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Paddletail Waterfront Lodge

Resort

614 North West Highway 19

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Why people book this hotel

Great location
16 mentions

Location and the bar on site was great

location at the harbour and by the manatee tours nice warm spa breakfast was o…

Comfortable rooms
11 mentions

the room was good and the pool area was great also

Fabulous location, great Tiki bar and good room

Friendly staff
8 mentions

Onsite tour company that hosted snorkel with the manatees

Good location, friendly staff, comfortable room, nice pool area

Breakfast available
6 mentions

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…

Clean rooms
4 mentions

Location perfect, Check-in perfect, Room standard - spacious, clean but nothing …

The room was big and clean and the whole hotel was manatee themed

Parking available
2 mentions

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

L

Liam

couple

June 7, 2026

10

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.

M

marielle

family_with_children

May 7, 2026

9

location at the harbour and by the manatee tours nice warm spa breakfast was oke nice and kind people

B

bridget

couple

April 25, 2026

8

Great location and activities

Onsite tour company that hosted snorkel with the manatees

L

Lisa

couple

April 24, 2026

9

Good location, friendly staff, comfortable room, nice pool area.

B

Berthold

couple

April 19, 2026

8

Perfect location, good breakfast, Rooms - standard but spacious

Location perfect, Check-in perfect, Room standard - spacious, clean but nothing special, Breakfast very good

A

Agnes

family_with_children

April 13, 2026

9

Very Good stay for booking a tour to the manatees

Closer to the water, nice restaurant for breakfast and additional restaurant for lunch

N

Nicole

family_with_children

April 12, 2026

9

Great for a couple of nights.

Location and facilities were excellent. All the staff were very friendly

J

John

couple

April 7, 2026

8

Great short break giving us time to recharge!

Fabulous location, great Tiki bar and good room. Great shop and boat ride.

C

Christiaan

family_with_children

March 28, 2026

7

Great location but quite basic

Great location. Friendly front desk staff. Easy parking. Spacious well equipped room (3111)

K

Kevin

couple

March 23, 2026

8

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.

S

Stuart

couple

March 14, 2026

9

Fantastic location

Fantastic location on the waterfront. Good on site parking. Nice bar.

J

Joanna

couple

March 13, 2026

4

access to kayaks

S

susan

couple

March 10, 2026

10

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 .

A

andrea

extended_group

March 8, 2026

9

Good value for money

The location is really good, with a lots of things to do nearby. Spacious room. Good fresh breakfast

A

Adriana

couple

March 6, 2026

10

Very nice!

The room was big and clean and the whole hotel was manatee themed!

K

Katrine

solo_traveller

February 21, 2026

10

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 ...

K

Karen

family_with_children

February 20, 2026

9

Super location, staff and decor.....all manatee related. You can book tours on-site as they have their own centre there

N

Nicholas

family_with_children

February 17, 2026

8

Good base for Crystal River activities, walkable to pretty Hunters and a few good restaurants

Good location

C

cath

extended_group

February 11, 2026

7

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

R

Robert

couple

February 10, 2026

9

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.

Max 2 guests 350 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 2 guests 350 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 2 guests 350 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 2 guests 400 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 2 guests 400 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 2 guests 350 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 4 guests 400 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 4 guests 400 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 4 guests 350 1 bedroom 1 bathroom
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.

Max 6 guests 350 1 bedroom 1 bathroom

Hotel Policies

Check-inFrom 16:00 to 23:59
Check-outFrom 00:00 until 11:00
Cancellation & prepaymentCancellation and prepayment policies vary by room type. Please check your booking details before finalizing.
Accepted credit cardsThe hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
The fine printGuests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Last updated: Apr 12, 2024, 1:02 AM

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