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Plantation Resort on Crystal River, Ascend Hotel Collection

3.0 star property

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Reviews

7.4 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available

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9301 W Fort Island Trl, Crystal River, FL, 34429
  • Plantation Inn and Golf Resort
    4 min walk
  • A Crystal River Kayak Company
    15 min walk
  • West 82 Bar and Grill
    1 min walk
  • Ocala, FL (OCF-Ocala Intl.)
    53 min drive

Room options

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Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Parking View)

  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Ground Floor (Waterfront)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Top Floor, Waterfront)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Waterfront View)

  • 350 sq ft
  • Water view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking (Waterfront View)

  • 350 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking (Waterfront)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Waterfront)

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Waterfront)

  • Water view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Waterfront, Upper Floor)

  • Water view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (1st Floor, Waterfront)

  • Water view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking, View (Parking Area View)

  • Park view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Waterfront, 1st Floor)

  • Water view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed, Non Smoking (Efficiency)

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Efficiency) | Premium bedding, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Room, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Efficiency)

  • Sleeps 7
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Plantation Resort on Crystal River, Ascend Hotel Collection

Crystal River resort with golf course, connected to the convention center
3 restaurants, a marina, and a full-service spa are available at this smoke-free resort. Additionally, a golf course, an outdoor pool, and 3 bars/lounges are onsite. Housekeeping is available on request.
Plantation Resort on Crystal River, Ascend Hotel Collection offers 196 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature premium bedding. 50-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels and pay movies.

Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered on request and change of towels can be requested.

Guests can play rounds at the 27-hole golf course and enjoy other recreation facilities including an outdoor tennis court and a marina. An outdoor pool and a spa tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 2 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and facials. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and reflexology.

The spa is open select days. Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

In addition to a full-service spa, Plantation Resort on Crystal River, Ascend Hotel Collection features a golf course and a marina. Dining is available at one of the resort's 3 restaurants. The property also offers a snack bar/deli. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the resort's bars, which include 3 bars/lounges and a poolside bar.

Business-related amenities consist of a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms. Event facilities measuring 11 square feet (1 square meters) include conference space. This business-friendly resort also offers an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. Onsite parking is available (surcharge).

Plantation Resort on Crystal River, Ascend Hotel Collection is a smoke-free property.

Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 10:30 AM and on weekends between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
West 82 Grill - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
West 82 Bar - This bar specializes in American cuisine and serves light fare only. Open daily.
19th Hole Bar and Grill - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open daily.
Plantation Tiki Bar - Overlooking the golf course, this bar specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and light fare. Open select days.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, German, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (USD 28 per stay)
  • RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; USD 15.95 for adults and USD 9.95 for children
  • 3 bars/lounges
  • 3 restaurants
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • 19th Hole Bar and Grill
  • Plantation Tiki Bar
  • West 82 Bar
  • West 82 Grill

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 27-hole golf course
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat tours
  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Full-service spa
  • Golf
  • Golf driving range
  • Golf lessons
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Motor boating
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor tennis court
  • Personal motorized watercraft
  • Rafting
  • Rowing/canoeing
  • Segway rentals/tours
  • Shopping
  • Snorkeling
  • Spa tub
  • Tennis lessons
  • Volleyball

Family friendly

  • Free crib
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Hair salon
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 11 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Marina
  • On a river
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Full-service spa

  • 2 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Prenatal massages
  • Reflexology
  • Spa open select days
  • Sports massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 13 buildings
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1962
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
  • Pay movies

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from October 6 2024 to March 31 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Bar/Lounge(s)
  • Breakfast
  • Business center
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Fitness facilities
  • Golf course
  • Meeting facilities
  • Recreation facilities
  • Spa
  • Spa/Beauty services
  • Spa tub
  • Swimming pool
  • Tennis courts
The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from October 1 to March 31:
  • One of the dining venues
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Business center
  • Fitness facilities
  • Golf course
  • Meeting facilities
  • Parking area
  • Spa
  • Spa tub
  • Swimming pool
  • Tennis courts
The property will be renovating from October 25 2024 to March 31 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Business center
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Elevator
  • Exterior
  • Fitness facilities
  • Front desk
  • Hallway
  • Lobby
  • Meeting facilities
  • Parking area
  • Spa
  • Spa tub
  • Swimming pool
  • Tennis courts
During renovations, the resort will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
6 children, up to the age of 18 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 25.0 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately USD 15.95 for adults and USD 9.95 for children
  • Self parking fee: USD 28 per stay
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 25.0 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Children under 16 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision

Property is also known as

Crystal River Plantation
Plantation Crystal River
Plantation Hotel
Plantation Hotel Crystal River
Plantation On Crystal River Hotel Crystal River
Plantation Resort Crystal River
Plantation on Crystal River Ascend Hotel Collection
Plantation Resort on Crystal River Ascend Hotel Collection
Plantation on Crystal River Ascend Hotel Collection Member

Plantation Resort on Crystal River, Ascend Hotel Collection Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 349 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 260 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 178 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 130 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 84 out of 1001 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jennifer, Henderson

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our 1-night stay at The Plantation Resort. Staff was very nice and helpful. The pool was relaxing and the bar Manager, Shelly, poured delicious margaritas! Shelly was super sweet. We loved swimming with the manatees in Crystal River and we hope the staff is safe from the recent hurricane. This is an older property, but our room and bathroom was clean, had a mini-fridge, and we ate a delicious breakfast the next day on property.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

TERRENCE

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I didn't like the fact that i saw a charge on my bank card without knowing there is basically a hidden fee for Parking/Ammenities. I dont understand why i am being charged to park where im staying and then amenities. Thats definitely a first time having to pay those fees, like had i known i would not park or use pool. Only thing that would hinder me from coming back.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Betty

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Mike

Traveled with partner, Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was run down, the bathroom was covered in mold and all the linens were old and the pillows were torn. The property was not what it used to be.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Kara, Lakeland

Traveled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Unfortunately this the photos made it look nice and new. It was the opposite. It was old and in need of a major update and renovation. When we checked in, our room was hot; the AC was running and back door was open. The rooms had dehumidifiers due to how old everything was and the ACs not running properly. The properly just didn’t look like the photos posted
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Jack

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall good staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Scott G

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Rooms over priced for the condition of the property, and musky smell in the rooms, like a possible past flood. Also AC issue in room.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

LACIE

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
MOLD! I left feeling disgusting and swearing to never return. I’ve been to The Plantation many times over the past 10 years and it’s beyond sad how downhill it has become. Truly a nightmare.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Martha

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint property-felt like old Florida. Will be back
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

PERRY

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Theodore

Traveled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely horrible/hidden charges black mold in room staff unprofessional unconcerned and dismissive. Charged for parking when I didn’t drive
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Phillip

Awesome. Front Desk and restaurant staff were very accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Victoria

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Needs a facelift
We checked in and got to our room on the 2nd floor which had a very musty odor. I went to wash my hands in the bathroom and felt a drop of water on my neck. I looked up to see that the ceiling was cracked and leaking. We reported this to the front desk and they changed our room. Now we weee on the 1st floor. The toilet had debris or stain in it. We told the front desk and they sent someone to check it. It seemed to be some kind of paper that had gotten stuck. We stepped outside to the patio and it was very untidy. The chairs were dusty and the small table dirty. We cleaned them and enjoyed a little rest before going out to the pool. The grounds were very pretty and you could tell that this place had been a beautiful resort once. It has a lot of catching up to do. The staff from front desk to tiki bar to maintenance were all great, which is why we overlooked some things. We washed up only using the sink because the bath tub surface was horrible. Room 128. Also they must have a very big issue with mold as there was a humidifier in the room. Interior doors leading from the different wings to the lobby were shabby. The rooms we saw seemed to have been newly decorated and very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Malissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love the pool area and tiki bar!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Kerry

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Storm stay
The service was amazing but we stayed during the storm so all facilities were flooded and our purpose for the trip (manatees) couldn’t go ahead. Not the hotels fault but due to this is couldn’t rate the facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Plantation review
Our stay was great. Checkin was fast, maybe 5 minutes. Our room was clean and the grounds were excellent. Loved the pool and the tiki bar.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved everything about this property! Thinking of returning once a year!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joahnna, Ivins

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay! Family activity options, good pool & bar; excursions. We will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

John

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Geralyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint hotel, beautiful pool area on the river, TIKI bar. Excellent food. Helpful staff. But there wasn't an elevator in our building but a staff member voluntarily brought our luggage up. Overall a beautiful place that could use some refreshing in some areas.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Douglas

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Melissa

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice location but not very clean
The hotel is in a nice location but it’s not the cleanest place. My room wasn’t ready at 4pm check-in time and others arriving same day had to wait around as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Manuel

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024