King's Bay Lodge

2.5 star property

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A clear swimming pool with a deck, a covered pavilion, and a view of a lake and distant buildings.
Terrace/patio
A wooden staircase leading up to a high mound, surrounded by lush greenery and trees with Spanish moss.
Food and drink
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Housekeeping

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506 NW 1st Ave, Crystal River, FL, 34428
  • Place, Hunter Spring Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, beach near Hunter Springs Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Three Sisters Springs
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

Comfort Studio, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • 49 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Comfort Studio, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Comfort Studio

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(39 reviews)
  • 51 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Family Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

King's Bay Lodge

This lodge features an outdoor pool, a meeting room and charcoal grills. Self parking is free. Other amenities include a picnic area.
King's Bay Lodge offers 18 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and free toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Kitchenettes offer full-sized fridge/freezers, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower.

This Crystal River lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. An iron/ironing board and hairdryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the lodge include a waterslide and an outdoor pool.

Children aged under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at King's Bay Lodge, you're just a quick walk from Hunter Spring Park. You'll find features such as free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool and a waterslide.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Splash around at the waterslide or swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include luggage storage
  • 7 minutes by foot from Hunter Spring Park and a 5-minute drive from Three Sisters Springs
King's Bay Lodge offers its guests a waterslide and an outdoor pool. King's Bay Lodge also features barbecue grills, a picnic area, and pool umbrellas. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis. A complete renovation of King's Bay Lodge was completed in April 2025.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Crystal River lodge.


Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free uncovered self parking on site
  • Limited number of on-site self parking spaces per unit

Things to do

  • Fishing
  • Outdoor pool
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • In-room full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • In-room kitchenette
  • In-room microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • Guidebooks
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Beach towels
  • Dock
  • On the bay
  • Outdoor entertainment area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • No lift
  • Smooth flooring in room

More

  • 1 floor
  • 2 buildings
  • Built in 1957
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • Renovated entire property - April 2025

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: USD 50
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: USD 50

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open Monday - Friday (9:00 AM - 6:00 PM) and Saturday - Sunday (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions and key retrieval information; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property enforces quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk, key retrieval

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 4 children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Service fee: USD 10 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Early check-in fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: USD 50 (subject to availability)
  • Housekeeping is available for an additional fee and varies based on length of stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
This property's front desk is open during the following times:
  • Monday - Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property at least 24 hours prior to arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after 4:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests planning to arrive outside of normal check-in hours must contact the property in advance for check-in information and key retrieval information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. At the property, quiet hours are enforced between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 4 children aged 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

King's Bay Lodge Crystal River
King's Bay Lodge
King's Bay Crystal River
King`s Bay Hotel Crystal River
Kings Bay Hotel
King's Bay Lodge Lodge
King's Bay Lodge Crystal River
King's Bay Lodge Lodge Crystal River

King's Bay Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 346 out of 433 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 71 out of 433 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 433 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 433 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 433 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great place to stay !
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and so close to everything
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jasmine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice Florida motel. It felt like a nice family run establishment. Had a great stay and will return
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a beautiful stay! Great location. Beautiful views!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient location & parking
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jenni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our stay at Kings Bay Lodge. It is within walking distance to Hunter Springs Park, gift shops, excursion businesses, and restaurants. It was nice to have the recliners and kitchen
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Deirdre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cutest vintage motel right on the bay! Clean with friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Taletha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, comfy bed, nice staff, good location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Derrick

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was great. Clean, easy check in, good ac and fans, close to our activity.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and very friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very nice old florida style rooms newly remodeled. great location for kayaking fishing boating restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Milbra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Clean, comfortable rooms with full kitchen. Fantastic, friendly staff. Easy parking. Will definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms were very clean! We really enjoyed our stay there. The staff was so very helpful and friendly!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Looks like a 50's motel on the outside, but the rooms are spacious, clean, modern, and very comfortable. They've gone a long way to keep the motel charm while having great rooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious and very clean. Wine glasses would have made the stay perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful little getaway close to the natural springs in the area. My daughter loved their spring fed pool. The staff was great, helpful, and knowledgeable. Highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lynda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the location. Several good restaurants within walking distance. Very clean. Parking is a bit tight though.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Etta j

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great kitchen!! But the pool and being right on the bay with kayaking launching
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a wonderful stay. The staff was so kind and helpful. The room was spotless and the property is beautiful. Walking distance from lots of cute shops, coffee and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sharlene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, walkable to several different restaurants and family friendly bars! The spring pool is wonderful. It was very clean and very appropriate for our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to everything . Clean lodge friendly staff. I recommend this place too stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central location, newly renovated and reasonably priced rooms, cool place to stay for a day or two
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are spacious and clean. Check in and out was easy. Great location on the water and walking distance to shops, pubs, and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Irvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our unit was clean, large, very comfortable, exactly what we wanted. We enjoyed our time there. We hope to book it next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026