9301 W Fort Island Trl, Crystal River, Florida, United States | 352-795-4211
In
quiet residential area; restaurants within walking distance
Pleasant rooms with mini-fridges, coffeemakers, and flat-screen TVs
Some rooms have lovely water or golf-course views
Beautiful
outdoor hot tub and lagoon-style pool surrounded by palm trees and plants
Three
on-site restaurants with authentic Floridian and American cuisine
Numerous
on-site activities including manatee tours, boat rentals, fishing, and diving
Several
on-site golf courses plus pro shop and on-course lessons
Spa Bleu has treatment rooms with fireplaces
Volleyball and tennis courts plus 24-hour fitness center
Business center and free Wi-Fi throughout
Free and ample on-site parking
Fees
for pets
Complaints of musty smells and noise in rooms
Far
from major airports
The 196-room Plantation on
Crystal River is a mid-range pet-friendly hotel on
Kings Bay. Rooms are cozy and some have
beautiful water and golf-course views, but there have been complaints of musty smells and hallway noise. The Plantation's on-site Crystal River Adventure Center features numerous activities, including boat rentals,
manatee-watching tours, scuba diving, and scalloping, along with volleyball and
tennis courts, shuffleboard, and horseshoes. Other features include a fitness center, a spa, a wonderful lagoon-style outdoor
pool and hot tub, several golf courses, and three
restaurants/bars. Pets are allowed, for a fee.
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Scene
Enormous golf resort surrounded by Kings Bay on 232 acres of preserved land
The Plantation is easily the
largest golf resort in the area and is surrounded by Kings Bay and a nature
preserve. A long, tree-lined driveway leads to a grand entrance with white
columns and green shutters. The lobby has a cozy feel, with a contemporary
chandelier and modern furniture in blues and reds. Manatee-themed artwork
covers the walls and a spiral staircase and bright windows add to the
elegance. A pineapple fountain feature decorates the outdoor area and there is
plenty of seating along with a gazebo.The elegant on-site spa, Spa Bleu, features dark hardwood floors, a chandelier, and a small tan seating area.
Some treatment rooms also have fireplaces. The polished West 82° Bar & Grill features recessed lighting, wood chairs with green pads, and knotty pine floors. The 19th
Hole Bar & Grill has a golf-themed carpet and green leather banquet
chairs inside, and an outdoor seating area with green
metal chairs and tables. The most relaxed common area is the poolside Tiki Bar
showcasing colorful umbrellas, Tiki- and surfing-themed decorations, a flat-screen TV,
and a white-and-green tile bar.
Location
Quiet, residential area within walking distance of local restaurants, but far from major airports
The Plantation on Crystal
River is in a residential area with several restaurants within walking
distance. Crystal River Watersports Marina and Homosassa Springs Wildlife State
Park are a 10-minute drive from the hotel, while the Crystal River Archaeological
State Park is 15 minutes away. Chassahowitzka Wildlife Reserve, Weeki Wachee
Springs, and Citrus County Speedway are all a half-hour drive away, while Ocala
International Airport takes 45 minutes. Both the Tampa International Airport
and the Orlando International Airport are well over an hour away.
Rooms
Cozy and homey rooms with mini-fridges, coffeemakers, flat-screen TVs, and updated bathrooms
Pale earth tones and nature
artwork cover the walls in the homey rooms with dark-wood
furniture, tan carpet, and green-and-white bed runners with curtains to match. All rooms come with mini-fridges and flat-screen TVs. Two-story Villas have a loft layout and include kitchens with full-sized refrigerators and microwaves, but they are removed from the central area of the property. Some rooms have nice views of the water or the golf course; others have patio areas with seating. Bathrooms are plain but attractive enough, with walk-in showers, large granite countertops, and Bath & Body Works toiletries. Rooms are pleasant overall, but there have been some complaints of musty smells and noise emanating from the hallways.
Features
Plentiful on-site activities, outdoor pool, three restaurants/bars, spa, and 24-hour fitness center
There are lots of activities available at the on-site Crystal River Adventure Center, including daily manatee tours where guests can swim with the animals. Pontoons, canoes, and kayaks are available to rent and guests
can dock their own vessels at the hotel’s slips. Tie-ups and
trailer storage facilities are also available. Other activities include fishing, scalloping, birding,
horseshoes, croquet, and shuffleboard, along with tennis and volleyball. The 27-hole
golf course designed by Mark Mahannah is accompanied by the smaller Lagoon’s
Course and Championship Course, and The Original Golf School offers on-course
golf lessons with pro teachers.The Plantation also features an outdoor lagoon-style
pool and a hot tub in a pleasant area surrounded by plants and lounge chairs. The adjacent Tiki Bar serves sandwiches, chicken wings, burgers, and cocktails while the West
82° Bar & Grill is more upscale, with classic
Floridian cuisine and a bar with small plates and cocktails. The golf course-facing 19th
Hole Bar & Grill has burgers, hotdog, sandwiches, and cocktails.The hotel's elegant full-service spa, Spa Bleu, offers facials, a
Vichy shower, massages, mani/pedis, and a hair salon. There's also a 24-hour fitness center with cardio and weight-training equipment and a business center with an ATM, a
printer, and a computer. Wi-Fi is free throughout the property and there's plenty of free on-site parking.
