Paddletail Waterfront Lodge

2.5 star property
Hotel near Hunter Spring Park in Crystal River

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Exterior
Interior entrance
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | Living area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Pool
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
614 Nw Us Highway 19, Crystal River, FL, 34428
  • Hunter Spring Park
    16 min walk
  • Crystal River Preserve State Park
    18 min walk
  • Three Sisters Springs
    5 min drive
  • Ocala, FL (OCF-Ocala Intl.)
    51 min drive

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, Kitchenette

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Bathtub

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

Crystal River

On riverwalk.Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Crystal River hotel, you'll find Hunter Spring Park and Three Sisters Springs. Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge and Crystal River Archaeological State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Hunter Spring Park - 16 min walk
  • Plantation Inn and Golf Resort - 4 min drive
  • Three Sisters Springs - 5 min drive
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 5 min drive
  • Crystal River Archaeological State Park - 7 min drive

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cody's Original Roadhouse - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Sara's Diner - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Cracker's Bar & Grill - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Paddletail Waterfront Lodge

Hotel near Hunter Spring Park in Crystal River
Paddletail Waterfront Lodge offers its guests an outdoor pool and a spa tub. There's a coffee shop/cafe on site. There's an onsite business center.

A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Barbecue grills, a vending machine, and coffee/tea in a common area are also featured at the business-friendly Paddletail Waterfront Lodge. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Crystal River hotel.

  • 113 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Business facilities
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front-desk safe
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
Paddletail Waterfront Lodge offers 113 air-conditioned accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Fence around the pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Boat tours
  • Fishing
  • Kayaking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Cable channels
  • TV

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Carte Blanche, debit cards, and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Crystal River Resort
Paddletail Waterfront Lodge Hotel
Best Western Crystal River Resort
Paddletail Waterfront Lodge Crystal River
Paddletail Waterfront Lodge Hotel Crystal River

Paddletail Waterfront Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 578 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 256 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1006 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1006 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice place to stay
I chose this for the direct access to the water. The front desk people were extra pleasant on each occasion I met with them. I have no complaints about the room. The restaurant next door, Cracker's, has the best New England Clam Chowder I have found in Florida. I would stay again. I also took the sunset cruise associated with the hotel and it was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lora

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful time. The location still had a section under construction but it was safely and clearly marked off. The pool and hot tub were very nicely kept up and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness
Only the hole no donut
Room felt cold and uninviting smelt musty . There is no breakfast offered but the coffee/ donut shop they have didn’t have donuts, when asked do you have any donuts or pastries they looked confused and said oh not at the moment, 9am in the morning.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

John

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was updated. Staff was awesome
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Klas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly and accommodating staff, very clean rooms and perfect location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Troy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great place
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

sherry

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Petra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved it so much we stayed an extra day ! Staff were all excellent and really friendly. Grounds need some work and they are constructing another building but it’s all contained. Enjoyed watching the comings and goings on the dock. Walked to Crackers next door for dinner. Great coffee shop in lobby.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great. The restaurant crackers had music right on the water.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

alvaro

Very good 👍
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

JASON

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall, the stay was wonderful! Very convenient to restaurants and shopping. The on site boat ramp was very convenient to launch boats and jet skis. Rooms were clean and well kept. The only negative was that the bed was uncomfortable. Would be nice to have a coffee maker in the room. The coffee shop in the office lobby was out of everything from blueberry muffins to flavored syrups. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jacqueline, Port Orange

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice room, but they were working on the roof or something. Staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

cristina j

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this place with the renovations!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Januz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas, Lutz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dorotheen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was friendly and very accommodating. They did a nice job renovating it from Best Western. The location was great. There was good food nearby, and we could put our kayaks in the water right from the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The lodging was perfect for us: on the water, cool pool with great view, boat ramp, and a choice of good restaurants that had gluten free options. Reasonably priced, and the staff could not be nicer, from the front desk to the coffee shop to those who clean and maintain the property. Everything was very clean, which is the most important thing to me. We are definitely returning.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Great location. Clean rooms and property. Very friendly and helpful staff. Fabulous value
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Rooms need updating and no coffee in the rooms are the only negatives. Great location and wonderful staff!! The room was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024