The Port Hotel and Marina
1610 Southeast Paradise Circle
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Why people book this hotel
“Great location”
“Location, view”
“Friendly and helpful staff”
“Friendly staf and restaurant and bar next door”
“The view from the bedroom”
“Room refurbished post the 2024 floods”
“Very clean”
“Room was dated but clean”
“It's very much a budget rate for Crystal River - but value wise, it's about righ…”
“View was amazing for the price”
“Breakfast bar was minimal”
“Worst breakfast ever”
Overview
Located on 7 acres along the Gulf of Mexico, this waterfront Port Hotel and Marina in Crystal River features an on-site waterfront restaurant. A dive centre with equipment rentals. Snorkeling with Manatees in Crystal River is also available. The dive centre includes boat, kayak, and snorkel rentals as well as an on-site boat ramp. Each morning the hotel offers danishes, coffee, and tea. The Water Front Social restaurant offers casual dining, American cuisine, and fresh seafood. Cocktails are available at the Tiki Bar. A cable TV is provided in all rooms at The Port Hotel and Marina. They are air conditioned, and all rooms offer free WiFi. Crystal River Preserve State Park is 10.1 km away. Seven Rivers Golf and Country Club is a 10 minutes' drive from The Port Hotel.
Traveller reviews
Ben
couple
May 2, 2026
“Great location”
The view from the bedroom !!
Linda
family_with_children
March 15, 2026
“Old but comfortable and clean.”
Great location . Especially if you’re diving with the manatees at 6 in the morning . A lot to see in the surrounding areas. Must have a car though
Janice Lynn
couple
January 5, 2026
Location, view. Good restaurant and bar on the premises. Friendly and helpful staff.
Olivia
solo_traveller
December 31, 2025
The location is amazing. It is right at the water and with a bit of luck you could probably see some Manatees,. If you are looking for something luxirious this is not the place. to be . The amenities are already a little older, but that didn't bother me. I would always come back here
laurent
family_with_children
August 24, 2025
Very clean. Nice restaurant 10m closeby
Esther
family_with_children
June 4, 2025
The location was amazing. Friendly staf and restaurant and bar next door. Nice cocktails in the evening.
James
couple
May 24, 2025
“Mediocre hotel without redeeming qualities, other than nice location.”
Location was nice. Breakfast bar was minimal. Room was dated but clean. There was nothing of quality about the hotel.
Garry
couple
May 14, 2025
“Ideal for a one night stop over especially if you need to use the boat ramp. Nicely placed for all the river tours. Not”
Location
Rowan
couple
May 8, 2025
“Location and VFM.... 100%”
Location, location ! Great bar and eatery next door with friendly staff. Room refurbished post the 2024 floods. It's very much a budget rate for Crystal River - but value wise, it's about right. For a budget room to sleep the night, it was great - brand new AC, bed very comfortable, bathroom all ok.... but it's not a romantic getaway hotel....
BILL
couple
May 1, 2025
“Will return in a few years”
It was the only hotel in Crystal River with a balcony overlooking the bay.
Ruth
couple
April 30, 2025
“Very reasonably priced so obviously not 5 star but perfectly adequate for a short stay”
Beautiful view over the lake. Brilliantly situated to see manatees very close to the hotel ♥️ The beds were comfortable and clean. Staff were helpful and polite.
Gary
couple
April 8, 2025
“Overall throughly enjoyed our 2 nights at the hotel .”
Beautiful location , could not be bettered for Manatee watching . Manatee swim centre on site Good car parking. Bedroom view amazing . Good restaurant and bar on site. Friendly staff only to happy to assist .
Anders
family_with_children
March 11, 2025
“Booked for a manatee tour, but we will use another hotel next time”
Close to Manatee center
Karen
family_with_children
January 15, 2025
“Had an absolutely fantastic stay”
Fantastic location, and characterful
Julie
family_with_children
June 19, 2024
“Avoid this property! It is dirty and dilapadated.”
Worst breakfast ever!
Manfred
couple
April 14, 2024
Flexible to respond to check-in request in the middle of the night
Constance
couple
April 12, 2024
“Loved the location and town . Staff did their best with what they were working!”
Location on water was great! Weekend packed with people, but weekdays very quite.
Kelley
extended_group
April 9, 2024
View was amazing for the price. Great place.
Thomas
couple
April 9, 2024
“Charming, old-Florida hotel right on the water. Nice bar and restaurant on the property.”
The location can't be beat, right on the water, manatees swimming by in the morning. Wake-up view is fantastic.
Carolyn
couple
April 5, 2024
“Great location and plenty of parking.”
The location was great, right on the river. We spent some lovely time watching the boats and the birds. The on site restaurant was good and the bar staff were lovely.
Facilities
Activities
Fishing, Canoeing, Snorkelling, Water sport facilities on site, Evening entertainment
Food & Drink
Restaurant, Bar, Breakfast options
General
Non-smoking rooms, Pets allowed, Heating, Non-smoking throughout, Air conditioning, Designated smoking area
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Sun terrace, Outdoor furniture
Parking
Parking, Parking on site, Private parking, Accessible parking
Safety & security
Key card access, Smoke alarms, CCTV in common areas, CCTV outside property, Fire extinguishers
Services
Daily housekeeping, Fax/photocopying
Double Room with Two Double Beds
This room offers a microwave and a small refrigerator. There is also a TV with cable for guests to enjoy.
Double Room with Two Double Beds - Minifridge and Microwave
This room offers a microwave and a small refrigerator. There is also a TV with cable for guests to enjoy.
King Room
This room offers a microwave and a small refrigerator. There is also a TV with cable for guests to enjoy.
King Room with Small Refrigerator
This room offers a microwave and a small refrigerator. There is also a TV with cable for guests to enjoy.
Special Offer - King Room (2 Adults)
This room features an excursion for 2 adults to swim with the manatees at The Port Hotel and Marina. A mask, fins, and snorkel for each guest are also included. Please note tours will only take place if the weather permits. Contact the property after booking for times and further details. Please note late check-out at 12:00 will be allowed with this package.
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