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Reviews of Crystal Cove Riverfront Resort 3 stars

133 Crystal Cove Drive, Palatka, FL 32177, United States

#4 of 5 hotels in Palatka

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 147 hotel reviews

7.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.9

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    8.8

  • Facilities

    7.4

  • Staff

    8.6

  • Value for money

    8.0

  • Free WiFi

    8.5

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  • Reviewed: 3 August 2025

    7.0
    Good
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room - Exterior
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Their website needs to be changed because there is no restaurant on the site. That was one of the reasons I booked there. The furniture in the room was in poor condition. Anything pertaining to metal as in the clothes rod, kleenex holder etc Are rusted and should be replaced. They're unslightly.

    It was an ok place to stay and felt safe. The grounds are nice and well kept. For the most part, it was pretty clean. Being so close to the lake right there, It's a nice little walk to enjoy the scenery and all the vacationers out there enjoying their boats.

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 10 December 2024

    8.0
    Would stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Exterior
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room and location were good. Staff very friendly and helpful. Got a good sleep.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 November 2024

    9.0
    hope to stay here again next year for the Azalea 24 hour ultra at Ravine Gardens
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Exterior Second Floor
    • Stayed 1 night

    breakfast didn't start until 6 and i had to check out before then :(

    front desk staff was very friendly and helpful, switching me to a different room when the first one had a smoky smell i loved the goldfish tank and indoor koi pond!

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 October 2024

    7.0
    Friendly staff, great location, but needs little upgrades.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Room - Exterior Second Floor
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was very uncomfortable, very squeaky when you move, and I found a baby roach in the shower. There was no pictures on the wall, the bathroom door looked like someone kicked it in, and they gave me a 2 queen bed when I booked at king bed.

    The staff was very friendly and the location was awesome. Loved that I could walk down to a little restaurant, have a few drinks and dinner.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 July 2024

    7.0
    Very Beautiful Location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Exterior Second Floor
    • Stayed 4 nights

    I wish there were a washer and dryer, as I was traveling light and didn't have enough laundry for their in-house service. Also bummed the pool closes super early. The restaurant and bar were closed but still advertised as open. Wish there were more picnic tables open by the water.

    I didn't end up being there for breakfast, I am not usually a big eater between 6 am and 9 am. Everyone was super nice, and the gentleman at the front desk upgraded us for free as I was there for my father's Funeral.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 June 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Exterior
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The view!!

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 May 2024

    8.0
    Quiet and peaceful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Riverview - Interior
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The restaurant at marina was closed. Breakfast was served but very limited

    Nice and quiet location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2024

    7.0
    Our visits have always been good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Interior
    • Stayed 1 night

    We have stayed here before and some upgrading was done since our last visit. A new vendor is also set to open the marina restaurant / bar area and this will add greatly to the experience.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Exterior Second Floor
    • Stayed 1 night

    We got an upgrade

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 March 2024

    7.0
    It was a decent place to stay as the choices in that area are slim. If in the area again, I would probably stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Exterior Second Floor
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property is very dated. The coffee maker in the room did not work. There was no breakfast as advertised. The soap and shampoo were very small.

    The shower had great pressure. It was close to where we needed to be.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2024

    7.0
    For a quiet getaway from the hubbub of other Florida places this was about as peaceful as it gets.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Exterior Second Floor
    • Stayed 4 nights

    From our perspective the mattresses were quite soft. Most eateries were two or three miles away in other parts of Palatka. The former food and drink purveying establishments on the premises seemed to be no longer functioning.

    Crystal Cove is very quiet and far from almost any incidental traffic. Beyond a few boats anchored at a couple of wharves and several parked RVs the place had an almost abandoned air.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 January 2024

    8.0
    Their reasonably price and if I had more time, I would’ve been staying longer and checking out the property
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Exterior Second Floor
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No sign in of the hotel or where the office is located

    Needs a lot of updates in the rooms.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 January 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Exterior
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No breakfast. In advertisement stated breakfast.

    The view from the room of the river. Accommodation to make shower handicap.

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 December 2023

    8.0
    Nice place. Would stay there again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Exterior Second Floor
    • Stayed 1 night

    The hotel is a little further out of town o n we thought but not bad. The sad thing is the bar and grill at the on property marina was no longer in operation. We had intended to sit at the tiki bar on the water and enjoy a few drinks without having to drive anywhere (and possibly enjoy some food and live music - a relative told us they had both) but were disappointed that it had closed permanently just before our visit.

    The room was clean and comfortable but a little dated. The lady that checked us in was very nice and informative.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 14 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Exterior
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice TV, but needed subscription to watch anything decent

    Very nice and cozy, comfy beds, clean rooms..staff was very friendly and professional

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 November 2023

    7.0
    Lady at the front desk was awesome! She even gave my daughter fish food to feed the fish they have in the lobby which ma
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Exterior
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hot water had issues staying hot. Random cold spouts while in the shower. Definitely not cool!!

    Location was close to my destination

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 October 2023

    8.0
    It was a disant place to stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Exterior
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The hotel's site says they have a continental breakfast, but there is none, just a coffee, not even a tea or decaf coffee. The furniture, chairs in particular is really worn out. And they have this weared pond inside with fish which looks odd and dirty.

    it was a large comfortable room. There is a home-size refrigerator (we stayed there for daily bike rides and had a lot of food). They are cleaning every day, making the beds, and changing towels.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 12 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room - Exterior Second Floor
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    They need to do extensive landscaping, trim trees and bushes off sidewalks . At one point in time this was a luxurious resort.., and it could be again with some TLC.. the restaurant and bar was closed down .. it over looked the water.. the location is 2 nd to none .. they just need to make better use of it .,

    Right on St. Johns river. Beautiful location

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2023

    9.0
    We will definitely stay again!
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • King Room - Exterior Second Floor
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Walls were thin and was able to hear a lot of noice, rooms were a little outdated, pull out beds need updated badly.

    Bed was comfortable, room was clean, the women at the front desk was very friendly, river view was great, great location, privacy of hotel.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 June 2023

    7.0
    Pleasant and quiet.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Interior
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I would love the common area to be nicer and have at least some type of continental breakfast for over 150- a night.

    They do not provide a breakfast. The location is the draw for us since it is close to our event.

    Stayed in May 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 May 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Family with young children
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Exterior
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shady looking loitering full time residents..

    Location, facilities

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 24 April 2023

    8.0
    We were very comfortable.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Interior
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    A continental breakfast is advertised on the site as being provided for the stay. The receptionist said that service has not been available since covid issues.

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2023

    8.0
    Road trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds - Exterior
    • Stayed 2 nights

    My only gripe is given the curious design of the hotel there was some noise though not disruptive from the central atrium , the design is such that a large communal space is adjacent to many rooms that are off from it , there are seating areas but also a pool table , which attracts players at all ours so the clicking of balls etc is a bit odd at 5am .I think management might want to reconsider the situation of the table away from rooms where gusts are sleeping ? other than that no issues and I would stay again

    The hotel is situated a few minutes out of Palatka with all of it resources , it has a large parking area suitable for RV and boats etc with easy access off the highway with it being riverside many visitors would have direct access to the river system for boating fishing etc , there was no breakfast served at time of stay March 23 , but free coffee in the mornings , the rooms I found were spacious and everything worked as it should , cleaned to a good standard either as a base for the area or a spot to boat etc then this is a good choice at good price point .

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Queen Room with Two Queen Beds with Riverview - Interior
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    There's no breakfast as started in this booking...

    The river view from our room was amazing!

    Stayed in February 2023

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