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The Crystal Manatee

2.5 star property
Motel within easy reach of Three Sisters Springs

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Balcony
Full-size fridge, microwave, stovetop
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Located in Springs at Kings Bay, The Crystal Manatee offers a tranquil retreat with a serene garden and spacious terrace. Stay connected with WiFi, take advantage of dry cleaning services, and enjoy free self parking - all while being close to the action.

Reviews

5.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Laundry facilities
  • Air conditioning
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (9)

  • Housekeeping once per stay
  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Limited hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Kitchen
  • Private bathroom
  • Living room
  • Television
  • Garden
  • Terrace

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Retreat at Crystal Manatee

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
9.4 out of 10, Exceptional, 358 reviews
The price is AED 763
AED 847 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 3 - Nov 4
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About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Hunter Spring Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Three Sisters Springs - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Plantation Inn and Golf Resort - 4 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Cody's Original Roadhouse - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Bayside Kraft Kitchen - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Crystal Manatee

The Crystal Manatee puts you just a 5-minute drive from Three Sisters Springs. Guests will have free perks like WiFi and self parking. A terrace and a garden are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 45 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
    • Free offsite parking nearby
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Other information

    • No alcohol served onsite
    • No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties

Property amenities

Working away

  • Business center
  • Meeting rooms

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby

Facilities

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • LCD television
  • Cable TV channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)

What to enjoy

  • Separate living room

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Free WiFi

Food and drink

  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Microwave
  • Kitchen
  • Stovetop

More

  • Housekeeping (once per stay)
  • In-room safe

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of USD 15.00 (subject to availability)

Policies

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a first aid kit on site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover

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

Frequently asked questions

Are pets allowed at The Crystal Manatee?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at The Crystal Manatee?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Crystal Manatee?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 15.00 (subject to availability).

What is there to do at The Crystal Manatee and nearby?

The Crystal Manatee has a garden.

Does The Crystal Manatee have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?

Yes, a kitchen is available in every room, and also includes a refrigerator and a microwave.

What's the area around The Crystal Manatee like?

The Crystal Manatee is a short 20-minute walk from Three Sisters Springs and 4 minutes' walk from Hunter Spring Park.

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Reviews

The Crystal Manatee Reviews

5.6

5.4

Cleanliness

7.4

Location

6.0

Staff & service

4.6

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

4/10 Fair

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.
scott, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

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.
2-night trip

2/10 Poor

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.
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Jenny, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

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

2/10 Poor

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

8/10 Very good

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!
Claudia, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

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.
Jeremy, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Mary, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Everything was fine, but they should try to get rid of cockroaches.
10-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay very quiet and clean close to attractions
3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Chris, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

gewisser Charme vorhanden, jedoch absolut nicht zu empfehlen... Zustand erbärmlich, abgewohnt, keine Heizmöglichkeit, Küchenausstattung nicht mehr vorhanden, Riss im Toilettensitz, Waschbecken kurz vor dem Herunterfallen, keine Toilettenartikel, Duschvorhang schimmelig, kein Zimmerservice
2-night trip

4/10 Fair

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.
Jeff, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

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.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

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.
Nan04101, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Janky

It was so, so. Washers and dryers were junk. Needed updating badly.
Jennifer, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Broken and dirty

The place is old and run down which I had expected. That is not the problem. Simple things like the broken toilet seat ( it was actually disconnected from the toilet and required a balancing act to use), the kitchen faucet desperately needed a new aerator, changing burnt out light bulbs doesn't require much. But worse than the small things that could be repaired easily was the dirty floors wear we actually found whole snack cakes and crumbs from previous residents. That may explain the German cockroaches.
2-night trip

2/10 Poor

DON'T STAY HERE

This place was horrible. We rented 2 rooms, 1 was OK, the other one was horrible. The bathroom was deplorable and my friend killed 8 roaches that were coming out from under the bed. This was in room 101. They barely slept that night and turned on all the lights because they were afraid. They went to the office to complain and it was closed.
Yoel, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Disappointed

Walked into our room and were so overwhelmed by the cigarette smoke smell. The bathroom was dirty and in disrepair. We didn’t stay, we left and stayed elsewhere.
Crystal, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Room was ok for what I needed, shower needs to be bleached clean, there was black mold on curtain and shower.
Arthur, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

This hotel has great potential with new ownership as the last ones let it go down. Rooms (especially bathrooms) neeed better cleanliness in order to get anything better for satisfying ratings. We might return in near future as we do visit area frequently.
Michael, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

The room was explained to have been renovated, but it was unclean and looked to have been thrown together. The bed was comfortable but the white sheets had several stains. I would not recommend staying at this Hotel!
Rob, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

The location of the property was fantastic so there are definitely no complaints there. If you are just going for one night and literally just need a place to sleep, this place is worth it. Otherwise, there was a very strong meldew smell and everything was extremely old and run down. The wall AC unit couldn’t keep up with the heat so we were sweating all night.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Reasonably comfortable.

The place is dated, as in small bathroom. It does have a full kitchen, but no pots, plates, etc. The new owners are trying hard !!
1-night trip

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