
FABC Basketball – Boys State
June 27-29, 2025
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Alachua County Sports & Events Center at Celebration Pointe
4870 Celebration Pointe Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32608 - Website
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3743 Hull Road Gainesville, FL 32607
Room type: Double Queens & Single Kings
Melissa Mathews, Sales Manager – melissa.mathews@aloftgainesville.com, 352-378-1100, ext. 2
Celebrate your style at Aloft Gainesville University Area, a hip hotel minutes from The University of Florida. Conveniently located close to Butler Town Center and Celebration Pointe with premiere retail and dining. Mix and mingle with friends at our W XYZ bar and Re:Mix lounge. Grab a snack from re:Fuel by Aloft, our 24 hr pantry. Whether you’re in town for official business or fun, our Aloft hotel will enhance your hotel experience and move at your pace

4200 NW 97th Blvd Gainesville, FL 32606
Room type: K/Q (1 King bed and 1 Queen bed) Larger room type
Rebecca Lamb 352-331-3336 sales@gatewaygrand.com
Step into the welcoming ambiance of the Best Western Gateway Grand, where you always feel at home. As the city’s premier full-service hotel, we offer a complimentary breakfast that is second to none, featuring a hot buffet with made-to-order omelet station, waffles, and more. Indulge in delicious meals at our on-site restaurant, The Gator’s Den, acclaimed as the #1 dining spot on Trip Advisor. Conveniently situated just off I-75, we are mere minutes away from all major event venues. Thank you for choosing the Best Western Gateway Grand and we look forward to having you as our guest.

Double Tree
3726 SW 40th Boulevard, Gainesville FL 32608
Contact hotel directly for rate: Laura Lange/Jonathan Mulqueen 352.375.2400 gnvgl_sales@napleshotelgroup.com
Room Type: 2 Queen beds – This room features a Sweet Dreams bed, work desk with complimentary WiFi access and an ergonomic desk chair, 50-inch HDTV, Keurig coffeemaker, clock radio and mini-fridge.
Our hotel is next to I-75 in Gainesville’s retail district, in easy reach of dining and shopping options. The University of Florida is two miles away – we have plenty of UF spirit with corn hole and a custom Gator ping pong table in the courtyard. Enjoy our resort-style outdoor pool.

Hampton Inn & Suites Gainesville Downtown
$139/Night
101 SE 1 Ave, Gainesville, FL 32601
Rate code: FBS
Mark McClain; 352-240-9306 or markm@lbaproperties.com
Room type: standard room with 1 king bed or 2 queen beds
The Hampton Inn & Suites Downtown is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Gainesville and less than 1.5 miles from the Univ of Florida campus, 20 miles from Champions Park and 5 miles from the Alachua County Sports & Events Center. All rooms have a mini fridge, microwave and Wi-fi access. We provide a complimentary hot breakfast buffet each morning. There are over 20 restaurants, bars, shoppes and entertainment venues all within Footsteps of our lobby.

3275 SW 40th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
Rate code: Call hotel 352-264-0000, mention code “FAS”
Gina Harrison rharrison@RIGainesville.com
Room type: Studio room type, 1 King bed, living area with sleeper sofa, full kitchen
Newly renovated in 2023, our hotel offers spacious suites with a modern and inviting residential feel. Start your day right with a full hot breakfast featuring healthy options, served daily. Enjoy complimentary Wi-Fi and parking. Our amenities include an inviting outdoor pool, a cozy patio and grill area with a fire pit, a state-of-the-art fitness center, and a 24-hour market. Perfectly located just 1 mile from ACSEC at Celebration Pointe and within easy walking distance to all the amenities in Butler Plaza, our hotel is the ideal choice for travelers.
Cut off date: 6/5

Springhill Suites
4155 SW 40th Blvd. Gainesville, Florida 32608
Contact Group Sales Manager for rate:
Heather Cronin
heather.cronin@scarletthotelgroup.com
352.824.0444

Courtyard
$149/Night
3700 SW 42ND Street Gainesville, FL 32608
Contact hotel directly for rate: Kerry Stiles – kerry.stiles@marriott.com
Room type: 2 Queen beds
The Courtyard by Marriott Gainesville FL hotel near Archer Road & I-75 is home to the University of Florida and Gator football. Nearby you’ll find more than just the University; check out the Florida Museum of Natural History, Harn Museum, the Santa Fe Community Zoo, the Oaks Mall, and the Kanapaha Botanical Gardens which are just a quick drive from the hotel. Guests traveling to our University of Florida hotel will enjoy the free high speed Internet access, WiFi, a 24-hour business center, large in-room workstation and access to meeting space at our Gainesville FL hotel. Enjoy a hearty breakfast at the Bistro and grab a quick snack from The Market when on the run. We hope to see you soon at the Courtyard Gainesville FL.

Drury Inn and Suites
$150/Night
4000 SW 40th Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32608
Rate code: Group #10150975
Hotel contact: Kodie James Kodie.james@druryhotels.com
Room type: 2 Queen Bed Deluxe
Located at I-75 and SW Archer Road, Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville is just minutes from the University of Florida, Ben Hill Griffin Stadium and local shopping. Shands Hospital at the University of Florida and the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center are just a few miles from the hotel. This Gainesville hotel is perfect for guests traveling for business or leisure with Drury’s free Wi-Fi, fitness center and more. Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville guests also enjoy free hot breakfast and free 5:30 Kickback® every day. Free Hot Breakfast, Free 5:30 Kickback – rotating menu of dinnertime snacks, cold beverages, beer, wine and mixed drinks, Free Wi-Fi, Free Soda & Popcorn, 24 Hour Fitness Center, Free 24 Hour Coffee

15930 163rd Lane, Alachua, Fl. 32615
Room type: Double Queens
Tammy Dixon tammy.dixon@hilton.com
Hampton Inn and Suites Alachua: Where we offer
free hot breakfast. WIFI, state of the art fitness center plus an outdoor pool.

1714 SW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32607
The Hilton University of Florida Conference Center, located on the southwest corner of the University of Florida campus, offers 248 spacious guestrooms, over 25,000 square feet of meeting space, Shula’s Steakhouse & No Name Lounge, a fitness studio, outdoor pool, and exceptional hospitality. Its premier on-campus location provides convenient access to university facilities and recreational options.

5020 SW 30th Ln, Gainesville, FL 32608
Room type: Double queen
Hotel Indigo Gainesville-Celebration Pointe, located just off I-75. Near the University of Florida, our hotel is in the heart of Celebration Pointe, a modern live/work/play planned community with unparalleled shopping, dining, entertainment, and local culture. Our pet-friendly hotel in Gainesville, FL features boutique-style guestrooms with spa-like bathrooms, a 24-hour fitness center and an outdoor pool and patio that will leave you refreshed and invigorated for your Gainesville adventures. For social eating and delicious food, join us in GATHER Social Lounge for comfort food with Florida flair. Open for breakfast and dinner, our cuisine seasonally showcases the finest locally grown ingredients and regional libations, bringing additional “flavor” to the Gainesville experience.

Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown
BOOK NOW$129 (rate includes breakfast and bus parking/or valet parking)
212 SE 1st Street, Gainesville, FL 32601
Room type: Two Queens/pull out sofa
Sasha Caro-Smith (Sasha.Caro-Smith@Hyatt.com)
Nestled in the vibrant heart of downtown, our hotel offers modern comfort and convenience just 6 miles from the Alachua County Events Center As the newest addition to the area, we proudly provide guests with complimentary breakfast to start their day right. With over 15 restaurants within walking distance, you’ll have endless dining options at your fingertips. Experience the perfect blend of relaxation and accessibility during your stay!

908 NW 69th Terrace Gainesville, FL 32605
Room type: 2 Queen Doubles, 1 King with Sofa Beds, Standard King Rooms
La Quinta by Wyndham Gainesville, conveniently located off exit 387 on I-75 & only 5-miles from the Alachua County Sports & Events Center. Our hotel offers guests complimentary hot breakfast, a mini-refrigerator, microwave, HDTV, coffee/tea maker, and ironing amenities. Access to an outdoor pool, fitness center and our newest onsite restaurant serving additional breakfast items, dinner, and room service.

Hilton Garden Inn
4075 SW 33 Pl, Gainesville, FL 32608
Contact Group Sales Department for rate – 352-338-1466 or Carlene Baker, carlene.baker@hilton.com | Emma Hoffman, Emma.Hoffman@hilton.com
Room type: Double Queen Rooms (two queen beds, refrigerator, microwave and Keurig)
Newly renovated hotel, located 1 mile from the ACSEC, restaurant and lounge, guest laundry, fitness center, patio with fire pit and pool

Homewood Suites
3333 SW 42nd St, Gainesville, FL 32608
Contact Group Sales Department for rate – 352-335-3133 or Carlene Baker, carlene.baker@hilton.com | Emma Hoffman, Emma.Hoffman@hilton.com
Room type: Queen Studio Suite (queen bed/queen sleeper sofa living room and kitchen)
Newly renovated hotel, located 1 mile from the ACSEC, daily breakfast buffet included, onsite basketball court, guest laundry, fitness center, patio with grills and pool

Holiday Inn Express & Suites
$179/Night
3370 SW 42nd Street, Gainesville, FL 32608
Rate code: FBS
Hotel contact: Sam McGriff (Director of Sales), Samantha.McGriff@tkohotels.com
Room type: Double Queen Standard
Welcome home to Holiday Inn Express & Suites Gainesville I-75. We are a dual property hotel centrally located just off of I-75 and Archer Road. You will enjoy a Complimentary breakfast every morning and a comfortable room that includes microwave, mini-refrigerator, coffee maker as well as complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel. While staying with us you can work-out in an incredible Fitness Room and lounge at our Resort Style Pool with Hot Tub, Fire Pit, BBQ Grills and Basket-ball Court. We are the perfect choice for your Business or leisure stay. If you like shopping we have great shops and amazing restaurants nearby, you can’t go wrong. Come “Get Comfortable” with us at your home away from home.

151 NW 14th St, Gainesville, FL 32603
Benjamin Watkins – (352) 448-2642 – Benjamin.watkins@marriott.com
Welcome to AC Hotel Gainesville, located across from the University of Florida campus. Start your day with our European inspired breakfast buffet and a workout in our rooftop fitness-center. Family and pet friendly AC Hotel offers King or Queen/Queen guestrooms elegantly designed for optimal comfort and utility. Wind down your evening relaxing by the rooftop pool, enjoy Spanish style tapas and a signature cocktail at the AC Lounge or one of the many quality restaurants within convenient walking distance.

Holiday Inn Express & Suites - Alachua
$159/night
16367 NW 167th Blvd, Alachua, FL 32615
Rate code: FBB – Cutoff Date: May 27, 2025
Room type: Double Queen
Located off I-75 in Alachua, also known as “The Good Life Community,” our hotel combines small-town charm with modern amenities. Conveniently located just 15 minutes from Champions Park in Newberry, FL, we are the perfect choice for teams, families , and sports enthusiasts visiting this premier athletic complex. We’re also only 17 miles from the University of Florida and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium, making it easy to attend campus events or cheer on the Gators. Surrounded by Florida’s natural beauty, you can explore the crystal-clear waters of Ginnie Springs, Blue Springs, and Itchetucknee Springs, where swimming, snorkeling scuba diving, and tubing are popular activities. Our thoughtfully designed rooms include mini-fridges and microwaves for your convenience. Start your day with our complimentary hot buffet breakfast and enjoy 24/7 coffee service in the lobby. Stay connected with free Wi-Fi throughout the property and unwind on our outdoor patio equipped with a BBQ grill. Additional amenities include an on-site laundry facility, a fitness center, and a saltwater pool with a hot tub. Whether you’re here for sports, business, or leisure, we’re here to make your stay comfortable and memorable.

TownePlace Suites
$129 for Studio King with Sleeper Sofa/$149 for Double Queen Studio
7451 W Newberry Rd, Gainesville, FL 32605
Contact Dean Lockley directly to book your room – Dean Lockley; dlockley@peachtreehotelgroup.com; 352-415-1111
Room type: Studio King with Sleeper Sofa; Double Queen Studio
Welcome to the new TownePlace Suites in Gainesville, Florida, the closest hotel to Champions Park in Newberry! All of our rooms feature a kitchen with full sized fridge and freezer, dishwasher, cooking and dining ware as well as a microwave and stove top. Your stay will include a free hot breakfast buffet each morning, access to our pool area and fire pit, fitness center, as well as our guest laundry. A Webber Grill awaits you in our outdoor seating, with grilling accessories available upon request. Stay with us and live your life uninterrupted! Rate Cut Off Date: As Availability Remains

Home2 Suites by Hilton
$159.00 + tax (Single Queen Studio + Pull-out Sleeper Sofa) & $169.00 + tax (Double Queen Studio + Pull-out Sleeper Sofa)
2115 SW 13th St, Gainesville, FL 32608
Please contact Karen directly at 352-372-1025 to receive Booking Link for your specific team
Karen Forsythe/352-372-1025/kforsythe@mcneillhotels.com
Newly Renovated Accommodations featuring a flat panel HDTV, media hub, sleeper sofa and kitchenette, Complimentary Daily Breakfast – includes waffles, breakfast sandwiches, eggs, oatmeal, cereals, yogurt and a variety of morning favorites, Complimentary Parking, Outdoor Pool, Fitness Center and Complimentary WiFi.
Cut Off Date: 6/5/2025

1514 SW 14th Street Gainesville, Florida 32608
Exuding the same spirit of compassion, care and innovation as adjacent UF Health, Hotel Eleo is dedicated to ensuring each guest and visitor feels warmly welcome. With a collection of thoughtful accommodations, sleek, modern design and the charm of Gainesville right outside its doors, Hotel Eleo stands out from other area offerings while warmly drawing guests in. And, because the hotel is within walking distance from UF Health and University of Florida campus buildings and sports facilities, guests will find it’s easy to access all that Gainesville has to offer—whether it’s a guest lecturing, receiving nationally acclaimed medical attention or game-day celebrating. Hotel Eleo is redefining care in Gainesville with State-of-the-Heart Hospitality at the core of everything it does.