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Crystal Bay Historic Hotel

3.0 star property
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Outdoor pool
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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Garden View | View from room
Property grounds
Individually decorated, individually furnished, iron/ironing board

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Spa
  • Housekeeping

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7401 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL, 33710
  • Place, John's Pass Village & Boardwalk
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Tropicana Field
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Eckerd College
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪35 min drive‬
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Pet-friendly Classic Room, 1 King Bed

9.6 out of 10
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(4 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

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(19 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(47 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Garden View

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

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Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

9.0 out of 10
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(49 reviews)
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Comfort Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
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  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

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  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Signature Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
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  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Signature Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

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

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About this property

Crystal Bay Historic Hotel

Historic hotel with free breakfast and spa services
This hotel features an outdoor pool, coffee/tea in a common area and spa services. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include conference space, a 24-hour front desk and a computer station.
Crystal Bay Historic Hotel offers 54 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit 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 televisions are provided. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and in-room massages can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the free breakfast at Crystal Bay Historic Hotel. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of Pasadena Shopping Center. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and an outdoor pool are available.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a meeting room and conference space
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the comfy beds, spaciousness and cleanliness
  • 7 minutes by car from John's Pass Village & Boardwalk and 9 minutes from Tropicana Field
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 metres) and includes conference space. An outdoor pool, spa services, and a library are also featured at the historic Crystal Bay Historic Hotel. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star St. Petersburg hotel.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

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
  • 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

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.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

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 aged 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
Crystal Bay St. Petersburg
Crystal Bay Hotel Hotel
Crystal Bay Hotel St. Petersburg
Crystal Bay Hotel Hotel St. Petersburg

Reviews

Crystal Bay Historic Hotel Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1089 out of 1393 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 243 out of 1393 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 36 out of 1393 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 1393 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 1393 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Gil

I like the old-fashioned look. The room smelled a little musty.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing time and the staff was fantastic kachi was so helpful and friendly ✝️💟
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JENNIFER

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property is a lovely older hotel in excellent condition. The hot breakfast was great and served in the original dining room. There are veranda rooms with rocking chairs. The staff is very helpful and the pool area is good. The parking is easy and our room was quiet and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Warren

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

Hidden gem in St Petersburg

Our stay was nothing short of exceptional! The hotel is an historic building with loads of character, and even though it was an older building, it did NOT have a rundown feeling. As you enter the main lobby, you are greeted by friendly staff. Kazzandra at the front desk greeted us and we immediately felt welcome. The room was clean and well furnished. The bed was too firm for our liking, and we mentioned that to Kazzandra. Unfortunately, they were booked full and could not move us to another room. Later that day however, she caught up to us and offered a mattress topper and the staff had that on our bed when we came back from sightseeing. The remainder of the nights were wonderful. Their breakfast is also top notch. Real scrambled eggs, bacon, hashbrowns, fresh fruit and a variety of other choices included with the stay. The pool was small but nice, and even though they were booked full, we often had it to ourselves or shared it with only one or 2 other guests. There are so many quaint little things that made our stay enjoyable there isn’t space for me to mention them all. You’ll have to discover them for yourself. 5-star feel without the 5-star price tag! A must stay, and we will certainly be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nostogic easy access to everything my faniky is already plotting on a revisit sometime in march.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This is our second vacation to Crystal Bay with our little dachshund. We enjoyed ourselves very much. The staff is so friendly, especially with our little pup that is why we decided to go back again I would never use hotels.com again they were so much more money than what I could’ve paid if I ordered directly through the hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barrie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed the atmosphere of this building, although it did have an older building musty smell to it
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albena

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We spent a night at the hotel and were very happy with the friendliness of the team, the willingness to accomodate and the quality of the service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Gabriela

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vadim

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Peggy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a charming, historic property in "old" St. Petersburg, near the public beaches and off Central, the old main street. It's easy to walk out to reach places like Walgreens/c-stores, and it's a great price! The service wasn't 'cheap', it has a small pool, and it's well maintained. I loved the veranda, the dining room (brekkie included) and the ELEVATOR (modern). My room had a basic parking lot view, but that's the hazards of booking late. Hotel seemed full on Friday night but there was no noise!
Lobby. Wood floors! Hardly a creak!
Room 309, king bed, great cable.
Nice bath (ADA room)
Rm 309 (fridge and microwave)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clayton

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Check in was very fast and simple. Room was very clean and the bed was comfortable. Will definitely stay again!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We will be back for sure, loved Every minute there.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

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

Quaint historic hotel

Nice historic building with large rooms. The sleep sofa was positioned in a way that made it imposible to get off the bed. Parking is difficult and no charging stations for EVs. There are plenty of good places to eat but the included breakfast is not one of them. Central location and great to sleep and shower.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cailah, Winnipeg

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful property, clean, kind staff.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roberto A

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Staff made our stay wonderful. They helped and made us comfortable the entire time. Truly a great place and very nostalgic.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Great value
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

emily

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great experience , lovely people and establishment
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a clean and well maintained property with historic character and modern convenience and amenities. The staff are available when you need them and are friendly &helpful while not overbearing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great hotel excellent breakfast

Always nice to stay here. Great location, excellent fresh breakfast. The rooms are spacious, bed and pillows very comfortable and everything very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

WILLIAM

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025