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Crystal Bay Historic Hotel

3.0 star property

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Outdoor pool
Lobby sitting area
Lobby sitting area
Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Garden View | Garden view
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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7401 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL, 33710
  • Place, Sunset Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Freefall Theatre
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Pasadena Shopping Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(53 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
(52 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Signature Room, 1 King Bed

Signature Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Comfort Room, 1 King Bed

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(108 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • Garden view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Signature Room

Signature Room

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

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Pet-friendly Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Pet-friendly Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

St. Petersburg

With a stay at Crystal Bay Historic Hotel in St. Petersburg (La Vista), you'll be a 4-minute drive from St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and 7 minutes from John's Pass Village & Boardwalk. .This historic hotel is 7.5 mi (12 km) from Vinoy Park and 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Sunken Gardens.

What's nearby

  • Sunset Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Freefall Theatre - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Pasadena Shopping Center - 5 min drive - 1.8 km
  • St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 7 min drive - 3.7 km
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 11 min drive - 6.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Horse And Jockey Pub - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dead Bob’s - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Shell - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Crystal Bay Historic Hotel

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.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 54 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include irons/ironing boards and in-room massages, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a communal living room, and a banquet hall.
Take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in St. Petersburg? This hotel has 850 square feet (79 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

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 transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10 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

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 850 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

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
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lift
  • 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 lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1915
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

4 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

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

We should mention

Pool access available from 7 AM to 7 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

Property is also known as

Crystal Bay Hotel St. Petersburg

Crystal Bay St. Petersburg

Crystal Bay Hotel Hotel

Crystal Bay Hotel St. Petersburg

Crystal Bay Hotel Hotel St. Petersburg

Crystal Bay Historic Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1205 out of 1522 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 249 out of 1522 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 1522 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1522 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1522 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless great staff
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service and great location!!! Have stayed there before and definitely will return!
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We will absolutely stay here again! Our room was super comfortable and quiet! Breakfast was delicious. Location was very convenient.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

James, Waukesha

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and an excellent breakfast.
Stayed 13 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Loretta

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Always clean. Tasty breakfast too.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classic hotel that is well managed. Room 308 was perfect for us. Breakfast was very good. We will be back. Staff was kind and helpful.
Crystal Bay Park across the street from Crystal Bay Hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Russell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice historic hotel not far from the gulf.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything! Step back in time. Beautiful old place. Staff were all amazing. Just absolutely loved the whole experience
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Historic Hotel. The friendliest staff, and a great breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Randi

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nila

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff the themes rooms the pool area all very quaint
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome historic hotel. Had a great time clean, friendly and amazing breakfast included
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, staff was very nice
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice. Included Breakfast is good
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all so friendly! Everyone from the front desk, housekeeping staff to maintenance staff were pleasant. The breakfast was great! Lots to choose from and fresh!
Inside the elevator is a blast from the past of the property.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Irving

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and nice vibe at property
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Irving

All was good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming place. Good breakfast and.location..staff were very helpful and.pleasant. nice Yamaha piano downstairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Abhik

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sharon, CHAMPLIN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Courteous and helpful staff, we had an issue with the TV and a sweet gal came to our rescue! In addition gave us recommendations for restaurants in the area. Grounds inside and out is stunning. Computer area along with puzzles and games available for guests. They host a senior bridge area a few times a week for them to have a place to play since their current area had been affected by the hurricane. Coffee/teas are offered daily until 9pm for coffeeholics is a nice touch! Breakfasts are served on dishes, hlassware and silverware— NO PAPER PLATES or PLASTIC! Pool is not heated but ot a deterrent. We would definitely recommend staying here and plan to return the SPB area!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Paula, Raleigh

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the staff at the hotel were friendly and welcoming, especially the front desk hostess. Our room was spacious and very clean. The breakfast in the morning was perfect for us with lots of choices. We enjoyed sitting on the quiet porch to eat and plan our day. We highly recommended this gem of a place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026