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Crystal Bay Historic Hotel

3.0 star property

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

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
$130
$115 nightly
$130 total
Total with taxes and fees
Dec 17 - Dec 18

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7401 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL, 33710
  • Place, Sunset Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pasadena Shopping Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Palms of Pasadena Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)
  • 600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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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
(2 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(19 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

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

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Signature Room, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Signature Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Comfort Room, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(89 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Garden View | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Garden View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Room | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Signature Room

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

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Pet-friendly Classic Room, 1 King Bed | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Pet-friendly Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Pet-friendly Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa Bed, Accessible | Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

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

  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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 - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Ronald Mcdonald House Children - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Treasure Island Golf, Tennis & Recreation Center - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Palms of Pasadena Hospital - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Dead Bob's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Tiki Tim’s - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Horse And Jockey Pub - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Crystal Bay Historic Hotel

Historic hotel with free breakfast and spa services
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. 1115 out of 1421 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 244 out of 1421 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 37 out of 1421 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 18 out of 1421 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 7 out of 1421 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Wilson Wayne Wickiser,, Centerville

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Overall, a good place to stay in St Pete. The Bad: it is OLD... not old, fancy, and majestic, just old. The sink clogged up. There was no dresser, just a big open area where a dresser should have been. The shower head was loose and didn't work very well. It's on a busy, noisy street. The Good: the staff was FANTASTIC; friendly and helpful. They brought me a dresser! Breakfast was also GREAT. Jesus, the breakfast man, was friendly and helpful. Finally... I think I'll look for another place to stay next time, given the old, worn-out feel. But again, the staff was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandie, Chiefland

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it!!! Great Breakfast!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Best of the best
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

megan

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

BobbieSue

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with group, Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My husband and I had an amazing stay at this hotel , from the staff making you feel like family to the breakfast every morning that was delicious, would definitely stay again and refer anyone looking for a great place to stay, Thank you
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Old Florida. Not many places like this around anymore! I absolutely loved this hotel, and all the history behind it. They also have a wonderful continental breakfast, which I feel like is beyond just a continental. Everything was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Felicia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place was amazing! While, yes it is older, it is kept in excellent condition. Staff were extremely friendly and helpful. Pool was very clean as well. Would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent in all areas! Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel with/ lots of history.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carlos

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Treva

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

Historic Gem

I absolutely loved this hotel. I booked it because it had a good rate and no parking or resort fees. I didn’t realize I was staying in a piece of history. I found this place by accident but can’t wait to stay again. Every single person we encountered from cleaning staff, front desk, dining we were met with smiles and were treated like family. Can’t say enough good things about this place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andres

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful and quaint.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jayne

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

Fun historic hotel

An older but ckean hitel. Love the history of the place and the staff is great!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

gaylon

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Lovely old hotel. The staff was friendly and helpful. But, the common areas..elevator and hallways wdre not clean. Breakfast was wonderful. The pool was clean but small and next to the .ain road.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peggy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a historic property from the 1920s and this was my second stay, the first in a veranda room. I truly enjoyed it and plan to stay again. I like how they offer breakfast, and have ample and welcoming lounge space downstairs. There's always tea, coffee, hot chocolate available, the chairs are comfy, and I chatted with some very nice people, both visitors and staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diana

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was very clean and quiet. The breakfast was delicious.We will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
It is historic but also quite dated and had a few maintenance issues that need attention. The toilet in our room was cracked three ways. It made me very nervous and looked like it had been glued back together. Peeling paint, cracked and patched tile in bathroom. Breakfast was included and was a nice buffet.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Irina

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was nice
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gasan

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Classy historic hotel, very clean and welcoming.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eddie

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rina

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful. The room was big, comfortable and very clean The towels, sheets and pillows were very high quality. The breakfast was the amazing. It had scramble eggs and cheese and egg omelette. Fresh fruits, yogurt, 2 types of waffles (original and cinnamon) bread, bagles, and all the other items found in regular hotels. The pool was very clean. The service was superb. If you are thinking about this hotel, book it! You won't be dissappinted
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Dawn, Riverview

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my stay to celebrate my birthday in June, it is a historical documented bed n breakfast hotel and breakfast, the dining area was really decent buffet style, it was quiet and discovered a few celebrities once graced this property, very close to treasure island beach and restaurants.. The staff was very nice too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025