When you stay at Christian Retreat Conference Center in Bradenton, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Waterlefe Golf and River Club and The Links at Greenfield Plantation. .This lodge is 19.9 mi (32 km) from Tampa Bay and 7.9 mi (12.8 km) from Premier Sports Campus at Lakewood Ranch.
Waterlefe Golf and River Club - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
The Links at Greenfield Plantation - 6 min drive - 6.5 km
River Wilderness Golf and Country Club - 8 min drive - 7.8 km
River Strand Golf and Country Club - 9 min drive - 8.7 km
Lake Manatee State Park - 11 min drive - 12.2 km
Getting around
Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 38 min drive
Restaurants
Wawa - 8 min drive
Ed’s Tavern - 8 min drive
McDonald's - 9 min drive
Acapulco - 9 min drive
Culver's - 10 min drive
About this property
Christian Retreat Conference Center
Christian Retreat Conference Center offers 135 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Business-friendly amenities include phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 135 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains, as well as phones with free local calls.
Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. This lodge also features complimentary wireless internet access and a picnic area.
Featured amenities include laundry facilities and an elevator. Free self parking is available onsite.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Things to do
Outdoor pool
Family friendly
Laundry facilities
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Picnic area
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Front entrance ramp
Lift (38 centimetre wide door)
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
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Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Free local calls
Free long-distance calls
Iron/ironing board
Phone
Window screens
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 7:00 AM; Check-in end time: 7:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Front desk (limited hours)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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 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 and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Christian Retreat Conference Center Reviews
Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
8/10 Good
Cathleen
Travelled with partner
11 May 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was just what we needed for the night. Clean and easy. Staff was lovely.
I didn’t use the amenities but I had a pleasant stay. Clean, quiet and pleasant staff. I would recommend staying there and will probably reserve here again. Thank you.
Room was very clean. We showed up while they were gone to lunch. It was a Sunday,Not sure if they would have someone there during the week.To my surprise the small refrigerator had a good freezer.i had freezer packs for the items we were taking to meet family. The room had a microwave. Space could be bigger, but great for the price!
Jeanie
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
10/10 Excellent
Elena
11 Mar 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Elena
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
6/10 Okay
Alrico
Travelled with family
5 Mar 2026
Disliked: Cleanliness
Checked in and the room wasn’t clean at all. Beds were not made, trash all over. Maybe it was overlooked or mistake on not cleaning it. Didn’t complain. Just needed somewhere to lay down and rest. I did like the environment. Very friendly associates.
Alrico
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Patrick
4 Mar 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
A bargain given the cost of other hotels. Nice being hosted by Christians!
Patrick
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
8/10 Good
Alma
26 Feb 2026
The room was very clean : My concert was that the door of my room did not close properly
Alma
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
10/10 Excellent
Javier
Travelled with family
16 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was clean and comfortable. The staff was courteous. The amenities were fabulous! God bless!