| freebies consist of parking, a hot breakfast buffet and weekday breakfast bags for takeaway. a 10-minute drive from hernando beach and the gulf of mexico's shore, this relaxed hotel near highway 19 is 6 miles from weeki wachee springs state park. other amenities include an outdoor pool, a gym and a business center. upgraded rooms add pull-out sofas or whirlpool tubs. featuring custom-designed beds, the airy rooms have a casual vibe and offer free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and coffeemakers, as well as both work and lap desks. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
Tampa International Airport 56 min
Buccaneer Bay (13 min)
Water park, manatee, and park Linda Pedersen Park (15 min)
Quiet park with waterways for fishing & boating, plus hiking trails & a kids' playground. Arthur F. Engle Memorial Park (13 min) Weeki Wachee (11 min)
River, manatee, kayaking, water park, and scuba diving Adventure Coast Fun Park (12 min) Roger's Park (15 min)
3 acres along the Weeki Wachee River, with a boat launch, swimming beach & manatee sightings. Weeki Wachee Springs State Park (13 min)
Live mermaids perform in a natural spring at this historic park, which also has rides & camping. Weekiwachee Preserve (7 min)
Nature preserve offering hiking & cycling trails, fishing, boating, hunting & birdwatching. Jenkin's Creek Park (14 min) Delta Woods Park (12 min)
Leafy neighborhood park with lighted walking trails, tennis courts & picnic shelters. Aripeka Sandhills Preserve (7 min)
Extensive wetlands conservation area with hiking trails, a lake for fishing & tropical forest. SunWest Park (11 min)
Park, beach, and water park Weeki Wachee Spring (12 min)
Performing mermaids draw a crowd at this natural spring, which also features boat tours & swimming. Crews Lake Wilderness Park (19 min)
Large open space with gardens, nature trails, bike paths, camping & an outdoor amphitheater. The Lift Adventure Park (11 min) | 
