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Crystal Bay Historic Hotel

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
$185
$164 nightly
$185 total
Total with taxes and fees
Apr 5 - Apr 6

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7401 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL, 33710
  • Place, Sunset Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Treasure Island Golf, Tennis & Recreation Center
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Pasadena Shopping Center
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪45 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
(32 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(51 reviews)
  • 600 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(50 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • Garden view
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • Park view
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(98 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • Garden view
  • 400 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 500 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • Treasure Island Golf, Tennis & Recreation Center - 4 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Pasadena Shopping Center - 5 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Ronald Mcdonald House Children - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Palms of Pasadena Hospital - 6 min drive - 1.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Horse And Jockey Pub - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Ted Peters Famous Smoked Fish - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dead Bob's - ‬14 min walk

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. 1144 out of 1456 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 251 out of 1456 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 1456 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1456 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1456 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Patricia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed a quick stay at this historic hotel. It had a great continental breakfast. We look forward to staying again soon.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly, convenient
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was an amazing relaxing time thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Regino

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Say was amazing, accommodating! The room beautiful and clean, the bed very comfortable. Breakfast also very deliscious and great variety with cstom order omlets!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanthi

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a hidden gem! The staff is fantastic, the location is great and it is away from all the noise and people.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

Traveled with pets, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly, and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
The staff was very friendly and accommodating. They upgraded our rooms for us with no extra fees.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

kazimierz

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert, Estes Park

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Friendly helpful staff , great breakfast!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed this hotel, we were only here 1 night as we're riding through. I booked this last minute (within 1 day) on Expedia and we chose this because we knew it was walkable to a bar/restaurant and rather than a chain hotel, this had some history/old style architecture we enjoy. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The building is old, that's why we're there. It's got charm, history, character; if you want fancy new everything, don't stay here. I did not smell any musty scent as previous reviews stated, but I'm used to older buildings. It was very clean, and the small little touches in the room like a gift bag w/ water/snacks, printed history of the building (the door hangers were the BEST) were the extras making it unique. I also love that they provide additions like a black face towel for makeup and disposable makeup wipes! The location itself has several lovely places you can sit outside, and inside has been decorated in the old style with memorabilia of it's history. Breakfast was what I would consider standard for a nicer hotel but good with lots of options. The only thing I didn't like was the check in which is all digital, we're on a bike it was hard and there was no info on whether if we didn't check in that way we'd have an issue at arrival, which we would NOT have had someone mans the front all the time, but we didn't know that, BUT having codes for entry to everything was very nice as we were arriving late. We would def stay here again!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a relaxing place to stay. The rooms and common areas were clean, staff friendly, a nice breakfast (especially the crispy bacon) and overall very comfortable. It felt like we stepped back in time.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very well laid out and very quiet. The breakfast was the best continental one we have had. Best of all, everyone that worked there was so friendly and helpful. We will be staying there from now on when we visit our son.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean and the staff were pleasant and attentive.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was perfect. It was very clean. We enjoyed our stay at this hotel so much we will definitely be back. I recommend it to people who love vintage things. They have a free breakfast bar included.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about our stay exceeded our expectations. Staff were amazing. Building is full of history and. If we every go to that area again we will list definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandie, Chiefland

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monika

Traveled with family and small children
Great place to stay, very good breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

JamiRose, St Petersburg

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel bed and breakfast was absolutely amazing and the staff was the best. Room was clean and bed was comfortable. We will be coming back for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed a long weekend at crystal bay. Good location, convenient to Pinellas Trail and Treasure Island. Historic but didn’t feel old. Solid breakfast (though it is the same every day). Slept well, a few different kinds of pillows. Recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was immaculate and staff were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025