With a stay at Plantation Resort on Crystal River in Crystal River, you'll be a short 5-minute walk from Plantation Inn and Golf Resort and within 2 minutes by car from A Crystal River Kayak Company..This hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge and 1 mi (1.6 km) from Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge.
What's nearby
Plantation Inn and Golf Resort - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
A Crystal River Kayak Company - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 2 min drive - 0.7 km
Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge - 2 min drive - 0.7 km
Three Sisters Springs - 2 min drive - 1.4 km
Getting around
Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 100 min drive
Restaurants
Cody's Original Roadhouse - 3 min drive
RaceTrac - 19 min walk
Cajun Jimmy's Seafood Seller & Cafe - 3 min drive
Starbucks - 4 min drive
Wendy's - 3 min drive
About this property
Plantation Resort on Crystal River
Plantation Resort on Crystal River offers 58 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms.
This Crystal River hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.
An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
Stay in one of 58 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, as well as phones with free local calls.
Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an outdoor pool and a hot tub.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM.
The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary continental breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free uncovered self parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking available
Food and drink
Free continental breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM
Things to do
Boat tours
Fishing
Hot tub
Kayaking
Outdoor pool
Family friendly
Fenced pool
Mini-fridge
Outdoor pool
Pool gate
Conveniences
Limited-hour front desk
Guest services
Change of towels on request
Housekeeping (daily)
Outdoors
Marina
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Renovations and closures
The property will be renovating from December 31 2025 to December 31 2026 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
Exterior
Hallway
Renovation work will only be conducted during business hours. Every effort will be made to minimize noise and disturbance.
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
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
Plantation Resort on Crystal River Reviews
Reviews
7.4
Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Under heavy construction everything was an inconvenience. Some staff was very courteous but some acted as if we were a bother. Especially the night check in host he was very condescending. The “breakfast” was a joke. If we had known the state of the facility we would have booked elsewhere. Management should be ashamed of the way they marketed the resort. It was a horrible experience stay away from this disaster.
The golf course was closed. The restaurants and bars were gone due to renovations. Promised amenities did not exist even though the website said nothing about renovations-we were totally misled. The pool had no furniture. The fitness center smelled of mold as did the stairs and hallways. The furniture in the room was antiquated, as was the microwave and tiny refrigerator. We mentioned all this to the front desk manager and received a shrug, no apologies. We left a full day early than we planned and will never go back nor recommend this place to anyone. The staff were mostly cordial but didn’t know where the fitness center was, or if the golf course was open or not-when asked the first day. New owners should be ashamed of themselves for even trying to keep this place open…….
Very nice staff. Some areas under renovation but our room was great and quiet.
Angela
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
8/10 Good
Marilyn
1 Feb 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
The bed was comfortable and the room was clean. The place is under renovation. I did not use the pool or hot tub. The continental breakfast could be better.
Still under construction, but the staff was absolutely amazing and helpful
John
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
8/10 Good
Mike
Travelled with partner
31 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Everything was very nice even though they are under construction.
Mike
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
6/10 Okay
Suzette, Spanish Fort
Travelled with partner
30 Jan 2026
Quite noisy as there were school youth lodging there. Chaperones did not provide appropriate supervision for students, resulting in screaming in hallways and slamming of doors.
someone else left while i was checking in & when they said the couldnt get a refund they checked out early anyway. That should have been my first clue. Room was dirty and old. Breakfast was cheap carbs. Manager never called me back. No staff at night if you need something. Loud teens running around halls
Paula
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
6/10 Okay
Carrie
29 Jan 2026
The exterior needs some major attention.
Carrie
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
4/10 Poor
Dena
25 Jan 2026
Dena
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Alexis
Travelled with family
25 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Our rooms were clean, the beds were comfy. The hospitality was great! Would recommend
Alexis
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Linda, Milford
25 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Yes! Wonderful!
Linda
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
8/10 Good
Brad
24 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Room was clean. Tiki bar and restaurant has not been rebuilt. Pool and hot tub were open and clean.
Brad
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
6/10 Okay
Keith
Travelled with family
23 Jan 2026
Disliked: Amenities
Hotel was under repair/refurbishment from hurricane damage. The restaurant, pool, and other amenities were closed. I would have appreciated knowing the hotel status before arrival.
The staff is very nice.
Keith
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
2/10 Terrible
Luke
23 Jan 2026
Luke
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
4/10 Poor
James
22 Jan 2026
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Technology was in flux smart tv but could neither stream or chrome case to it Internet in general very poor. Safety locks on doors broken poor breakfast. Pretty property neglected facilities
Early check in was not a problem. The place was clean, the bed was comfortable. Nice location right by the water.
Tomo
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
10/10 Excellent
Ann
22 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Ann
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
6/10 Okay
Rob
21 Jan 2026
Rob
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
6/10 Okay
Phyllis
21 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Room was not ready when we arrived after 4pm. The room was reasonably clean when we got it but was cold. We turned on the heat and went straight to bed. Room was still cold next morning. Reported it to the front desk when checking out. Lots of renovations happening on property so hopefully it will be better for future guests.
Phyllis
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
4/10 Poor
Sarah
Travelled with group
20 Jan 2026
Liked: Cleanliness
They told me the room was not available and I needed to cancel. Then said, nevermind we found you a room 20 min later after I was panicking looking around. Then we check in and they say the hot tub was broken. Then we go to our room and the floors are thin as paper and there is no hot water in the shower. We woke up to construction noise, hearing everything above us, bought the expensive room with a “patio” only to find it’s a small shared walkway. Can hear everything down the hallway, back doors will lock you out of your room and building security doors were not working. Did not feel secure. Waste of $$$!!