights Inn Gainesville
+1-888-788-5576
2820 NW 13th St., Gainesville, FL 32609 +1-888-788-5576 ~12.85 miles southwest of Waldo
  • Cheap Downtown hotel
  • Free breakfast
From£45
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Sweetwater Branch Inn in Gainesville
+1-888-897-9207
625 East University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601 +1-888-897-9207 ~13.14 miles southwest of Waldo
  • 3-star Downtown hotel
  • Shuttle from airport available
From£132
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Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville Downtown : 101 SE 1st Ave.
+1-888-311-4278
101 SE 1st Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601 +1-888-311-4278 ~13.40 miles southwest of Waldo
  • 3-star Downtown hotel
  • Free breakfast available
From£81
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Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown : 212 SE 1st St.
+1-888-469-4795
212 SE 1st St., Gainesville, FL 32601 +1-888-469-4795 ~13.46 miles southwest of Waldo
  • Midscale Downtown hotel
  • Free comp. breakfast
From£60
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Holiday Inn Gainesville University Center An Ihg Hotel
+1-888-734-9421
1250 West University Ave., Gainesville, FL 32601 +1-888-734-9421 ~13.94 miles southwest of Waldo
  • 3 star Downtown hotel
  • 6 floors in hotel
From£59
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AC Hotel by Marriott Gainesville Downtown : 151 NW 14th St.
+1-888-841-5292
151 NW 14th St., Gainesville, FL 32603 +1-888-841-5292 ~13.97 miles southwest of Waldo
  • 3 star Downtown property
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
From£56
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Hotel Eleo at the University of Gainesville : 1514 SW 14th St.
+1-888-455-5160
1514 SW 14th St., Gainesville, FL 32608 +1-888-455-5160 ~14.81 miles southwest of Waldo
  • High-end Downtown property
  • 3 conference rooms in property
From£74
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Americas Best Value Inn University of Florida / Shands
+1-888-965-8297
1900 SW 13th St., Gainesville, FL 32608 +1-888-965-8297 ~14.89 miles southwest of Waldo
  • Cheap Downtown property
  • Free breakfast
From£45
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Days Inn by Wyndham Gainesville University : 1901 SW 13th St.
+1-888-906-6358
1901 SW 13th St., Gainesville, FL 32608 +1-888-906-6358 ~14.90 miles southwest of Waldo
  • Cheap Downtown hotel
  • Check-in: 14:00
Home2 Suites by Hilton Gainesville Medical Center in Gainesville
+1-888-749-6785
2115 SW 13th St., Gainesville, FL 32608 +1-888-749-6785 ~14.97 miles southwest of Waldo
  • 3-star Downtown property
  • Fitness / Gym is on-site
From£66
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Quality Inn Gainesville near University in Gainesville
+1-888-878-9982
2435 SW 13th St., Gainesville, FL 32608 +1-888-878-9982 ~15.12 miles southwest of Waldo
  • Three Star Downtown property
  • Free comp. breakfast
From£60
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Warsi Valor Shop
+1-888-389-4485
2000 SW Archer Rd., Gainesville, FL 32608 +1-888-389-4485 ~15.13 miles southwest of Waldo
  • 2 star hotel
From£45
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Comfort Suites Gainesville Near University - Gainesville
+1-888-389-4121
2603 SW 13th St., Gainesville, FL 32608 Website +1-888-389-4121 ~15.17 miles southwest of Waldo
  • Affordable Downtown hotel
  • Fitness + Health Center
From£60
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Regency Inn - Gainesville
+1-888-675-2083
2649 SW 13th St., Gainesville, FL 32608 +1-888-675-2083 ~15.21 miles southwest of Waldo
  • Cheap hotel
  • 53 rooms in property
From£45
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Rodeway Inn : 23207 SE 65th Lane
+1-800-716-8490
23207 SE 65th Lane, Hawthorne, FL 32640 +1-800-716-8490 ~15.28 miles south of Waldo
  • Cheap hotel
From£44
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Stayable Select Gainesville
+1-800-805-5223
2900 SW 13th St., Gainesville, FL 32608 +1-800-805-5223 ~15.30 miles southwest of Waldo
  • Midscale Downtown property
  • 4 floors in hotel
From£37
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Hilton University of Florida Conference Center Gainesville
+1-888-965-1860
1714 SW 34th St., Gainesville, FL 32607 +1-888-965-1860 ~16.25 miles southwest of Waldo
  • Four-star Convention Center hotel
  • Hotel has 7 floors
From£66
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Aloft Gainesville University Area
+1-888-788-5576
3743 Hull Rd., Gainesville, FL 32607 Website +1-888-788-5576 ~16.45 miles southwest of Waldo
  • 3-star hotel
  • Hotel has 146 rooms
From£82
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Hilton Garden Inn Gainesville - Gainesville
+1-888-897-9207
4075 SW 33rd Pl, Gainesville, FL 32608 +1-888-897-9207 ~17.26 miles southwest of Waldo
  • Midscale property
  • 5 meeting rooms in property
From£104
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Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Gainesville I-75 in Gainesville
+1-888-311-4278
3877 SW 37th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32608 +1-888-311-4278 ~17.29 miles southwest of Waldo
  • Midscale hotel
  • Check in time: 15:00
From£67
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La Quinta by Wyndham Gainesville in Gainesville
+1-888-469-4795
908 NW 69th Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32605 +1-888-469-4795 ~17.32 miles southwest of Waldo
  • 3 star hotel
  • Hotel has 92 rooms
From£60
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Days Inn by Wyndham Gainesville University I 75
+1-888-734-9421
920 NW 69th Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32605 +1-888-734-9421 ~17.32 miles southwest of Waldo
  • Mid-scale Highway property
  • 132 sleeping rooms in hotel
From£60
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Gainesville
+1-888-841-5292
3333 SW 42nd St., Gainesville, FL 32608 +1-888-841-5292 ~17.45 miles southwest of Waldo
  • Affordable property
  • Hotel has 103 rooms
From£81
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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville I 75 : 3370 SW 42nd St.
+1-888-455-5160
3370 SW 42nd St., Gainesville, FL 32608 +1-888-455-5160 ~17.49 miles southwest of Waldo
  • Affordable Highway hotel
  • Fitness center on property
From£55
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Baymont by Wyndham Gainesville I 75 - Gainesville
+1-888-965-8297
6901 NW 4th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32607 +1-888-965-8297 ~17.50 miles southwest of Waldo
  • 3 star Suburban property
  • Check-in time: 3:00 PM
From£46
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Red Roof Inn PLUS+ Gainesville : 3500 SW 42nd St.
+1-888-906-6358
3500 SW 42nd St., Gainesville, FL 32608 +1-888-906-6358 ~17.54 miles southwest of Waldo
  • Two-star Highway hotel
  • Hotel has 4 suites
From£54
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Extended Stay America Select Suites Gainesville I-75 - Gainesville
+1-888-749-6785
3600 SW 42nd St., Gainesville, FL 32608 +1-888-749-6785 ~17.54 miles southwest of Waldo
  • Cheap Highway property
  • Check in: 3:00 PM
From£36
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Residence Inn by Marriott Gainesville I-75 - 1acc6e1adb5eb240f6dbd2c75e9619a7
+1-888-878-9982
3275 SW 40th Blvd., 1acc6e1adb5eb240f6dbd2c75e9619a7, FL 32608 +1-888-878-9982 ~17.54 miles southwest of Waldo
  • Three Star Suburban hotel
  • Hotel has 5 floors
From£60
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Staybridge Suites I 75
+1-888-389-4485
3401 South West 40th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32608 +1-888-389-4485 ~17.55 miles southwest of Waldo
  • Midscale Highway hotel
  • 109 suites in hotel
From£51
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Doubletree by Hilton Gainesville in Gainesville
+1-888-389-4121
3726 SW 40th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32608 +1-888-389-4121 ~17.55 miles southwest of Waldo
  • Four star Highway hotel
  • Airport shuttle provided
From£94
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Comfort Inn University in Gainesville
+1-888-675-2083
3440 Southwest 40th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32608 +1-888-675-2083 ~17.55 miles southwest of Waldo
  • 2 star Highway property
  • Free complimentary breakfast
From£56
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Residence Inn by Marriott Gainesville I-75 - Gainesville
+1-800-716-8490
275 SW 40th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32608 +1-800-716-8490 ~17.56 miles southwest of Waldo
  • Midscale Highway property
  • Has environment-friendly policy See policy
From£60
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Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville FL
+1-800-805-5223
3700 SW 42nd St., Gainesville, FL 32608 +1-800-805-5223 ~17.58 miles southwest of Waldo
  • Affordable hotel
  • 3 suites in property
From£74
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Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands - Gainesville
+1-888-965-1860
4110 SW 40th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32608 +1-888-965-1860 ~17.60 miles southwest of Waldo
  • Cheap hotel
  • Free breakfast
From£66
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Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville - Gainesville
+1-888-788-5576
4000 SW 40th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32608 +1-888-788-5576 ~17.60 miles southwest of Waldo
  • 3-star property
  • Hotel has an eco-friendly policy Learn more
From£44
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Motel 6 Gainesville, FL - Gainesville
+1-888-897-9207
7413 a West Newberry Rd., Gainesville, FL 32605 +1-888-897-9207 ~17.63 miles southwest of Waldo
  • Economical Highway property
  • Check-in time: 3:00 PM
From£45
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Hampton Inn Gainesville - Gainesville
+1-888-311-4278
4225 SW 40th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32608 +1-888-311-4278 ~17.63 miles southwest of Waldo
  • 3-star Suburban property
  • Hotel has 100 rooms
From£66
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Studio 6 Gainesville Fl
+1-888-469-4795
7413 West Newberry Rd., Gainesville, FL 32605 +1-888-469-4795 ~17.64 miles southwest of Waldo
  • 2-star Highway hotel
  • 95 rooms in hotel
Quality Inn University North I-75 in Gainesville
+1-888-734-9421
7516 Newberry Rd. / I 75, Gainesville, FL 32606 Website +1-888-734-9421 ~17.67 miles southwest of Waldo
  • 2 star Highway hotel
  • 101 rooms in property
From£44
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Towneplace Suites by Marriott Gainesville Northwest
+1-888-841-5292
7451 West Newberry Rd., Gainesville, FL 32605 +1-888-841-5292 ~17.68 miles southwest of Waldo
  • 3-star Highway property
  • Hotel has 4 floors
From£51
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Springhill Suites by Marriott Gainesville
+1-888-455-5160
4155 SW 40th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32608 +1-888-455-5160 ~17.70 miles southwest of Waldo
  • Affordable Suburban property
  • Gym / Fitness Center Available
From£50
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Super 8 by Wyndham Gainesville I 75 Hospital University Area
+1-888-965-8297
4202 SW 40th Blvd., Gainesville, FL 32608 +1-888-965-8297 ~17.71 miles southwest of Waldo
  • 2 star property
  • Free comp. breakfast
From£51
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University Inn
+1-888-906-6358
700 NW 75th St., Gainesville, FL 32607 +1-888-906-6358 ~17.73 miles southwest of Waldo
  • Low Cost Highway hotel
  • Complimentary breakfast is offered
From£45
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Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL - Gainesville
+1-888-749-6785
4015 SW 43rd St., Gainesville, FL 32608 +1-888-749-6785 ~17.81 miles southwest of Waldo
  • 3-star Highway hotel
  • 42 suites in property
From£75
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Hōm Hotel + Suites a Trademark Collection by Wyndham : 3905 SW 43rd St.
+1-888-878-9982
3905 SW 43rd St., Gainesville, FL 32608 +1-888-878-9982 ~17.85 miles southwest of Waldo
  • 3-star Highway property
  • Hotel has 12 suites
From£45
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Verified reviews of the city: Waldo, FL

Below are reviews of the city of Waldo, FL from an actual visitor's perspective.

"Near Awesome Motocross Track!"
Score 4.0 / 5

The motocross track next door was awesome!

Jason M., from 25-Mar-2025
"Antique Shops!"
Score 5.0 / 5

Antique shops and hometown feeling.

Fred S., from 05-Dec-2022
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