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Crystal Bay Hotel

3.0 star property
3-star historic hotel near St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches

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Outdoor pool
1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished
Lobby sitting area
Property grounds
Lobby

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping

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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

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Pet-friendly Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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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)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(45 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Garden View | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Garden View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(45 reviews)
  • 600 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Comfort Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(84 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Pet-friendly Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa Bed, Accessible | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

  • 500 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Signature Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Signature Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Signature Room, 1 King Bed | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Signature Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • 400 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

St. Petersburg

La Vista stay.A stay at this La Vista hotel places you within 3 miles (5 km) of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and 6 miles (10 km) of John's Pass Village & Boardwalk. Tropicana Field is within 6 miles (10 km) and Vinoy Park is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 9 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Tropicana Field - 11 min drive - 6.0 miles
  • Upham Beach - 11 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Eckerd College - 13 min drive - 8.0 miles
  • Salvador Dali Museum - 13 min drive - 7.6 miles

Getting around

  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 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

3-star historic hotel near St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
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 meters) 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 is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Computer for guest use
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
Crystal Bay Hotel offers 54 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations 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 television is provided. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • High chair
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

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 transportation

  • 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 10:00 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

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
  • Elevator
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • 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 elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

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 available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

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

Property 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 each 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 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
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Crystal Bay Hotel Hotel
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Crystal Bay Hotel Hotel St. Petersburg

Frequently asked questions

How close is Crystal Bay Hotel to the airport?

Crystal Bay Hotel is 7.5 mi (18-min drive) away from the St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jul 7, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crystal Bay Hotel on Jul 14, 2025 start from $110.4, excluding 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.

Does Crystal Bay Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Crystal Bay Hotel.

How close is Crystal Bay Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 2 mi (4-min drive) from St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and 2 mi (4-min drive) from St. Petersburg Municipal Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Crystal Bay Hotel offer free breakfast?

Crystal Bay Hotel offers free buffet breakfast on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10 AM and weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Crystal Bay Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Gulfport Casino (8-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Crystal Bay Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Crystal Bay Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Crystal Bay Hotel have a pool?

Crystal Bay Hotel features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 7 AM to 7 PM.

Does Crystal Bay Hotel have a spa?

This hotel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer massages.

How close is Crystal Bay Hotel to downtown St. Petersburg?

Crystal Bay Hotel is 6.2 mi away from St. Petersburg.

Crystal Bay Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1061 out of 1360 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 239 out of 1360 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 1360 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1360 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 4 out of 1360 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

8/10 Good

Scharnelle

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my first time at this property, but it surely will not be my last. They accommodated me by adding my son to my reservation, who was initially unable to attend. The breakfast was terrific, and the staff were by far the friendliest and most accommodating ever.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick & Susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This place was a hidden GEM!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay!

Great facility. Well definitely be back again. Staff was soooooo friendly. Thank you all.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

EDNA

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Cleanliness is excellent!!!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
It is quaint and charming. It is old so not modern, but they keep it clean and have a phenomenal breakfast! The staff were all extremely helpful and friendly.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen, Sydney

Traveled with group
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay it was clean , with friendly staff. A contactless check in with all information required provided
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey Noel

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely stay at Crystal Bay. The room was spacious, and the and the architecture was so interesting. The staff were incredible and helped us with anything we asked. We brought our young child with for his first trip to the beach and they even had beach chairs and towels to send us with. Parking was ample and easy to access. My only complaint was that housekeeping didn’t come in (even when the placard on the door was placed asking for service) except for one time during our stay, but I’m sure they would have if we would have asked the front staff directly. The location was easy to find and conveniently located between freeway access to attractions and the beaches on the coast (about a 4 minute drive to many beaches). Thank you to everyone at Crystal Bay for ensuring we had a great vacation to Saint Petersburg!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very helpful. Breakfast was good. Enjoyed the short stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful!!! It’s well kept,the staff is amazing, the breakfast is good too in the morning, and the sunsets from there and beautiful especially sitting out on the veranda and watching it!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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 traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Traveled 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

Traveled 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

Traveled 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