Is parking offered on site at The Crystal Manatee?

Yes, there's free self parking.

What are the check-in and check-out times at The Crystal Manatee?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of USD 15.00 (subject to availability).

What is there to do at The Crystal Manatee and nearby?

The Crystal Manatee has a garden.

Does The Crystal Manatee have self-catered rooms fitted with kitchens or kitchenettes?

Yes, a kitchen is available in every room, and also includes a refrigerator and a microwave.

What's the area around The Crystal Manatee like?

The Crystal Manatee is a short 20-minute walk from Three Sisters Springs and 4 minutes' walk from Hunter Spring Park.

The Crystal Manatee, Crystal River: Hotel Reviews, Rooms & Prices

4/10 Fair

Aug 19, 2019

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.

scott, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Jul 23, 2019

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.

2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jul 17, 2019

Denise, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Jul 8, 2019

David, 3-night trip

2/10 Poor

May 21, 2019

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.

3-night trip

6/10 Good

Apr 22, 2019

Louie, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Mar 24, 2019

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.

Jenny, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Mar 14, 2019

The hotel was as clean as it could be. The rooms that have not yet been renovated are just very old.

2-night trip

2/10 Poor

Mar 3, 2019

Horrible. Nasty room. Corroded pipes in bathroom, smelly A/C, shower stall and entire filthy.

2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Feb 28, 2019

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!

Claudia, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Feb 22, 2019

2-night trip

6/10 Good

Feb 21, 2019

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.

Jeremy, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Feb 19, 2019

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.

Mary, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Feb 16, 2019

Everything was fine, but they should try to get rid of cockroaches.

10-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Feb 1, 2019

Great stay very quiet and clean close to attractions

3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Jan 22, 2019

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.

Chris, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Jan 6, 2019

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

2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Jan 2, 2019

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.

Jeff, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Dec 24, 2018

Michael, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Nov 25, 2018

1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Nov 23, 2018

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.

1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nov 13, 2018

1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nov 11, 2018

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.

Nan04101, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Nov 8, 2018

Sanak, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Oct 31, 2018

Eriks, 1-night trip

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