Crystal Bay Historic Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star historic hotel near John's Pass Village & Boardwalk

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Outdoor pool
Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Garden View | View from room
Exterior detail
Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping

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7401 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL, 33710
  • Place, John's Pass Village & Boardwalk
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Upham Beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Eckerd College
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(28 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(47 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Terrace, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Signature Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(87 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Garden View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Signature Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Pet-friendly Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Pet-friendly Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa Bed, Accessible

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

St. Petersburg

La Vista stay.A stay at this La Vista hotel places you within 6 miles (10 km) of John's Pass Village & Boardwalk and 9 miles (15 km) of Vinoy Park. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Sunken Gardens and Salvador Dali Museum.

What's nearby

  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 9 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Upham Beach - 11 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Eckerd College - 13 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Salvador Dali Museum - 13 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Vinoy Park - 15 min drive - 12.9 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Tiki Tim’s - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Dead Bob's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Pierogi Bar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Crystal Bay Historic Hotel

3-star historic hotel near John's Pass Village & Boardwalk
Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 850 square feet (79 square meters) and includes conference space. An outdoor pool, spa services, and a library are also featured at the historic Crystal Bay Historic Hotel. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star St. Petersburg hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 54 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 850 sq ft of conference space
  • 79 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1915
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
Crystal Bay Historic Hotel offers 54 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This St. Petersburg hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Cable television is provided. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-in available
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

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 4 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or 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 credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7 AM to 7 PM.
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 4 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

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Crystal Bay Historic Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1089 out of 1397 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 246 out of 1397 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 1397 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1397 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 1397 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Such a lovely hotel with a touch of history where I had a great stay for just one night. Although the building is aged, it has all the amenities I need, such as free parking, a platform lift, a cooler filled with ice bags, free coffee and ice/hot water and a pool, etc. Plus, bed was comfy and breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time. Loved the historic feel. Great breakfast. Clean rooms! Would definitely recommend it
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was fantastic and the staff were great!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tammy

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful bed and breakfast. Wonderful and helpful staff. Large free breakfast in the morning. Beautiful pool and great location. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori, Sardinia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was fresh and the staff was wonderful! The property was beautiful. The pool is warm we will definitely be back and its convent to everywhere right in the middle we went to Saint Pete one day we went to Clearwater water one day we went to Madeira one day just absolutely wonderful trip and the room made it even better
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommend this hotel

Beautiful Historic hotel. Very clean and friendly front desk. The breakfast was the best we ever had and we travel a lot. Scrambled eggs AND cheese omelets. Sausage AND bacon plus lots more. Very fresh and hot food. Very clean breakfast room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really cool historic property. Good breakfast buffet & the staff is awesome. Drawbacks are it’s really close to a busy road so you get a decent amount of trafffic noise.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valeria

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikki

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommend! Hotel is a really pretty historic property. The people that work there are so kind and helpful, some of the nicest I’ve ever interacted with. Rooms are spacious and very clean. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This property is a true treasure! Everything was perfect for us - the staff, the room and amenities and the wonderful breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Freddy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful time love the continental breakfast every morning will definitely book again
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yamilet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Un hermoso lugar super tranquilo
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great. Staff was helpful. I loved the history of the hotel-built in 1915-still had an antique feel about it.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place with incredible history! Close to the beaches and attractions. Very well kept and very beautiful. Will stay here again and recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

SORANYI

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I love it !

Everything was good but it was disappointed the pool was closed all day on Saturday the 28 due to maintenance but the hotel it’s one of my favorites one .
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Magdiel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, nice and clean and the staff were excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gil

I like the old-fashioned look. The room smelled a little musty.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing time and the staff was fantastic kachi was so helpful and friendly ✝️💟
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is a lovely older hotel in excellent condition. The hot breakfast was great and served in the original dining room. There are veranda rooms with rocking chairs. The staff is very helpful and the pool area is good. The parking is easy and our room was quiet and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hidden gem in St Petersburg

Our stay was nothing short of exceptional! The hotel is an historic building with loads of character, and even though it was an older building, it did NOT have a rundown feeling. As you enter the main lobby, you are greeted by friendly staff. Kazzandra at the front desk greeted us and we immediately felt welcome. The room was clean and well furnished. The bed was too firm for our liking, and we mentioned that to Kazzandra. Unfortunately, they were booked full and could not move us to another room. Later that day however, she caught up to us and offered a mattress topper and the staff had that on our bed when we came back from sightseeing. The remainder of the nights were wonderful. Their breakfast is also top notch. Real scrambled eggs, bacon, hashbrowns, fresh fruit and a variety of other choices included with the stay. The pool was small but nice, and even though they were booked full, we often had it to ourselves or shared it with only one or 2 other guests. There are so many quaint little things that made our stay enjoyable there isn’t space for me to mention them all. You’ll have to discover them for yourself. 5-star feel without the 5-star price tag! A must stay, and we will certainly be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nostogic easy access to everything my faniky is already plotting on a revisit sometime in march.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is our second vacation to Crystal Bay with our little dachshund. We enjoyed ourselves very much. The staff is so friendly, especially with our little pup that is why we decided to go back again I would never use hotels.com again they were so much more money than what I could’ve paid if I ordered directly through the hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025