PaddleTail Waterfront Lodge, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

2.5 star property
Relax by the outdoor pool amid lush greenery, then retreat to this waterfront lodge where nature's rhythms set the pace for a perfect getaway.

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Three Sisters Springs is the perfect backdrop for Paddletail Waterfront Lodge. Guests enjoy the spa tub, pool with umbrellas, lobby café coffee, and in-room WiFi. On-site kayaking and boat tours offer ways to explore the surrounding waters.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-In Shower)

7.2 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking (Bathtub w/Grab Bars)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Studio Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-In Shower) | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll-In Shower)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed, Mobility Accessible, Non Smoking (Bathtub w/Grab Bars)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(40 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Studio Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Crystal River, PaddleTail Waterfront Lodge, Trademark Collection by Wyndham is in the entertainment district and on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Hunter Spring Park and Three Sisters Springs can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Pine Ridge Golf & Country Club. Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge and Crystal River Archaeological State Park are two other places to visit that come recommended. Take an opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as swimming. Visit our Crystal River travel guide
Map
614 Nw Us Highway 19, Crystal River, FL, 34428

What's nearby

  • Crystal River Preserve State Park
    Crystal River Preserve State Park
    19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) gazes contently, outside of Three Sisters Springs, Crystal River, Florida
    Three Sisters Springs
    3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Four Florida Manatees (Trichechus manatus latirostris) swimming in the water at Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge in Florida, USA, a winter gathering site for manatees.
    Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge
    4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Canoe on the Chassahowitzka River, Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge, near Spring Hill, Florida
    Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge
    4 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Hunter Spring Park
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)
    85 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    15 min walk
  • Bayside Kraft Kitchen
    5 min walk
  • Cody's Original Roadhouse
    2 min drive
  • Subway
    14 min walk
  • Starbucks
    2 min drive

About this property

PaddleTail Waterfront Lodge, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

Hotel near Hunter Spring Park
Located close to Three Sisters Springs and Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, PaddleTail Waterfront Lodge, Trademark Collection by Wyndham provides a free breakfast buffet, a coffee shop/cafe, and laundry facilities. Adventurous travelers may like the fishing at this hotel. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Enjoy onsite activities like boat tours and kayaking. In addition to a business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps.
Other perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking
  • Barbecue grills, a computer station, and a vending machine
  • A dock, coffee/tea in the lobby, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All 113 rooms boast comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with cable channels
  • Mini fridges, microwaves, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

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

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Restaurants on site

  • Grassroots Coffee

Things to do

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

Family friendly

  • Fenced pool
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • In a nature reserve
  • On the bay
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Handrails in hallways
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop 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 at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Crystal River Resort
Paddletail Waterfront Lodge
Best Western Crystal River Resort

Frequently asked questions

Does PaddleTail Waterfront Lodge, Trademark Collection by Wyndham have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is PaddleTail Waterfront Lodge, Trademark Collection by Wyndham pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at PaddleTail Waterfront Lodge, Trademark Collection by Wyndham?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at PaddleTail Waterfront Lodge, Trademark Collection by Wyndham?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is PaddleTail Waterfront Lodge, Trademark Collection by Wyndham located?

Situated on the riverwalk, this hotel is 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from Hunter Spring Park and within 3 mi (5 km) of Three Sisters Springs and Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge. Crystal River Archaeological State Park and Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

PaddleTail Waterfront Lodge, Trademark Collection by Wyndham Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 890 out of 1431 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 337 out of 1431 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 111 out of 1431 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 1431 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1431 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay at pattletail lodge, our second trip to Crystal River and we had another nice visit at Pattletail
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location friendly and professional staff Beautiful location. Grill was great!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carly Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was friendly, plenty to do within walking distance. Food was amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

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Perfect location to all a travelers needs. Great staff and facilities.
Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, great staff, Tiki bar was outstanding.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kristina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean and spacious rooms - friendly and helpful staff - FUN location and amenities - good breakfast - large game lobby
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, kind and attentive front desk staff and beautiful property.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

karin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Courteous staff, clean room, nice location with pool. Tiki bar has great food
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Rose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable. The front desk staff was very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel, the staff, the room, and location were great!!! So nice and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We visited when it was raining so we couldn’t enjoy the view or area too much but our room was clean & enjoyed the overall vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kris

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The property was super clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great front desk staff. Very friendly. Large clean guest room and comfortable beds. The Tiki bar is perfect for relaxing with a beverage overlooking the bay.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

JULIE

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Friendly staff, clean room, good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location was fantastic. Walking distance to a couple of bars and restaurants. Clean rooms and pool area.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice QUIET room with plenty of space! It hit the spot for us, including the location! Thanks for a great visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Friendly staff. Restaurants on site and next door. Boat trips and swimming trips on site to book.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Juanita

Great location and friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We got a suite that slept 6. It was perfect for our group of 5 women. We booked a manatee swim through the resort and it was awesome. The hotel is in walking distance to coffee, shopping and restaurants. Nice size hot tub and on the bay. I would definitely recommend.
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Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were all very friendly, room was as-described and clean. We would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

lauren

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean room, bar staff was wonderful, Breakfast was slim pickings and not worth being included in the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff is extremely friendly and helpful, rooms are clean but bathrooms are dated. Beds were small but comfy with tiny pillows. Would love some bigger pillows or more pillows. The heated pool and hot tub on King's Bay was awesome with the Tiki bar right there.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room , good location , good breakfast. Sitting at the Tiki bar watching the dolphins !
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff was very accommodating. Very clean room nice pool and hot tub. The only negative we noticed was very small bathroom with blinding light if you get up in middle of the night.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were clean, right on the water, with nice pool/spa and bar :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026