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Retreat at Crystal Manatee

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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

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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Basic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(49 reviews)
  • 25 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 32 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the neighborhood

Springs at Kings Bay, a neighborhood in Crystal River, is home to Retreat at Crystal Manatee. Crystal River Archaeological State Park and Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Crystal River Preserve State Park and Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge. Visit our Crystal River travel guide
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310 N Citrus Avenue, Crystal River, FL, 34428

What's nearby

  • Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) gazes contently, outside of Three Sisters Springs, Crystal River, Florida
    Three Sisters Springs
    20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Crystal River Preserve State Park
    Crystal River Preserve State Park
    2 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Four Florida Manatees (Trichechus manatus latirostris) swimming in the water at Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge in Florida, USA, a winter gathering site for manatees.
    Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge
    3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Hunter Spring Park
    2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • A Crystal River Kayak Company
    2 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)
    86 min drive

Restaurants

  • RaceTrac
    2 min drive
  • McDonald's
    10 min walk
  • Bayside Kraft Kitchen
    7 min walk
  • Subway
    9 min walk
  • RaceTrac
    3 min drive

About this property

Retreat at Crystal Manatee

Hotel located in Springs at Kings Bay
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, multilingual staff, and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free premises
  • 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

  • Daily housekeeping (for a fee)
  • 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 fire extinguisher and 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 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, Three Sisters Springs, and A Crystal River Kayak Company. Crystal River Preserve State Park and Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge are also within 2 mi (3 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Retreat at Crystal Manatee Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.0

Location

9.6

Staff & service

9.6

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 313 out of 417 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 417 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 417 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 417 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 417 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Todd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, modern, Quite and great location to walk to Restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

brian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large Clean room very walkable location great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

austin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There's a great time and location very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grounds and gardens. Lovely croissants delivered each afternoon. Great location - walking distance to town, restaurants, parks, swimming. Breakfast served in addition to croissants. Onsite restaurant next door. Rooms were adorable but - needed extra towel racks, luggage racks were unavailable, but that is small compared to the quaint, quiet, and lovely setting. would stay here again! Loved!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful courtyard with huge oak tree shading tables. Property right beside a park with kayak and other water craft rentals and a pier where people fish. Property was extremely clean. We enjoyed the eclectic art and design. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property. Room was great. Staff helpful. Location was amazing if planning on kayaking to three sisters or to see manatees. Everything you need is within a block or two walk. Breakfast was basically just cereal, yogurt, toasts. No hot/fresh proteins or fruit but there are places close by.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Outstanding location, room was clean, pastries were a nice touch as well as the coffee. Staff was very pleasant and accommodating. Excellent stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless and we enjoyedd our stay. The croissants each day was a nice surprise. It is close to resturants and sites to see the manatees. I would recommend this hotel to anyone wanting to explore Kings Bay in Crystal Springs.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Judy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was updated and spotless. The staff was pleasant. We were comfortable. Our only negative was that they hold to a strict 3 pm check in so we spent several hours waiting and honestly the hotel did not appear to be that busy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is in a charming section of town, a block from the river and within walking distance of Three Sisters Springs and places to eat and rent watercraft. The room was clean, and the staff kind and helpful. The breakfast was basic but adequate. Our only complaint is that the bed was squishy, making it difficult to sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a find! Stay here and visit this lovely little town on the Cristal River. Many restaurant and breakfast options on Citrus. Will maintained area, safe and quaint.
Breakfast Boutique
Three Sisters Spring
Three Sisters Spring
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Zoe

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful gardens, clean rooms and good location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ted

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was beautiful. The staff was friendly and very knowledgeable. Would absolutely stay there again loved that after a day of sightseeing when you come back to the room, there were fresh pastries hanging on your door ! Awesome!
Great shower
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Darlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
This motel was quite unique from the upgraded decor to the endless freshly ground and brewed coffee. Staff was very friendly and it was centrally located to restaurants and sightseeing.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room had a small fridge and a large closet rod, would have been nice to have microwave access on property and a safe in the room and a set of drawers. rainfall shower was a bonus. location was good if you wanted to see the manatees which the area is known for (they were rare in march, suggest if you want to see them to go in december) and is less than two hour drive to orlando and tampa theme parks. weeki watchee and the mertailer aquarium are within a half hour drive as well as archeological and other state parks worth visiting to spend your days. definitely go to the ice cream place a two minute walk from the resort for their chubby mermaid.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryll

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Walking distance to the town, little shops, restaurants and cafes. They do not do early check ins or late check outs. There’s continental breakfast and they give you pastry’s at your door after dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Chrissie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, upscale design, lovely grounds and excellent location. Small refrigerator, in the room, but no coffee maker. They offer a nice breakfast area, near the office which is accessible and has coffee. They provided fresh croissants, in a bag hanging on our door in the morning, which was a nice touch.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Wayne

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The staff were so friendly, the room was very clean and comfy. They left an amazing little treat at our door in the evening...best little croissant ever! We had an amazing little weekend. Thank you Retreat at Crystal Manatee. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
You're paying for LOCATION here mostly!! This little inn is convenient to King's Bay and other spots in Cystal River. The bed(in a "deluxe King room") was horrible. A really thick foam mattress topper was not comfortable AT ALL. $150 'security deposit' was required upon check in...because the room had some nice furniture in it. On the plus side -each morning a bag with croissants was attached to the door..that was nice. Pricey for the accommodations offered IMO, but walking distance to everything downtown. Amy's Cafe' was wonderful and their staff is delightful!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

April

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