Book a hotel near Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, Sanford

"My partner and I chose this houseboat for a kayaking getaway and it could not have been more perfect. Both Blue and Alexander Springs were short drives away (be sure to check out Firefly Nights at Blue Springs if you're visiting in March or April) and though we didn't, we could have easily launched our yaks from the marina to explore the St. Johns River. Sadly, the fire pit and grill have been removed due to new marina regulations, but nearby Historic Downtown Sanford offered plenty of quaint (yet bustling on St. Paddy's Day) dining and drinking options in the evenings, and the multiple manatee, otter, turtle, blue heron, and other water bird sitings from the decks made up for any disappointment. The public pool and restaurant (great food!)/bar at the marina was a fabulous amenity as well. The boat is situated at the very end of the dock so privacy was never a concern and we both slept like babies every night. Sunrise coffee on the east deck and sunset cocktails on the west deck added to our perfectly peaceful stay. It was so hard to leave, but we'll definitely be back!"

"Room was very big and clean, and the staff was very friendly. "

"Front Desk people are fantastic!!!!!!!!!!"

"Outback steak.house next door. The workout room was very nice.p"

"Grt"

"Very accommodating and friendly staff"