Set in Crystal River, 12 km from Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, Retreat at Crystal Manatee offers accommodation with a garden, free private parking and a terrace.
Sophie113
From
United Kingdom
Loved this place, great staff & great location!
Little breakfast room with free tasty coffee at any time of day. Complimentary pastries left at our door each day too. Short walk to some great bars and restaurants. Absolutely brilliant.
Situated in Crystal River, 9 km from Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, Hampton Inn Crystal River features accommodation with an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking and a shared lounge.
Isabelle
From
Belgium
Spacieux, propre, confortable, excellent ptdj, bonne situation proche des three sisters springs
This Florida hotel is one mile from River Ventures Manatee Swim Tours and Kings Bay. It features an outdoor pool and rooms with flat-screen cable TVs and free Wi-Fi.
Paul
From
United Kingdom
Free coffee including decaf option/proximity to the activities we were doing/great shower/really good response to noisy guests in adjoining room dealt with it immediately leading to great night's sleep
The Quality Inn hotel is located four miles from Crystal River State Archaeological State Park.
Nicole
From
Germany
Pool was fantastic! Room ok, bath ok, Service was great : very polite and helpful. Breakfast typically US and until last minute everything available. All restaurants, shops, tours in short distance reachable.
Located on 7 acres along the Gulf of Mexico, this waterfront Port Hotel and Marina in Crystal River features an on-site waterfront restaurant. A dive centre with equipment rentals.
Gary
From
United Kingdom
Beautiful location , could not be bettered for Manatee watching . Manatee swim centre on site
Good car parking.
Bedroom view amazing .
Good restaurant and bar on site.
Friendly staff only to happy to assist .
Boasting garden views, Tranquil Awareness and Happiness provides accommodation with a garden and a patio, around 16 km from Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park.
Rosien
From
Canada
Location was great !! So close to Crystal River and Homasasa, two places we wanted to be!
It's peaceful that you can have your own quiet private area as opposed to a hotel . Such a close drive to all amenities. Had everything we needed. Bed was very comfy! Great glamping
House of Shells, beautiful garden, fenced yard, dog friendly, fire pit!, a property with a garden, is situated in Crystal River, 5.5 km from Three Sisters Springs, 5.6 km from Bird's Underwater, as...
Boasting free bikes, garden and views of garden, The Three Sisters - Crystal River FL is situated in Crystal River, 12 km from Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park.
Ozz1965
From
United Kingdom
Great location close to the key areas of Crystal River. Very well equipped unit, with everything that you might need. Lots of extras provided like coffee pods and toiletries, that were more than expected. Some restaurants were within walking distance, which was a bonus.
Set 27 km from Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park, Sunrise Hideaway features a year-round outdoor pool, free WiFi, and free private parking for guests who drive.
Martine
From
Netherlands
This was truly amazing! The camper had everything you need (big bedroom, bathroom,fully equipped kitchenette). And even a big tv and big sofa chairs. Outside there was this nice place where we could bbq, build a fire and relax. And as a bonus our own swimming pool!
Two days in good weather is pleanty of time in Crystal River...
Two days in good weather is pleanty of time in Crystal River. Three Sisters Springs and Homosassa Springs are the only real highlights. The weather was perfect for manatee viewing and we saw at least fifty in Three Sisters and about a dozen at Homosassa. At both places the water is so clear you get a great view. "Downtown" Crystal River is ver small with a few touristy shops. We ate at Amy's on the Avenue on a quiet patio; the food was very good.
We saw many people swimming "with" manatees but they are crodoned off and unless a manatee happened to swim near, they weren't actually close. We preferred seeing them from shore and they were within a few feet.
Guest review by
Shari
Canada
Review score
10.0
Comfortable temperatures for first week of February!
Comfortable temperatures for first week of February! Cool nights, greatly warmer days! Vibe is very easy going. Plenty of restaurants-had lunch at a very nice Italian Deli-Cappo's and another day lunch at Cody's-around for many years!. Stayed at Professor Rousseau's on the lake! Gulf Beach was closed while they were correcting it from the past hurricanes and surge. But, there is a great seafood lunch venue on the road to the beach that was closed Monday and Tuesday...great view of water and Pelicans there!
Guest review by
Linda
United States
Review score
10.0
Best tour with Captain Wayne Crystal River Boat Tours book...
Best tour with Captain Wayne Crystal River Boat Tours book it was great time Gave us a tour great one saw four Dolphins playing around grazing and feeding on schools of fish it was the highlight of the trip also spotted Manattee.
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Guest review by
Anonymous
Review score
10.0
As recommended by the tour guides, make sure on visiting mid...
As recommended by the tour guides, make sure on visiting mid-Jan/late-Feb to ensure a great experience swimming and snorkeling while manatees are around, with the possible activities, I would say a 3-night stay would be great. Getting around the facilities is easy, nearby restaurants are good. Favorite spot definitely the pool, big enough to not feel crowded and with plenty of tables and chairs for everyone. Have fun.
Guest review by
Ramirez
Review score
10.0
I learned so much about the manatees while I was there and...
I learned so much about the manatees while I was there and was able to swim with them! Truly an unforgettable experience. Homosassa Wildlife State Park was beautiful and what they are doing for the animals is wonderful. Pictures don't even do it justice! And the people in the area were just so kind :) Also, soooo many waterfront restaurants to choose from that were not expensive but had good quality food and no wait times. I was shocked, especially seeing that it was a holiday weekend!
Guest review by
Ashley
United States
Review score
4.0
We had heard about the large number of manatees in Crystal...
We had heard about the large number of manatees in Crystal River and came with high expectations, only to discover that spotting these gentle creatures was not easy. On the first day, we booked an afternoon tour and spent two hours searching for manatees until we finally found a mother and her calf in one of the city canals. Unfortunately, the water conditions were not ideal—it was cloudy and contaminated with landscaping grass clippings. To make matters worse, a heavy rainstorm hit just as we arrived, cutting our excursion short.
Determined not to give up after traveling such a long distance, we booked another tour. However, the second attempt was no more successful. Despite searching for three hours, the captain couldn't find any manatees until we returned to the same spot as the previous day. Just as we located one, it was time to head back. Apparently, the captain had a schedule to keep.
While we did manage to see the manatees briefly, I cannot recommend this activity. The experience felt rushed and the captain and guide were clearly frustrated. Although we understand that these are wild animals and sightings can't be guaranteed, it seems that their numbers are dwindling, making the promise of swimming with them increasingly rare.
Guest review by
cesar
United States
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We were in crystal river for swimming with manatees. Location is very close by & convenient. Very welcoming staff and entry area - quiet, lots of comfy chairs, drinks, snacks. Our room had a big very comfortable bed, great pillows. Everything worked and staff were very helpful. Breakfast was decent too.
clean room
higher standard that was my expectation
friendly and helpful staff
nice and safe area
I really enjoyed my 2 nights stay in Crystal river area. I hope that I will return in future and with services in PaddleTail Waterfront Lodge.
We were visiting Crystal River for Manatee swim as part of a longer stay in Florida.
Nice change of pace from Orlando.
Room was great, well equipped, owners excellent hospitality. Wish we’d had a bit more time to spend there.
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