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Holiday Inn Express Crystal River
Comforting Stays in Magical Crystal River
Discover Crystal River FL and Stay Near the Nature Coast
Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express® Crystal River, one of the area’s most comfortable hotels. Our eco-friendly, smoke-free property offers modern amenities and a convenient location near Highways 19 and 44, with easy access to Inverness, Tampa, and Orlando.
Crystal River is the gem of Florida’s Nature Coast, and our hotel places you right in the heart of it. Enjoy year-round outdoor adventures including fishing, hiking, and diving at nearby state parks, or head to Kings Bay for the experience of swimming with manatees. With the world’s largest concentration of these gentle giants in Crystal River and Homosassa Springs, you’ll witness one of Florida’s most unique natural wonders. Guests also enjoy browsing The Shoppes of Heritage Village or exploring the Coastal Heritage Museum.
Business travelers appreciate our 750 sq. ft. meeting room and 24 hour Business Center. We are close to major local employers including Duke Energy Power Plant, Seven Rivers Regional Medical Center, Citrus Memorial Hospital, and Withlacoochee River Electric.
Every stay includes a hot breakfast, an outdoor pool, and access to the 24-hour Fitness Center. Free high speed wifi is available in every guest room and throughout the lobby. Plus, premium, freshly ground Costa Coffee available 24/7. Whether here for work or play, the Holiday Inn Express® Crystal River is your gateway to comfort, convenience, and adventure.
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Free breakfast
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Limited housekeeping
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Fitness center
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On-site parking (5 USD / day)
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Pet-friendly (40 USD / night)
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Pool
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Smoke-free hotel
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Wi-Fi
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Bean-to-Cup Coffee
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Accommodations
Standard Rooms
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Standard Rooms
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1203 NE 5th Street Crystal River, FL 34429 United States
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21
The highlights
- Freshly ground Costa Coffee Available 24/7
- Cycle the Wondrous Withlacoochee State Trail
- Refresh Yourself in our Outdoor Mineral Pool
- Fresh Seafood by the Waterside at Crackers
- Scallop-ing Summer Fun for Scallop Season 2026
Explore Holiday Inn Express Crystal River
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FAQs for Holiday Inn Express Crystal River
Holiday Inn Express Crystal River has 1 outdoor pool.
Outdoor Pool
Salt water heated pool
At Holiday Inn Express Crystal River, self-parking is available for a daily rate of 5 USD .
Parking description. Ample parking with ADA designated parking spots available. Also RV and boat parking available.
Parking fee: 5 USD per day
Parking for registered guests only
Vehicles allowed: Bus, Truck, Trailer, Rv
Pets are welcome at Holiday Inn Express Crystal River.
Pet policy description. A fee applies of USD 40.00 per pet per night. No more than two pets per room. No charge for service animals.
Pet fee per night: 40 USD
Pet weight limit: 80
2 pets allowed
Pets allowed: All pets allowed
Always check the hotel's cancellation policy before booking a rate. Room cancellation is subject to rate booked at time of reservation and cancellation policy varies by rate.
No, there is no on site restaurant at Holiday Inn Express Crystal River.
Breakfast is free with your stay at the Holiday Inn Express Crystal River.
Breakfast at Holiday Inn Express Crystal River is available from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.
No, there is not a complimentary local area shuttle available at Holiday Inn Express Crystal River.
Check-in at Holiday Inn Express Crystal River is from 4:00 PM, and check-out time is 11:00 AM. Contact the hotel directly for options available for early check-in or late check-out.
Yes, the Holiday Inn Express Crystal River offers free WiFi!
Holiday Inn Express Crystal River is conveniently located near Tampa International Airport (TPA), approximately 73 miles away (117.48 kilometers) from the hotel. Whether you are arriving for a family vacation, a business trip, or a weekend getaway, our location makes getting to and from the airport straightforward. We recommend checking with the front desk for the latest transportation options, including ride-share services and local shuttle providers, to help you plan your arrival and departure with ease.
Holiday Inn Express Crystal River is ideally situated close to some of the area's most popular attractions and points of interest. Guests staying with us enjoy easy access to the following:
- Busch Gardens Tampa Bay-63 miles away (101.39 kilometers)
- Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge-10 miles away (16.09 kilometers)
- Coastal Heritage Museum-1.4 miles away (2.25 kilometers)
- Crystal River Archaeological State Park-4 miles away (6.44 kilometers)
- Crystal River Beach-10 miles away (16.09 kilometers)
- Crystal River Preserve State Park-5 miles away (8.05 kilometers)
- Fort Cooper State Park-20 miles away (32.19 kilometers)
- Homosassa Springs Wildlife Park-9 miles away (14.48 kilometers)
- Kayak with Manatees-2 miles away (3.22 kilometers)
- Kings Bay-1.5 miles away (2.41 kilometers)
- Manatee Tour and Dive-1.6 miles away (2.57 kilometers)
- Nature Coast Botanical Gardens-33.7 miles away (54.23 kilometers)
- Silver Spring-41.6 miles away (66.95 kilometers)