Sherry was our server and she was the highlight of our afternoon at the Boat Bar. She took care of…read moreus every step of the way. The service is prompt, attentive, and courteous, mixed with a beautiful personality. The location is among the best! Beautiful waterfront dining and drinking. Ride up in your boat or bike. The owner, Marty, is crushing it!

Quaint yet full service bar and grill. A hidden gem! Got a basket of fried oysters for $12! Wow…read more Hubby got the Hennessy burger and was very pleased.

Newly opened this place is very cute. It's so close to our house it's great. They have separate…read morerooms for breakfast an dinner. It sits on the river with indoor an outdoor seating. They have a limited breakfast menu but there options are good. They have more options on the lunch an dinner menu. The food is good but they are still working out the kinks. The pancakes an omelets were good an the salad I had at dinner was very good. Hopefully as they work the kinks out things will get better. Service is great always.

Came with a girlfriend for a quick lunch on the water. I didn't expect the food to be excellent!…read moreFirst the appetizer potato boats were perfectly cooked and seasoned. Secondly the brisket sandwich was so tender and tasty. We will be back for sure.

Awesome little bass fishing lodge with a rich history. Was purchased several years ago by Bass Pro…read moreShops, and is currently undergoing renovations and is not currently opened to the public.

This weekend we had to be in Palatka, Florida for a destination wedding. We stayed in the Hampton…read moreInn and I must say it was very nice. The entire staff was amazingly helpful, breakfast was good and the rooms were very clean ( and I am extremely picky). The town looks like it is going through a renovation of sorts and will be really cute once it's done. There is some history there from WWII very interesting monuments. Overall if your life brings you to this area of Florida, stay here, highly recommended.

I arrived at the Hampton Inn in Palatka, Florida, on July 3 after having already checked in online…read more As a Gold member and loyal member of the Hilton chain, I had reserved a Riverview King room on the third floor and had been assigned Room 305. Upon arriving at the front desk, I was greeted by a receptionist who was neither welcoming nor professional. I was simply informed that my room had been changed, with no explanation other than that it was "the manager's decision" because the hotel was overbooked. Instead of the Riverview King room I had reserved and checked into, I was reassigned to a first-floor room near the entrance/exit door, directly across from the laundry room and the gym. It was a significant downgrade from what I had booked and paid for. After noticing that Room 305 appeared to be unoccupied, I returned to the front desk and explained that I would not accept a room that was clearly not comparable to the one I had reserved. I wasn't demanding the exact room--only a room of equal quality. Shortly thereafter, I was reassigned to Room 306 on the third floor, directly across from Room 305. This left me questioning why I had been downgraded in the first place. The front desk experience on July 3 was extremely disappointing. The receptionist was dismissive, unprofessional, and unwilling to provide a reasonable explanation for the room change. That said, I want to recognize the staff who worked on July 4. The front desk representative that day was exceptional--friendly, accommodating, and genuinely interested in resolving concerns. The housekeeping staff was also outstanding, courteous, and hardworking throughout my stay. While I appreciate the efforts of the July 4 staff and housekeeping team, the way my reservation was handled upon arrival fell far below the level of service I expect from a Hampton Inn. I hope management addresses both the communication issues and the professionalism of the July 3 front desk staff so future guests are treated with the respect they deserve.

Clothing optional paradise:…read more My wife and I visit Runaway Bay Lodge on a regular basis. We love the laid back nature of the place and we appreciate that the property is clothing optional. The hosts are very responsive and they provide wonderful massages. If you are looking to escape life for a few days Runaway Bay Lodge is the place to go. Jim and Sue

Wow! Can't say enough good things about this place. The cabin we stayed in had every single thing…read moreyou could possibly need or want. The owners did an amazing job thinking of every little detail to make anyone's stay a great one. The setting of this property can't get any better. It's right on the water and the sunsets are stunning. There is a hot tub on the deck and a tiki hut with a pool table, darts, TV and nice lounging area. We had a couples massage in the evening under the stars and it was incredible. Highly recommend going here to get away from the daily routine and truly relax. The owners are very friendly, professional and super prompt in responding to any questions. Will definitely be returning!!!

This is my favorite place to stay in Deland. The building is in historic downtown and you can walk…read moreeverywhere. The hotel is charmingly decorated and very clean. The rooms are set up with a separate sitting and sleeping area. There is even a robe and slippers for you to relax in. They have a small restaurant onsite, however, there are lots of local places in walking range. The employees are friendly, the beds are comfy and the location great. If your staying here give this little hotel a try.

Overall, The Artisan Downtown is a decent place. They have really seemed to have gotten their stuff…read moretogether since the last time I was here. At least so far anyway. I will update if this changes through my stay. My first stay was quite horrendous to say the least. Let's hope this stay is a lot better. Update: as I wake up in the morning and go to make my morning cuppa coffee, the Keurig doesn't work. Now, coffee is my life as stated on my page. I don't know what to do with myself as there is nobody working in the front desk, quite literally there is a sign. Disappointed in that. I went to go take a shower and my options were either scolding hot or freezing cold. So I awesomely got to choose between the two. That was pleasant. As stated in one of the pictures you can see that some of the paint is faded in a couple different areas in the room and the wood is showing underneath. Just some basic light maintenance needs to be tended to. And the lightbulbs need to be checked out before customers come into the room. Other than that, I am happy with the aesthetic of the junior suite. It is roomie and nicely decorated. I like the fact that the living room is sectioned off from the bedroom. Makes it feel like you're in your own little apartment versus being in a hotel. They seem to have made some upgrades since the last time I had stayed here. In the bathroom, they have amenities that they did not have before. So kudos to them. Now let's see how the rest of my stay goes! Oh, and Lindsay who works the front desk, rocks!

Overall loved the hotels location and the service was great! The lobby and rooms were mostly clean…read more Did notice the bathroom wasn't the cleanest, some mold and unclean tiles and walls. Beds were cozy and sheets clean! AC worked well. They did have a pool to use as well! Pros: Great location - walking distance to most bars and restaurants in historic downtown. Clean overall Onsite bar and restaurant. Big and inviting lobby, good for gathering. Nice pool. Good price. Great service from the front desk! Cons: Parking is $11 a night. Bathroom shower was a not the cleanest, had mold in the caulking and walls stained.

3rd (and last) time staying here.... The mold and water damage from the idiotic half glass window…read moredoor is just too much. Toilet leaked water out of the base and shower had a bow in the floor which stop proper drainage.... We're loyal Marriott Bonvoy travelers, but this place needs a big hug! It gets a 2-star only because of the pleasant desk staff.

Renovated rooms This property is an older style motel in…read moreEast Palatka that has been renovated. The motel reception, breakfast area, room and bathrooms are fresh, modern and well designed. There is no elevator which is not a problem as there are only 2 floors. Our room was very spacious with a super comfortable king bed, coffee machine, flat screen TV and compact bathroom. The breakfast was was pretty good with the usual chain hotel offerings, and the staff were super friendly. There's a good seafood & steak restaurant right next door and another seafood & steak restaurant about a 5 minute drive away, otherwise you'll have to drive into Palatka.

This is an older hotel but is perfectly adequate for a stop in Palatka. I did not use the…read morerestaurant, pool, or other facilities so cannot review them. We were here for a funeral so basically just needed a clean place to sleep and bathe and this fit the bill. Our bed was comfortable and the air conditioning was wonderful (it was extremely hot the week we were there). The people who work there are very nice. We felt safe in this location.

The hotel is the only one in town, in a small rural town. It is low priced and what you would…read moreexpect for the area. I give it 5 stars because it was clean and the owner took care of us. Don't expect a luxury hotel, but if you want a clean affordable place to stay for the night because you need to be in the area, this place will do the trick.

Stayed here after a hurricane left us with no power for 7 days. Not the Ritz Carlton, but EXTREMELY…read moreclean and rooms have been updated. Marvin and his family (the owner) could not have been more accommodating during a difficult time. Super clean room, yard and outside area well maintained. Has a screened room area with several tables. In the am, fresh coffee is served. There is also a washer and dryer on site. Very affordable as well. If you're looking for a reasonably priced motel in this area - this is it. Has cable and wifi as well.

The room my sister as given had a 2 inch gap from the floor to the door. When I walked in, a huge…read moreroach followed me in. The sink in that room was clogged so the water stayed in there. Then when I was given my room, it wasn't even what I booked. I had to go back down to inform the front desk it did not have what I booked. They switched me to room 301. This door does not latch! When trying to go to sleep for the night, it took around 5 minutes to get it latched and locked. I felt unsafe.

rooms are filthy, my room of course didn't lock and someone came in my room. the entire hotel is…read moreoutdated and very gross.