Retreat at Crystal Manatee

Hotels
9.2 (2103 reviews)
310 N Citrus Ave. , Crystal River , us

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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 2103 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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JEAN PIERRE • solo_traveller • fr
10
Cool à Chrystel River
Pros:

Cadre bucolique de rêve. Restaurant de qualité. Un lieu de détente très agréable.Et surtout allez voir les lamentins au parc de Homosassa Spring.

2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Lynda • couple • gb
10
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Corey • family_with_children • us
9
Good could easily turn into Great! Would stay again.
Pros:

Loved the croissants on the door each morning. Nice touch! All staff encountered were great! 2 guys running towels, housekeeper in the rain & front desk girl.

Cons:

For a room that size labeled "family" room, a sleeper sofa could very easily and should be added to the room. More than two towels should be provided in the "family" room.

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • us
8
2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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Jonas • solo_traveller • be
9
2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Cara C • couple • us
9
Great location convenient to explore all the charm downtown has to offer.
Pros:

The property was close to restaurants and shops. We only needed our vehicle once during a 3 day stay.

Cons:

Bathroom was a bit small.

2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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Michael • couple • us
10
2026-07-06 • via Nuitee
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J F Stephen • couple • us
10
2026-07-05 • via Nuitee
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Ana María • couple • co
10
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Birgitt • couple • ch
10
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • couple • us
10
Relaxing
Pros:

Beautiful gardens, 5 star restaurant, nice croissants delivered daily

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • us
10
Very pretty grounds, full of flowers!
Pros:

Extremely clean and beautiful. It was great to see all of the blooms around the property.

Cons:

The bed was a bit mushy, but everything else was super clean and fresh so we were able to overlook the bed.

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Gregory • couple • us
10
Pros:

Great location

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Veronique • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

This place was amazing. Closed to the downtown, bars and restaurants. Beautifully decorated, super clean. Staff attentive and friendly. We also loved the onsight restaurant 3 Musketers. I highly recommend this hotel.

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Jenice • couple • us
10
Exceptional property!! Excellent owners!! Highly Recommend!!!
Pros:

Beautiful property!! The bed was SO comfy and the room is quite large. The nice, luxurious shower had all the fancy features in water delivery. Every space (our room, the breakfast room, the chairs & tables throughout the gardens and outside each room) were all immaculately clean. The gardens are lovely and so well maintained. I fell in love with the gigantic oak trees with Spanish moss. We enjoyed coffee outside and relaxed there after our kayaking adventure. The owners even deliver fresh Bavarian pastries for each guest every day to your room. They also offer fresh ground & brewed coffee in the breakfast room that was delicious! We ate dinner at the attached The Three Musketeers Restaurant and it did not disappoint!! Exceptional! Walking distance to the water (launch access), a park with nice playground equipment & also to several downtown local restaurants, some with live music. I would highly recommend anyone to stay here. Exceptional price for all the extras & special touches. A uniqued, boutique property. We loved it!!

Cons:

These are not complaints!! Just sharing to help others know what to expect.
Parking was across the street, but still close enough to walk or roll your luggage over for check in and check out. Coffee machine wasn’t working one morning, but they were attentive to address it quickly. We didn’t realize there was not a microwave on site (only large mini fridge with small freezer in each room). There was not a microwave in the breakfast room either. We understood after the owner explained their reason for not having one. Again, NOT a complaint. Just something to be aware of while planning your travel.

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Calum • couple • gb
9
Loved our 1 night stay.
Pros:

Beautiful property, lovely location and the food in the restaurant was delicious.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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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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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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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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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