Crystal Bay Historic Hotel

7401 Central Avenue, St. Petersburg, FL 33710 US near Exit 20 on I-275 (~4.1mi)
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3.0 Star Property In St. Petersburg (La Vista)
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08/25/2026 - 08/26/2026
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Verified Reviews of Crystal Bay Historic Hotel

Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently:
"Crystal Bay Hotel review"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Very friendly, professional staff. Lovely clean room. Delicious breakfast selection. I will be happy to highly recommend the Crystal Bay Hotel.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
31-Jul-2026 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Jul 27 to Wed Jul 29 2026 at a $129.57 average nightly rate.
"Fun Historic Hotel"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Friendly staff, comfortable bed, nice breakfast. It was fun. It was fun staying at such an old and historic hotel.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
09-Jul-2026 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Jul 06 to Tue Jul 07 2026 at a $127.50 average nightly rate.
"A great fine nice room and great people serving us"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
A great fine,very nice room and good people serving our needs.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
26-Apr-2026 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Apr 25 to Sun Apr 26 2026 at a $237.99 average nightly rate.
"Staff were friendly and helpful"
Overall Score4.0/ 5
Based on other reviews, I expected a different breakfast. The hotel is comfortable,well kept and a nice break from chain motels. We'd stay again met several couples who return annually.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
11-Feb-2026 Verified Review, stayed from Mon Feb 09 to Wed Feb 11 2026 at a $205.99 average nightly rate.
"We love this charming hotel"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Why not stay here? It’s the perfect spot with a great breakfast and wonderful staff!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
30-Jan-2026 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Jan 28 to Fri Jan 30 2026 at a $149.99 average nightly rate.
"Wonderful towels"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Good breakfast, friendly.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
25-Dec-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Sun Dec 21 to Fri Dec 26 2025 at a $145.01 average nightly rate.
"Outstanding"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Professional courteous friendly very clean and neat.
(Group coordinator, booked 2 rooms), from US flag
26-Nov-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Wed Nov 19 to Sun Nov 23 2025 at a $182.99 average nightly rate.
"Very Nice Place"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
very comfortable great location.
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
26-Oct-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Tue Oct 21 to Sat Oct 25 2025 at a $158.51 average nightly rate.
"Always Great"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Always a great stay. Breakfast is amazing as usual. Easy no contact check in. Loved it!
(Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from US flag
01-Jul-2025 Verified Review, stayed from Thu Jun 26 to Sun Jun 29 2025 at a $167.45 average nightly rate.

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Property Description

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.

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.

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.

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Pasadena Shopping Center - 2 km / 1.2 mi
St. Petersburg - Clearwater Beaches - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
St. Petersburg Municipal Beach at Treasure Island - 3.1 km / 1.9 mi
Corey Ave - 4.1 km / 2.5 mi
Sunset Beach - 4.6 km / 2.8 mi
Upham Beach Park - 5 km / 3.1 mi
Belleair Beach - 5.3 km / 3.3 mi
John's Pass Village & Boardwalk - 5.3 km / 3.3 mi
Madeira Beach - 5.4 km / 3.3 mi
Upham Beach - 5.4 km / 3.3 mi
Hubbards Marina - 5.4 km / 3.4 mi
Gulfport Beach - 5.9 km / 3.6 mi
Sunset Beach Pavilion - 5.9 km / 3.7 mi
Splash Island Water Park - 5.9 km / 3.7 mi
Dolphin Landings Charter Boat Center - 6.5 km / 4 mi

The nearest airports are:
St. Petersburg, FL (SPG-Albert Whitted) - 12 km / 7.5 mi
St. Petersburg-Clearwater Intl. Airport (PIE) - 26.9 km / 16.7 mi
Tampa Intl. Airport (TPA) - 39.4 km / 24.5 mi
Tampa, FL (TPF-Peter O. Knight) - 45.5 km / 28.2 mi
Sarasota-Bradenton Intl. Airport (SRQ) - 59.8 km / 37.2 mi

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.

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.

Green Sustainability

In an effort to be socially conscious of our planet's resources, we have the guest choose whether they would prefer fresh towels each day or would like to reuse their towels to conserve water.

Amenities / Features

  • Check In: 4:00 PM
  • Check Out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum age of oldest guest: 21
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Banquet hall
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Express check-in
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Conference space size (meters) - 79
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Garden
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Beach towels
  • Year Built - 1915
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Total number of rooms - 54
  • Number of floors - 3
  • Professional property host/manager
  • Free buffet breakfast
  • Off-street parking
  • No accessible shuttle
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Express check-out
  • Free breakfast
  • Multilingual staff
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Number of accessible parking spaces - 3
  • Library
  • Daily
  • Spa services on site
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Free self parking
  • Elevator
  • Conference space
  • Terrace
  • Computer station
  • Wheelchair accessible path of travel
  • Conference space size (feet) - 850

Airport & Shuttle Information

Closest Airports - St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport, 10.2 miles- Tampa International Airport, 19 miles

Local Shuttle Info: Crystal Bay contracts with a local Uber/Lyft driver to provide shuttle service from the airport for $35.00

Breakfast Information

We are well-known for our extensive, delicious menu. Breakfast is included in the cost of the room.

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Pets not allowed

Pets are allowed at no cost in one of our designated pet-friendly rooms. Guest is responsible for any damage caused by the pet to the property.

Parking Info

There is complimentary, on-site parking in the lot directly across from the hotel. There is parking for large busses next to the park across from the west side of the hotel.

Internet / WiFI

All areas of the hotel include free WiFi.

Cleaning Policies

Contactless check-in is available

Contactless check-out is available

Essential workers only - NO

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