The Best Hotels Closest to Fort Island Gulf Beach in Crystal River - 2026 Updated Prices

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A modern restaurant with high ceilings, blue and grey walls, and a variety of seating options including tables, booths, and chairs.

A modern hotel lobby with a long dining table, several chairs, a sofa, a small round table, and a large flat-screen TV mounted on the wall.

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a gray carpet, and a television on the right.

A wooden deck with benches overlooking a lake, surrounded by trees and greenery.

1. Holiday Inn Express Crystal River by IHG

7.3 mi from Fort Island Gulf Beach

Arran

£97

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A bar area with a wooden counter, seating, ceiling fans, and a view of the water.

An outdoor patio with tables and chairs under a shaded area, overlooking a body of water.

A spacious lobby with a Christmas tree, seating areas, and a bar.

A swimming pool with lounge chairs and umbrellas, surrounded by palm trees and a cloudy sky.

2. PaddleTail Waterfront Lodge, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

5.6 mi from Fort Island Gulf Beach

Christy

£105

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A clear swimming pool with a deck, a covered pavilion, and a view of a lake and distant buildings.

A waterfront building with a dock, large windows, and a palm tree.

A covered outdoor area with a wooden deck, a metal railing, and a view of a body of water.

A marina with boats docked and a building with a covered area.

3. King's Bay Lodge

Springs at Kings Bay, 5.9 mi from Fort Island Gulf Beach

Dina

£101

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A garden pathway leading to a gated entrance with lush greenery and hanging moss.

A gazebo with a tiled patio, surrounded by lush greenery and a wooden fence.

A building with a number 26 door, surrounded by lush green foliage and vibrant red flowers.

A dining area with a rustic brick wall, a wooden table with benches, and a large tapestry on the wall.

4. Retreat at Crystal Manatee

Springs at Kings Bay, 6 mi from Fort Island Gulf Beach

Lorraine

£117

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A bar area with wooden ceiling, bar stools, and a counter with various bottles.

A spacious lobby with a reception desk, leather seating, and large windows offering views of the outside.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted lamp.

A beachside restaurant with outdoor seating, palm trees, and a red roof.

5. Rodeway Inn Homosassa

10.1 mi from Fort Island Gulf Beach

Kelley

£54

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a television, a painting of a sunset over water, and a door.

A restaurant interior with booths and tables, a cash register, and a 'Denny's' sign.

A commercial washer with Tide detergent and a stack of white towels.

A pool area with lounge chairs and a table, surrounded by a fence and greenery.

6. Days Inn by Wyndham Crystal River

5 mi from Fort Island Gulf Beach

Steven

£53

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, a refrigerator, and a dining area with a table and chairs.

A bedroom with a bed, wooden headboard, a ceiling fan, a dresser, and a mirror.

A covered outdoor area with a red pergola, a pathway, and various plants and flowers.

7. Three Sisters Cottages

6.2 mi from Fort Island Gulf Beach

JARED

£147

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a pathway, and a view of a pool.

A bar area with a counter, bar stools, a television mounted on the wall, and shelves with bottles.

A dock with several boats moored, a wooden walkway, and a building with a sign reading "The Port Hotel & Marina".

A restaurant interior with tables and chairs, a bar area, and a view of the outdoors.

8. The Port Hotel & Marina

Springs at Kings Bay, 6.3 mi from Fort Island Gulf Beach

Kim

£68

includes taxes & fees

29 Oct - 30 Oct

A modern living room with a sofa, a small round table, and a staircase leading to another level.

A park with palm trees, a lake, and a pathway.

A waterfront property with a patio, a small pool, and a view of the water.

A golf course with a pond, trees, and a clear sky.

9. Plantation Resort on Crystal River

6.5 mi from Fort Island Gulf Beach

Alicia

£132

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A hotel reception area with a wooden counter, coffee machines, and framed artwork on the wall.

A reception area with a wooden reception desk, a large window with a view of greenery, and a ceiling with recessed lighting.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A multi-story hotel with a flat facade, balconies, and a parking lot with a blue car.

10. Quality Inn Crystal River

4.8 mi from Fort Island Gulf Beach

Johnny

£49

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A wooden bench with cushions, a glass table with a 'WELCOME' sign, and a brick patio.

A kitchen area with a wooden counter, two bar stools, a sink, a microwave, and a TV on a blue cabinet.

A modern kitchen with a bar area, wooden cabinets, and a red stove.

A sign for Nature Coast Inn & Cottages with room and cottage rentals.

11. Nature Coast Inn and Cottages

8.8 mi from Fort Island Gulf Beach

Catherine

£108

includes taxes & fees

14 Oct - 15 Oct

A rectangular swimming pool with a blue tiled interior and a white edge. There are two metal ladders on the right side.

A building with a covered porch, a door marked "118", and a row of windows with green trim.

A grassy area with a barbecue grill, picnic tables, and a building with a sign indicating a breakfast, lunch, and dinner service.

A bedroom with two beds, a bedside table with a lamp and a telephone, and a mirror on the wall.

12. Withlacoochee Motel

8.4 mi from Fort Island Gulf Beach

Kristy

£59

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

13. Econo Lodge Crystal River

5 mi from Fort Island Gulf Beach

Keith

£39

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

A spacious living area with a red and white checkered sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a dining table with chairs. A large plant is in the corner, and the kitchen is visible in the background.

A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a window with blinds, a wooden floor, a blue rug, a red stool, and a shelf with decorative items.

A modern kitchen with green cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, and a wooden dining table.

A living room with a wooden floor, a brown sofa, a red checkered sofa, a coffee table, a TV, a ceiling fan, a window with blinds, a potted plant, and a wooden cabinet.

14. NEW Listing Discount! • Near Manatees & Springs

6 mi from Fort Island Gulf Beach

samantha

£207

includes taxes & fees

21 Oct - 22 Oct

A bedroom with a large bed, a ceiling fan, a sliding glass door to a balcony, a bedside table with a lamp, and a small shelf with decorative items.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a glass dining table, and a built-in refrigerator.

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a window, and a ceiling fan.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a marble countertop, and a dining area with a glass table and white chairs.

15. The Happy Haven Near Manatee Tours

6.1 mi from Fort Island Gulf Beach

Laura

£228

includes taxes & fees

20 Oct - 21 Oct

A covered porch with a wooden bench, a glass table with a 'WELCOME' sign, and potted plants.

A building with a sign reading "Nature Coast Cafe" and a number "649" on the door.

A covered swimming pool with clear water, surrounded by lounge chairs and a lifebuoy.

A wooden gazebo with a metal roof, surrounded by grass and a banana tree.

16. Nature Coast Inn and Cottages

8.8 mi from Fort Island Gulf Beach

Gail

£158

includes taxes & fees

8 Oct - 9 Oct

A stone pathway leading to a turquoise lake surrounded by lush greenery and trees with hanging moss.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a large island, stainless steel appliances, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.

A room with a large window overlooking a swimming pool, a wicker chair, a potted plant, and a rug.

A glass-top table with chairs, surrounded by potted plants, in a room with teal walls and large windows overlooking a swimming pool.

17. Private Room at Crystal River Retreat with Salt Water Pool

7.1 mi from Fort Island Gulf Beach

"Terrible. Ended up spending another $1,600 last minute to stay elsewhere. This is not an air bnb or anything similar. It’s is one child size bedroom in a rude old lady’s house. It is intentional false advertising. The “shared bathroom” clause is supposed to have you assume you will be sharing the place with the elderly woman that lives there and whatever guests she has in another room. She called us that day and corrected our grammar and was very rude. Upon arrival, we walked past a living area...

Rachel Ann

£111

includes taxes & fees

10 Oct - 11 Oct

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a large island with bar stools.

A swimming pool with a covered patio area, lounge chairs, and a view of the surrounding landscape.

A living room with a sofa, armchair, coffee table, and television.

A covered patio area with a blue patterned rug, a sofa, two chairs, a small table, and a dining table with chairs.

18. Coastal Group Getaway Near Three Sisters Springs

9.6 mi from Fort Island Gulf Beach

£356

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A covered porch with white wooden chairs and tables, a wooden floor, and a view of trees and a house in the background.

A living room with a sofa, coffee table, and chairs. There is a door leading to an outdoor area, and a painting on the wall.

A laundry room with a washing machine, shelves with items, and a door leading to a garden.

A bedroom with a large bed, a nightstand, a chair, and a view of the outdoors.

19. Walk to Springs, 700 Ft to Dtwn! Crystal River Gem

6.1 mi from Fort Island Gulf Beach

£177

includes taxes & fees

9 Oct - 10 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Fort Island Gulf Beach

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Holiday Inn Express Crystal River by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,004 reviews	View
PaddleTail Waterfront Lodge, Trademark Collection by Wyndham	8.8 Excellent 1,570 reviews	View
King's Bay Lodge	9.6 Exceptional 451 reviews	View
Retreat at Crystal Manatee	9.4 Exceptional 439 reviews	View
Rodeway Inn Homosassa	7.0 Good 1,009 reviews	View

Top Fort Island Gulf Beach Hotel Reviews

Most unique unit at Sawgrass Landing 1-bedroom waterfront condo in Crystal River

10/10 Excellent

"Such a great place to stay at. Spent labor day weekend here and it was amazing. Great environment and very clean"

Sawgrass Oasis Poolside, Waterfront Condo

10/10 Excellent

"We absolutely loved the place. Everything was clean. The AC worked great and the host was very accommodating!"

Nature is waiting for you! Explore, relax and enjoy it!

10/10 Excellent

"I can't say enough about this unique property. Clean, gorgeous views, and fully stocked for a cook. The owners were wonderful about communicating and allowing us access. We loved the location - easy access to great paddling, hiking and peace and quiet. We are already planning our return trip and have shared this incredible gem with several friends... thank you Richard and Denne for making my birthday escape so special."

Anita's nature coast hideaway

10/10 Excellent

"Great place! Remote and private yet close enough to local attractions and a beach on the Gulf is just a few miles up the road. The dolphins in the canal, and other aquatic life, made the stay very enjoyable. The screened in porch created great ambiance at any time of day. It was especially enjoyable at dawn and through the night a great place to watch thunderstorms roll in. We used the canoe and were able to do some productive fishing at dawn. Hosts are quick to respond and have great suggestions for the area."

Charming Waterfront Home - Dock Access - Fishing Retreat - Pool - AC - King Bed!

10/10 Excellent

"All comments about host, home, and location are accurate. This is a VERY quiet, comfortable, laid back vacation spot. My comments are ONLY focused on the dock and water access.Bring the boat. That is my only useful comment. I did a bit of homework on the tides and water depths at the dock and in the canal; I was a bit concerned before we booked.Our 22' center console with 200 hp yamaha draws 24" to the skeg. We do some fishing/boating in fresh water, some in salt; so we tend to pay more attention to how close we are to bottom than some, I guess.As one guest points out: you will be high and dry at low tide, regardless of boat/hull. Otherwise, we were easily able to get in and out at other times. First day we got into the Crystal River on the trolling motor out of caution. After that, just run the big engine.At high tide there's about 3 feet under the keel once you're out of the little canal; you have about 2 feet in the canal.On falling or rising tides, you'll lose those 2-3 feet very slowly (of course). If you're sensitive about it (as I was); time your stay to catch the low tide at night if possible; otherwise, don't sweat it too much.If you're looking for more than 12 hours on the water each day, you may want to look for a location with a deep water dock. For most people, 6-8 hours on the water is a FULL BAKE; it is for us, including fishing/scalloping/swimming in the springs."

Private Dock and Gulf water access Ozello 3/2 Home with amazing sunrises!

10/10 Excellent

"Outstanding property and host. Always informed, rental was everything promised and more. Would definitely choose this home again. Great location, great views."

Waterfront Retreat Ozello/Crystal River secluded Stilt House with panoramic view

10/10 Excellent

"If you want to be on the water to go kayaking and catching fish, this is the place to stay!"

Peaceful Poolside Escape Sawgrass Landings 1 Bedroom Condo Crystal River

10/10 Excellent

"Great location and lovely unit. Would definitely stay again."

SaltRiverHouse~WaterFront|Screened Pool|Dock|Firepit|Dog OK|Sleeps 9

10/10 Excellent

"It was such a cool and wonderfully equipped house."

Other attractions near Fort Island Gulf Beach

Spice Key

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Spice Key during your travels in Crystal River. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

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Charr Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Charr Island during your travels in Crystal River. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

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Bear Island

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Bear Island during your travels in Crystal River. While you're in the area, stroll along the riverfront.

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Fort Island Trail Park

9.0/10 (34 reviews)

Explore the lovely green spaces of Fort Island Trail Park and enjoy the boating in Crystal River. Stroll along the marina or seek out the local tours.

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Crystal River Archaeological State Park

8.8/10 (101 reviews)

Enjoy a trip to Crystal River Archaeological State Park and popular activities such as boating in Crystal River. Amble around the area's riverfront or seek out the local tours.

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Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins

7.0/10 (2 reviews)

Find out about the history of Crystal River with a stop at Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins. Stroll along the marina or seek out the local tours.

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Crystal River Watersports Marina

9.2/10 (163 reviews)

Explore the waterfront of Crystal River Watersports Marina and enjoy other activities such as boating in Crystal River. Stroll along the riverfront or seek out the local tours.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Fort Island Gulf Beach?

Fort Island Gulf Beach is located in Crystal River. Travellers love the area for its stunning river views. You'll find 191 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best place to stay close to Fort Island Gulf Beach?

PaddleTail Waterfront Lodge, Trademark Collection by Wyndham is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and an outdoor pool. You'll find it 5.6 mi (9 km) from Fort Island Gulf Beach.

How many hotels will I find near Fort Island Gulf Beach?

Expedia has 191 hotels and other accommodation options a few miles from Fort Island Gulf Beach.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Fort Island Gulf Beach, will I receive a refund?

Yes! You'll find that most hotel bookings are fully refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If your reservation is non-refundable, you might be able to still cancel and be given a refund within 24 hours of your booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to review the best deals available near Fort Island Gulf Beach.

What can I see and do near Fort Island Gulf Beach?

Spend some time exploring the great outdoors at Crystal River Preserve State Park, Fort Island Trail Park and Spice Key. You might plan a visit to Crystal River Watersports Marina or Crystal River Archaeological State Park while you're in the area. If you want to see more of the surrounding area, you might plan a visit to Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins and Charr Island.

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Our top choices for Fort Island Gulf Beach hotels

1. Holiday Inn Express Crystal River by IHG

2. PaddleTail Waterfront Lodge, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

3. King's Bay Lodge

4. Retreat at Crystal Manatee

5. Rodeway Inn Homosassa

6. Days Inn by Wyndham Crystal River

7. Three Sisters Cottages

8. The Port Hotel & Marina

9. Plantation Resort on Crystal River

10. Quality Inn Crystal River

11. Nature Coast Inn and Cottages

12. Withlacoochee Motel

13. Econo Lodge Crystal River

14. NEW Listing Discount! • Near Manatees & Springs

15. The Happy Haven Near Manatee Tours

16. Nature Coast Inn and Cottages

17. Private Room at Crystal River Retreat with Salt Water Pool

18. Coastal Group Getaway Near Three Sisters Springs

19. Walk to Springs, 700 Ft to Dtwn! Crystal River Gem

Compare popular hotels close to Fort Island Gulf Beach

Top Fort Island Gulf Beach Hotel Reviews

Most unique unit at Sawgrass Landing 1-bedroom waterfront condo in Crystal River

Sawgrass Oasis Poolside, Waterfront Condo

Nature is waiting for you! Explore, relax and enjoy it!

Anita's nature coast hideaway

Charming Waterfront Home - Dock Access - Fishing Retreat - Pool - AC - King Bed!

Private Dock and Gulf water access Ozello 3/2 Home with amazing sunrises!

Waterfront Retreat Ozello/Crystal River secluded Stilt House with panoramic view

Peaceful Poolside Escape Sawgrass Landings 1 Bedroom Condo Crystal River

SaltRiverHouse~WaterFront|Screened Pool|Dock|Firepit|Dog OK|Sleeps 9

Other attractions near Fort Island Gulf Beach

Spice Key

Charr Island

Bear Island

Fort Island Trail Park

Crystal River Archaeological State Park

Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins

Crystal River Watersports Marina

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