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Retreat at Crystal Manatee

Property class: 2.5

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $155
$140 nightly
$155 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 5 - Oct 6

Explore the area

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310 N Citrus Avenue, Crystal River, FL, 34428
  • Place, Hunter Spring Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Hunter Springs Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Three Sisters Springs
    ‪20 min walk‬

Room options

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

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand, a desk, a bathroom with a sink and mirror, and a wall with a floral design.

Basic Double Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(52 reviews)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room

A modern bedroom with a wooden headboard, a large bed with white linens, a round mirror, and a chandelier.

Deluxe Room

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

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About the neighborhood

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 1.2 mi (2 km) from Crystal River Preserve State Park and 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from A Crystal River Kayak Company.

What's nearby

  • Hunter Spring Park - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • beach near Hunter Springs Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • beach near Springs at Kings Bay - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Three Sisters Springs - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • A Crystal River Kayak Company - 2 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cody's Original Roadhouse - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Retreat at Crystal Manatee

Retreat at Crystal Manatee offers 19 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 19 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.
Enjoy a satisfying meal at Three Musketeers serving guests of Retreat at Crystal Manatee.
Featured amenities include express check-out, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Free self parking is available onsite.
Three Musketeers - This fine-dining restaurant serves dinner only. Open select days.

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

Retreat at Crystal Manatee Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 333 out of 439 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 82 out of 439 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 15 out of 439 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 439 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 439 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful, quiet oasis within walking distance of public beach, state park, kayak launch docks, manatee tours, downtown shopping and restaurants. Clean rooms with simple amenities amd basic complimentary breakfast. I would definitely recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely fantastic for vacation here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very unique experience. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location, rooms, restaurant on site.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very conveniently located within walking distance of local stores and restaurants. Perfect for a quick getaway!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was cute and quirky. Staff was very attentive and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a cute boutique hotel. Walking distance to shops, restaurants, and the pier. Rooms were very clean. Beds were comfy and a/c worked well.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Large Clean room very walkable location great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean, modern, Quite and great location to walk to Restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything thing was great for us....super friendly staff... very quiet .. old Florida atmosphere!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great location. Such a cute place and awesome homemade croissants!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There's a great time and location very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a cute place to stay. Quiet. A short walk to a hidden downtown with fun shopping and restaurants ranging from sports bar to fine dining -- including the onsite restaurant, which was wonderful. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel was much nicer than expected
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at the Retreat; good location close to stores, bars, restaurants & cafes on Citrus Ave. updated room with in room AC. Breakfast is basic but plenty of breakfast options in walking distance. Would return for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful gardens, clean rooms and good location
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Location and cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless room. Staff was excellent. Great atmosphere.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay very much
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

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
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, wonderful shower, great on-site restaurant and loved our server, David. He was so helpful!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026