Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park Tours and Activities

A calm lake surrounded by dense vegetation and trees, reflecting the sky and landscape.
A calm lake with sparse vegetation and a clear sky.
A wetland with water channels and lush green vegetation under a clear blue sky.
A wetland landscape with dense vegetation and a cloudy sky.
A wildlife awareness sign at Sweetwater Wetlands Park.

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Westgate Vacation Villas Resort

Westgate Vacation Villas Resort

4 out of 5
Price was CA $1,322, price is now CA $716 per person
CA $716
per person
Sep 23 - Sep 30
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip flight included
Toronto (YYZ) to Orlando (MCO)
8.2/10 Very good! (1,979 reviews)
It should be noted that you have to pay an extra fee to go to the waterpark there, but the staff was very helpful and we enjoyed our stay.

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2026

Westgate Palace Hotel / Universal / I-Drive

Westgate Palace Hotel / Universal / I-Drive

4 out of 5
International Drive District
Price was CA $1,622, price is now CA $765 per person
CA $765
per person
Oct 2 - Oct 7
found 22 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Toronto (YTO) to Orlando (MCO)
9/10 Wonderful! (1,275 reviews)
Dryer and washer had hair in them poor Internet connection needs extra parking spaces for customers

Reviewed on Jul 8, 2026

The Retreat Collection at 1 Hotel & Homes South Beach

The Retreat Collection at 1 Hotel & Homes South Beach

5 out of 5
South Beach
Price was CA $25,812, price is now CA $14,163 per person
CA $14,163
per person
Sep 3 - Sep 8
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Hamilton (YHM) to Miami (MIA)
8/10 Very good! (1 review)
Horrible checkin / checkout... Would never stay there again...Double charged me entire stay and still fighting to get someone to refund 2nd one that is so clearly a duplicate for same stay....

Reviewed on Jun 22, 2016

Best Lodging Options Near Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

Micanopy Inn

Micanopy Inn

2 out of 5
17110 SE County Road 234 Micanopy FL
Micanopy Inn
HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western

HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western

2.5 out of 5
3905 Sw 43Rd St Gainesville FL
HOM Hotel Gainesville, SureStay Collection by Best Western
Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands

2.5 out of 5
4110 SW 40th Boulevard Gainesville FL
Sleep Inn & Suites University/Shands
Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville

3 out of 5
4000 Southwest 40th Blvd Gainesville FL
Drury Inn & Suites Gainesville
Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

Comfort Suites Gainesville near University

2.5 out of 5
2603 SW 13TH STREET Gainesville FL
Comfort Suites Gainesville near University
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL

3 out of 5
4015 Sw 43rd St Gainesville FL
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Gainesville, FL
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown

3 out of 5
212 SE 1ST STREET, Gainesville FL
Hyatt Place Gainesville Downtown
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida

3 out of 5
1514 Southwest 14th Street Gainesville FL
Hotel Eleo at the University of Florida
Gator Town Inn

Gator Town Inn

2 out of 5
3820 SW 13th Street Gainesville FL
Gator Town Inn
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