Plantation Resort On Crystal River, Ascend Hotel Collection, Crystal River
About the Hotel
Plantation Resort On Crystal River, Ascend Hotel Collection - A Golf and Nature Resort with Manatee Tours, Spa, and Three Restaurants
Located along Kings Bay, this Crystal River hotel features the world's only organized manatee swimming program through its Adventure Center. The 196-room Plantation Resort offers three dining venues: West 82° Bar & Grill, the Tiki Bar, and the 19th Hole Sports Bar & Grill, all serving locally-caught seafood. A 27-hole golf course designed by Mark Mahannah includes an 18-hole championship layout across from the main building. The property encompasses a 96000-gallon lagoon-style pool, Spa Bleu (an Aveda spa), and 50000 square feet of event space accommodating up to 300 guests. Four two-story accommodation blocks overlook canal tributaries, while recreational amenities include volleyball courts, shuffleboard, horseshoe pits, and a croquet lawn. Situated 70 miles north of Tampa International Airport, Plantation Resort On Crystal River, Ascend Hotel Collection provides direct access to fishing, scalloping, and boating activities.
Pros
The only facility worldwide offering organized manatee swimming experiences
Free boat docking available on private seawall
Full-service Aveda spa offering massage, facials, and salon services
Three distinct on-site restaurants serving fresh local seafood
Cons
73-mile distance from Tampa International Airport
No room service available except for special circumstances
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Price and room availability calendar
Getting around
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Facilities
General
- Non-smoking property
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- ATM/Cash machine
- Beauty salon
- Multilingual staff
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Tubing
- Outdoor tennis court
- Golf course
Guest Parking
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Wedding services
- Shops/Commercial services
- Newspaper service
Dining
- Paid breakfast
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
- Picnic area/ Tables
Business
- 24-hour business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Children
- Children's pool
- Children's play area
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Beach umbrellas
- Sun loungers
- Garden area
- Spa & wellness centre
- Jacuzzi
- Treatment room
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- In-room safe
- Patio
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Location
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