Retreat at Crystal Manatee

2.5 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Three Sisters Springs

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Located in Springs at Kings Bay, Retreat at Crystal Manatee offers a peaceful garden and relaxing terrace for guests to enjoy. The property provides WiFi and extended parking options, while its walkable location receives consistent praise from previous visitors.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Basic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(43 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hydromassage showerhead
Rainfall showerhead
Cable channels
  • 269 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Hydromassage showerhead
Rainfall showerhead
Cable channels
  • 347 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
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About the neighborhood

Map
310 N Citrus Avenue, Crystal River, FL, 34428

What's nearby

  • Hunter Spring Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Three Sisters Springs - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • A Crystal River Kayak Company - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bayside Kraft Kitchen - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cody's Original Roadhouse - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Retreat at Crystal Manatee

Hotel near Three Sisters Springs
Consider a stay at Retreat at Crystal Manatee and take advantage of a terrace, a garden, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Express check-out, smoke-free premises, and multilingual staff
  • Luggage storage
  • Guest reviews say good things about the walkable location
Room features
All guestrooms are individually furnished, and include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Extra amenities include:
  • Hydromassage showers and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Heating and daily housekeeping

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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

Restaurants on site

  • Three Musketeers

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

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

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Only registered guests are allowed in the 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

Is Retreat at Crystal Manatee pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of Dec 15, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Retreat at Crystal Manatee on Dec 16, 2025 start from $155.0, 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.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 9:00 PM– 11:00 PM for a fee of USD 20.

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

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Retreat at Crystal Manatee located?

Located in Springs at Kings Bay, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Hunter Spring Park and Three Sisters Springs. A Crystal River Kayak Company and Crystal River Preserve State Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Retreat at Crystal Manatee Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 275 out of 362 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 69 out of 362 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 362 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 362 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 362 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent! Beautiful garden and room with friendly staff and great area. Perfect!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and very nice! Food and shops in walking distance. Loved it!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Wayne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean and convenient location. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room with a great shower head in the bath. Welcome croissants were a nice treat. Very comfortable bed. Beautiful gardens and seating areas. Walking distance to restaurants and nightlife. An iron and ironing board would be nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The shower was wonderful! The room was clean. The staff was friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, and close to all the springs and activities in town.Loved the quietness and upgraded shower.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

laney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Retreat was absolutely adorable and clean. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Rooms are renovated and bathrooms are amazing!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This boutique stay with a quaint charm was way more than expected. We knew it got good ratings, but we literary were amazed at the charm of this place. The room we had was amazing, staff was incredible, and the restaurant had incredible food. Our bed was very comfortable and the room was spotless. It was a sweet surprise after our long day of travel. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

Friendly staff & clean room!!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice quiet area with large all single story rooms
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cute little hotel with great artistic pieces throughout. Loved that we could walk to the nearby shops and restaurants. We were in town to see the manatees at Crystal River, which was only a couple minutes away, so perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

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

Charming and convenient to everything

This place is absolutely charming. It’s also super conveniently located with restaurants, activities, and stores just steps away. Loved everything about my stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Becky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Starr friendly and attentive. Room was clean. Croissants were delicious! Area was quiet. Restaurants and stores within walking distance.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was beautiful! Staying there my next time.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a great place to stay, extremely clean and pretty, very nicely updated. They offer fresh afternoon pastry's and unlimited coffee. Very cozy and comfy spot, extremely friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location and very nice room. Staff was very helpful! Will definitely return!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very well done, Room was great. Staff very friendly. Quiet
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meagan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property and very convenient for some nice restaurants and shopping. The rooms are very nice and modern! We really enjoyed staying here!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Crystal Manatee is super charming and we loved the gardens. The staff is amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! Friendly and helpful front desk. Close to water, park, and kayak rentals beautiful landscaping.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wilbur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are super nice. And the garden is wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

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

Clean

Very clean safe place. Loved location close to town and were able to walk to Three Sister Springs less than 2 miles to see many manatees.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bridget

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay in Crystal River. Within walking distance to many shops and restaurants. Close to a small beach and kayak launch. Clean hotel with a lot of thought put into comforts.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely garden. Felt safe traveling alone. Walk to shop and dine.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025