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The Crystal Manatee

2.5 star property
Unwind in style on the peaceful terrace or catch up on work at the business center. Discover your haven amidst nature.

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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

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry
  • Kitchen

About the neighborhood

Located in Crystal River, The Crystal Manatee is in the historical district. Crystal River Archaeological State Park and Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at A Crystal River Kayak Company and Bowlero Crystal River. Visit our Crystal River travel guide
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34428, FL, Crystal River, 310 N. Citrus Ave.

What's nearby

  • Florida manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) gazes contently, outside of Three Sisters Springs, Crystal River, Florida
    Three Sisters Springs
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Four Florida Manatees (Trichechus manatus latirostris) swimming in the water at Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge in Florida, USA, a winter gathering site for manatees.
    Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge
    3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Canoe on the Chassahowitzka River, Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge, near Spring Hill, Florida
    Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge
    3 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Hunter Spring Park
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • A Crystal River Kayak Company
    2 min drive - 1.8 km

Getting around

  • Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV)
    86 min drive

Restaurants

  • RaceTrac
    2 min drive
  • McDonald's
    10 min walk
  • Bayside Kraft Kitchen
    7 min walk
  • RaceTrac
    3 min drive
  • Cody's Original Roadhouse
    15 min walk

About this property

The Crystal Manatee

Motel near Three Sisters Springs
At The Crystal Manatee, you can look forward to a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a business center.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self parking
  • Meeting rooms and free newspapers
Room features
All guestrooms at The Crystal Manatee include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi and safes.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with tubs or showers
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Kitchens, full-sized refrigerators/freezers, and microwaves

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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
Alcohol is not served at this property

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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Crystal Manatee pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property; nearby parking is also free.

What time is check-in at The Crystal Manatee?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at The Crystal Manatee?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for USD 15.00 (subject to availability).

Where is The Crystal Manatee located?

Located in Springs at Kings Bay, this motel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Hunter Spring Park and Three Sisters Springs. A Crystal River Kayak Company and Crystal River Preserve State Park are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 24 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 30 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 101 reviews

Reviews

4/10 Poor

scott

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 traveler

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Jenny

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 traveler

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 traveler

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

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

6/10 Okay

Jeremy

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

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 traveler

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 traveler

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

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

4/10 Poor

Jeff

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

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

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

Nan04101

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

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Janky

It was so, so. Washers and dryers were junk. Needed updating badly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2018

2/10 Terrible

Yoel

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

2/10 Terrible

Crystal

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Arthur

Room was ok for what I needed, shower needs to be bleached clean, there was black mold on curtain and shower.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Michael

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

4/10 Poor

Rob, Umatilla, Fl

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

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 !!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2018