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Crystal Bay Hotel

3.0 star property
Historic St. Petersburg hotel in La Vista with free breakfast
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Exterior
Outdoor pool
Exterior
Pet-friendly Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa Bed, Accessible
Dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Guests liked:

Clean rooms, comfy beds, friendly staff

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Spa
    Spa
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping
  • Pool
    Pool

Explore the area

Map
7401 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL, 33710
  • Sunset Park
    1 min walk
  • St. Petersburg Municipal Beach
    4 min drive
  • Sunset Beach
    6 min drive
  • Tampa, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.)
    31 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Pet-friendly Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Pet-friendly Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Pet-friendly Classic Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

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Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

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

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

Premium bedding, individually decorated, individually furnished

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

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

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

View all photos for Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Garden View

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Garden View

Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Garden View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Heating
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Fridge
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Classic Room, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

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

View all photos for Comfort Room, 1 King Bed

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed

Comfort Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

View all photos for Pet-friendly Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa Bed, Accessible

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

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

Highlights

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

View all photos for Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

Highlights

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

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Signature Room

Signature Room

Highlights

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

View all photos for Signature Room, 1 King Bed

Signature Room, 1 King Bed

Signature Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

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

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

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

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About the area

St. Petersburg

At Crystal Bay Hotel, you'll be 3.1 km (1.9 mi) from St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and 5.3 km (3.3 mi) from John's Pass Village & Boardwalk. Highlights at this historic hotel include a complimentary breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .This hotel has free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and a library. Additionally, you'll find a 24-hour business centre, coffee/tea in a common area and spa services. .Places within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class La Vista hotel include Tropicana Field and Salvador Dali Museum.

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, FL (TPA-Tampa Intl.) - 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

Historic St. Petersburg hotel in La Vista with free breakfast
A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a 24-hour business centre and a meeting room. Free breakfast is available daily. 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 Hotel. Free self parking is available.

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
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Front desk safe
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Lift
  • Smoking in designated areas
Crystal Bay Hotel offers 54 accommodations with a hairdryer and an iron/ironing board. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Beds feature premium bedding. 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.

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages.

Languages

English, Spanish

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 7:30 AM to 10 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Family friendly

  • Highchair
  • 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

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 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 business centre
  • 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

  • Premium bedding

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

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.

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 fire extinguisher 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 all 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 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Crystal Bay Hotel?

Crystal Bay Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Crystal Bay Hotel?

Yep, Crystal Bay Hotel has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Crystal Bay Hotel?

The closest beach to Crystal Bay Hotel is St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches (10.1 km).

Is there a spa on site at Crystal Bay Hotel?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like massages.

Does Crystal Bay Hotel have a pool?

Crystal Bay Hotel has an outdoor pool. The pool is open 7 AM to 7 PM.

Is Crystal Bay Hotel family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as an outdoor pool, as well as highchairs in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Crystal Bay Hotel is a hit with families.

Does Crystal Bay Hotel serve breakfast?

Yeah, our guests are hooked on the free buffet breakfast here! Served weekdays from 7:30 AM to 10 AM and weekends between 7:30 AM and 10:30 AM, this is the perfect place to fuel up for a day full of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Crystal Bay Hotel?

No, Crystal Bay Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Crystal Bay Hotel?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Crystal Bay Hotel?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Crystal Bay Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1063 out of 1392 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 255 out of 1392 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 50 out of 1392 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 19 out of 1392 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 5 out of 1392 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deneen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
When I first go there my room wasn’t quite up to par and the view was lacking but the wonderful staff took well care of us and we greatly appreciate that. Would recommend this place to anyone and everyone
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberto

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Quiet; familiar; very good breakfast buffet, interesting, friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Like stepping into a fairytale set in the 50’s. What a classy place! Our room was large and comfortable and seemed to absorb you when you entered. It had all of the amenities, like you mostly don’t see anymore in modern chain hotels. Everything was well maintained and pristine clean. The breakfast was magnificent. We stumbled onto a jewel. We will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great for a short stay, as it is a bed and breakfast, rooms are very clean and historic. Nice breakfast with a variety of food. Unfortunately no beach within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Chrystal

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cozy but dated
Air quality & smells are a big factor in a hotel stay for my family due to allergy and asthma conditions. Carpeting and air conditioning that produces moisture and mildew smells almost always causes asthma flare up for my kiddos, which is exactly what happened when we stayed. I booked 5 nights but left after the first night. I also needed to work from the hotel and there wasn’t a desk. The bed was lopsided and very hard/firm. I would have rather slept on an airbed. Bringing luggage in/out was also a bear, as the entrance only has stairs. A positive was the check in process, which was contactless.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Felicismo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a wonderful stay!
It was a wonderful 2-day stay there. Very convenient to get to this hotel. Hotel is beautiful and historic. The staff is super nice. Room was cozy and clean. We were very happy with our stay and will take advantage of their loyalty program in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Will be back
Absolutely loved Crystal Bay, staff was friendly, room was clean, spacious and comfortable. Breakfast was fresh. It gave a 1950s Hollywood Hotel feel. Such a good vibe all around. Will be back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olha, Stamford

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Очень приятное место , хороший персонал, сервис на высоте. Месторасположение удобное
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Parker

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Find another place
Like others, I’m not sure how this hotel is rated so high. I’ll start by walking in when you get slapped in the face by the smell of mildew. It is so damp in the building. I understand trying to keep the “historic charm” but man that carpet has to go! I’d say you can have wood or laminate flooring but that brings me to my next complaint which was the floors. I’m not sure how that place is standing w/ how crooked the floors are! I’m talking sections that go up 8-10” higher in some areas. Our room was a disaster for floors. I don’t think a box of cereal would stand on the floors. I wouldn’t advise being under the influence walking around there as you will likely fall on your face. Everything in that room was off. Levels clearly didn’t exist when it was built or redone. You could look & see where the ceiling was so uneven as well as the floor by looking at the bed. The bed on the left side was probably 5-6” lower than the right side & it was not comfortable. Definitely not for being 8 months pregnant trying not to be rolled into my husband. My daughter who intended to sleep on the pull out bed… nope! You could feel every spring so she also had to sleep in the bed w/ us & try not to fall into each other like bowling pins. As if we didn’t feel uncomfortable enough, the only channel the tv would let us watch was “true crime” like we were about to face our fate in the old creaky motel. There’s more but ran out of space! No parking-Truck vandalized-popping outlets-cooked food no good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan, Fernandina Beach

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location! Close to beaches and short drive to downtown. Adorable, walkable neighborhood.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Historic hotel with large rooms and good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful
What a unique and wonderful place! There’s a lot of history here. The staff is amazing and are all so friendly and helpful. We received great recommendations for area activities and restaurants. Breakfast was absolutely fantastic!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Ronnie

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are very friendly, and the rooms are well cleaned.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A lovely place
A lovely hotel! I felt like a VIP. The historic atmosphere was a real plus, but didn’t miss any modern amenities. They upgraded us free, and I loved the convenience of contact free checkin. A great value, and a wonderful breakfast. We plan to tell others about our stay here.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This stay was the best of our trip. Beautiful historic hotel with excellent breakfast at tables with fresh flowers. Altogether elegant
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent location, Excellent staff, amazing breakfast, super clean. Five star service!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendliest staff ever
The staff was super friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy, Clinton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spacious and quiet. I would return
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Cline

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Crystal Bay
If you can get past the smell of an older building. It's actually very very nice. You could tell that back it's day it was the place to be!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaylynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

RAFAEL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

yolanda

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024