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Crystal Bay Historic Hotel

3.0 star property

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A swimming pool with a wooden fence, palm trees, and lounge chairs.
A spacious lobby with a large white sofa, several armchairs, a coffee table, and a patterned rug. There are multiple doors leading outside, and a potted plant is visible.
A white chair in a covered outdoor area with arched windows overlooking a garden with various plants and trees.
A large, multi-story building with a flat roof, surrounded by lush greenery and palm trees.
A spacious living room with a fireplace, a large window, and a cozy seating area.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
The current price is $136
$121 nightly
$136 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 17 - Aug 18

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

Room options

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

A neatly arranged hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with blinds, a wall-mounted air conditioner, and a framed picture.

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(33 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a headboard, a window with blinds, a framed picture, and a TV mounted on the wall.

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(63 reviews)
  • 600 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a dresser, and a window with blinds.

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(57 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Terrace, Garden View

A bedroom with a bed, dresser, TV, and a window with curtains.

Premier Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Terrace, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, a chair, a window with blinds, and a wall-mounted TV.

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(24 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

A neatly made bed with white linens and a dark headboard, flanked by two bedside lamps and a nightstand with a clock.

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Signature Room, 1 King Bed

A neatly arranged hotel room with a large bed, wooden headboard, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

Signature Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Comfort Room, 1 King Bed

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with blinds.

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(116 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Garden View

A neatly arranged hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a view of a building through the window.

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Garden View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Signature Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a white headboard, a dresser, a television mounted on the wall, and a window with a view of buildings.

Signature Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Pet-friendly Classic Room, 1 King Bed

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a dresser, a TV, and a window with blinds.

Pet-friendly Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Pet-friendly Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa Bed, Accessible

A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, a window with blinds, and a door.

Pet-friendly Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa Bed, Accessible

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

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 miles
  • Pasadena Shopping Center - 4 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Freefall Theatre - 5 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 10 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Fort De Soto Park - 25 min drive - 12.9 miles

Getting around

  • St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Dead Bob’s - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Shell - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪CD Roma Restaurant - ‬3 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 transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 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
  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • 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

Property 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. 1251 out of 1577 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 252 out of 1577 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 1577 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1577 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 1577 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location, great breakfast, toddler friendly.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great and easy parking.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a wonderful stay. Breakfast was incredible and the staff were amazing. I would stay there again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room and yummy breakfast on a beautiful, historic property conveniently close to the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ricky K

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast buffet is great. Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rachel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an amazing stay! Friendly and helpful staff, great breakfast, free parking, and close to many amenities!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Great place rates good food good staff excellent
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, wonderful staff, and a delicious breakfast.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was great, and the free breakfast was amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Abraham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast in a stately dining room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MARYBETH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Best free continental buffet breakfast ever!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Breakfast was outstanding. A very peaceful and historic property. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel! The place has such cool history.?Everyone was so friendly, the pool was really nice, rooms were clean and comfortable, and the breakfast was delicious.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms, very friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You couldn’t ask more of of place, just wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pieter Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I loved our stay here! The room was clean, comfortable, and we loved the breakfast. The staff was also very friendly and we loved how close we were to the beach and even local shops that were walkable. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay here. The staff were very friendly, and the room was kept very clean by housekeeping during my time here. Breakfast was delicious, and the pool was so enjoyable. I really loved my stay here!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great time great staff.nice breakfast they upgraded our room for us will stay again and again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beatrice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A truly lovely hotel! We really enjoyed our stay, the staff is very helpful, breakfast was excellent and it’s a short drive to the beach. We will stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lots of character, friendly & helpful staff, and excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

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

10/10 Excellent

joni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was wonderful the fruit was very fresh the rooms were impeccable and nice and roomy highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yuqing

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendliest staff and best breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great buffet breakfast, pleasant helpful staff, handy location, clean, quiet and comfortable, classic historic building.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

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