Retreat At Crystal Manatee, Crystal River

Retreat At Crystal Manatee is a small, family-owned 3-star hotel (rated 9.2/10 on Booking.com) located in the heart of Crystal River, featuring a white sand beach with views of the Gulf of Mexico and a large fishing pier. The property includes spacious double rooms with air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, and private bathrooms with walk-in showers. Nearby attractions include Crystal River Preserve State Park (5 km), Three Sisters Springs, King Springs, and Hunter Springs, all within a 10-minute radius. Dining options near the hotel include Charlie's Fish House (0.5 km away), serving locally caught seafood, and Vintage on 5th, a destination restaurant. Explorida offers guided manatee swim tours, while Paddles Outdoor Rentals provides kayak and paddle-board rentals. Guests at Retreat At Crystal Manatee can also visit Crystal River Archaeological State Park (4 km), featuring a six-mound complex among Florida's longest continuously occupied sites.

The white sand beach and fishing pier offer direct access to Gulf of Mexico views.

Proximity to multiple natural springs and wildlife preserves, including Three Sisters Springs, within 10 minutes.

Spacious rooms with flat-screen TVs and spa-like bathrooms.

Several dining options, including seafood restaurants, within a short walking distance.

No on-site spa or dedicated wellness facilities.

Limited business amenities, lacking meeting spaces or a business center.