Crystal Bay Historic Hotel

7401 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, FL 33710 United States (USA) near junction 20 on I-275 (~4.1mi)
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3.0 Star property
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4.0/5

Based on 919 guest reviews

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  • Outdoor pool at hotel
  • Comp. Breakfast
  • Shuttle to airport available
  • 56 rooms in hotel
  • 3 floors in property
  • Check-in time: 4:00 PM
  • Has environment-friendly policy
  • Groups/Meetings rating of 7.2/10
  • 2 meeting rooms in hotel

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Local attractions

Beaches, Dali Museum, Chihuly Museum, Imagine Museum, Museum of Fine Arts, Golf Courses, Water Sports, Historic Sites, Fort Desoto, St. Pete Beach, Mahaffey Theater, The Palladium, Sporting Events, Festivals and Markets, Saturday Morning Market, 2nd Saturday Art Walk, Florida Holocaust Museum, Weedon Isle Preserve, Boyd Hill Nature Preserve, Sunken Gardens, Sawgrass Lake Park, and many more.

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"Always Great"
Overall score5.0/ 5
Always a great stay. Breakfast is amazing as usual. Easy no contact check in. Loved it!
(Individual traveller, 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.
4.0 out of 5. Based on 919 guest reviews

Property description

Just steps away from St. Petersburg's famous Boca Ciega Bay sits Crystal Bay Historic Bed & Breakfast Hotel, a masterfully restored, historic haven. This iconic 1915 landmark once accommodated applauded names like Babe Ruth, Marilyn Monroe, and Robert Kennedy. Each of its 60 rooms has been lovingly renovated and uniquely appointed with Old Florida style decor. Our Verandah Suites are spacious, comfortable Bed & Breakfast abodes rich in natural lighting and soothing colors. The grounds include a savory herb garden from which the kitchen prepares delicious, whole-food meals and a picturesque butterfly garden where beautiful Monarchs find quiet refuge. Perfect for a weekend retreat or a longer, restorative escape, Crystal Bay Historic Bed & Breakfast is the perfect Bay Area hotel to accommodate any type of getaway.Our attractive, updated rooms combine the best of historic charm with modern convenience. Each room features a premium mattress, comfortable bedding, and a convenient writing desk and/or sitting space, as well as the following amenities: - Free Hot Made-to-Order Breakfast- HDTV with Cable- Refrigerator- Microwave- Coffee Maker- Private bathroom- Free Wi-Fi- Iron & Ironing Board- Hairdryer- Alarm ClockProperty amenities included a relaxing, outdoor pool, business center, and meeting rooms. There is free on-site parking, free Wi-Fi, and the hotel is pet-friendly. Crystal Bay Hotel is conveniently located in St. Petersburg, 1.8 miles from Treasure Island and only 2.5 miles from St. Petersburg Beach, rated the #3 beach in Florida by U.S. News and Travel Report. St. Petersburg is host to an array of fun and interesting attractions and activities, including: - World-Class Museums such as The Dalai and Chihuly- Performance Venues like Mahaffey Theater and The Palladium- Historic Landmarks such as Ft. Desoto, Sacred Lands, Jungle Prada, and more- PGA Level Golf Courses- Water Sports- Professional Sports Teams- Aquariums- Nature Parks- Local markets and festivals- Colleges and Universities (Stetson Law, Eckerd College, University of South Florida) Closest Airports - St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport, 10.2 miles- Tampa International Airport, 19 milesBanquet and Meeting Space- Crystal Bay offers two options for meeting and banquet space. Small Groups Under 30 PeopleMeditation RoomOur meditation room is an ideal event space for small groups of 25-30 people.Capacity: 30 peopleCost: $300/day. FREE with 20 or more rooms booked.Available: 8 am - 10 pm, 7 days a weekWi-Fi: Hardwired high-speed internet and secured WiFiSetup options include classroom, lecture, dining, or circle. There are an additional 3 available breakout rooms available, each approximately 145 sq ft.Medium Groups of 30-85 PeopleDining RoomOur main dining room is perfect for large group blocks (50 or more rooms) and can be used all day for events. We have several room setup options including square, round, and banquet style tables. Use of the dining space includes the extended dining area. Capacity: 85 peopleCost: $500/day. FREE with 30 or more rooms booked.Available: 12pm - 10 pm, 7 days a week for groups with 30 - 50 rooms.Available: 8 am - 10 pm, 7 days a week for groups with 50 or more rooms.Wi-Fi: Secured, high-speed internet included free.Setup options include dining, banquet, lecture, or gallery.There are an additional 3 available breakout rooms available, each approximately 145 sq ft.Note: Menu options are available. Let our in-house chef create a custom menu for your event or retreat. We can accommodate most dietary preferences, including: Gluten, VeganDairy-free, Whole-food Plant-Based, Kosher, Halal, and more.

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.

Details / Other expenses

Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Year of last renovation: 2015
Floors: 3
Rooms: 56
Corridors: All rooms have interior hallways
Non-smoking rooms: 56
Rooms with disabled access:
Rooms with one bed: 27
Rooms with two beds: 29
Suites: 0
Room windows: Windows don't open
Cleaning frequency: Daily
Meeting rooms: 2 View spaces
Meeting space: 1918 sq. feet
Event space: Holds 88 people
Dist. to food/bars: 0.3 Miles
Dist. to a 24hr restaurant: 2.0 Miles
Dist. to the nearest gym: 2.0 Miles
Pool Info:
Crystal Bay Hotel has a clean, refreshing outdoor pool. Although the pool is not heated, the warm, sunny climate keeps it at a comfortable temperature most of the year. The pool is open from sunup to sundown.
Ownership: Healing International LLC
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
Guests may cancel up to 4:00 pm the day before check-in with no penalty. After that, the guest will be charged for the first night of the reservation.For groups, blocks will be held up to 30 days before the event, after which time the rooms are releas
Nightly parking: 0
Total taxes: 13.00%
Total misc. fees: £0.00 GBP
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
State Tax: 7.00%
Country Tax: 6.00%
Food and Beverage Tax: 7.00%
Resort/Hotel Fee: 0.00 Per Night
Parking Fee: 0.00 Per Night
Cleaning Fee: 0.00 Per Night
Additional Person Fee: 0.00 Per Person
Rooms Wireless Internet Fee: 0.00 Per Day
Meeting Wireless Internet Fee: 0.00 Per Day
Meeting Power Surcharge Fee: 0.00 Per Night

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • Airport Shuttle
  • Alarm clock
  • Baggage storage facilities
  • Bus parking
  • Central location
  • Complimentary breakfast
  • Conference facilities
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Credit card accepted: American Express
  • Credit card accepted: Discover
  • Elevator
  • Express Check-Out
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Fax available
  • Hairdryer available
  • Handicap accessible
  • Internet - wireless
  • Free WiFi Internet
  • Ironing facilities
  • Microwave in room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24 hours opened
  • Office or business center
  • Pets allowed
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Radio in room
  • Refrigerator
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shower
  • Swimming pool - outdoor
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Television
  • TV - Free Cable

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.

Yes! Pets are 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 information

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/Wi-Fi

All areas of the hotel include free WiFi.

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Meeting rooms and event rooms at Crystal Bay Historic Hotel

Below are the meeting, conference and event spaces at Crystal Bay Historic Hotel.

Feel free to use the Crystal Bay Historic Hotel meeting space capacities chart below to help with your event planning. HotelPlanner specialises in St. Petersburg event planning for hotel rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, as well as negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting room name L x W x H
(Feet)
Size
(sq ft)
Event
5'/6
Event space layout
Crescent
Crescent tables layout
Classroom
Classroom meeting layout
Hollow
Square
Hollow square table layout
U-shape
U-shape meeting layout
Boardroom
Boardroom meeting space
Convention
8'/10'
Convention booth layout
Theatre
Theatre layout
Reception
Reception desk for meetings
Regist.
desk
Registration desk for meetings
Dining Room 42 x 39 x 10 163888/--8868------10/----8888
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Dining Room

Bathed in natural light, our spacious dining room accommodates a variety of configurations for your event needs.
Room type:
Restaurant / Lounge
Total size:
1638 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
42 x 39 x 10 Ft
Floor level:
2
Power outlets:
9
Columns:
6
Windows:
11
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
Yes
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
Half-day space rental fee:
$250.00 USD
Full-day space rental fee:
$500.00 USD
DINING ROOMCost: $500/day. FREE with 30 or more rooms booked.Available: 12pm - 10 pm, 7 days a week for group 30 - 50 rooms.Available: 8 am - 10 pm, 7 days a week for groups with 50 or more rooms.Wi-Fi: High-speed internet included free.MEDITATION ROOMCapacity: 30 peopleCost: $300/day. FREE with 20 or more rooms booked.Available: 8 am - 10 pm, 7 days a weekWi-Fi: Hardwired high-speed internet and WiFi
Meditation Room 20 x 14 x 10 28023/----12--------/----2828
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Meditation Room

Experience your next event in our beautiful mediation room, with large picturesque windows and a decorative fireplace.
Room type:
General Meeting Room
Total size:
280 Sq. Miles
Dimensions:
20 x 14 x 10 Ft
Floor level:
1
Power outlets:
6
Columns:
2
Windows:
4
Is there natural light?
Yes
Are there obstructions?
Yes
Are there built in screens?
No
Is there a built in stage?
No
Is there built in A/V?
No
Amenities available
  • Coffee / Tea Setup
  • Food / Beverage
  • Projection equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • LAN Internet
  • Microphone
  • Teleconferencing
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Computer Rentals
  • Simultaneous Interpretation
  • Sound System
Half-day space rental fee:
$150.00 USD
Full-day space rental fee:
$300.00 USD
DINING ROOMCost: $500/day. FREE with 30 or more rooms booked.Available: 12pm - 10 pm, 7 days a week for group 30 - 50 rooms.Available: 8 am - 10 pm, 7 days a week for groups with 50 or more rooms.Wi-Fi: High-speed internet included free.MEDITATION ROOMCapacity: 30 peopleCost: $300/day. FREE with 20 or more rooms booked.Available: 8 am - 10 pm, 7 days a weekWi-Fi: Hardwired high-speed internet and WiFi
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FAQs about Crystal Bay Historic Hotel

What time is check in?

Check in time is 4:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.

What time is check out?

Check out time is 11:00 AM based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.

How many rooms does Crystal Bay Historic Hotel have?

There are 56 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at Crystal Bay Historic Hotel?

Yes, they have 2 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at Crystal Bay Historic Hotel?

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

What parking is available at Crystal Bay Historic Hotel?

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.

How much does internet cost?

All areas of the hotel include free WiFi.

Can I get a AAA rate at Crystal Bay Historic Hotel?

Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.

Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Crystal Bay Historic Hotel?

Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.

Is there a pool at Crystal Bay Historic Hotel?

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Crystal Bay Hotel has a clean, refreshing outdoor pool. Although the pool is not heated, the warm, sunny climate keeps it at a comfortable temperature most of the year. The pool is open from sunup to sundown..

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