PaddleTail Waterfront Lodge, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

    Coastal Adventures in Crystal River

    Boutique hotel featuring swimming with manatees, fishing, and more

    Retreat to northwest Florida’s idyllic Gulf coast and enjoy an outdoor pool, coffee shop, tiki bar, and excursion company offering manatee tours, scalloping and fishing charters, and kayaking at PaddleTail Waterfront Lodge, Trademark Collection by Wyndham. Just off US-19, 75 miles from Tampa International Airport (TPA), this modern, non-smoking hotel is your gateway to fun in the sun. Bask on the soft sands of Fort Island Gulf Beach, spot manatees at Three Sisters Spring in the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, and pick up souvenirs at The Shoppes of Heritage Village. 

    Vacation Amenities

    You’ll love delicious dining, a pool, bar, and manatee tours

    Stretch out in the relaxing outdoor pool area with hot tub or book an excursion to snorkel with manatees or harvest scallops with the on-site Waterfront Adventures. Enjoy dinner and drinks at the tiki bar before settling into a non-smoking guest room featuring free WiFi, a flat-screen TV, mini-refrigerator, microwave, desk, ironing amenities, bath products, and hair dryer. You’ll also find free parking, a business center, meeting room, convenience store, and 24/7 front desk staff. 

    Crystal River Is Calling

    See the manatees, sample craft beers, and revisit history

    Outdoor enthusiasts are drawn to this tranquil vacation spot 80 miles north of Tampa, one of the best places in the world to view manatees in their natural habitat. Of course, you’ll want to swim with the large aquatic mammals in Kings Bay or see endangered Florida panthers as well as red wolves, black bears, and alligators at Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park. You can picnic in beautiful Hunter Springs Park or sip award-winning beer and wine at COPP Brewery and Winery. For more to do, learn about the area’s early history at the Coastal Heritage Museum and visit a Native American ceremonial site at Crystal River Archaeological State Park.

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    Pool at the PaddleTail Waterfront Lodge, Trademark Collection by Wyndham in Crystal River, Florida
    Guest room at the PaddleTail Waterfront Lodge, Trademark Collection by Wyndham in Crystal River, Florida

    Map & Directions

    614 NW US Highway 19, Crystal River, FL, 34428

    Amenities

    DINING

    Grassroots Coffee

    Stop by this inviting coffee shop for a delicious selection of coffee, tea, and juice. 

    Daily Hours:
    6 a.m.–2 p.m.

    Tiki Bar

    Savor a delicious assortment of American fare for lunch and dinner, accompanied by a handcrafted cocktail, craft beer, or glass of wine.

    Daily Hours:
    11 a.m.–9 p.m.

    MEETINGS, EVENTS & GROUPS

    The Perfect Space for Meetings & Events

    Plan your next special event or business meeting with PaddleTail Waterfront Lodge, Trademark Collection by Wyndham. Featuring 2,100 square feet of event space, this hotel offers a meeting room that accommodates up to 50 guests. The attentive team can arrange audiovisual equipment as well as great rates for groups of all sizes.

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