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Retreat at Crystal Manatee

2.5 star property

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Stroll through the serene garden, lined with lush greenery and vibrant flowers, to the elegant entrance.
Relax in a serene garden setting surrounded by lush greenery and a charming gazebo.
Relax in this serene bedroom with a large bed, side tables, and a stunning headboard featuring an abstract painting.
Stunning garden surrounds this traditional residence with a beautifully maintained entrance.
Contemporary bathroom with sink, decorative mirror, and wall-mounted lights.

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
310 N Citrus Avenue, Crystal River, FL, 34428
  • Hunter Spring Park
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Three Sisters Springs
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Basic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Basic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Basic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(41 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Crystal River

With a stay at Retreat at Crystal Manatee in Crystal River (Springs at Kings Bay), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Three Sisters Springs and Hunter Spring Park. .This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from A Crystal River Kayak Company and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Crystal River Preserve State Park.

What's nearby

  • Hunter Spring Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge - 4 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Plantation Inn and Golf Resort - 4 min drive - 3.8 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cody's Original Roadhouse - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Sara's Diner - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Cracker's Bar & Grill - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Retreat at Crystal Manatee

Hotel with free parking, near Three Sisters Springs
Retreat at Crystal Manatee offers 3 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads and hydromassage showerheads. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 3 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and complimentary toiletries.
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access.
Featured amenities include express check-out, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

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

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

Retreat at Crystal Manatee Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 261 out of 346 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 68 out of 346 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 346 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 346 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 346 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

8/10 Good

Aimee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
4.5 stars: would stay here again What I liked - clean, beautiful flower beds, close to Hunters Spring park and Kings bay, staff was friendly and helpful, free self serve breakfast, free croissants every evening What I didn't like - no microwave in room or breakfast area to warm up dinner left overs, no sink or mirror in the bathroom (had to use the large sink and mirror in the room) no lamp on the bedside tables (so if you read in bed at night you have to get back out of bed to turn off the lights) bed was way to soft for me Would give 5 stars if there would have been a microwave and a bedside lamp by the bed for reading. Would give 10 stars if they offered free kayaks to use at kings bay. We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Travelled with partner
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

Carole

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

Great coffee

We had a lovely stay here. The hotel has clearly been updated recently and the room was in perfect condition. The grounds are lovely with a spa-like atmosphere! The staff were friendly and helpful. We needed to check in late, which can be done until 11pm. They have a futuristic coffee maker that grinds the beans for each cup! Breakfast options were a little uninspiring but the coffee made up for that.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 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

Karen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay here. We would definitely come back and would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a quaint lil Spanish villa style garden hotel. Very cute.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

kristine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay at the retreat as it is not your typical motel. The rooms are clean and big. There was some Champagne and cookies waiting on the table as we entered the room. Surrounded by beautiful gardens and seating nestled under the trees, just charming!! The aroma of constant fresh brewed coffee and baked croissants that they leave in a bag on your door every afternoon is a nice touch, not to mention delicious. It is in walking distance to mostly everything.. Hidden Paradise
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Everything was fine
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

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

Sandra

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

6/10 Okay

Marc, Chandler

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This property is newly renovated though spartan for furnishings. No luggage racks or in room coffee maker, awkward shower with too many unlabeled knobs and low water pressure. Sink was in the bedroom instead of in a washing area. On the flip side, guests were greeted with fresh pastries on their door, and a nice private on site continental breakfast room for guests.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Megan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was very clean, staff was polite and helpful, access to the breakfast area 24/7, croissants delivered every evening. My only three complaints: the mattress was way too soft for me, the walls are pretty thin, and the bathroom needs an actual door that will close. If these three things don't bother you, this is a wonderful property in a great area.

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

8/10 Good

Christel

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pretty property. It has been nicely renovated, the rooms are large and it was great to have access to the breakfast room 24/7. The only thing I didn’t like is the scented cleaning solution they use. I’m sensitive to smell and to me the perfume smell in the room was overwhelming.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Rachel

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

8/10 Good

Peter, Scarborough

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The launch person was very helpful and told us where to see the most wild life.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 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

Nancy, Geddes

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful boutique room!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
After two weeks of traveling in Florida, this was BY FAR our favorite lodging! Beautiful rooms, each with its own unique decor, a peaceful courtyard filled with plants and a huge live oak tree, within walking distance of shops, restaurants and parks. And a daily afternoon pastry delivered to our room. Definitely the best lodging option in Crystal River and a true sanctuary amid Florida crowds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
It was a great property
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, nicely decorated rooms. The front desk staff was engaging and met us with a bag of pastries. Macarons and a bottle of wine were waiting for us in the room. The property was quiet and very pleasant. Located just off the downtown strip, it was within a very easy walking distance of a handful of cafes, shops, and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

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

Michele

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