When you stay at PaddleTail Waterfront Lodge, Trademark Collection by Wyndham in Crystal River, you'll be on the riverwalk, within a 5-minute drive of Hunter Spring Park and Three Sisters Springs. .This hotel is 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Crystal River Archaeological State Park.
What's nearby
Hunter Spring Park - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
Crystal River Preserve State Park - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
Three Sisters Springs - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles
Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 5 min drive - 1.8 miles
Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge - 5 min drive - 1.8 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
PaddleTail Waterfront Lodge, Trademark Collection by Wyndham 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.
An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Make yourself at home in one of the 113 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a hot tub. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, charcoal grills, and a vending machine.
Enjoy a meal at Grassroots Coffee or snacks in the hotel's coffee shop/cafe. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
Grassroots Coffee - Onsite café.
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 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
PaddleTail Waterfront Lodge, Trademark Collection by Wyndham Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 875 out of 1411 reviews
10 - Excellent
875
Rating 8 - Good. 333 out of 1411 reviews
8 - Good
333
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 1411 reviews
6 - Okay
108
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1411 reviews
4 - Poor
56
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 1411 reviews
2 - Terrible
39
9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Staff & service
8.6/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Mike
Nov 24, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Cozy place, great location, helpful friendly staff.
Will stay again
No balcony. The hot tub was hot enough, very nice. My stay was wonderful. Would definitely return. Staff was very friendly and accommodating. The hotel was very clean, felt very comfortable there. The manatee and kayak excursions were fantastic ! Local restaurants had excellent atmosphere and food. Was a wonderful experience all around !
Paula
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Valerie, Fort McCoy
Traveled with family
Nov 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Rooms were musky. We had three and they all had musky odors! Not sure if that’s a mold problem but it needs to be addressed.
Amazing location, customer service, and rooms! Right on the river, rentals on sight for kayaking, etc. Plus 2 amazing restaurants attached! Will be back next year with our whole family!
Morgan
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
8/10 Good
Candi
Nov 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Pros: Nice property overall, friendly staff, decent breakfast.
Cons: bed uncomfortable (lumpy and worn)
Candi
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
6/10 Okay
Deborah
Traveled with group
Nov 14, 2025
Liked: Amenities
Last year we stayed in a nicer room near the water. This year the building was just too old. Tiny weird bathroom…and just not great. The staff is really nice though. Breakfast was decent. Tiki bar food was really good. Super cute gift/dive shop by the water.
There is no water view. It said on the website that there was fishing....it was a fish charter. (They need to change that) They gave us an handicap room...which I didn't reserve. It 30 mins to check in. If you want a place to sleep or to go on a a charter, this is your place. If you like to fish and enjoy the water, I would look else where. The good point about this room is it was clean,updated and a good breakfast. It's just I wanted more.