Springs at Kings Bay Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Crystal River is a coastal city in western Florida. Kings Bay, which is fed by springs, is home to the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, sheltering manatees year-round.
Beautiful grounds surrounded by water
Avoid the tourists and continue down the channels for an up close and personal experience with the manatees! Continue past the crowds and hop on in, the water is the same temperature year round.
Swim throughs in the springs

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This is where you can swim with the manatees during the winter times you see a lot of them .

Popular places to visit

Activities


Our pick of the best Springs at Kings Bay Hotel Deals

The Port Hotel & Marina

The Port Hotel & Marina

2 out of 5
1610 SE Paradise Circle Crystal River FL
The price is AU$150 per night from 2 Apr to 3 Apr
AU$150
2 Apr - 3 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Crystal River. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a marina and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
The property is lacking however the location is good and staff were helpful ! Parking near our unit was handy for motorcycle ! The rest and tiki bar on property is great !

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

The Port Hotel & Marina
King's Bay Lodge

King's Bay Lodge

2.5 out of 5
506 NW 1st Ave Crystal River FL
The price is AU$223 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
AU$223
1 Apr - 2 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this lodge in Crystal River. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Three Sisters Springs and Hunter Spring Park ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (356 reviews)
Nice place. Older, but cozy. They have a sheltered/covered picnic area with grills. Each guest gets a parking spot in front of your door. Eats and drinks walking distance, plus some shops walking distance too.

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

King's Bay Lodge
Retreat at Crystal Manatee

Retreat at Crystal Manatee

2.5 out of 5
310 N Citrus Avenue Crystal River FL
The price is AU$293 per night from 26 Mar to 27 Mar
AU$293
26 Mar - 27 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Crystal River. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Three Sisters Springs and Hunter Spring Park ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (401 reviews)
We very much enjoyed our stay at the Retreat. It’s very conveniently located in the midst of the kings Bay Area in crystal river. There’s some nice really good restaurants within walking distance or a 5 minute drive. The place was super clean and the coffee maker in the breakfast area was first rate ...

Reviewed on 15 Mar 2026

Retreat at Crystal Manatee
In walking distance from Three Sister's Springs,<br>Hunters Springs, & Kings Bay

In walking distance from Three Sister's Springs,<br>Hunters Springs, & Kings Bay

Crystal River FL
Stay at this holiday home in Crystal River. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Three Sisters Springs and Hunter Spring Park ...
10/10 Exceptional! (42 reviews)
We very much enjoyed our stay. The home, the location, everything exceeded our expectations. Would definitely like to stay here again.

Reviewed on 13 Mar 2026

In walking distance from Three Sister's Springs,<br>Hunters Springs, & Kings Bay
PaddleTail Waterfront Lodge, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

PaddleTail Waterfront Lodge, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

2.5 out of 5
614 Nw Us Highway 19 Crystal River FL
The price is AU$211 per night from 12 Apr to 13 Apr
AU$211
12 Apr - 13 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Crystal River. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,425 reviews)
That was quite possibly the cleanest hotel room I have ever been in. Truly there was not a speck of dust in all of the areas that normally I would see dust in.

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

PaddleTail Waterfront Lodge, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
Rodeway Inn Homosassa

Rodeway Inn Homosassa

2 out of 5
4076 S Suncoast Blvd Homosassa FL
The price is AU$119 per night from 1 Apr to 2 Apr
AU$119
1 Apr - 2 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Homosassa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
6.8/10 (1,011 reviews)
For the money, it was an OK place to stay, couple things so the bed slid all over the place it’s on a metal frame. Going to sleep at night the bed would slide away from the headboard, and your pillow would fall down behind it.. behind the door was very dirty on the wall. It looked like oil or some ...

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Rodeway Inn Homosassa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Other neighbourhoods around Springs at Kings Bay

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Crystal Shores

While Crystal Shores may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hunter Spring Park and Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge.

Crystal Shores
Crystal River has natural springs feeding it. Crystal River Preserve State Park is in Citrus County, Florida

Dixie Shores

When in Dixie Shores, you can plan a visit to Fort Island Trail Park and Crystal River Archaeological State Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Dixie Shores
Florida spring-fed river panorama

Woodland Estates

When in Woodland Estates, you can plan a visit to Crystal River Archaeological State Park and Crystal River Watersports Marina, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Woodland Estates
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Pelican Cove

While Pelican Cove may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Crystal River Watersports Marina and Crystal River Archaeological State Park.

Pelican Cove
Florida Crystal River, Cedar Key

Woods N Waters

When in Woods N Waters, you can plan a visit to Crystal River Archaeological State Park and Fort Island Trail Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

Woods N Waters
A Florida Manatee

Indian Waters

While there might not be top attractions in Indian Waters, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Crystal River Archaeological State Park and Crystal River Watersports Marina.

Indian Waters


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