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Crystal Bay Historic Hotel

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Spa
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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7401 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL, 33710
  • Place, Sunset Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pasadena Shopping Center
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Palms of Pasadena Hospital
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    ‪36 min drive‬
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Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

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  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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  • 56 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

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

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

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  • 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

9.4 out of 10
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  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

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

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Signature Room, 1 King Bed

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

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  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Garden View

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  • Garden view
  • 37 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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  • 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

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  • 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

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

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About this property

Crystal Bay Historic Hotel

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 Treasure Island Golf, Tennis & Recreation 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 cleanliness, comfy beds and spaciousness
  • Just a 4-minute drive from St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and 7 minutes from John's Pass Village & Boardwalk
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
  • 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

  • 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

Crystal Bay Historic Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1128 out of 1439 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 250 out of 1439 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 1439 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 1439 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1439 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Colette

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

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed this hotel, we were only here 1 night as we're riding through. I booked this last minute (within 1 day) on Expedia and we chose this because we knew it was walkable to a bar/restaurant and rather than a chain hotel, this had some history/old style architecture we enjoy. The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. The building is old, that's why we're there. It's got charm, history, character; if you want fancy new everything, don't stay here. I did not smell any musty scent as previous reviews stated, but I'm used to older buildings. It was very clean, and the small little touches in the room like a gift bag w/ water/snacks, printed history of the building (the door hangers were the BEST) were the extras making it unique. I also love that they provide additions like a black face towel for makeup and disposable makeup wipes! The location itself has several lovely places you can sit outside, and inside has been decorated in the old style with memorabilia of it's history. Breakfast was what I would consider standard for a nicer hotel but good with lots of options. The only thing I didn't like was the check in which is all digital, we're on a bike it was hard and there was no info on whether if we didn't check in that way we'd have an issue at arrival, which we would NOT have had someone mans the front all the time, but we didn't know that, BUT having codes for entry to everything was very nice as we were arriving late. We would def stay here again!!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a relaxing place to stay. The rooms and common areas were clean, staff friendly, a nice breakfast (especially the crispy bacon) and overall very comfortable. It felt like we stepped back in time.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very well laid out and very quiet. The breakfast was the best continental one we have had. Best of all, everyone that worked there was so friendly and helpful. We will be staying there from now on when we visit our son.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Travelled with family
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

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was perfect. It was very clean. We enjoyed our stay at this hotel so much we will definitely be back. I recommend it to people who love vintage things. They have a free breakfast bar included.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherry

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything about our stay exceeded our expectations. Staff were amazing. Building is full of history and. If we every go to that area again we will list definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandie, Chiefland

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Monika

Travelled with family and small children
Great place to stay, very good breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

JamiRose, St Petersburg

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel bed and breakfast was absolutely amazing and the staff was the best. Room was clean and bed was comfortable. We will be coming back for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed a long weekend at crystal bay. Good location, convenient to Pinellas Trail and Treasure Island. Historic but didn’t feel old. Solid breakfast (though it is the same every day). Slept well, a few different kinds of pillows. Recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was immaculate and staff were great.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frederick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All aspects of my stay at the hotel were exceptional.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was perfect - quiet location and an amazing breakfast in the morning!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very satisfied
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I didn't use the breakfast although it looked great.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

kim, BUCKEYE

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
It was great All was great Rooms buffet surroundings Everything perfect
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Kari

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel is charming! Extremely clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
No laundry facilities available. And evening food service was iffy. But otherwise good. GREAT breakfasts! Great maid service also.
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I love this place. It was clean and comfortable. There is a wonderful breakfast bar included. Also there is a wonderful park across the street to watch the sunset. The staff went out of their way to help you with all your needs. I will definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 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

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

Marcela

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We truly loved this place , the staff was super friendly and hotel super clean Amenities were super close too ! Definitely a gem !
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025