The Astor Bridge Marina and Motel in Astor is the closest accommodation to Alexander Springs, approximately 15 minutes away. The marina at Astor Bridge features 60 slips for fishing boats, deep-water cruisers and house boats. Weekly, monthly and annual rates are available; the marina also has a gas pump for gas-powered boats. The marina has direct access to the St. Johns River. Castaways Restaurant provides on-site dining at Astor Bridge; the restaurant serves seafood and pasta entrees. All of the rooms have views of the St. Johns River and are nonsmoking.
Located in Umatilla, the Fox Den Country Inn is a 20-minute drive south of Alexander Springs. Founded in 1954, this hotel has 11 units; six of the rooms have kitchenettes and the largest unit is a two-bedroom suite on the building's second floor. The hotel is adjacent to the five-bedroom Karla's Cottage, built in 1909; the cottage is available to rent on a nightly and weekly basis. Fox Den Country Inn has a dock on Lake Umatilla for fishing and kayaking activities. Stanna's Restaurant and Michael's Restaurant, two local eateries in Umatilla, are within walking distance of the hotel.
Alexander Springs is a 30-minute drive north of the Comfort Inn and Suites on the southern edge of Eustis, Florida. This hotel is five minutes from sailing activities on Lake Dora, via the Mount Dora Boating Center. Restaurants at the Eustis Village Mall, including Gators Dockside and Oakwood Smokehouse, are within walking distance of the hotel. Antique lovers are a five-minute drive from the Tavares Antique Mall in Tavares. Comfort Inn features an outdoor pool and fitness room. All 71 of the guest rooms are nonsmoking, including the suites.
The Hotel Pierson in Pierson, the self-acclaimed "Fern Capital of the World," has an adobe-style appearance and provides a fully furnished kitchen and dining room for the guest's use. This hotel was built in 1920 and one of the oldest continually operating accommodations in Volusia County, Florida. All rooms -- except for the Large Room -- share a bathroom. Alexander Springs is approximately 30 minutes south of Hotel Pierson. Local dining options include Luigi's Pizza and Pierson Family Restaurant; both sites are within walking distance of the hotel. The hotel is also within 30 minutes of Heart Island Conservation Area, a 35,000-acre park with walking trails and birding opportunities.
