Wakulla Springs Lodge, Crawfordville

We loved our stay here. The environment was pristine and serene. No TV's or phones in the rooms was great for spending quality time with my partner. The history of the springs was fascinating and we spent one evening in the lobby watching the movie "Creature from the Black Lagoon" that was filmed here. We took the swamp boat tour and it was truly wonderful. The tour guide was a botanists and had a passion for the area which was clearly displayed in his presentation of the wildlife and flora in the area. We saw lots and lots and lots of wildlife and flora on the tour. Extremely well worth the cost. Anita & Bob

For a unique experience take a step back in time at Wakulla Springs Lodge. It has a unique ambiance, unlike that of bed and breakfast, or a travel motel, Wakulla Springs offers every visitor a look at Florida during the 1930's. It contains original furniture from the 1930's, water fun, Tourist Chess games on gaming tables, and the opportunity to experience Florida as the crew from Tarzan saw it during their filming of the movie. The resturant is child friendly and offers wonderful food. Remember to book ahead to ensure your reservation. Wakulla is a beautiful spot for weddings and other parties and once you've been there, you'll understand why.

I always loved to go to Wakulla when I was a student at Florida State...the waters are perfect on a hot summer day, and the boat rides are entertaining and educational. I personally enjoy the Jungle Boat ride the best! I have moved away from FL and since then I have returned to Fl every year and visted Wakulla twice and have stayed in the lodge. Once over mother's day weekend and again when I hosted a baby shower in the lodge. Both times were positive experiences. The staff was helpful in both cases and saw that all our needs were attended to. Old time FL real shines through at this lodge and I think every one should try staying at a place like this at least once! Things here are a bit different, there is no TV or other things you may have grown use to in today's modern hotels...but the night sounds, the springs, animal and plant life and as mentioned before the boat rides more than make up for it. Remember, this was the IT hotel in the 1930's and visiting here is like going back in time.

We stayed here on the 20th and 21 of November. It was a wonderful and pleasant place to stay, much like a B&B. It is a very old historic lodge that is on the national registry and they have maintained its original ambiance. True, there are no TVS, radios, or internet; the romms are spacious, very clean and nicely decorated. I highly recommend this place for a serene and quaint place to stay. Turn the clocks back 100 years and live life as it was lived then.

Imagine a hotel built by the richest man in the state of Florida. A man who spared no expense when it came to the amenities. Wakulla Springs Lodge is such a place and the man was Edward Ball and the year was 1937. We spent five wonderful days there and look forward to our next visit. It is a wonderful place to retreat to. And the food, ah why would you ever want to leave the Lodge. The dining experience is one from yesteryear and the food is truly delicious. That's just the lodge. Let's not forget the world's deepest spring located just outside the back door.

We arrived at midnight to find a hideous second floor corner room with very old, peeling furniture, dirty bath, dirty window screens, dirty window blinds, lumpy bed - all for $95! By far the worst room we've ever stayed in. Drive on!

I love the place, which I first visited in 1950--before it was a state park. I miss the limpkins, but understand that the state is trying to lure them back with apple snails, which is what they eat. The building is wonderful, and the food excellent. Rooms are pretty and comfortable. However, the dining room service leaves something to be desired--extra place settings not removed, food I ordered forgotten, specials not mentionned, etc. Nonetheless, I highly recommend the place.

If you need first-class, Ritz Carlton "fawning" service, this is not the lodge for you. But if you are tired of cookie-cutter motels, want a taste of old Florida, and have a love for adventure, this place is a must. And your kids will absolutely love it; I promise.

The people who work here can be down right rude, the food is highly expensive and poor quality. The food tastes awful. The sevants have a habit of going into the rooms whenever they feel like "using" them. I know I used to work there. BEWARE!!!!!!!