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Crystal Bay Hotel

3.0 star property
Historic St. Petersburg hotel in La Vista with free breakfast
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Exterior
Outdoor pool
Exterior
Pet-friendly Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa Bed, Accessible
Dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Spa
    Spa
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Pool
    Pool

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7401 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL, 33710
  • Sunset Park
    1 min walk
  • St. Petersburg Municipal Beach
    4 min drive
  • Sunset Beach
    6 min drive
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    31 min drive

Room options

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Pet-friendly Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Pet-friendly Classic Room, 1 King Bed

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

  • 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

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Comfort Room, 1 King Bed

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

  • 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

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Signature Room

Signature Room

  • 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

  • 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

  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

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 - 7 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Tropicana Field - 9 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Upham Beach - 12 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Salvador Dali Museum - 12 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Eckerd College - 13 min drive - 13.8 km

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
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and a meeting room. Free breakfast is available daily. 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. Free self parking is available.

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
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • 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. Beds feature premium bedding. 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

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Highchair
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Refrigerator

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 7:30 AM–10 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM–10:30 AM on weekends
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa services

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 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 business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 3 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • 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
  • Cable channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Heating
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

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

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • In-room massage
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • 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

Guests will receive an access code

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 fire extinguisher 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 Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1067 out of 1399 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 257 out of 1399 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 1399 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1399 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 1399 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

MARGARET, Cartersville

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it. I would highly recommend it. Had the best stay ever. Beautiful property. Will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

rebecca

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ando

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Olga

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
historic hotel, self check in and out, breakfast included
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely incredible stay here with my family! My husband and I including our baby twins stayed and the staff was so helpful! I felt right at home and will be staying in the future!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ida Milagros Reyes

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It's a beautiful place,very clean, breakfast is awesome. But the staff are the rock Star, very professional and friendly. I will strongly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our family stayed here (1 1/2 year old baby) And the experience was amazing! The hotel is so super cute and Rich and character. Instead of a lifeless chain hotel you really get the local vibe. The rooms are clean and spacious. The staff is amazingly nice, friendly and personable, there is fresh coffee available 24 seven and the breakfast in the morning is delicious! we are so glad we found this perfect little gem in the most incredible location in Saint Pete.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jomari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a pleasant stay. Our room was well organized and simple for our needs. We also appreciate that we were able to get availability on the same day. We hope to stay here again on our next trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendlly stafff, well situated hotel...Nice environment.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deneen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When I first go there my room wasn’t quite up to par and the view was lacking but the wonderful staff took well care of us and we greatly appreciate that. Would recommend this place to anyone and everyone
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet; familiar; very good breakfast buffet, interesting, friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Like stepping into a fairytale set in the 50’s. What a classy place! Our room was large and comfortable and seemed to absorb you when you entered. It had all of the amenities, like you mostly don’t see anymore in modern chain hotels. Everything was well maintained and pristine clean. The breakfast was magnificent. We stumbled onto a jewel. We will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great for a short stay, as it is a bed and breakfast, rooms are very clean and historic. Nice breakfast with a variety of food. Unfortunately no beach within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Chrystal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy but dated
Air quality & smells are a big factor in a hotel stay for my family due to allergy and asthma conditions. Carpeting and air conditioning that produces moisture and mildew smells almost always causes asthma flare up for my kiddos, which is exactly what happened when we stayed. I booked 5 nights but left after the first night. I also needed to work from the hotel and there wasn’t a desk. The bed was lopsided and very hard/firm. I would have rather slept on an airbed. Bringing luggage in/out was also a bear, as the entrance only has stairs. A positive was the check in process, which was contactless.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felicismo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a wonderful stay!
It was a wonderful 2-day stay there. Very convenient to get to this hotel. Hotel is beautiful and historic. The staff is super nice. Room was cozy and clean. We were very happy with our stay and will take advantage of their loyalty program in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Will be back
Absolutely loved Crystal Bay, staff was friendly, room was clean, spacious and comfortable. Breakfast was fresh. It gave a 1950s Hollywood Hotel feel. Such a good vibe all around. Will be back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olha, Stamford

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Очень приятное место , хороший персонал, сервис на высоте. Месторасположение удобное
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Parker

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Find another place
Like others, I’m not sure how this hotel is rated so high. I’ll start by walking in when you get slapped in the face by the smell of mildew. It is so damp in the building. I understand trying to keep the “historic charm” but man that carpet has to go! I’d say you can have wood or laminate flooring but that brings me to my next complaint which was the floors. I’m not sure how that place is standing w/ how crooked the floors are! I’m talking sections that go up 8-10” higher in some areas. Our room was a disaster for floors. I don’t think a box of cereal would stand on the floors. I wouldn’t advise being under the influence walking around there as you will likely fall on your face. Everything in that room was off. Levels clearly didn’t exist when it was built or redone. You could look & see where the ceiling was so uneven as well as the floor by looking at the bed. The bed on the left side was probably 5-6” lower than the right side & it was not comfortable. Definitely not for being 8 months pregnant trying not to be rolled into my husband. My daughter who intended to sleep on the pull out bed… nope! You could feel every spring so she also had to sleep in the bed w/ us & try not to fall into each other like bowling pins. As if we didn’t feel uncomfortable enough, the only channel the tv would let us watch was “true crime” like we were about to face our fate in the old creaky motel. There’s more but ran out of space! No parking-Truck vandalized-popping outlets-cooked food no good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Fernandina Beach

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Close to beaches and short drive to downtown. Adorable, walkable neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Historic hotel with large rooms and good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful
What a unique and wonderful place! There’s a lot of history here. The staff is amazing and are all so friendly and helpful. We received great recommendations for area activities and restaurants. Breakfast was absolutely fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ronnie

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very friendly, and the rooms are well cleaned.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely place
A lovely hotel! I felt like a VIP. The historic atmosphere was a real plus, but didn’t miss any modern amenities. They upgraded us free, and I loved the convenience of contact free checkin. A great value, and a wonderful breakfast. We plan to tell others about our stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024