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Crystal Bay Historic Hotel

3.0 star property
Travelers find a peaceful beachside escape at this St. Petersburg-Clearwater retreat where massage services complement the natural coastal beauty

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Crystal Bay Hotel provides a quiet getaway near St. Petersburg-Clearwater Beaches. Guests start their day with a complimentary breakfast buffet before enjoying spa treatments. The property features a garden, pool, and library where visitors can relax with a good book.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is AU$278
includes taxes & fees
5 Apr - 6 Apr

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(51 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(50 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Signature Room, 1 King Bed

Signature Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Comfort Room, 1 King Bed

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(95 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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

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

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Signature Room

Signature Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

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

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About the area

Located in St. Petersburg, Crystal Bay Historic Hotel is in the historical district. Shoppers can visit John's Pass Village & Boardwalk, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and Vinoy Park. Salvador Dali Museum and Eckerd College are two other places to visit that come recommended. Visit our St. Petersburg travel guide
Map
7401 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL, 33710

What's nearby

  • Palms of Pasadena Hospital which includes signage and outdoor art
    Palms of Pasadena Hospital
    6 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Sunset Park
    1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Treasure Island Golf, Tennis & Recreation Center
    4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Pasadena Shopping Center
    5 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Ronald Mcdonald House Children
    5 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    17 min walk
  • Horse And Jockey Pub
    2 min drive
  • Taco Bell
    18 min walk
  • Ted Peters Famous Smoked Fish
    3 min drive
  • Dead Bob's
    14 min walk

About this property

Crystal Bay Historic Hotel

Historic hotel near St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
Located close to John's Pass Village & Boardwalk, Crystal Bay Historic Hotel provides a free breakfast buffet, a terrace and a garden. Treat yourself to a massage or other spa services. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with a library and conference space.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Express check-out, express check-in and 1 meeting room
  • Beach towels, a lift and a computer station
  • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast, beach locale and overall value
Room features
All 54 individually furnished rooms have comforts such as air conditioning, as well as amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness, size rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • 32-inch TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, fridges and microwaves

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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

  • High chair
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
4 children, up to the age of 17 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

Pool access available from 7 AM to 7 PM
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation

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

Does Crystal Bay Historic Hotel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7 AM to 7 PM.

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

As of 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Crystal Bay Historic Hotel on 5 Apr 2026 start from AU$278, 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 Crystal Bay Historic Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Crystal Bay Historic Hotel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Crystal Bay Historic Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Crystal Bay Historic Hotel?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Crystal Bay Historic Hotel located?

Located in La Vista, this historic hotel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches, and within 9 mi (15 km) of John's Pass Village & Boardwalk and Vinoy Park. Sunken Gardens and Salvador Dali Museum are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Crystal Bay Historic Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1132 out of 1445 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 252 out of 1445 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 1445 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1445 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1445 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, staff was very nice
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Irving

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and nice vibe at property
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Monika

Great place to stay, very good breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duencheng

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great breakfast and friendly staffs.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean area, clean room, walkable to restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff was nice. Included Breakfast is good
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming place. Good breakfast and.location..staff were very helpful and.pleasant. nice Yamaha piano downstairs.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were all so friendly! Everyone from the front desk, housekeeping staff to maintenance staff were pleasant. The breakfast was great! Lots to choose from and fresh!
Inside the elevator is a blast from the past of the property.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Colette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Friendly helpful staff , great breakfast!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very helpful friendly staff, big rooms, comfortable beds, great breakfast
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved the historical feel of this place. The staff was very, very helpful and pleasant!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the staff at the hotel were friendly and welcoming, especially the front desk hostess. Our room was spacious and very clean. The breakfast in the morning was perfect for us with lots of choices. We enjoyed sitting on the quiet porch to eat and plan our day. We highly recommended this gem of a place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

debra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a wonderful place. Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quiet. Friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

jens

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff; breakfasts very good
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

kirk

Liked: Amenities
Breakfast was very good. Nice options.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean and the staff very helpful. Excellent breakfast buffet included. Since it's an older hotel, the wood floors were not perfect but had character. The carpets were old fashioned but it is an historic hotel agter all
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, excellent property!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

The room was spotless, the breakfast fabulous and the staff was so courteous and thoughtful.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was very clean and the staff were pleasant and attentive.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly, and convenient.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was adorable. The staff so very friendly and the breakast was superb! Thank you Crystal bay..
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanthi

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a hidden gem! The staff is fantastic, the location is great and it is away from all the noise and people.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Secured. Awesome breakfast. Beds slept great. Quiet.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in after hours was great. Classic hotel with all the charm and nuances you expect from that heritage. Similar in preservation reminded me of old National Park hotels. Friendly staff and very nice grounds. Breakfast met expectations but did not exceed them. Excellent value and location to the beaches. Would recommend for the value received without hesitation.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026