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Retreat at Crystal Manatee

2.5 star property
Hotel near Three Sisters Springs in Crystal River

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Exterior
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A building with a number 26 door, surrounded by lush green foliage and vibrant red flowers.
Garden
A dining area with a rustic brick wall, a wooden table with benches, and a large tapestry on the wall.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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310 N Citrus Avenue, Crystal River, FL, 34428
  • Place, Hunter Spring Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Hunter Springs Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Three Sisters Springs
    ‪20 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Basic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Basic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Basic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(52 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room

A modern bedroom with a wooden headboard, a large bed with white linens, a round mirror, and a chandelier.

Deluxe Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the area

Crystal River

Springs at Kings Bay stay.With a stay at this Springs at Kings Bay hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Hunter Spring Park and 2 miles (3 km) of Three Sisters Springs. Crystal River Preserve State Park and A Crystal River Kayak Company are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Hunter Spring Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • beach near Hunter Springs Park - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • beach near Springs at Kings Bay - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • A Crystal River Kayak Company - 2 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cody's Original Roadhouse - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Retreat at Crystal Manatee

Hotel near Three Sisters Springs in Crystal River
There's a restaurant on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, multilingual staff, and a garden are also featured at Retreat at Crystal Manatee. Self parking is free.

This Crystal River hotel is smoke free.

  • 19 guestrooms or units
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Dining venue
Retreat at Crystal Manatee offers 19 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads and hydromassage showerheads. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Late check-in fee: USD 20 for check-in between 9:00 PM and 11:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Late check-in fee: USD 20 for check-in between 9:00 PM and 11:00 PM

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.

Property is also known as

Retreat Crystal Manatee Hotel
Retreat Manatee Hotel
Retreat Crystal Manatee
Retreat Manatee
Retreat at Crystal Manatee Hotel
Retreat at Crystal Manatee Crystal River
Retreat at Crystal Manatee Hotel Crystal River

Frequently asked questions

How close is Retreat at Crystal Manatee to the airport?

Retreat at Crystal Manatee is 67.9 mi (86-min drive) away from the Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Retreat at Crystal Manatee?

As of Jul 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Retreat at Crystal Manatee on Jul 26, 2026 start from CA $239, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Retreat at Crystal Manatee have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Retreat at Crystal Manatee.

How close is Retreat at Crystal Manatee to the beach?

This hotel is 10.1 mi (16-min drive) from Fort Island Gulf Beach.

Does Retreat at Crystal Manatee offer free breakfast?

Retreat at Crystal Manatee does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Retreat at Crystal Manatee?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Retreat at Crystal Manatee?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Retreat at Crystal Manatee?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Retreat at Crystal Manatee have a pool?

Retreat at Crystal Manatee does not have a pool.

Does Retreat at Crystal Manatee have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Retreat at Crystal Manatee have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Retreat at Crystal Manatee to downtown Crystal River?

Retreat at Crystal Manatee is 0.4 mi away from Crystal River.

Retreat at Crystal Manatee Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 325 out of 430 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 430 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 430 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 430 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 430 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Samir

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fantastic for vacation here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location, rooms, restaurant on site.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, modern, Quite and great location to walk to Restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large Clean room very walkable location great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Such a cute place and awesome homemade croissants!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything thing was great for us....super friendly staff... very quiet .. old Florida atmosphere!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

austin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There's a great time and location very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Floyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was much nicer than expected
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding location, room was clean, pastries were a nice touch as well as the coffee. Staff was very pleasant and accommodating. Excellent stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful courtyard with huge oak tree shading tables. Property right beside a park with kayak and other water craft rentals and a pier where people fish. Property was extremely clean. We enjoyed the eclectic art and design. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location and cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds and gardens. Lovely croissants delivered each afternoon. Great location - walking distance to town, restaurants, parks, swimming. Breakfast served in addition to croissants. Onsite restaurant next door. Rooms were adorable but - needed extra towel racks, luggage racks were unavailable, but that is small compared to the quaint, quiet, and lovely setting. would stay here again! Loved!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless room. Staff was excellent. Great atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful gardens, clean rooms and good location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elisabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, wonderful shower, great on-site restaurant and loved our server, David. He was so helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and we enjoyedd our stay. The croissants each day was a nice surprise. It is close to resturants and sites to see the manatees. I would recommend this hotel to anyone wanting to explore Kings Bay in Crystal Springs.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a find! Stay here and visit this lovely little town on the Cristal River. Many restaurant and breakfast options on Citrus. Will maintained area, safe and quaint.
Breakfast Boutique
Three Sisters Spring
Three Sisters Spring
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Room was great. Staff helpful. Location was amazing if planning on kayaking to three sisters or to see manatees. Everything you need is within a block or two walk. Breakfast was basically just cereal, yogurt, toasts. No hot/fresh proteins or fruit but there are places close by.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cute property. The nightly croissants on the door were amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marc

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This quaint and well maintained hotel has a manicured courtyard that leads to each room. The outdoor areas provide tranquil seating while the room was large and well appointed. The staff was great and very welcoming. The continental breakfast was ample. The location is excellent and walking distance to everything Crystal Springs has to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This motel was quite unique from the upgraded decor to the endless freshly ground and brewed coffee. Staff was very friendly and it was centrally located to restaurants and sightseeing.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Teresa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff and location were fantastic. Fresh pastries were delivered to our room each night. We had everything we needed and we were within walking distance to a great bar, St. John’s Tavern. The hotel itself is unique, with each room having its own decor. The shower was incredible, too. We would definitely return to this place.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was updated and spotless. The staff was pleasant. We were comfortable. Our only negative was that they hold to a strict 3 pm check in so we spent several hours waiting and honestly the hotel did not appear to be that busy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a charming section of town, a block from the river and within walking distance of Three Sisters Springs and places to eat and rent watercraft. The room was clean, and the staff kind and helpful. The breakfast was basic but adequate. Our only complaint is that the bed was squishy, making it difficult to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

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