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The Crystal Manatee

2.5 star property
Motel with free parking, near Three Sisters Springs
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The Crystal Manatee

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Balcony
Front of property
In-room safe, free WiFi
Restaurant
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Overview of The Crystal Manatee

Reviews
5.6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

310 N. Citrus Ave., Crystal River, FL, 34428
  • Popular LocationNorton's Riverside Sports Bar & Grill2 min walk
  • Popular LocationSt Johns Tavern3 min walk
  • Popular LocationCharlie's Fish House Restaurant7 min walk
  • AirportGainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional)85 min drive
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About the area

Crystal River

Located in Crystal River, The Crystal Manatee is in the historical district. A Crystal River Kayak Company and Crystal River Watersports Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Three Sisters Springs and Crystal River Preserve State Park.

What's nearby

  • Hunter Spring Park - 4 min walk
  • Three Sisters Springs - 20 min walk
  • Crystal River Watersports Marina - 4 min drive
  • Plantation Inn and Golf Resort - 4 min drive
  • Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge - 5 min drive

Getting around

  • Gainesville, FL (GNV-Gainesville Regional) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • Dunkin' - 13 min walk
  • Cody's Original Roadhouse - 15 min walk
  • McDonald's - 10 min walk
  • Coney Island - 15 min walk
  • Seafood Seller & Cafe - 4 min drive

About this property

The Crystal Manatee

Motel located in Springs at Kings Bay
Near Three Sisters Springs, The Crystal Manatee provides 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 centre.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Free self-parking
  • Free newspapers and meeting rooms
Room features
All guest rooms at The Crystal Manatee offer perks, such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities, such as free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with baths or showers
  • LCD TVs with cable channels
  • Kitchens, full-sized fridge/freezers and microwaves

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
  • One-time housekeeping

Business services

  • Business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No lift

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with cable channels

Food and drink

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

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 staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

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 any lifts
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen 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 at The Crystal Manatee?

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?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout 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 miles (3 km).

The Crystal Manatee Reviews

Reviews

5.6
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" "

5.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

4.0/10

Amenities

4.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

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 traveller

Travelled with family
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

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
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

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 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 traveller

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
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