Tampa & Crystal River
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Tampa & Crystal River
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Crystal River is the Manatee Capital of the World and home to the only National Wildlife Refuge in the U.S specifically created to protect habitats for Florida’s beloved official marine animal. Swim with the manatees, explore the lakes and rivers, reel in Florida’s best fishing, taste fish-to-fork cuisine, play great golf courses, take a hike through unspoiled forests, dive for scallops, cycle on one of America’s top-rated trails, and discover the parks and attractions.
Holiday Ideas
Our favourite stays
Hampton Inn & Suites Tampa North
Moderate
From £99 per room per night
This casual hotel is a 6-minute walk from Lettuce Lake Park and 5.9 miles from Busch Gardens Tampa.
The modern rooms have free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs with HD channels, coffeemakers, and both full desks and ergonomic lap desks. Some rooms add pull-out sofas and extra-large work desks. Suites provide living areas with pull-out sofas, and some include kitchens. Free perks include parking, a hot breakfast buffet and breakfast bags to go. There's also an outdoor pool and a patio, plus a fitness centre.
Hilton Garden Inn Tampa Ybor Historic District
ModerateFrom £112 per room per night
This modern hotel in the Ybor historic district is 1.9 miles from the Florida Aquarium and 8.8 miles from Busch Gardens Tampa.
All rooms offer contemporary decor and custom-designed beds, plus free WiFi, flat-screen TVs with premium cable channels, minifridges, microwaves and Keurig coffeemakers. Suites add separate living areas with pull-out sofas. There's an American grill offering outdoor seating, cooked-to-order breakfast, lunch and dinner. Additional amenities include a 24/7 pantry, a casual wine and beer bar, a fitness center and a spa, plus an outdoor pool and 24/7 business centre.
Epicurean Hotel
First Class From £237 per room per night
This contemporary hotel with a focus on fine dining is 0.6 miles from shopping at Hyde Park Village and a 9-minute drive from the Tampa Museum of Art.
Modern rooms and suites feature rustic touches and food-related art, plus coffeemakers, minifridges, free WiFi and flat-screen TVs; some offer balconies or terraces. Suites with full kitchens are also available. Dining options range from an on-site patisserie to a restaurant serving New American cuisine. Other amenities include a rooftop lounge, a spa, a pool and a fitness room. Culinary classes are offered for a fee.
Grand Hyatt Tampa Bay
DeluxeFrom £169 per room per night
This classic hotel is 4.1 miles from Tampa International Airport and 9.1 miles from the Florida Aquarium.
Refined rooms offer flat-screen TVs, plus minifridges and coffeemakers. Bay views are available, and there’s WiFi access (fee). Some suites feature lounge access, complimentary breakfast and evening appetizers. There are 2 pools, 2 tennis courts and a fitness center, plus a nature preserve with a walking trail. Other amenities include an on-site Italian restaurant, a business center and complimentary airport shuttles. Bicycle rentals are available.
Retreat at Crystal Manatee
Moderate
From £150 per room per night
The Retreat at Crystal Manatee is a family-owned hotel located in the heart of Crystal River.
They offer modern, individual rooms in historic downtown Crystal River, close to all of the area's attractions, most notably the world-famous Three Sisters Springs teeming with Florida's manatees.
PaddleTail Waterfront Lodge
ModerateFrom £160 per room per night
This hotel is located on Crystal River.
The resort features Grassroots Coffee shop, Waterfront Adventures tours and rentals and a waterfront tiki grill and bar. You can enjoy close-up encounters with Manatees. Activities include swimming and snorkelling with manatees, boat tours, kayaking, pontoon rentals and paddle boarding.
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