Retreat at Crystal Manatee

Hotels
9.2 (1758 reviews)
310 N Citrus Ave. , Crystal River , us

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Terrace
Family rooms
Outdoor furniture
CCTV outside property
Television in common areas
Free wired internet
Golfing on site
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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.

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 1758 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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Polina • family_with_children • de
8
Schönes kleines Hotel unweit vom Crystal River
Pros:

Ein sehr liebevoll eingerichtetes kleines Hotel nur wenige Gehminuten vom Wasser und Restaurants entfernt. Die Eigentümerin ist sehr nett und herzlich und hat uns einige Aktivitäten empfohlen. Die Zimmer sind ausreichend groß. Es gibt kostenlose Parkplätze. Die vielen Eichhörnchen auf dem Gelände fand ich toll.

Cons:

Die Betten waren für unsere Bedürfnisse etwas zu weich. Das Lichtkonzept war nicht so gut, entweder es ist taghell im Raum oder stockdunkel. Etwas mehr gemütliches Licht wäre schön gewesen. Das Frühstücksangebot hätte für das Retreat Konzept auch etwas frischer ausfallen können (zB mit etwas Obst).

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Elizabeth • family_with_children • us
10
Great place to stay!
Pros:

The room was very comfortable and the staff was pleasant. A nice little surprise with a couple of croissants left at our door was an added bonus

Cons:

The shower didn't have a lot of pressure and is something we are used to having.

2026-03-07 • via Nuitee
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Jacqueline • couple • us
8
Pros:

The room was comfortable and clean. Evening croissants were a surprising treat.

Cons:

I wasn't expecting to have to park across the street and carry our luggage to our room. The mattress tilted making sleeping difficult.

2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Karin • couple • ch
9
2026-03-06 • via Nuitee
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Gwen • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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Soulier • couple • fr
10
Pros:

Un endroit de rêve.

Cons:

Rien

2026-03-05 • via Nuitee
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James • family_with_children • us
10
Pros:

Location!

Cons:

A chair or couch would have been nice

2026-03-04 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • us
7
decent place. location nice. consider it no breakfast to be fair.
Pros:

room was large, clean, nice bathroom. quiet. property right next to a small park on the water.

Cons:

price is high. breakfast is nothing. you will need to go elsewhere.

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Eric • couple • us
10
We loved it and would love to stay here again.
Pros:

1. An excellent location within waking distance of good restaurants.
2.Beautiful, large room with a gorgeous bed and chandelier.
3. Really cool shower
4. The nightly pastry was delicious and delightful.
5. Staff was friendly and helpful.

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Emily • couple • us
10
2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Kathleen • couple • us
9
Beautiful Retreat in Crystal River!
Pros:

The room was very clean and modern, and the location very quiet. Good breakfast options, and the evening croissant delivery was a nice touch! Loved that it was walkable to Three Sisters Springs where we could see the manatees.

Cons:

The mattress sloped a bit. Also we were momentarily confused when our GPS took us to the "colorful building", which is only where you park - make sure you look to your left across the street where the actual very modern hotel is!

2026-03-03 • via Nuitee
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Audrey • family_with_children • fr
9
Super hôtel , très bien placé , excellent acceuil
Pros:

La qualité des installations, l’emplacement, les extérieurs, le style (très joli), l’accueil du personnel

Cons:

Il manquerait juste de quoi se faire à manger (petite plaque de cuisson par exemple ). Avec une piscine l’hôtel serait 10/10!

2026-03-02 • via Nuitee
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Bianca • couple • de
9
Pros:

Charmante Unterkunft mit der tollsten Dusche. Die Lage ist fantastisch, wir haben den Aufenthalt sehr genossen.

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Marian • couple • us
8
Enjoyed it
Pros:

Did not have breakfast

Cons:

Maybe short staffed but hospitality was lacking

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Ringo • solo_traveller • de
8
Pros:

Sehr zentrale Lage, Parkplatz direkt gegenüber, sehr nettes Personal.
Es gibt ein sehr rudimentäres Frühstück

Cons:

Keine Ablage für den Koffer im Zimmer

2026-03-01 • via Nuitee
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Mike • solo_traveller • us
10
Amazing!
Pros:

Great location and very sweet accommodations.

2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Cross • couple • us
10
2026-02-28 • via Nuitee
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Skinner • couple • gb
9
2026-02-27 • via Nuitee
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Cumpton • couple • us
10
Manatee retreat is a treat!
Pros:

Shower was great. Lovely courtyard to sit and have morning coffee. Great coffee and tea. Love having REAL butter for toast/bagels. Very convenient location. Fresh croissants delivered every evening was a wonderful treat. Immaculately clean room, grounds and snack room.

Cons:

This was our third visit and the croissants were delicious the first year. This year some were rectangular and tasted terrible. The crescent shaped croissants were delicious. Hope next time they will go back to the good ones.

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee
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Barb • solo_traveller • us
10
We will definitely stay here again!
Pros:

Very cute both inside & outside. The location couldn’t be any better, we were able to walk everywhere. The pastries we received each night were such a great treat. The staff were all super courteous & responsive.

2026-02-24 • via Nuitee