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The Lodge at Wakulla Springs

3.0 star property
The historic lodge welcomes travelers with a crackling lobby fireplace, ideal after exploring Wakulla Springs and before enjoying American cuisine.

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The Lodge at Wakulla Springs, next to the stunning state park, offers a warm retreat with an inviting garden and lobby fireplace. Guests enjoy meals at the Edward Ball Dining Room and in-room WiFi. Visitors praise the helpful staff and convenient location.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Room options

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Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(41 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Traditional Double Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Double Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(34 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, River View | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking, River View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, River View | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, River View

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Traditional Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, River View | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, River View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Traditional Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Traditional Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | In-room safe, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Sofa bed
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed

Premium Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking, River View

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Traditional Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking, River View

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
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About the neighborhood

Map
32327, FL, Crawfordville, 550 Wakulla Park Dr

What's nearby

  • Wakulla Springs State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Wakulla State Forest - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge - 20 min drive - 26.4 km
  • Florida A&M University - 23 min drive - 27.0 km
  • Florida State University - 28 min drive - 30.5 km

Getting around

  • Tallahassee Station - 27 min drive
  • Tallahassee Intl. Airport (TLH) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Del Taco - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪El Jalisco - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Hungry Howies Pizza - ‬15 min drive

About this property

The Lodge at Wakulla Springs

Hotel near Wakulla Springs State Park
Located close to Leon Sinks Geological Area, The Lodge at Wakulla Springs provides a terrace, a fireplace in the lobby, and an outdoor entertainment area. Active travelers can enjoy cycling at this hotel. The on-site American cuisine restaurant, Edward Ball Dining Room, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as conference space and a snack bar/deli.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), bike rentals, and a dock
  • Barbecue grills, a gift shop, and coffee/tea in the lobby
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff and location
Room features
All guestrooms at The Lodge at Wakulla Springs feature thoughtful touches such as air conditioning, as well as amenities like free WiFi and safes.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and shower/tub combinations
  • Daily housekeeping and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: USD 10.95 to 22 per person
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Edward Ball Dining Room

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Boat tours
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 200 square feet of conference space
  • 4 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • In a state park
  • On a river
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1937
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 50
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee for check-in between noon and 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50

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

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from May 26 2025 to May 21 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Elevator
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

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 available for USD 15.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10.95 to 22.00 per person
  • Early check-in fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-in fee for check-in between noon and 2:00 PM
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 15.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit 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
This property accepts credit cards
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit

We should mention

Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work

Property is also known as

Wakulla Springs Crawfordville
Wakulla Springs Lodge Crawfordville
Lodge Wakulla Springs Crawfordville
The Lodge at Wakulla Springs Hotel
The Lodge at Wakulla Springs Crawfordville
The Lodge at Wakulla Springs Hotel Crawfordville

Frequently asked questions

Is The Lodge at Wakulla Springs 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 The Lodge at Wakulla Springs?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Early check-in is available for a fee of USD 50 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available from noon–2:00 PM for a fee.

What time is check-out at The Lodge at Wakulla Springs?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 50 (subject to availability).

Where is The Lodge at Wakulla Springs located?

Situated on a river, this hotel is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Wakulla Springs State Park and within 12 mi (20 km) of Leon Sinks Geological Area and San Marcos de Apalache Historic State Park. St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge and Florida Historic Capitol Museum are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Reviews

The Lodge at Wakulla Springs Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

9.4

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 735 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 196 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 43 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1000 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mariah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Clean, very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

PATRICIA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Boat tour was enjoyable. Quiet relaxing place
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean roo, friendly and helpful staff. Beautiful setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about our stay was great! Location, The Lodge, Staff, The food was excellent, and the staff. We only stayed one night as a halfway trip to Disney, but we will definitely be back because our family loved it so much!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very relaxing and felt so Welcome. Everyone was Exceptional Thank you for a pleasant stay
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love staying here!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The entire stay was great. Exceeded my expectations. Would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean, comfortable, great meals and friendly people
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful relaxing stay in the center of nature. Unique lodge experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to visit!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice, quiet, historic location.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lenora

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice place, great restaurant and very friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sidney

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was great. They were replacing the elevator so that was a minor inconvenience. The lodge is a very nice old historic lodge. The Wakulla spring is a gem out the back lawn. There are nature trails starting at the lodge going around in the surrounding park.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, quaint, easy check in. Would have liked coffee available for longer time in morning.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nanette

Liked: Staff & service
Wonderful stay again! The only downer was that the elevator was not working because it’s being worked on, but we were notified of that in advance of our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience overall! Front desk ladies were some of the best I've seen at any hotel before.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My family favorite spot to vacation.Love the lodge and the spring area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Baily

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean but I found my mattress very lumpy and the air system had a strange buzz. The food I had in the dining room was AMAZING! All the staff were friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The aesthetic appeal of the national park is quite pleasing.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Relaxing away from busy life, spotless room and comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was so friendly, check in/out was smooth The food at the dinning room was delicious, and the boat tour was awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurence

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s our 8th stay at Wakulla…it’s like a trip back in time. It’s our refresher vacation.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zach

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel is incredibly interesting, and the amenities are great as well. Everything we have tried from the dining room has been great.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025