Retreat At Crystal Manatee Hotel - Crystal River

Family-owned boutique hotel with direct access to manatee swim tours and restored wetlands in Crystal River.

Amenities & Grounds

The retreat at crystal manatee offers a garden and terrace with outdoor furniture, plus bicycle parking and luggage storage for guests. The property has CCTV cameras and fire extinguishers for safety, and daily housekeeping is provided. Guests can use the 24-hour breakfast room with coffee, tea, and snacks, and receive fresh baked pastries delivered to their door each evening.

Accommodations

Crystal manatee florida rooms are family-sized with air conditioning, private bathrooms, refrigerators, TVs, and work desks. Some rooms feature multi-headed showers with rain heads and hand wands, while others offer private patios with seating. The crystal manatee hotel rooms have no closets but provide wall-mounted bars for hanging clothes, and each room has its own decor style.

Location & Nearby Attractions

The retreat at crystal river is a 7-minute walk from Three Sisters Springs and 700 meters from Bird's Underwater, with Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park 12 km away. Guests can walk to King's Bay Park and downtown Crystal River for restaurants and shops, and manatee swim tours depart from Pete's Pier, 5 minutes away. The property is also near Rainbow Springs State Park (33 km) and Gainesville Regional Airport (108 km).

Dining & Food Service

The on-site restaurant The Three Musketeers serves Mediterranean cuisine such as octopus and gnocchi, with a refined wine list and craft mocktails. Weekend-exclusive desserts are available, and the restaurant offers outdoor seating. A continental breakfast with fresh ground coffee, yogurt, fruit, bagels, and cereal is available 24 hours, and nightly pastries like croissants are delivered to each room.

Family-Friendly Features

The crystal manatee crystal river florida has family rooms with spacious layouts, and the property is walking distance to Hunter Springs Park and King's Bay for kayaking and swimming. Children can explore the restored wetlands and attend daily educational programs about local wildlife. The staff provides local recommendations for manatee tours and other family activities, and the 24-hour snack room offers free yogurt, fruit, and cereal.

• Location: 7-minute walk to Three Sisters Springs and downtown Crystal River
• Rooms: Family rooms with refrigerators, TVs, and multi-headed showers
• Dining: On-site Mediterranean restaurant The Three Musketeers with wine list and mocktails
• Amenities: Garden, terrace, bicycle parking, 24-hour breakfast room, nightly fresh pastries
• Family: Spacious family rooms, restored wetlands, daily educational programs, walking distance to parks
• Parking: Free private parking across the street, luggage storage available