Retreat at Crystal Manatee

Hotels
9.2 (2145 reviews)
310 N Citrus Ave. , Crystal River , us
+1 352-586-1813

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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:
Excellent central location, walkable to attractions
Beautiful gardens and open courtyard
Very clean and newly updated rooms
Comfortable beds and modern bathrooms
Nightly freshly baked croissants (highly praised)
Friendly and helpful staff / warm welcome treats
Quiet property and peaceful atmosphere
Spacious rooms with large bathrooms
Cons:
Limited parking availability
No microwave in rooms (guests requested one)
Occasional noisy refrigerator compressor
Some mattresses described as soft/cheap-feeling
Breakfast described as basic/limited for the price
Water pressure/shower issues and missing grab bar in one room
A few rooms had harsh/sterile lighting
One receptionist described as terse; AC controls sometimes tricky

Categories

Cleanliness
9.6
Multiple reviews call the property 'very clean', 'super clean' and 'up to date'; housekeeping consistently praised.
Service
9.4
Staff described as friendly, helpful and welcoming (welcome treat noted); isolated mention of a terse receptionist but overall service sentiment is strongly positive.
Location
9.8
Repeatedly highlighted as an excellent, central location — walkable to downtown, beaches, springs and major points of interest.
Room Quality
8.6
Rooms are modern, spacious and have nice bathrooms, but some guests reported noisy refrigerators, soft/cheap-feeling mattresses, limited seating and occasional lighting/AC issues.
Amenities
9
Beautiful gardens and open courtyard, nightly fresh croissants and generally thoughtful property features; limited parking and absence of a microwave noted by several guests.
Value for Money
8.8
Many guests loved the stay, but a few felt the price was somewhat high for the included basic breakfast and some room shortcomings.
Food and Beverage
9
Nightly freshly baked croissants were frequently praised; morning breakfast described as simple/Marriott-basic and some guests expected more variety.
Overall Experience
9.4
Numerous 'best stay ever' and 'paradise' comments indicate an excellent overall experience despite a few minor service/room issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-13 06:54

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
Airport code: GNV

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 2145 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.6
Service: 9.4
Location: 9.8
Room Quality: 8.6
Amenities: 9
Value for Money: 8.8
Food and Beverage: 9
Overall Experience: 9.4
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riccardo • family_with_children • it
10
2026-08-26 • via Nuitee
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Denise • solo_traveller • it
8
Pros:

Great for 1 night stay. Close to Manatee watching activities. Restaurants in walking distance. Easy parking.

Cons:

Breakfast assortment was extremely limited. We got a homemade croissant upon arrival and hoped to have another one with breakfast.

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Gregory • couple • us
8
Relaxing
Pros:

The location is very nice

Cons:

The restaurant on the property was subpar.

2026-08-18 • via Nuitee
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Johan • couple • se
10
Pros:

Very nice and clean and relaxing!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
J
Johan • couple • se
10
Pros:

Very nice and relaxing.

2026-08-15 • via Nuitee
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Paul • family_with_children • gb
10
A little non corporate gem. Would happily stay again.
Pros:

The lady who welcomed us was wonderful making us feel at home. She also gave all guests warm pain au chocolates later in the evening. The location is also fantastic to walk to the lagoons and if you want to go canoeing to see the manatees.

Cons:

Nothing. Weather was foul when we were there but we still loved it.

2026-08-14 • via Nuitee
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Katy • couple • gb
10
2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Sheena • family_with_children • us
10
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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Cynthia • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-08-10 • via Nuitee
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ISABELLE • couple • fr
10
Top !
Pros:

L'emplacement, la gentillesse du personnel et son accueil attentionné, la qualité de la chambre

Cons:

Rien

2026-08-09 • via Nuitee
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Josh • solo_traveller • us
8
A quite place in a great location
Pros:

I loved how quite it is there and how close you are to walk everywhere

2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Tobias • couple • us
7
Pros:

Tolle Lage zum Stadtzentrum.
Alles ist zu Fuß erreichbar.

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Adrianna • couple • us
10
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Inga • solo_traveller • de
10
Pros:

Schöne moderne Unterkunft mitten in der Crystal River

2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Wood • extended_group • us
10
Pros:

Friendly and helpful staff, very clean and up to date, excellent location

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Simon • couple • de
9
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Alison • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Basic but clean rooms centrally located for a number of bars and restaurants.

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Diane • extended_group • us
9
Best welcome ever!
Pros:

Loved the sweet, warm, welcome treat hanging on our door. The room was modern with lovely pictures. The bed was comfortable.

Cons:

Could have used a grab bar in the shower, a comfy chair by the window, and extra lights on the mirror.

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Marcos • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Siobhan • family_with_children • gb
10
Great stay, very relaxing, great room and location :)
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee