Located in Crystal River, 7.2 miles from Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, Retreat at Crystal Manatee has accommodations with a garden, free private parking and a terrace. This 3-star hotel offers free WiFi. The hotel has family rooms. Complete with a private bathroom equipped with a shower and a hairdryer, all rooms at the hotel have a flat-screen TV and air conditioning, and certain rooms also offer a seating area. At Retreat at Crystal Manatee the rooms are equipped with bed linen and towels. Homosassa Springs is 7.9 miles from the accommodation, while Weeki Wachee Springs is 28 miles from the property. The nearest airport is Gainesville Regional Airport, 67 miles from Retreat at Crystal Manatee.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast Info

Continental

Free private parking available at the hotel


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 king bed
1 queen bed
1 full bed
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1 king bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.5
Facilities
9.3
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.1
Location
9.7
Free Wifi
8.8
High score for Crystal River
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Bono
    United States of America United States of America
    Very nice hotel especially the homemade pastries and great coffee machine with fresh ground beans. Very quiet and restful place to stay
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    Teresa
    United States of America United States of America
    Rooms were clean and cool. Croissant was warm flaky and delicious. It was quiet.
  • Chris
    United States of America United States of America
    Everything was perfect! Thank you for the amazing hospitality
  • Michael
    United States of America United States of America
    Met expectations with cereal, fruit, pastries. Coffee was excellent.
  • Graham
    United States of America United States of America
    Everything, location,staff,breakfast, landscaping, oak tree
  • Samantha
    United States of America United States of America
    The rooms were simple but very nice. And the bed was extremely comfortable. A/C worked great at keeping the room nice and cool. Ample off-street feee parking. The property was gorgeous! So many beautiful trees, flowers, and butterflies. Love how...
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    Dewayne
    United States of America United States of America
    Spotless, spacious, friendly staff, location, garden, mossy oak trees.
  • Mabel
    United States of America United States of America
    Location and landscaping is amazing Very customer oriented, super clean. Ladies at front desk and from the cleaning service were so kind! They put fresh pastries every afternoon as a courtesy Parking is just in front of the rooms
  • Christi
    United States of America United States of America
    Beautiful courtyard. Nice breakfast room. Excellent location, walking distance to Kings Bay and restaurants.
  • Ken
    United States of America United States of America
    Excellent location and very helpful staff. Nice residents lounge with coffee and drinks on demand. Very easy check in procedure. Close to a lot of restaurants and the river.

Property questions and answers
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  • Is there a pool on property? Do you charge For renting boats

    We don't have a pool but there is a public beach within couple of minute walk from the hotel. In the immediate vicinity, there are also several tour o..
    Answered on 18 January 2021
  • How close to swimming with the manatees?

    There are several manatee tour operators within a five minute walk from our hotel.
    Answered on 28 October 2019
  • Is golf near by and is kayaking near?

    Yes, both are nearby,
    Answered on 27 September 2020
  • do you have a room with two beds?

    Yes, our family rooms have two beds, one king bed and one queen bed.
    Answered on 5 March 2020
  • Are there kayak rentals close

    Yes, there are several within walking distance.
    Answered on 23 February 2021
  • Is there a beach nearby?

    There is a public beach in the Hunter Springs Park nearby.
    Answered on 28 June 2022
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Hotel area info

Amenities of Retreat at Crystal Manatee
Great facilities! Review score, 9.3

Most popular amenities
  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Family rooms
Bathroom
  • Towels
  • Private Bathroom
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Refrigerator
Room Amenities
  • Clothes rack
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Internet
Wifi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible).
    Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Vending machine (snacks)
    • Vending machine (drinks)
    Safety & security
    • CCTV outside property
    • CCTV in common areas
    General
    • Air conditioning
    • Tile/Marble floor
    • Heating
    • Family rooms
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Languages Spoken
    • German
    • English

    House rules
    Retreat at Crystal Manatee takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM
    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    Until 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Refundable damage deposit
    A damage deposit of $150 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    Age restriction
    The minimum age for check-in is 21
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Cards accepted at this hotel
    American ExpressVisaMastercardDiscover Cash is not accepted

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

    Please inform Retreat at Crystal Manatee of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

    A damage deposit of $150 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

    FAQs about Retreat at Crystal Manatee

    • Check-in at Retreat at Crystal Manatee is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Guests staying at Retreat at Crystal Manatee can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.2).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental

    • Room options at Retreat at Crystal Manatee include:

      • Double
      • Family

    • The prices at Retreat at Crystal Manatee may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Retreat at Crystal Manatee is 1,950 feet from the center of Crystal River. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Retreat at Crystal Manatee offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Golf course (within 2 miles)