Title: Indian Waters Travel Guide: Best of Indian Waters, Crystal River Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Indian Waters](https://expedia.co.uk/Indian-Waters-Hotels.d553248635976472323.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Crystal River](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Crystal-River.d6085423.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Things to do in Crystal River](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Crystal-River.d6085423.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Indian Waters Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Indian-Waters.d553248635976472323.Car-Hire-Guide)[Indian Waters Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Indian-Waters.d553248635976472323.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Indian Waters Travel Guide ## Crystal River ![A Florida Manatee (Trichechus manatus latirostris) calf nurses at its mother's side. West Indian Manatees are related to elephants. Their status was changed from endangered to threatened in 2017.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976472323/aed9d37c-c6a3-4baf-aa2b-7ebfb7232a99.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Indian Waters Things to do Hotels Where to stay [Crystal River travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Crystal-River.dx6085423) --- ### Popular places to visit ![Florida manatee](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976375781/7ed6d22c-0b98-42ac-bd1a-43a638023979.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Three Sisters Springs 5/5(1 review) Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Three Sisters Springs during your travels in Crystal River. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Three-Sisters-Springs-Springs-at-Kings-Bay.d553248635976375781.Attraction) ![United States, Florida, Citrus County, Crystal River, Fisherman at sunset at Fort Island Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532653956/8f88a314-5705-484d-8f7c-6e2479e33d31.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Fort Island Gulf Beach 4/5(1 review) If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Fort Island Gulf Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Crystal River. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fort-Island-Gulf-Beach-Crystal-River.d553248621532653956.Attraction) ![ Four Florida Manatees](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532653966/1f7624c3-3efc-4937-8423-7451ada5c86e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge 4/5(3 reviews) Explore the lovely green spaces of Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge and enjoy the boating in Crystal River. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the local tours. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Crystal-River-National-Wildlife-Refuge-Springs-at-Kings-Bay.d553248621532653966.Attraction) ![Canoe on the Chassahowitzka River, Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge, near Spring Hill, Florida](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532653964/dcf25c69-d740-49df-bde7-871030b52216.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge Explore the lovely green spaces of Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge and enjoy the boating in Crystal River. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the local tours. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Chassahowitzka-National-Wildlife-Refuge-Springs-at-Kings-Bay.d553248621532653964.Attraction) #### Hunter Spring Park 4.5/5(2 reviews) Explore the lovely green spaces of Hunter Spring Park and enjoy the boating in Crystal River. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the local tours. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hunter-Spring-Park-Springs-at-Kings-Bay.d553248621532653967.Attraction) #### Plantation Inn and Golf Resort 3/5(1 review) Play a round of golf in Crystal River at Plantation Inn and Golf Resort, and enjoy other activities such as boating. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the local tours. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Plantation-Inn-And-Golf-Resort-Crystal-River.d553248621532653963.Attraction) ### Things to do ![River Cruise with Manatee Viewing](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48233800/0693e719-cf20-4f17-a85d-f63d4c6286d1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Crystal River: Manatee Viewing & Sightseeing Boat Tour £33 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/crystal-river-manatee-viewing-sightseeing-boat-tour.a48233800.activity-details) ![See Crystal River - Mantee & Wildlife Viewing Cruise](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48789347/dc3b6439-aa0c-42c2-9256-3891b5bef852.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### See Crystal River - Mantee & Wildlife Viewing Cruise £32 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/see-crystal-river-mantee-wildlife-viewing-cruise.a48789347.activity-details) ![Crystal River: Manatee Swim Group Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48164227/6339ef7b-1324-4add-9c47-4cb1f35758fd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Crystal River: Manatee Swim Group Tour £52 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/crystal-river-manatee-swim-group-tour.a48164227.activity-details) ![Guided Small Group Manatee Snorkeling Tour with In-Water Photographer](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1343757/cb399ce8-bd77-46ff-b267-e564b6c75c2d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Guided Small Group Manatee Snorkeling Tour with In-Water Photographer £59 per adult **96%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/guided-small-group-manatee-snorkeling-tour-with-in-water-photographer.a1343757.activity-details) ![ Crystal River Preserve Adventures- Boat Tour ](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47026988/5232ab32-4302-4db5-984a-3ad7638d3f5c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Crystal River Boat Tour £24 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/crystal-river-boat-tour.a47026988.activity-details) ![Crystal River: Kayak Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47963039/f8243e5d-01a8-478a-940f-3499887aba4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Crystal River: Kayak Rental £34 per adult **90%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/crystal-river-kayak-rental.a47963039.activity-details) [See all activities in Crystal River](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Crystal-River.d6085423.Travel-Guide-Activities) --- ## Top hotels in Indian Waters ![PaddleTail Waterfront Lodge, Trademark Collection by Wyndham](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/20000/15400/15400/5e35a613_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### PaddleTail Waterfront Lodge, Trademark Collection by Wyndham 614 Nw Us Highway 19 Crystal River FL £112 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Crystal River. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ... 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,427 reviews) Yes all tidy and clean Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=15400&PinnedHotelID=15400&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976472323) ![Rodeway Inn Homosassa](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/5900/5873/9bbfd7fd_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Rodeway Inn Homosassa 4076 S Suncoast Blvd Homosassa FL Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay £57 13 Apr - 14 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Homosassa. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ... 6.8/10 (1,000 reviews) At first the customer service seemed very good. We got to the room and it had a dirty bathroom floor, garbage on the floor behind the bathroom door, needed a extra blanket for my granddaughter's crib to help her be more comfortable and was told that they did not know where they were but would try ... Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=13%2F04%2F2026&endDate=14%2F04%2F2026&selected=5873&PinnedHotelID=5873&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976472323) ![Plantation Resort on Crystal River](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/124000000/123430000/123426200/123426192/be8f2834_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Plantation Resort on Crystal River 9301 W Fort Island Trail Crystal River FL £134 12 Apr - 13 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Crystal River. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Three Sisters Springs and Plantation ... 7.4/10 Good! (137 reviews) Unless you don’t mind having no amenities whatsoever, then you will like this resort but it is under major reconstruction from Helene & Milton. Reviewed on 26 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F04%2F2026&endDate=13%2F04%2F2026&selected=123426192&PinnedHotelID=123426192&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976472323) ![Private Island Waterfront Oasis Kayaks + Paddleboards + Canoe + NEW Pool Table](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/26000000/25180000/25175400/25175388/6c32e3c8_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Private Island Waterfront Oasis Kayaks + Paddleboards + Canoe + NEW Pool Table Dunnellon FL Stay at this holiday home in Dunnellon. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Popular attractions Rainbow Springs State Park and Rainbow River are located ... 9.8/10 Exceptional! (219 reviews) This was the best home on Rainbow River. I celebrate every year for my birthday on the river and this by far is the best. A great HOST and more than enough of everything to enjoy! Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=11%2F04%2F2026&selected=25175388&PinnedHotelID=25175388&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976472323) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=10%2F04%2F2026&endDate=11%2F04%2F2026&selected=25175388&PinnedHotelID=25175388&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976472323) ![The Port Hotel & Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4650000/4641700/4641634/59873a0c_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Port Hotel & Marina 1610 SE Paradise Circle Crystal River FL £86 1 Apr - 2 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this motel in Crystal River. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a marina and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ... 7.8/10 Good! (1,000 reviews) Hotel is being built next to it. Accommodation we all right. Very old building. But we had a great time while there. Reviewed on 25 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=01%2F04%2F2026&endDate=02%2F04%2F2026&selected=4641634&PinnedHotelID=4641634&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976472323) ![Comfort Suites Dunnellon near Rainbow Springs](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/13000000/12710000/12704500/12704476/a4f3a9f4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Comfort Suites Dunnellon near Rainbow Springs 20052 Brooks St Dunnellon FL £94 19 Apr - 20 Apr includes taxes & fees Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Dunnellon. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ... 9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews) Breakfast was great, room was clean, and the staff was professional and friendly... Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F04%2F2026&endDate=20%2F04%2F2026&selected=12704476&PinnedHotelID=12704476&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635976472323) [See all 1,317 properties in Indian Waters](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=28%2F03%2F2026&endDate=29%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248635976472323) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.co.uk/Crystal-River-Pelican-Cove.dx988571721122635776) ![Florida spring-fed river panorama](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976480705/e41c5544-e39d-41b4-9a7b-4fe9dfcff3be.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Woodland Estates When in Woodland Estates, you can plan a visit to Crystal River Archaeological State Park and Crystal River Watersports Marina, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Crystal-River-Woodland-Estates.dx553248635976480705) ![Florida Crystal River, Cedar Key](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976473861/bcd40a17-c867-42f5-81b2-dbeb07aecf08.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Woods N Waters When in Woods N Waters, you can plan a visit to Crystal River Archaeological State Park and Fort Island Trail Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Crystal-River-Woods-N-Waters.dx553248635976473861) ![Florida Keys Bay](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976472654/1b518862-c98b-4b8b-b04b-6708c37c6a79.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Crystal Shores While Crystal Shores may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Hunter Spring Park and Chassahowitzka National Wildlife Refuge. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Crystal-River-Crystal-Shores.dx553248635976472654) ![Crystal River has natural springs feeding it. Crystal River Preserve State Park is in Citrus County, Florida](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976481984/5363836a-59e5-4298-8044-da4cbdaab501.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Dixie Shores When in Dixie Shores, you can plan a visit to Fort Island Trail Park and Crystal River Archaeological State Park, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Crystal-River-Dixie-Shores.dx553248635976481984) ![Crystal River is a coastal city in western Florida. Kings Bay, which is fed by springs, is home to the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge, sheltering manatees year-round.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976479967/e7194ac8-76ba-4d87-9c71-5c20693f7d27.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Springs at Kings Bay 4.5/5(5 area reviews) While visiting Springs at Kings Bay, you might make a stop by sights like Three Sisters Springs and Hunter Spring Park. 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