Retreat at Crystal Manatee

Hotels
9.2 (2077 reviews)
310 N Citrus Ave. , Crystal River , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean and spacious rooms
Beautiful location
Cons:
Noise issues reported
Limited breakfast offerings

Categories

Cleanliness
9.44
Clean room and facility mentioned positively in multiple reviews.
Service
9.91
Very friendly and helpful staff highlighted in several reviews.
Location
9.45
Convenient and perfect location as mentioned multiple times.
Room Quality
8.9
Rooms described as clean and modern, but some comments about noise and bed type.
Amenities
8.43
Few complaints about limited breakfast offerings and lack of coffee in room.
Value for Money
9.39
Overall positive comments about the hotel justify the pricing.
Food and Beverage
8.44
Praise for evening treats but limited options for breakfast.
Overall Experience
9.61
Many guests indicated strong overall satisfaction.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-06 17:15

Property Description

Tranquil Oasis in Crystal River

Comfortable Accommodation: Retreat at Crystal Manatee, located just 12 km from Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, offers cozy rooms with modern amenities including a desk, flat-screen TV, and free WiFi.

Family-Friendly Environment: With spacious family rooms available, this 3-star hotel is perfect for a relaxing getaway with your loved ones.

Convenient Location: Situated near popular attractions like Homosassa Springs and Weeki Wachee Springs, and within reach of Gainesville Regional Airport, Retreat at Crystal Manatee provides easy access to explore the beauty of Crystal River.

Book your stay at Retreat at Crystal Manatee now for a memorable experience in Crystal River!

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 2077 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.44
Service: 9.91
Location: 9.45
Room Quality: 8.9
Amenities: 8.43
Value for Money: 9.39
Food and Beverage: 8.44
Overall Experience: 9.61
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Andre solo_traveller de
10
Idyllische Oase, zentral gelegen.
Pros:

Tolle Lage, sehr zentral dennoch sehr ruhig gelegen. Mit viel Liebe zum Detail in die Landschaft integriert. Ein toller Garten mit Sitzgelegenheiten für jedes Zimmer. Das Personal war sehr zuvorkommend und freundlich. Die Ausstattung der Zimmer und des Frühstücksraumes war sehr hochwertig und in tadellosem Zustand. Das Zimmer verfügte über eine moderne, sehr leise Klimaanlage. Kostenlose Parkmöglichkeiten waren in unmittelbarer Nähe vorhanden. Es gab eine kleine kulinarische Begrüßungsüberraschung mit einer persönlichen Nachricht.

2026-06-25 via Nuitee
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VICKI solo_traveller us
9
Pros:

Great reception and service. Very friendly and helpful. Great location in Crystal River you can walk to restaurants and the few shops. Kayak tour meeting point right next door on wharf. Hotel treats you to an evening pastry delivered to your door. Split A/C very quiet in room. Great shower!
Quiet and clean. Restaurant on site run by the owners daughter is wonderful european style and fine dining. I recommend Wateres Edge Kayak Tours. Would definitely return to this hotel.

Cons:

Would have appreciated a coffee machine in the room though the hotel leaves open the breakfast area with coffee and hot water all day. Breakfast is not American style with a big spread. Coffee, tea, toast, cereal, and yogurt available.
In town some places closed Mondays and some Tues including kayak tours.

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Erika AMG180 solo_traveller be
10
Pros:

Locatie van de b&b , de gronden er rond zeer verzorgd de omgeving . Nabijheid van alles en de lekkere croissants of cholodabroodjes net zoals in bakker in ons land was top
Prachtig

Cons:

Wij hebben op ons verblijf niets negatief aan te merken

2026-06-24 via Nuitee
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Bernhard couple ch
9
Pros:

Gute Lage, nettes Personal, einfaches Frühstück im Preis inbegriffen

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Cheryl couple us
7
We enjoy the Crystal river area and the Retreat is conveniently located near the sites we like to vi
Pros:

Location was very convenient for the main place we wanted to visit while there. Room was clean and beds comfortable.

Cons:

No microwave in room.

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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karen couple us
9
Super comfortable, adorable boutique hotel stay in order to enjoy the springs at a leisurely pace.
Pros:

Loved how close we were to the springs - literally walking distance. Free parking was an absolute bonus. Absolutely loved how the clean and adorable the room was! The entire property was amazing! We super loved and appreciated the baked goods left on our door!

Cons:

It wasn't bad, but the continental breakfast was a little lacking - but it was totally okay because they gave us amazing baked goods each day!

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Steven couple gb
9
Enjoyable, relaxing and comfortable
Pros:

Excellent location. Really comfortable room and helpful staff

Cons:

More choice of fruit for breakfast would have been great

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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Phillip solo_traveller us
10
Very relaxing atmosphere.
Pros:

It is absolutely gorgeous and kept. Beautiful foliage. Rooms were so pretty and very clean.

Cons:

There was nothing to not like.

2026-06-22 via Nuitee
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philip couple us
10
great
Pros:

room one, great room the only thing is the bed is shot. either side of the king bed is slumpy with a mound in the middle.

Cons:

the bed

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Glen solo_traveller gb
9
Great stay
Pros:

Great value for the money beautiful gardens

Cons:

The only downside was the shower water temperature was like warm.

2026-06-21 via Nuitee
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Tina solo_traveller de
9
2026-06-18 via Nuitee
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Mark couple nl
9
Prachtige plek en een prachtig verblijf
Pros:

In een woord super ! Elke dag werden er verse croissantjes aan de deur gehangen .

Cons:

In klein zwembad zou fijn zijn 😁

2026-06-16 via Nuitee
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Kami couple us
9
Adorable hotel with lush landscaping iothat is very clean, upgraded and welcoming.
Pros:

Super cute facility. The owners obviously take a lot of pride in delivering a great experience. We were randomly upgraded for free to a larger room and larger bed, which was generous. Also, a treat bag containing fresh and delicious croissants was left on our door as a welcome. Sweet touch!

Cons:

The curtains in the bedroom need to be upgraded to blackout. The hotel is downtown, and we could see the headlights of cars coming and going all night, which made it hard to fall asleep.

2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Meldad solo_traveller nl
9
Excellent
Pros:

Nice place!

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Kevin couple us
10
Excellent atmosphere, friendly staff, great location!
Pros:

Excellent atmosphere, friendly staff, great location! This resort is beautifully landscaped, rooms are nicely furnished and clean, the staff was very accommodating!

Cons:

The mirror in our bathroom was a little too high for my wife.

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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MARK couple us
10
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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James couple us
9
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Bruce couple us
1
Avoid
Pros:

It's a chocolate-covered onion. It's nothing more than an old motel calling itself a hotel because it gussied up the rooms with some new tile, paint and a shower with too many gadgets.

2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Susanne couple gb
9
2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Carsten extended_group de
7
2026-06-10 via Nuitee