#SpringFun Spring is the best time to grab the paddleboards and head outside in Florida! Weather is still cool and crisp in the morning and warms up nicely during the day, providing the perfect time to cool-off jump into the constant 72 degree water. The photo here is a small creek along the Rainbow River with clear blue water and a nice sandy bottom. We love finding little places like this on the larger rivers so we can hop-off and explore. It also gets you away from the crowds and opens up the possibility of finding more pieces of paradise. We like to launch from K.P. Hold (rather than the state park entrance), paddle up stream to the spring head, then use the current to float back down. Of course, stopping as many times as desired for a swim!

Photo by Karen Mora

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Name: Comfort Suites Dunnellon near Rainbow Springs
Price range: $89 total

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Comfort Suites Dunnellon near Rainbow Springs

20052 Brooks St Dunnellon FL

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0.76 mi from Rainbow River

$80 nightly

$89 total

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The Gator Den Motel

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Recent Rainbow River hotel reviews by fellow wanderers

Comfort Suites Dunnellon near Rainbow Springs

5 out of 5

Posted 4 days ago

Travelocity Verified Review

"Clean and comfortable "

A verified traveler stayed at Comfort Suites Dunnellon near Rainbow Springs

Relaxing River Vibes: Amazing home near the Rainbow River

5 out of 5

Posted 2 months ago

Travelocity Verified Review

"Everything was absolutely beautiful! Everything was new, ceiling to floor! We stayed for a week so we did a lot of cooking in the very well stocked kitchen. Our 1 and 2 year olds LOVED the fenced in yard! We really appreciated the fire pit, yard games in the shed and kayaks that were there for our use! The area is SO quiet and we felt right at home. Plenty to do within a 30 minute radius, and we really loved that Walmart was right down the street for our last minute grocery runs! There were so many cooking appliances, including: toaster oven, blender, crock pot and electric hand mixer. Plates, cups, bowls, mugs, silverware is stocked as well. My mom especially loved the coffee station! This place is clean and so inviting. We loved that there were 2 bathrooms. The host was amazing. We can’t wait to come down from NY and stay here again! "

A verified traveler stayed at Relaxing River Vibes: Amazing home near the Rainbow River

Blue Cove River Retreat-Waterfront, Pet Friendly

5 out of 5

Posted 3 months ago

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"Beautiful home in a great spot off the river. My family had a relaxing and fun time. Paddleboarding or kayaking was so much fun. There is an abundance of fish and turtles to see. Saw a few alligators that were quick to swim away from the scary humans. The pic attached was not even a 10 minute kayak ride from the house. Paddleboarded from the Rainbow Springs State Park launch area to the house. Took 2 1/2 hrs with a 30 minute lunch/swim/river otter observation break.Fishing from the dock was fun. Saw some huge bass that was not interested in lures. Heard using live bait was best. Caught some bluegills and sunfish from the dock.Overall the home is clean, beds are comfortable, the toilet paper made us laugh, everything we needed was already there (dish soap, laundry detergent, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, towels, life jackets, towels, beach towels, decks of playing cards). My kids were sad to leave so that means they had a blast. Thank you so much for opening your home."

A verified traveler from Canton, GA stayed at Blue Cove River Retreat-Waterfront, Pet Friendly