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
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.
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
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 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
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Crystal Bay Hotel Reviews
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
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Hotel is very old and needs updating. The hotel was being used for people that lost their home due to the hurricane so was busy. Very quiet despite this. Friendly staff. Street parking available.
Not sure about the pool the weather was to cold.
The hotel is in a great location.
Free breakfast is fantastic.
My room was cleaned only one time for a weeks stay. That needs improvement.
Water pressure is low. Could be better.
Overall a nice hotel.
I had 2 back to back reservations at this hotel, one booked at the hotel and one booked through Expedia. To avoid changing rooms during my stay, I had to downgrade my reservation made directly with the hotel, therfore, I assume, they were not able to honor my VIP status. The hotel is very quaint, and clean. I found my room to be exceptionally noisy from road traffic. Based on my experience so far, I don't think that I would stay here again, I didn't find it to be a good value.
The staff were super friendly, polite, and accommodating of my need for a gluten-free breakfast and late check out. Thank you especially to the 2 Kathies and Jesus!
Virginia
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
Jeffrey
Travelled with family
Jan 25, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice historic hotel in a good location. The front desk staff were friendly and helpful. The breakfast was GREAT with a full selection of fresh items. The coffee, tea, hot chocolate station in the lobby was also very nice. The rooms were clean and the beds very comfortable. The bathroom could use some updating though. We would definitely stay there again.
Well if you are interested in an old style historic hotel, then this is the place to go and stay. They offer in room massage service for few bucks which is a gem. I was amazed by their hospitality and specially the breakfast. It was one the best breakfast services I have ever seen. Will go there again
We spent one night to attend a concert. We had to park on the street however was not a problem. The hotel is old but very well kept. The rooms were comfortable and quiet. The staff were all very welcoming. We would stay there again.
This hotel is quite a find. Loved the unique-ness of this historic hotel. We were in town for a wedding, and had about 8 rooms rented in all, they were each unique with the room layout. but all quite spacious. Hot breakfast with lots of options. Only downside was the coffee, recommend going to German bakery/coffee shop which was just a 5 minute walk away. (the apple struedel was excellent!)