Motel 8 Lake City

Motel with free parking, in the vicinity of North Florida Speedway

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Dates

November 2025

12

December 2025

Just a short distance from North Florida Speedway, Motel 8 Lake City provides a practical base for visitors. Guests stay connected with in-room WiFi while the on-site snack bar/deli offers convenient refreshments. The property features hassle-free parking for all vehicles.

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Parking included
Air conditioning

Room options

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Tonight

Nov 12 - Nov 13

Tomorrow

Nov 13 - Nov 14

All rooms

1 bed

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Standard Room

Highlights

Air conditioning

Heating

Fridge

Flat-screen TV

Blackout curtains

Deep-soaking bath

Shower/bath combination

Private bathroom

37 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

About the area

4427 FL-47, Lake City, FL, 32024

What's nearby

Southside Recreation Complex - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
Southside Sports Complex - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
Lake City Mall - 6 min drive - 9.0 km
North Florida Speedway - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
Lake City Veterans Affairs Medical Center - 7 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

‪Panera Bread - ‬7 min drive
‪Culver's - ‬8 min drive
‪Phish Heads - ‬6 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬7 min drive
‪Ray's Deli and Grill - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Motel 8 Lake City

Motel near Epiphany Catholic Church

Located close to North Florida Speedway, Motel 8 Lake City provides a snack bar/deli. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Other perks at this motel include:

Free self-parking

Room features

All guest rooms at Motel 8 Lake City boast thoughtful touches, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and free bottled water.

More amenities include:

Bathrooms with deep-soaking baths and free toiletries
32-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix and premium channels
Fridges, microwaves and heating

Similar properties

Pool
Breakfast included
Pet-friendly
Parking included

includes taxes & fees

16 Nov - 17 Nov

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Free self parking on site
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

Housekeeping (once per stay)

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
No lift
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

1 building
Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes

Bathroom

Deep soaking bathtub
Free toiletries
Private bathroom
Shower/bathtub combination
Towels provided

Entertainment

32-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
Netflix

Food and drink

Free bottled water
Microwave
Refrigerator

More

Air conditioning
Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 1:00 AM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - midnight

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 1:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 18 per accommodation, per day

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs and cats only

2 total pets

Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

Pet fee: USD 18 per accommodation, per day
Service animals are exempt from fees
An in-room refrigerator is available for an additional fee
An in-room microwave is available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

8 Lake City

Motel 8 Lake City Motel

Motel 8 Lake City Lake City

Motel 8 Lake City Motel Lake City

Frequently asked questions

Is Motel 8 Lake City pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of USD 18 per accommodation, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at Motel 8 Lake City?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Motel 8 Lake City?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 1:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Motel 8 Lake City?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Where is Motel 8 Lake City located?

Situated in a rural location, this motel is within 6 mi (10 km) of North Florida Speedway, Epiphany Catholic Church and Southside Recreation Complex. Lake City Columbia County Historical Museum and Columbia County Courthouse are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Motel 8 Lake City Reviews

6.2

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Staff & service

5.6/10

Amenities

5.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.6/10

Eco-friendliness

4/10 Poor

Edgardo

31 Dec 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

No trash basket, no coffee maker, microwave doesn’t work, manager was meandering in the parking lot when we arrived, no phone, no alarm clock, hot water is lukewarm, smell of tobacco is extreme.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

2/10 Terrible

Natalie

31 Oct 2022

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The photos did not match what the room actually looked like additionally there were cockroaches.

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lee

30 Apr 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great place to stay

It was very comfortable and the staff was great, I stayed for a month and will stay there again very soon

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2020

8/10 Good

Edna

29 Apr 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Country stay

It was a peaceful stay

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

26 Apr 2020

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Location off the interstate was good. Everything else was awful

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

2 Apr 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Will definitely be back

Motel was very cozy and spacey. Big tv and nice bed. Walk in shower was great!

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Labrina

19 Mar 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

It was ok

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2020

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

15 Mar 2020

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Run down beyond belief. Shower was barely able to provide temperature and had to mess with the faucet forever to get it to anything except cold. Bed was broken down on one side. No microwave. The only decent part was the TV.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Valorie, Pace

9 Mar 2020

Liked: Staff & service

Price was right to just get some sleep. It was quiter than i thought

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

4/10 Poor

Jim, Big Pine Key, FL

28 Feb 2020

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

Property was much in need of renovation. Syaff was friendly and helpful.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

16 Feb 2020

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

this older Hwy motel is in need of work, and new beds.

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

2/10 Terrible

Leif

1 Oct 2019

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Terrible! Dirty!

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

6/10 Okay

Carol

18 Jun 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Decent place to stay the night

The motel was clean and reasonably kept up, but I wouldn’t stay there as a single woman-with no partner with me. A lot of veterans and workers stayed there and the few women residents? stood outside to smoke and yell across at each other. There were a lot of friendly loud people milling around most of the night outside the door. The room had fresh paint & clean sheets, but the shower/tub hot water dial handle was broken and just dangled from the big protruding bolt. I worked for a while trying to get water from the shower. If the proceeds all go to homeless veterans, it was worth the price for the room. I’m all for worthy causes.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

7 Jun 2019

Its a run down area .. Staff was great room was good but area was a bit scary.. A couple was fighting in the parking lot when arrived

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

5 Jun 2019

Liked: Amenities

Disliked: Staff & service

the property supports a local veterans non-profit group

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

31 May 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

I'm a district manager for a restaurant chain in Lake City and visit here twice a month. I always stay at Motel 8 not just because of the price but because for the value you will not find a cleaner room, a better nights sleep and a more caring staff. Yes, its true it doesnt look like much from the outside but as they say "do not judge a book by its cover." You will be pleasantly surprised by how good the rooms are. I dont understand these people who write these ridiculous, nasty reviews because I have never had any issue with this hotel. No bugs, no stains on my sheets, great a/c's, nice flat screens with Roku, and although people who are there long term do converse outside they are nice people and very courteous of others. I know for a fact the hotel buys dozens of brand new sets of sheets and pillow cases every month. Every time I have been there I find a gift basket of drinks, snacks and hygiene products waiting for me in my room and there are always mints on the pillow. I like the staff and the owner because they give an extreme personalized touch. They know everyone there and they treat their guests with respect and friendliness. You are not just a signature. You are a welcomed guest.

Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

26 May 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Well this is about my 7 th time book at the hotel 😊 I love the room always very clean and the ice cold air it has , especially when it’s over 90 degrees out side , and baby dose too after playing in the dog park , thanks for that baby pool for her 👍🐶 labs they love there water!! Over all I really enjoy the great Hospitality and service you always give me. Great staff Motel 8 !! Looking forward to the next visit , and baby said thanks for all the doggie treats 🐶 🐕.

Stayed 1 night in May 2019

8/10 Good

Jay

24 May 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice room and stay

Being remodeled, nice staff, nice clean room, outdoor free. Only problem would be for short people to reach the AC controls, AC mounted high.

Stayed 1 night in May 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

22 May 2019

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Smerig veel gedoe buiten geen prettig gevoel met gierende banden vertrokken

Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

7 May 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Quiet! Quiet! Quiet!. Simply a great place to just relax and enjoy the night. Watch a movie on Netflix, grab a sandwich at Subway which is about 10 feet away, and lay back on a very comfortable bed. For a hotel that had been closed down for two years these guys have done an amazing job of fixing it up. I can honestly say this is one of the few hotels I have been to where it's obvious the sheets were clean and new. Even as I sit here they are putting up new drapes, new towels, new shower curtains. It's not a Hyatt, but it's not $300 a night either. The staff gave the word friendly a whole new meaning. we had a gift basket waiting in our room welcoming us, and throughout our stay they accommodated our every need. I had mentioned that I like sugar free iced tea and five minutes later he brings me a quart bottle of Gold Peak sugarless iced tea that they sell in their marketplace, no charge. It's just minutes away from the main part of town where you can find a hundred restaurants, walmart and other shopping. For the money I would stay there any time and will actually do so. What they lack in the extras they more than make up for it in their customer service and peaceful night sleep.

Stayed 1 night in May 2019

4/10 Poor

D, Pensacola, Florida

5 May 2019

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities

Well not the property I thought I was renting. This is not the place you want to stay at. AC was mounted near the ceiling we couldn't reach the controls. Hot water was nonexistent because it was leaking all over the floor in the bathroom area. Not enough towels for 2 people to take a shower. Won't be coming back.

Stayed 1 night in May 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

29 Apr 2019

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Total bait and switch from what was advertised. Hands down the worse hotel I have ever stayed at. Booked two rooms and our friends left due to no hot water and dirty bed sheets. Had I not prepaid for the rooms, I would also have left. The place also had a sign on the office door instructing sexual predators to announce themselves. This was NO 7.8 rated hotel...more like 0.0 rated in my opinion.

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

25 Apr 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Clean room. I requested a refrigerator because of medical issues. I was asked if I need to be checked on each day, and they would do this. I can only eat some foods and if I don't finish it, it has to be thrown away because I can't keep it cold. The room was in need of work done to it, but I would go back because of they wanted to make sure that I was alright. This hotel takes care of homeless Vets and there is a great need for them. God Bless them for this.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

6 Apr 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Well this is about my 4th time staying there... and each time its gets better,the staff is always friendly and helpful. love the location,very close to interstate, The room was very clean and the bed and pillows was very comfortable.And I think their A/C must be the best in any hotel.. Definitely will be booking a room again..................

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019