The Crystal Manatee

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Dates

January 2025

February 2025

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Popular amenities

Laundry

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Free WiFi

Parking included

Business services

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310 N. Citrus Ave., Crystal River, FL, 34428

Hunter Spring Park
4 min walk
Three Sisters Springs
20 min walk
Hardwood Smokehouse
2 min walk
Ocala, FL (OCF-Ocala Intl.)
51 min drive

Room options

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Pool

Hot tub

Parking included

Free WiFi

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

1 Jan - 2 Jan

About this property

Crystal River motel in Springs at Kings Bay with free parking

This motel features a business centre, dry cleaning and laundry facilities. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, free newspapers and a garden are on-site. Housekeeping is available once per stay.

The Crystal Manatee offers 45 accommodations with a safe. Kitchens offer full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops and microwaves. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Housekeeping is provided once per stay.

During your stay at The Crystal Manatee, you're just a quick walk from Hunter Spring Park. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and a business centre are available.

Free WiFi
Free self-parking
Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a business centre and meeting rooms
Just a 4-minute walk from Hunter Spring Park and a 3-minute drive from A Crystal River Kayak Company

WiFi is free in public spaces. A business centre and meeting rooms are available. The Crystal Manatee also features a terrace, a garden, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. Free self parking is available.

Languages

English, German

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Free offsite parking
Free self parking on site

Family friendly

In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
In-room kitchen
In-room microwave
Laundry facilities
Living room

Conveniences

Free newspapers in lobby
Laundry facilities
Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (once per stay)

Business services

Business centre
Meeting rooms

Outdoors

Garden
Terrace

Accessibility

No lift

Room amenities

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower
Private bathroom
Towels provided

Entertainment

LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
Hob
Kitchen
Microwave

Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Living room
Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 9 PM

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: USD 15.00

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 10 AM - 9 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Late check-out fee: USD 15.00 (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

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

The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation

This property accepts credit cards

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit

The front desk at this property is open daily from 10 AM - 9 PM.
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Alcohol isn't served at The Crystal Manatee.

Property is also known as

Crystal Manatee Motel

Manatee Motel

Crystal Manatee

The Crystal Manatee Motel

The Crystal Manatee Crystal River

The Crystal Manatee Motel Crystal River

The Crystal Manatee Reviews

5.6

5.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

4.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

4/10 Poor

scott

19 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Ok in a pinch

The tub had no plug if you like to take a bath thats out the sink in the bathroom was ready to fall off the wall onto my feet not so good .the door locks need to be replaced old worn out and the room needs a few throw rugs it was raining all weekend and tile got very slippery with soaked feet from the rain.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

23 Jul 2019

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The room looked like the oldest on the property. The bathroon was gross used wash rags hanging on the shower curtain and hair in the drain and other peoples bobby pins on the floor. Didnt even wanna sleep under the cover. Only plus was a huge comfy chair to sit in. 65 a night is to myxh for this room.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Denise

17 Jul 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

David

8 Jul 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

21 May 2019

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Amenities were non-existent. One little bar of soap. No shampoo or conditioner. 3 towels and wash cloths were provided, but I didn't know if I should dry off with them or go sand off the rust on my car. There is a full size refrigerator & stove (why?) plus microwave & sink. However NO utensils, plates, cups, pans, nothing in the cabinets. Cleanliness was sub par, as is the bedding. You get what you pay for at this place. Owner said in another review that he was remodeling one room at a time, so maybe there's hope for them in the future. Check back in 2021.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

6/10 Okay

Louie

22 Apr 2019

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

24 Mar 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Compy like home

The room was like a small apartment, but be advised to bring your own dinner ware/silver, pots and pans if u want to cook. Has fridge, stove, & microwave. Very nice and clean. Will come back for sure.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

14 Mar 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

The hotel was as clean as it could be. The rooms that have not yet been renovated are just very old.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family

3 Mar 2019

Disliked: Cleanliness

Horrible. Nasty room. Corroded pipes in bathroom, smelly A/C, shower stall and entire filthy.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Claudia

28 Feb 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hot shower, great bed. We were in one of the older rooms, but it was clean. He showed us some of the newly renovated rooms. Beautiful! Great area! Little shops and restaurants to walk to and lots of great kayaking ! We are planning to return!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

22 Feb 2019

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

6/10 Okay

Jeremy

21 Feb 2019

Liked: Cleanliness

Very good location within 2 blocks of several places to eat and a public dock. Got one of the 'old' rooms. It had a full kitchen, but no pots/pans/plates with which to use the kitchen. I was lucky there was some silverware in a drawer. Shower did not get hot, only warm enough. Huge 8' long fluorescent light is very unpleasant. Had to keep bathroom door closed so it didnt cover the AC, so the room would cool (minor inconvenience). In my 5 or 6 nights, the room was never cleaned, no fresh towels, etc.

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Mary

19 Feb 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Older motel in middle of rehab. Rooms old but clean. Little daily service, aiming for extended stay. Location was excellent. A block from one boat park and playground, 2 blocks from a swimming park and playground, quaint downtown all close by.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

16 Feb 2019

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Everything was fine, but they should try to get rid of cockroaches.

Stayed 10 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

1 Feb 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay very quiet and clean close to attractions

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2019

10/10 Excellent

Chris

22 Jan 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Clean, friendly and great location

Fantastic stay, very well setup. Friendly staff, straightforward stay. Steps away from an amazing BBQ restaurant and cost to all amenities as well as the manatees. Walking distance to a public beach where manatees stay. Literally the only complaint we could make was that the room was a little bright to sleep. It would be awesome if the curtains either sealed a little better, or if the outside lights could be dimmed or some turned out. I didn't deduct any points for this, but it was worth mentioning.

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2019

4/10 Poor

Jeff

2 Jan 2019

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Needs updating and cleaning

Room was very old and rundown. Too many years without attention. Needs updating and remodeling badly. AC wall unit was also aweful sounding and worked poorly. Was not impressed if they are trying to influence future and returning customers to come stay with them.

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Michael

24 Dec 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

25 Nov 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

23 Nov 2018

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The location was perfect. Easy walking to Hunter Spring and local places to eat and drink. The Bad - Bates Motel. The towel rack and toilet paper roll were both broken, to the point they latterly fell out of the wall. The window at the head of the bed had a light right out side that you could not turn off. The curtains were so sheer anyone walking by could easily see into the room. No were to hand towels or bathing suits.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

13 Nov 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018

8/10 Good

Nan04101

11 Nov 2018

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

The hotel is being renovated which is much needed and understood. When I walk into a hotel room for me it's not about the pretty it's about the clean. Crystal Manatee was definitely clean. Cant say the same for The Days Inn doen the road.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2018