We stayed only one night too swim with the Manatees (we did this at "river venues", 5 mis. From hotel, great tour). Best western always provided a Nice price/quality standard. The room was good and had everything we needed for 1 night. Only disadvantage was the smell. It smelled as if someone had taken a few smokes inside the room.... More

If you are looking for a good hotel near the manatees, this is your place! There is no better location for this adventure. The boat that takes you out for snorkeling is within walking distance. The hotel itself is nice, quiet, clean and some rooms have balcony (you see the ocean) and hot tub. Staff is friendly and helpful, you... More

I wanted to stay close to the river, with manatee tours nearby.hotel was ok but AC noisy. We had a verandah on ground floor but next to bushes and flying insects so we did not use it apart from drying swim gear. Breakfast was excellent - loved the waffles! Pool and spa excellent. It was a quiet time of year... More

We were flying to GA and stopped at the Crystal River Airport because of a fast moving storm. We were not able to leave so we called them and they held the room, the last king nonsmoking, until we could get a taxi to get there. We checked in with no problems. Room was nice and comfortable. Sunday morning the... More

Stayed at the Best Western Crystal River Resort-rented a pontoon boat from the dive shop on location and snorkeled in the unbelievably beautiful Three Sister location with manatees! Respecting the large animals by viewing them from a distance and having them come to me and not chasing them was wonderful! The hotel made it an easy trip out to see... More

Reminds you of traveling through Florida years ago. Huge complex, more like apartments that a hotel. Nothing fancy here. If you are in the area for the springs and diving you will love this place. If not you might want to keep looking. We liked being able to walk to the dock. Although we did not use the grill area... More

Best Western Crystal River Resort is an excellent startpoint for an early morning Manatees tour. We got two room nice rooms close to the swimming pool and the river. The rooms were nice and clean. The rooms are not renovated in 2013, but it is good value for money. The staff was friendly and the breakfast was ok.

Everything was good about this place: location, nearby restaurants, service, friendliness and overall cleanliness. Only two minor complaints: the A/C heat was a little on the loud side and needed frequent adjustment and the carpets need either a good cleaning or replacement. They serve a modified continental breakfast with lots of choices and fresh fruit and even have extra seating... More