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Crystal Bay Historic Hotel

3.0 star property

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Premier Room, 1 King Bed, Terrace, Garden View | Garden view
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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

Classic Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • 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
(50 reviews)
  • 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
(48 reviews)
  • 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)
  • 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
(20 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • 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)
  • 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)
  • 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

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

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Signature Room

Signature Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • 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)
  • 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

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

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About the area

St. Petersburg

With a stay at Crystal Bay Historic Hotel in St. Petersburg (La Vista), you'll be a 4-minute drive from St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches and 7 minutes from John's Pass Village & Boardwalk. .This historic hotel is 7.5 mi (12 km) from Vinoy Park and 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Sunken Gardens.

What's nearby

  • Sunset Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Pasadena Shopping Center - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Ronald Mcdonald House Children - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Treasure Island Golf, Tennis & Recreation Center - 3 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Palms of Pasadena Hospital - 4 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Crystal Bay Historic Hotel

Historic hotel with free parking, in the vicinity of St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches
Crystal Bay Historic Hotel offers 54 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations 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 television is provided. Housekeeping is offered daily and in-room massages can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include massages.
Make yourself at home in one of the 54 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include irons/ironing boards and in-room massages, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a communal living room, and a banquet hall.
Take advantage of the hotel's room service (during limited hours). A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 10 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include a computer station, express check-in, and express check-out. Planning an event in St. Petersburg? This hotel has 850 square feet (79 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 10 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 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 available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
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, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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

Crystal Bay Historic Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1103 out of 1414 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 248 out of 1414 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 1414 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 1414 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 1414 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wanda, Melrose Park

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the place, clean room, and the staff was awesome, especially Kassandra. The breakfast buffet was absolutely delicious. We loved the hotel's location and the balcony view. Lovely hotel, everything was perfect. I highly recommend it!! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colleen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The charm of the hotel was very relaxing. The continental breakfast was next level, super fresh and generous. Will def stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

PAUL

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rafe

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and great area. Breakfast was delicious
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raul

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
We love this hotel.Great location.The rooms are nice and comfortable!They have the very best breakfast also.This was our second time at this great place.We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonard

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was very good. Staff was very attentive..
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Javier

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Leonard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice quiet hotel. The staff and and front desk staff was always helpful and cheerful
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness
Lots of fruit
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

BETH, Reston

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well, The property was not up to the standards as marketed. First of all I have never been in a Hotel as it is called, without a bar. That's how you have a vibe. Secondly, It was so called renovated in 1958 and it is still 1958 as it was a senior citizens residence as it still fills like. So called in 2015 became a spiritual retreat, healing and provides spiritual growth. There were no inferences to programs that would promote that. All in all. This could be a faboulous place but not up to expectations. :((
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was amazing. We couldn't find anything wrong with it. Maybe if they had real mugs for breakfast, but that's a little petty. Staff was super helpful, room was clean and comfortable, breakfast was varied and delicious.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast had several healthy options and our room was very comfortable.
Dead Bob's is a must try and only a 15 min walk from the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joline

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Deaf-friendly and respectful. Excellent service and clear communication. Truly caring and professional!”
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andre

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

Gracious & historic

beautiful historic hotel, restored and well maintained. All the modern conveniences. Staff are friendly and the atmosphere relaxed. great breakfast!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Such a quaint, cute place to stay. We loved it. The staff was wonderful. The breakfast was so good. The rooms were cozy. There were many places to sit and relax and it was convenient to the beaches.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Antonio

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Ran

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfy bed, nice to have a fridge and a microwave, breakfast was solid. Just a little loud because our room was close to the street
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandie, Chiefland

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Marcio, Wellington

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Not old charm. Just old…
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
website video showed a lovely veranda with chairs which was part of my final decision to stay here....coffee early in the morning. On arrival the veranda had a sign posted that it was only available to guests with rooms off the veranda...the rest of us had to wait until 11 am. Disappointing particularly as I never saw anyone out there in the mornings
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025