Paddletail Waterfront Lodge
614 North West Highway 19
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Why people book this hotel
“Location and the bar on site was great”
“location at the harbour and by the manatee tours nice warm spa breakfast was o…”
“the room was good and the pool area was great also”
“Fabulous location, great Tiki bar and good room”
“Onsite tour company that hosted snorkel with the manatees”
“Good location, friendly staff, comfortable room, nice pool area”
“The Breakfast was ok & might have been better if I had to point anything out”
“Closer to the water, nice restaurant for breakfast and additional restaurant for…”
“Location perfect, Check-in perfect, Room standard - spacious, clean but nothing …”
“The room was big and clean and the whole hotel was manatee themed”
“Easy parking”
“Good on site parking”
Overview
Our resort’s spring-fed waterfront on King’s Bay is internationally sought out for swimming with the manatees. With newly renovated rooms we are the ideal spot in Crystal River, FL to rest, relax and have a great experience. With what the resort offers, we are an ideal destination to make great memories for you and your family. The kayak & boat rentals provide an immersive experience from our private launch boat ramp for a variety of marine life activities such as fishing, scalloping, and manatee tours. The best part of our resort is that you can do all of this without leaving our property. Captain Mike’s Swimming with Manatees, located conveniently in our lobby, provides all of these great tours and activities. Bring your boat! We have ample parking for your trailer and several boat slips to keep your boat moored to. Crystal River downtown has an array of local shops, cuisine, and libations for guests to accent their destination activities within a short walk.
Traveller reviews
Liam
couple
June 7, 2026
Location and the bar on site was great! the room was good and the pool area was great also. The Breakfast was ok & might have been better if I had to point anything out.
marielle
family_with_children
May 7, 2026
location at the harbour and by the manatee tours nice warm spa breakfast was oke nice and kind people
bridget
couple
April 25, 2026
“Great location and activities”
Onsite tour company that hosted snorkel with the manatees
Lisa
couple
April 24, 2026
Good location, friendly staff, comfortable room, nice pool area.
Berthold
couple
April 19, 2026
“Perfect location, good breakfast, Rooms - standard but spacious”
Location perfect, Check-in perfect, Room standard - spacious, clean but nothing special, Breakfast very good
Agnes
family_with_children
April 13, 2026
“Very Good stay for booking a tour to the manatees”
Closer to the water, nice restaurant for breakfast and additional restaurant for lunch
Nicole
family_with_children
April 12, 2026
“Great for a couple of nights.”
Location and facilities were excellent. All the staff were very friendly
John
couple
April 7, 2026
“Great short break giving us time to recharge!”
Fabulous location, great Tiki bar and good room. Great shop and boat ride.
Christiaan
family_with_children
March 28, 2026
“Great location but quite basic”
Great location. Friendly front desk staff. Easy parking. Spacious well equipped room (3111)
Kevin
couple
March 23, 2026
“Nice stay - everything close by.”
Great location on the bay and pretty central in Crystal River. Could walk into town and to places to eat and drink along the main highway. Our room was quiet, large and catered for our needs, having a sink, microwave and coffee maker. Only thing missing for my wife was a kettle, but she made do with microwaving water, for hot water.
Stuart
couple
March 14, 2026
“Fantastic location”
Fantastic location on the waterfront. Good on site parking. Nice bar.
Joanna
couple
March 13, 2026
access to kayaks
susan
couple
March 10, 2026
“On the waterfront, lovely”
Location . Had lovely large room with balcony facing woods. Amazing manatees kayak tour with Michelle . Amazing boat trip with Glenn . Location is great next to bars and restaurants on the river .
andrea
extended_group
March 8, 2026
“Good value for money”
The location is really good, with a lots of things to do nearby. Spacious room. Good fresh breakfast
Adriana
couple
March 6, 2026
“Very nice!”
The room was big and clean and the whole hotel was manatee themed!
Katrine
solo_traveller
February 21, 2026
“I would love to come back.”
As indicated with my marks as shown above, I was delighted with these accommodations. I loved, loved, loved, this everything about this place. The rooms were amazing; clean, well facilitated, and stylish. So, with all that in mind the price I paid was was well within expectations. The location was beautiful, the breakfast which was included was very nice indeed, and the onsite Tikki Bar was exceptional for both food and drink. My experiences with the reception staff varied. I had an urgent issue which needed resolving, and to cut a very convoluted story short I was left hanging, and bitterly disappointed by Bethany, who's attitude and willingness to be proactive was sadly lacking. On the other hand both Josh and Stacy came to the rescue at the very last minute in the early hours of the next day, that I had a very important trip planned. Their compassion, understanding and essential understanding of truly good customer services, saved the day for me. So. Enough said. I hope to be back, as long as I don't have to deal with Bethany ...
Karen
family_with_children
February 20, 2026
Super location, staff and decor.....all manatee related. You can book tours on-site as they have their own centre there
Nicholas
family_with_children
February 17, 2026
“Good base for Crystal River activities, walkable to pretty Hunters and a few good restaurants”
Good location
cath
extended_group
February 11, 2026
“Excellent location, very comfortable although quite basic”
The location was perfect for manatee tours Having a fridge and microwave was really helpful Easy access to a few bars and restaurants
Robert
couple
February 10, 2026
“Great location, right by the waterfront”
Great location for manatee tours. Comfortable beds, clean and nice decor. Good choice of restaurants within easy walking distance. Friendly staff.
Facilities
Activities
Golf course (within 3 km), Fishing, Hot tub/Jacuzzi, Diving, Snorkelling, Water sport facilities on site
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Restaurant
Food & drink safety
All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas
General
Bicycle parking, Non-smoking rooms, Heating, Facilities for disabled guests, Family rooms, Safety deposit box, WiFi available in all areas, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
BBQ facilities, Terrace, Outdoor pool, Sun terrace, Outdoor pool (all year), Outdoor furniture, Picnic area
Parking
Parking on site, Private parking, Accessible parking, Parking, Free parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Pool and wellness
Swimming Pool, Fence around pool, Swimming pool, Heated pool, Sun loungers or beach chairs
Safety & security
Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers, Carbon monoxide detector, Carbon monoxide sources
Safety features
Access to health care professionals, Face masks for guests available, Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available
Services
Daily housekeeping, Vending machine (drinks), Vending machine (snacks), Express check-in/check-out, Fax/photocopying, Business centre, Laundry, Room service, 24-hour front desk
Deluxe King Room - Non-Smoking
The spacious double room offers air conditioning, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath or a shower. The unit has 1 bed.
Deluxe King Room with Roll-In Shower - Non-Smoking
The spacious double room features air conditioning, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath or a shower. The unit has 1 bed.
Deluxe King Room with Tub w/Grab Bars - Non-Smoking
The spacious double room offers air conditioning, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath or a shower. The unit has 1 bed.
Deluxe Queen Room with Roll-In Shower - Mobility Accessible/Non-Smoking
The spacious double room provides air conditioning, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath or a shower. The unit offers 1 bed.
Deluxe Queen Room with Tub w/Grab Bars - Mobility Accessible/Non-Smoking
The spacious double room features air conditioning, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath or a shower. The unit has 1 bed.
King Room - Non-Smoking
The spacious double room offers air conditioning, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath or a shower. The unit has 1 bed.
Deluxe Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
The spacious quadruple room offers air conditioning, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath or a shower. The unit has 2 beds.
Double Room with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
The spacious quadruple room features air conditioning, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath or a shower. The unit has 2 beds.
King Studio Suite - Non-Smoking
The spacious suite features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath or a shower. The suite provides air conditioning. The unit offers 1 bed.
Studio Suite with Two Double Beds - Non-Smoking
The spacious suite features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a bath or a shower. The suite provides air conditioning. The unit offers 2 beds.
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