I stayed here this past weekend for one night for graduation. No complaints! They have a nice…read morecontinental breakfast in the morning and a bar that opens at 5 pm. Mitch makes great drinks!

Our room had all the comfort of a military barracks -- contractor-grade vinyl roll, toilet paper…read moreresembling wax paper, etc. It appeared that the HVAC system employed some sort of occupancy sensor to adjust the temperature to an unsatisfactory point. We wondered why a relatively recently constructed facility would still install a bath tub -- but it was nice to have to step over the side. Incidentally, the name of the establishment is apparently intended to attract traffic from the interstate. It is really not very close to I75. It's also a rather good hike to downtown. There are better locations -- we'll do better next time. And, certainly not worth the high price paid.

This place is pure magic. If you love mermaids and manatees, you'll be charmed from the moment you…read morepull into the driveway. A large mermaid statue greets you, surrounded by whimsical decorations and beautiful artwork. Inside, the floors and ceilings are hand-painted by an incredibly talented artist, and the mermaid-and-manatee theme blends together perfectly. The host, Joanne, is attentive while still respecting your privacy. She showed me around, answered all my questions, and made sure I knew she was just a phone call away if I needed anything. I was there to celebrate my birthday, and she had a banner over the bed and a nice bottle of champagne waiting in my room--such a thoughtful touch. You definitely won't go hungry here. There were muffins, bagels, cookies, fruit, snacks, and more than I could count. For breakfast, there were eggs, bacon, sausage, oatmeal, and plenty of options to cook at your leisure. Drinks ranged from water and juice to soda, beer, and wine. I stayed in the Scallop Room on the ground floor. Each room has its own key, private bathroom, TV, and everything you might need. The bed was comfortable and very clean. In the evening, the owner lit the fire pit and provided s'mores so we could sit by the river, watch the sunset, and relax. Outside, there are kayaks, paddle boards, water bikes, and more. It was my first time kayaking on the river, and I had a wonderful time watching a manatee and her baby (from a respectful distance), along with fish jumping and birds diving. One of those special days I'll remember for years. The only challenge for me was getting out of the kayak at low tide .A grab bar or some support near the steps would make it easier for guests Treat yourself to a visit to Crystal River and the Crystal Blue Lagoon B&B--you'll love it.

I was blown away by our experience here. I'm a city person who prefers high-end hotels, but I also…read morelove manatees and wanted to visit Crystal River. My husband and I debated where to stay and took a risk with Crystal Blue Lagoon B&B, since we couldn't find a lot of reviews online. We booked the manatee room because we were charmed by the eccentric decor (it seemed better than a potentially run down room in a generic chain hotel) and we could not have been happier with our choice! While in Crystal River, we spent a lot of money on private boat tours (Manatees in Paradise is the best if you're wondering), but you don't even need to book a tour if you stay here. They have a manatee sanctuary spring pretty much on the property (populated by 30+ manatees during our stay). Plus, they have tons of water toys you can use and everything you need to swim with the manatees on site. Many of the boat tours would anchor there so people could swim with the manatees, but we had a perfect view of them by just standing on the lawn and looking into the spring, something the people on the boat tours couldn't do. Truly, it was the best manatee experience we had in Crystal River! Our room in the B&B was comfortable, clean, and completely charming, if not luxurious. It feels a bit like visiting your most artistic friend or family member. The shower had great water pressure and plenty of hot water, which came in handy as the weather was cold during our stay. The kitchen was overflowing with a huge assortment of snacks, drinks (including wine and beer), and food you can prepare if you're so inclined. I've already recommended Crystal Blue Lagoon B&B to friends, and we will absolutely stay here next time we visit!

Excellent bed and breakfast. Super clean and the antique…read moredecor is beautiful. Delicious breakfast and assortment of snacks and beverages throughout the day and evening. Great location near the University or amazing and unique unique place to stay while traveling. Friendly and professional staff. Delicious cuisine nearby in the Gainesville historic district. Highly recommended.

I've stayed at the fanciest of hotels but nothing comes close to a nice b&b. There's just something…read moreabout the atmosphere and closeness and homeliness of well run b&b that adds to a night away. From the street, Camellia Rose appears to be a well maintained historic looking building. It's a pretty decent size with a nice yard and water fountain out front as well as nice parking. When we arrived, Mrs Pat met us at the door and welcomed us in. She showed us around and scheduled a time for breakfast. She told us to call if we needed anything and was very sweet. We went to a ballgame and had dinner and then went to Rockeys in town before heading back. When we got back we immediately got in the big jacuzzi tub. (We stayed in anticipation). There's bathing salt provided which made it even better. The temperature and water pressure was great, everything was very clean and taken care of. There were a lot of little details that made the room even better. The bed was comfy- my honey didn't want to get up the next morning due to how soft the bed was. I ended up getting him up and we went and got coffee and sat out front for a few minutes before breakfast. Once it was served, we had fresh sweet fruit, some kind of egg dish that was my absolute favorite (the boyfriend stated I needed to "up my breakfast game" the next time I cooked haha), sausage, and a really good pumpkin bread that I could barely eat because I was so full. We refilled our coffee and sat on the upper balcony for the rest of our stay which was relaxing. It was a little chilly but there was a small blanket in our room I could cover up in as I sipped my coffee. All in all a very great place to stay and we look forward to returning! PROS: - very quiet and relaxing; not like a hotel room where people are yelling in the halls randomly - Excellent breakfast that will have you extra full and ready for the day - I recommend definitely getting a room with the big tub. I would stay in it all day with a book if I could - clean and well maintained - quick uber/drive away from everything - great patio to relax in the mornings or nights

The place got one star because of the staff. They are pleasant and professional…read more -The pool was green -The bed covers where stained -the tv was broken. It would not turn off -basic cable only -The room smelled -The bath towels had stains -The toilet lid was broken -The curtains had peeking holes The price was low and yes I got what I paid for.

The worst motel I have stayed in. I should have taken a hint when I first went into the lobby door…read moreand saw a handmade sign saying 'Be back on thirty. As I entered lobby all I could smelt was a huge smell of urine in lobby. I checked into Rm 129. The key card worked all right ; Entering room it was fine but noticed there were no shelf's in bathroom as the two towels were placed on side of sink. In the bathroom there was a small dead frog next to shower. No more towels or soap. Noticed there were'nt ice buckets so went to office for ice. The male said , We don't have "no ice machine. " Also in office I asked about WIFI to which the female office clerk gave me the support code, being either guest,1,guest2, guest 3. I tried to WiFi but no of those codes. Well I then decided to turn the tv on. Then guess what, the female came and straightened it out, but I was fearful of turning channels. I did change channel to the relief of having some ameadies in that room.. In a.m I turned the shower on but the handle fell off. I did have a shower though after reattaching the off on knob. I quickly packed up the car and quickly left. The office was not opened to drop key off. All outdoor building was rusted and of need of a paint. There were baby roaches next to bed I noticed. This is the worst hotel of all . Surprised they're open or could pass any occupancy inspection.

We always stay at a Hampton when we travel so when we saw this location on our route we decided to…read morestay. This is a very nice property and has everything you need. The room was spacious and well appointed. We were very disappointed when we checked in. The girl at the desk barely acknowledged me when we walked in. Did't even ask me if I was an Honors member. I was glad we checked in early with the Hilton app so I didn't have to deal with her. The Manager needs to give her a course in Customer Relations. We were also disappointed that we weren't told that breakfast was only until 9:00 am not the usual 10:00 am so when we got there at 9:00 it was closed. Fortunately, the morning front desk lady made us togo bags full of goodies. Seems the owner has changed the usual Hampton breakfast closing time from 10 to 9. I don't think it is going to be a welcome change.

I stayed at this new Hampton Inn on a Friday night as I was going to Ichetucknee Springs State Park…read moreSaturday morning. Alachua was 20 minutes from the park plus this hotel was cheaper than any hotel I researched in Lake City. I used my Hilton app to get into my room and skipped the front desk (the line was long). Our room was nice. It was clean and I loved the modern new look of everything. The bed was comfortable and I slept pretty well (except for my friends snoring lol). I had breakfast before checking out Saturday which included fruit, scrambled eggs, sausage and biscuits and gravy. There was plenty of parking and we were able to walk to dinner. I would stay here again if in the area!

Such a cute little place to stay near the springs! We enjoyed our weekend stay for my birthday…read moretrip! Pros: Close to town for shopping, dining and more. Within 15 minutes to a few different springs Comfy beds Shower pressure was perfect Cute outdoor area for games and social time Cons: Hard to keep the room cool at night, when we arrived it was late and the AC was turned up pretty high- needed to go buy a fan to keep it cooled Small bathroom, no AC in the bathroom. TV was to small for the room size and how far away the bed was. More towels would be nice also Overall: we would recommend and stay again just make sure to turn the AC down when you arrive

Clean and updated motel. Enjoyed the old school key with an updated and especially clean…read moreatmosphere. Great location to downtown high springs. Location was quiet and in a good area. A few miles from Ginnie Springs and other outdoor local attractions.

Amazing Superior service at many levels…read more Incredible bedding and pillows World class horse facility on site. Tried Polo sport club

1000% YES - this place is awesome! SO much better than every other hotel we've stayed at in…read moreFlorida. This hotel felt like and treated their guests like a true 5 star hotel. First....the grounds are beautiful, well maintained and vast. Upon arrival there's a choice of valet or self-park just out front. Before you can even get to the door someone has rushed to open it and greet you warmly. In fact, 1 guy was there at noon when we arrived and still there at 9pm. Even at 9pm he was still hustling, smiling and putting in just as much effort as he was many hrs earlier. The excellence of staff continued beyond the doormen. Every single staff member we encountered was equally engaged, acknowledged guests, was friendly and was genuinely competent at their job. SO refreshing!! We never saw any of the staff on their phones or busy talking with each other. The work ethic & polish this hotel expects from staff is obvious, appreciated & makes an impact on how we felt as guests. Upon entry, the lobby is gorgeous! Pristine, classy yet inviting. Loved the player piano & large fireplace. There were even some really lovely olive wood crosses available at the front desk, which was an especially nice touch over Easter. Often when a lobby is beautiful, the rooms are a let down. Not here! I didn't see any areas that were in need of attention. Our room felt incredibly clean - no missed corners, grimy spots, etc. It was immaculate and so welcoming...oh, and the room was really really big...and so comfortable. There was a large 2 door closet as well as a smaller closet for our child to use and appreciated having 3 suitcase holders that could fit into the closets so we didn't have to look at them in the room. The chairs in the room were actually comfortable to sit in and made sense with their location. Beds were wonderful and I might have to get 1 of their pillows as it was the first night in awhile that my neck hasn't hurt. Winning! The chocolates by the bedside were a fun treat, particularly the lemon truffle. The next key takeaway from this hotel is how clean it is everywhere. Already mentioned the lobby & rooms, but were out by the arena after the candy shop had closed and the person cleaning had all chairs completely off the floor, rug rolled up and outside and was cleaning like they wanted it to shine. My husband immediately noted that's a sign that someone actually taught the person how they wanted it cleaned rather than just asking them to clean. Big difference. Seriously - I could write a novel about this hotel/property and how great it was. Dog portraits line the walls and halls. There's a small patisserie (large one in the Manor, which you also need to explore), toy shop, bar, restaurant and shops to explore. You MUST stop at the patisserie - fresh, beautiful. We grabbed some items in a lovely box to take home as a gift. We also had breakfast at Stirrups and fully recommend dining here. It was wonderful and blew away all the "best" restaurants in Ocala. Our fruit platter was customizable, came with pink pineapple slices (!) and dragon fruit bits. The 3 egg omelet was the size of a 6 egg omelet and had more beautifully cooked bacon than one could hope. While filling our water glasses the pitcher dripped a couple times. Love that our server was right there with her towel to notice every detail. Beyond the really delicious food and outstanding service, we loved watching the horses warming up in the arena outside, looking around at the many dog portraits in the room and relaxing in the large leather chairs. HUGE shout out to the management staff! It's obvious the leadership here has expectations, does comprehensive training with staff and is actively engaged in ensuring the quality of the hotel. Is The Equestrian Hotel more expensive than the other hotel on site or hotels closer to town - yes, but it's so worth it and we would happily pay a higher price to stay here. Thank you for the wonderful weekend retreat!! We can't wait to return!

This is a review just on the weekend brunch that they do here. It was so cute and cozy inside and…read moreSara was so sweet. It is a little pricey for brunch, but it's a big meal! It's a set menu but when you call to reserve you let her know of any allergies or dietary restrictions. The meal for the day my mom and I went including a spinach and tomato quiche; hashbrown casserole, fruit and a pop over as well as water, orange juice and coffee available. Dessert was a chocolate and peanut butter crepe cake. The presentation of the food itself was beautiful, but the table and decor of the place was also adorable. A great spot to come and will definitely be back.

The Grady House, in High Springs, Florida, only gets better with time as Ms. Sara Miller rises to…read morerockstar status. For food, graciousness, and Southern Hospitality Ms. P. Dean Is yesterday's news. Why else would our third return still cause raves? While Savannah's Eliza Thompson House rules supreme for its local historic ambiance, the Grady House walks away with first prizes for food and caring staff in a historical setting. My point is that you'll have to drive two hundred miles across two states to find anything comparable to The Grady House. Real antique furnishings, real flowers, real hospitality, and very real people. It shines through in the Miller family and staff. The photos show the true to period decor of the home and grounds and its ambiance, as well as the exquisite presentation of the high quality breakfast. Only your personal experience will immerse you in the tastes, conversation, and caring of a lady who loves the Grady house and creating a special time for each person.

Breakfast on the porch on this beautiful winter spring morning! Cup of tea, eggs, sausage,…read morepineapple cobbler and fresh fruit! Relaxing way to start my day!

We recently stayed in the La Chua cottage for 2 nights and it was lovely! The cottage was very…read morespacious and well appointed. The grounds are gorgeous. Breakfast was fabulous. The location is excellent too - we could walk to dinner and easily bike to the Hawthorne Trail. Highly recommend!

A good hotel. We really liked it. Everything was quite clean. Friendly staff. A decent breakfast…read more It seems the hotel was renovated not too long ago and feels fairly new. No unpleasant odors, a large parking lot. There are plenty of places to eat nearby. Conveniently located close to the university.

I needed a room while I was moving my daughter into UF. The room was very spacious and clean. No…read moremajor frills - no body wash for the shower. No robe. The king size bed was fabulous. Next time I would ask not to be facing the Main Street. The cars woke me up a few times during the night but otherwise it was good. They do give you breakfast included in your stay. I did make myself a coffee in the morning so that was perfect! The rates vary during the year depending if there is a football game, graduation, etc. We did book through Priceline so check around as well. So that's a downside because you never know what you will be paying! Checkout was 11 a.m. so I don't know why housekeeping knocked on the door at 10 a.m. That was a little odd. The managers are very nice and it is just a couple of miles from UF which was perfect!