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Crystal Bay Hotel

3.0 star property
Historic hotel with free breakfast and spa services

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Outdoor pool
Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Garden View | View from room
Exterior detail
1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$190
includes taxes & fees
17 July - 18 July

Explore the area

Map
7401 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL, 33710
  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Tropicana Field
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Eckerd College
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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Pet-friendly Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Pet-friendly Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Terrace, Garden View

1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Premier Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Terrace, Garden View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(45 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Garden View

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Garden View

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Garden View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(44 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Comfort Room, 1 King Bed

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(84 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Pet-friendly Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa Bed, Accessible

Pet-friendly Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa Bed, Accessible

Pet-friendly Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
Separate bedroom
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Signature Room

Signature Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Signature Room, 1 King Bed

Signature Room, 1 King Bed

Signature Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Separate dining area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
  • 37 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
TV
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

St. Petersburg

At Crystal Bay Hotel, you'll be 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and 5.3 km (3.3 mi) from John's Pass Village & Boardwalk. Highlights at this historic hotel include a complimentary breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This hotel has free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a library. Added amenities include coffee/tea in a common area and spa services. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class La Vista hotel include Tropicana Field and Salvador Dali Museum.

What's nearby

  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 9 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Tropicana Field - 11 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Upham Beach - 11 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Eckerd College - 13 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Salvador Dali Museum - 13 min drive - 12.2 km

Getting around

  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Chipotle Mexican Grill - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dead Bob's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪CD Roma Restaurant - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Crystal Bay Hotel

Historic hotel with free breakfast and spa services
Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Event space at this hotel measures 850 square feet (79 square metres) and includes conference space. An outdoor pool, spa services, and a library are also featured at the historic Crystal Bay Hotel. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star St. Petersburg hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 54 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • 850 sq ft of conference space
  • 79 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 1915
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Towels for the beach
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
Crystal Bay Hotel offers 54 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

This St. Petersburg hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices). Cable televisions are provided. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Library
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Highchair
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 850 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Beach towels
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1915
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 4 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Payment types

Important information

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 7 AM to 7 PM
  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • Up to 4 children aged 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Crystal Bay Hotel St. Petersburg
Crystal Bay St. Petersburg
Crystal Bay Hotel Hotel
Crystal Bay Hotel St. Petersburg
Crystal Bay Hotel Hotel St. Petersburg

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Crystal Bay Hotel?

Crystal Bay Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Crystal Bay Hotel?

As of 2 July 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crystal Bay Hotel on 17 July 2025 start from AU$189.53, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available at Crystal Bay Hotel?

Yep, Crystal Bay Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Crystal Bay Hotel?

The closest beach to Crystal Bay Hotel is St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches (10.1 km).

Is there a spa on site at Crystal Bay Hotel?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like massages.

Does Crystal Bay Hotel have a pool?

Crystal Bay Hotel has an outdoor pool. The pool is open 7 AM to 7 PM.

Is Crystal Bay Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as an outdoor pool, as well as highchairs in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Crystal Bay Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Crystal Bay Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, our guests are hooked on the free buffet breakfast here! Served weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Crystal Bay Hotel?

No, Crystal Bay Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Crystal Bay Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Crystal Bay Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Crystal Bay Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1055 out of 1353 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 238 out of 1353 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 1353 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1353 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 1353 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the quaintness. Free breakfast, quiet, and nice neighborhood to walk around.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love this old hotel! Very charming, great service and wonderful breakfast. The bed and pillows very comfortable also. Not on the beach but within a short drive.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ting Ting

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Virginia, Fredericksburg

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Overall the property had lots of character and history but the floors were slanted and you felt off kilter. The bed also seemed slanted because of the floors.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was wonderful and facilities are beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany, Hudson

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The historic hotel was beautiful! The breakfast was excellent too. Will be back for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Doug

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness

Just a little bit of tweaking needed.

Let’s start with the pros. Great service and seemed like happy employees. Great breakfast items and tons of room for guests. Never felt rushed at all and it was quite enjoyable. Rooms are nice. Beds are pretty firm. The two room queen bedrooms are nice with separate bathrooms. The bathrooms only have showers. Now for the cons. Being an older building there are some quirks to it. Also the room we had was not the cleanest. Cobwebs in areas and the fridge did not work. It had been sitting there for quite awhile like that. Water all over in it from apparently the freezer defrosting. It was very musty smelling and had someone else’s hair in it. A very easy thing to fix. We found out the hard way at about 10:00pm with leftovers from dinner. We had to throw them out because the fudge not working and I didn’t want to make a fuss at that time of night. So I did not mention it until we left a few days later. Also parking is a bit tricky. They have a lot across the street. It is a one way in and out. So if you arrive late and pull in you will have to back out of it. We got in late every night so we had to park over on the next block. There no street lights so it is very dark but we did not have any issues with people or crime. The last issue is this is next to a couple very busy roads. So you get a lot of loud exhaust and music at different times during the night. I believe I would stay here again. This is a cute place and with a couple little tweaks it could be a special place.
Cobwebs in bedroom
Fridge
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Laura

Liked: Room comfort

Somewhat underwhelming compared to reviews

Was underwhelmed by the welcome i received as so many reviews had mentioned the friendliness of staff. I was kept waiting without apparent reason and not spoken to until i "interrupted" the paper shuffling. My room leaked and i received no follow-up when i reported this. So a bucket with a towel in it shared the room with me all week. House keeping clearly thought this meant i didnt need replacement towels for a few days. The carpet was not vaccumed while i was there. Breakfast was adequate but not in keeping with how much was being charged. The breakfast staff were helpful and nice. I got the impression the hotel was luving off past glories. But it was nice and quiet with good parking.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is wonderful! The staff, breakfast, and stay were all lovely! I highly recommend staying here. Only 1ish mile from the beach but the hotel had a nice pool as well!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience for our first time in the Tampa area. It may not have all the amenities of some of the chain Hotels but it makes up for it.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The historic features were great. There is a veranda you can sit on, to enjoy the evening. There are many attractions and excellent food choices nearby. All the staff were pleasant. The breakfast buffet was unusually well supplied with many choices, including fresh cooked eggs. A relaxed feeling and well appointed rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

ROBY, Grove City

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Historic hotel. Excellent breakfast. Convenient to gulf beaches.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A very quaint place with a rich history
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We rented a second room for our kids and 3 grandkids. They had enough space to spread out and feel comfortable in a beautiful two bedroom suite! Breakfast was a huge hit with grandkids!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming, clean, and beautifully restored historic hotel. Staff members went out of their way to ensure our comfort.

10/10 Excellent

Lyndela

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked that it is a unique historical hotel with an interesting history. All the staff we encountered were warm and welcoming. Rooms were clean and the grounds are nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa, Ft Lauderdale

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Only one of our rooms was larger. We thought both rooms would be upgraded with the VIP benefit. Breakfast very nice with fresh fruit. Lovely staff. Clean but tired rooms, old furniture and carpeting. Musty smell when entering room. Nice that the building is historic but the whole interior needs refreshing and renovation. I noticed first floor rooms had no carpet and looked much better. Would recommend because of service and bkfst but with some hesitation because of the rooms. We chose because of price on busy weekend but it is 20 min from waterfront.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Moira, St Stephen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very accommodating and friendly. Hotel was lovely and very clean Great breakfast included.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025