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Crystal Bay Historic Hotel

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

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

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, Tropicana Field
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Eckerd College
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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Pet-friendly Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Pet-friendly Classic Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Garden View

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

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

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

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Comfort Room, 1 King Bed

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed

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

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

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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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

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

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Signature Room

Signature Room

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

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Signature Room, 1 King Bed

Signature Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa 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

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About the area

St. Petersburg

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

What's nearby

  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 9 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Tropicana Field - 11 min drive - 9.6 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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Tiki Tim’s - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Pierogi Bar - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Dead Bob's - ‬14 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. 1088 out of 1392 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 1392 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 1392 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1392 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 1392 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

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

10/10 Excellent

Barrie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed the atmosphere of this building, although it did have an older building musty smell to it
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent a night at the hotel and were very happy with the friendliness of the team, the willingness to accomodate and the quality of the service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gabriela

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vadim

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a charming, historic property in "old" St. Petersburg, near the public beaches and off Central, the old main street. It's easy to walk out to reach places like Walgreens/c-stores, and it's a great price! The service wasn't 'cheap', it has a small pool, and it's well maintained. I loved the veranda, the dining room (brekkie included) and the ELEVATOR (modern). My room had a basic parking lot view, but that's the hazards of booking late. Hotel seemed full on Friday night but there was no noise!
Lobby. Wood floors! Hardly a creak!
Room 309, king bed, great cable.
Nice bath (ADA room)
Rm 309 (fridge and microwave)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clayton

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in was very fast and simple. Room was very clean and the bed was comfortable. Will definitely stay again!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We will be back for sure, loved Every minute there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

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

Quaint historic hotel

Nice historic building with large rooms. The sleep sofa was positioned in a way that made it imposible to get off the bed. Parking is difficult and no charging stations for EVs. There are plenty of good places to eat but the included breakfast is not one of them. Central location and great to sleep and shower.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cailah, Winnipeg

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, clean, kind staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto A

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Staff made our stay wonderful. They helped and made us comfortable the entire time. Truly a great place and very nostalgic.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Great value
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

emily

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience , lovely people and establishment
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a clean and well maintained property with historic character and modern convenience and amenities. The staff are available when you need them and are friendly &helpful while not overbearing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great hotel excellent breakfast

Always nice to stay here. Great location, excellent fresh breakfast. The rooms are spacious, bed and pillows very comfortable and everything very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The fact that the hotel is older, added to the charm of the place. Housekeeping did a good job on the room, although I didn't have a chance to interact with them during our stay. Front desk personnel were friendly and helpful. Breakfast staff was very personable and had great hot food and plenty of variety of choice for the everyday breakfast. Breakfast area was large and that's nice to not be crammed together when eating breakfast. I enjoyed the fresh cold water and coffee that is available in the main area during most of the daytime hours. Though not oceanfront, this hotel is still a short drive to stores, local beaches and dining. I did not use the pool as we went to the beach and we're out at other places. But the pool area was clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Daniel

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025