Christian Retreat Conference Center

1200 Glory Way Blvd., Bradenton, FL 34212 United States (USA) near Exit 220b a on I-75 (~4.6mi)
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3 Star Property
27.5190483 -82.4044557
+1-800-219-2797
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  • Our hotel comes with an outdoor pool
  • 125 rooms in hotel
  • Hotel has 3 floors
  • Hotel has 10 suites
  • Check-in time: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out time: 11:00 am
  • Has environment-friendly policy
  • Group booking rating of 7.4/10
  • 12 meeting rooms in hotel

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Local Attractions

Spring Training Camps - Baltimore Orioles, Pittsburgh Pirates World Renown Golf Courses 3-4 within a few minutes drive Museums - over 6 within minutes drive (Ringling, Bishop, Gulf Coast Railroad, Classic Car Museum, Art Museums) Several State Parks and Historical Parks within minutes (Mote Aquarium, Botanical Gardens, Jungle Gardens, tours, Canoe Trips, Robinson Preserve) Stunning Gulf Coast beaches (Cortez, Siesta Key, Longboat Key, Anna Maria Island, Bradenton Beach, Sarasota & more) Riverwalk - overlooking Manatee River (fishing pier, Amphitheater, Skate park, Day dock 7 more) 3 Shopping Malls within minutes drive Manatee River - 36 mile river that flows out to the Gulf of Mexico - wildlife & fishing is abundant Manatee River Lagoon - on site which is fed for the River where you may spot a manatee feeding TreeUmph! -- outdoor adventure park with climbing, suspension bridges and zip line courses for all levels
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Property Description

CHRISTIAN RETREAT CONFERENCE CENTER, 110 acres situated along the lush banks of the Manatee River east of Bradenton, Florida, which offers a rare true Florida experience. For more than 50 years, this resort oasis has been a favorite destination for countless people of many faiths and diverse backgrounds. Blessed with year-round sunny days, CHRISTIAN RETREAT is an ideal backdrop for those seeking a weekend getaway or a venue to conduct a conference, youth camp, business seminar or family reunion! Relaxed country setting - only minutes from World Renown Golf courses, beautiful white powdery beaches of Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key, Siesta Key & More. Pittsburgh Pirates and Baltmore Orioles have Spring Training Camps within minutes drive from Resort. In 2020 - $2M renovations were completed to 95 sleeping rooms and currently undergoing renovations to an additional 40 sleeping rooms to be completed by March 2024. On site activities include: canoe rentals, pool, full size Gymnasium, shuffleboard, volleyball, basketball, tennis courts, fishing, pontoon cruises, children playground, picnic areas, large grassy area for team sports and Campfire area (along the River) for S'mores!

Green Sustainability

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Details / Other Expenses

Check In: 4:00 PM
Check Out: 11:00 am
Year of Last Renovation: 2020
Floors: 3
Rooms: 125
Corridors: Both Interior and Exterior Hallways
Non Smoking Rooms: 125
Handicap Rooms: 2
Rooms with 1 Bed: 10
Rooms with 2 Beds: 85
Suites: 10
Room Windows: Windows Don't Open
Cleaning Frequency: Daily
Meeting Rooms: 12 View Spaces
Meeting Space: 27000 sq. feet
Banquet Space: Holds 1460 people
Dist. to Food/Bars: 6.0 Mi
Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: 6.0 Mi
Dist. to Nearest Gym: 5.0 Mi
Pool Info:
Full sized pool, heated, fenced with lots of chaise lounges, open from dawn to dusk daily, pool towels are provided for hotel guests at the Front Desk.
Ownership: Christian Retreat
Policies / Expenses
Cancellation:
If group cancels anytime after confirmation - cancellation charge will be based on when group cancels and calculated by using number of days from time cancellation to day arrival. Group will only be charged for rooms not resold.
Nightly Parking: 0
Typical Group Deposit: 15% non refundable
Total Taxes: 12.00%
Total Misc Fees: $0.00 USD
(mandatory resort fees/taxes)
State Tax: 5.00 Per Person (triple & $5.00 quad)
Occupancy Tax: 5.00 Per Person (Conference fee)

Amenities / Features


  • Air conditioning
  • ATM
  • Baggage storage facilities
  • Bus parking
  • Camping or barbeque facilities
  • Clothes drying
  • Conference facilities
  • Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
  • Dinner available
  • Electronic key card
  • Elevator
  • Facilities for the disabled
  • Free local calls
  • Hairdryer available
  • Hair dresser
  • Handicap accessible
  • Central heating
  • Internet - wireless
  • Free WiFi Internet
  • Laundry facilities
  • Microwave in room
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Office or business center
  • Private bathroom in room
  • Private car parking
  • Private garden grounds
  • Quiet location
  • Refrigerator
  • Restaurant
  • Self controlled heating/cooling system
  • Shower
  • Swimming pool - outdoor
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Telephone
  • Telephone in all rooms
  • Telephone - Free local calls
  • Television
  • TV - Free Cable
  • TV Channel: ESPN
  • Tennis court
  • TV room
  • Voicemail

Airport & Shuttle Information

Tampa Intl Ariport about1 hour north of Conference Center Sarasota/Bradenton Airport about 30 minutes south of Conference Center

Local Shuttle Info: Conference Center does not have a local shuttle service however there are a number reliable, professional taxi services, and car rentals available

Breakfast Information

Dining Room offers - breakfast starts at $9 for Children to $14 for adults (includes beverage). Conference Center also offers a number of great banquet options from appetizers to upscale dining, receptions to casual outdoor BBQs.

Pet Friendly?

Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.

Sorry, pets are not allowed.

Parking Info

No charge for parking

Internet / WiFI

No charge for wifi - throughout facility

Cleaning Policies

Public areas are cleaned continually, hand sanitizer provided throughout the facility.

Group and Meeting Promotions at Christian Retreat Conference Center

Below are the "hot dates" for Christian Retreat Conference Center. These are typically special promotions for groups and meetings during slower times of the year for the property.

Jan 01, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024
Every Sunday to Thursday pattern throughout the year
Posted on 13-Nov-2023

Restrictions may apply and these offers may change at any time.

Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Christian Retreat Conference Center

Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Christian Retreat Conference Center.

Feel free to use the Christian Retreat Conference Center meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Bradenton event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.

Meeting Room Name L x W x H
(Feet)
Size
(sqft.)
Banquet
5'/6'
Banquet 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
Theater
Theater Layout
Reception
Reception Desk for Meeting
Regist.
Desk
Registration Desk for Meeting
Gymnasium 70 x 70 x 0 4900 --/400 -- 200 -- -- -- --/-- 540 490 --
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Gymnasium

Room Type:
Outdoor Miscellaneous
Total Size:
4900 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
70 x 70 x 0 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • Microphone
  • White Board
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System
Chapel Courtyard 29 x 54 x 0 1566 --/75 -- -- -- -- -- --/-- -- -- --
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Chapel Courtyard

Room Type:
Outdoor Miscellaneous
Total Size:
1566 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
29 x 54 x 0 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • WIFI Internet
  • Microphone
  • Flip Chart
Pool Deck 60 x 30 x 0 1800 --/150 -- -- -- -- -- --/-- -- 180 --
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Pool Deck

Room Type:
Pool Deck
Total Size:
1800 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
60 x 30 x 0 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • WIFI Internet
  • Microphone
  • Flip Chart
Sun Deck 38 x 28 x 0 1064 --/85 -- -- -- -- -- --/-- -- 100 --
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Sun Deck

Room Type:
Outdoor Miscellaneous
Total Size:
1064 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
38 x 28 x 0 Ft.
Floor Level:
2
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • WIFI Internet
  • Flip Chart
Tabernacle 90 x 65 x 11 5850 --/375 -- 200 -- -- -- --/-- 1000 450 --
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Tabernacle

Room Type:
Auditorium
Total Size:
5850 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
90 x 65 x 11 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Windows:
4
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
Yes
Built In A/V?
Yes
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • Microphone
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System
Majesty 85 x 50 x 9 4250 --/-- -- 135 -- -- -- --/-- 350 320 --
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Majesty

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
4250 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
85 x 50 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Windows:
3
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • Microphone
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System
Shekinah 53 x 25 x 9 1325 --/60 -- 30 -- -- -- --/-- 80 75 --
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Shekinah

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
1325 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
53 x 25 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Windows:
4
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
Yes
Built In A/V?
Yes
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • Microphone
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System
Chapel Theater 44 x 25 x 9 1100 --/45 -- 25 -- -- -- --/-- 60 -- --
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Chapel Theater

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
1100 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
44 x 25 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Windows:
3
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • Microphone
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System
Great Shepherd 53 x 25 x 9 1325 --/75 -- 30 -- -- -- --/-- 80 75 --
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Great Shepherd

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
1325 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
53 x 25 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Windows:
2
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
Yes
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • Microphone
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System
Alpha & Omega 37 x 25 x 9 851 --/30 -- 15 -- -- -- --/-- 40 40 --
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Alpha & Omega

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
851 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
37 x 25 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Windows:
2
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • Microphone
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System
Emmanuel Boardroom 25 x 15 x 9 450 --/-- -- -- -- -- 12 --/-- 12 -- --
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Emmanuel Boardroom

Room Type:
Boardroom
Total Size:
450 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
25 x 15 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • Microphone
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System
Joy Room 50 x 20 x 9 1000 --/50 -- 25 -- -- -- --/-- 70 65 --
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Joy Room

Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
1000 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
50 x 20 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
2
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
  • Coffee/Tea Setup
  • Food/Beverage
  • Projection Equip.
  • TV/VCR/DVD
  • WIFI Internet
  • Podium
  • Microphone
  • White Board
  • Video Conference
  • Flip Chart
  • Air Conditioning
  • Sound System

FAQs about Christian Retreat Conference Center

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 Christian Retreat Conference Center have?

There are 125 rooms in the property.

Is there any meeting space at Christian Retreat Conference Center?

Yes, they have 12 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.

What kind of breakfast is at Christian Retreat Conference Center?

Dining Room offers - breakfast starts at $9 for Children to $14 for adults (includes beverage). Conference Center also offers a number of great banquet options from appetizers to upscale dining, receptions to casual outdoor BBQs.

What parking is available at Christian Retreat Conference Center?

No charge for parking

How much does internet cost?

No charge for wifi - throughout facility

Is there a pool at Christian Retreat Conference Center?

Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Full sized pool, heated, fenced with lots of chaise lounges, open from dawn to dusk daily, pool towels are provided for hotel guests at the Front Desk..

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