This is an older rustic extended stay motel right in the heart of Crystal River that is really centrally located for anyone.....particularly for subcontractors for the Progress Energy power plant. The rooms are older however are clean and fully equipped with kitchens and free wi-fi and great cable TV choses! Is within walking distance of several parks, the water and... More

Visited recently and stayed over a Friday night into Saturday. It's true the amenities aren't state of the art, but my room was clean, the shower was great (plenty of water pressure) and the staff was awesomely helpful. I wanted to go kayaking, and the kayak launch point is about 1/2 block away. 15 minutes after I launched, I was... More

Stayed for a week in November, great price and some good eateries in walking distance aswell as all that Kings Bay has to offer, with 2 good state parks within a short drive and kayaking, and of course Manatees More

The grounds and location at the Crystal Manatee are very charming and quiet. It is close to shopping and food and a short drive from everything else. The interior of the rooms leaves some to be desired, if you're only in town for a weekend. Most of our lightbulbs were burned out and the floors and counters are a bit... More

A friend and I were participating in the local Uncle Sam Scallop Jam event at Kings Bay Park in Crystal river and for a convenience factor selected this property to have easy access to the event as we knew it would be a long hot day and a we would need somewhere close to cool off clean up and and... More

We spent a month at Crystal Manatee Suites, arriving Jan.7,2011 and feel compelled to tell you of our wonderful experience. We have spent the last 18 winters in Florida, from Venice to Crystal River, spending the last 6 in the Homosassa and Crystal River area, ALWAYS in our 5th wheel and at an RV Resort, so were were very concerned... More

We have been here 8 days so far and are planning to stay another 3 or 4 weeks, older establishment with nice, clean efficiency rooms, fast wi-fi, wonderful, friendly staff. A half block from the water and Kings Bay Park, within walking distance of shopping and restaurants. Very affordable, found it online and booked and we were pleasantly surprised, the... More

The management is friendly and helpful, and has a strong committment to make this hotel succeed. It is located within walking distance of most area restaurants and shopping areas, and within bicycling distance of several parks. The site is quiet , and is adjacent to a park where once can launch a kayak or have a barbeque/picnic. More