Straightforward motel with free Wi-Fi, parking, and outdoor pool in St. Petersburg, FL. Close to The Dalí Museum and Sunken Gardens. Rated 2.9 from 265 reviews.
Visitors highlight the affordability, friendly service, and cleanliness of the motel, noting convenient access and a quiet atmosphere. However, some concerns about safety and limited amenities also surface, reflecting a mixed experience typical for budget accommodations.
GoHotelly doesn't process bookings — we open this property on each partner so you can compare live rates, cancellation rules and loyalty perks side by side.
Some links are affiliate — if you book, GoHotelly may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. Read the full disclosure.
Rooms, shared spaces, dining and exterior — grouped so you can skim quickly.
Crystal Inn is a modest motel located on 34th Street South in St. Petersburg, offering straightforward accommodations with complimentary Wi-Fi and free parking. The property features an outdoor pool and air-conditioned rooms but does not have on-site dining or fitness facilities. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Guests appreciate the clean and relatively spacious rooms, as well as the ease of access and visibility from the main road.
Positioned conveniently near local attractions such as The Dalí Museum, Sunken Gardens, and Fort De Soto Park, the motel serves as a practical base for those interested in sightseeing and outdoor activities. Several airports, including Tampa International and St. Pete–Clearwater International, are within a 20 to 40-minute drive, making it accessible for travelers arriving by air.
The surrounding area includes a variety of nearby hotels ranging from budget options to higher-rated inns, providing choices for different preferences. Some guests report a quiet and safe environment, while others mention occasional disturbances and police presence nearby. Overall, the property tends to attract visitors seeking affordable lodging without extensive amenities, making it suitable for short stays or travelers prioritizing location and value over luxury.
Guest reviews highlight friendly and helpful staff alongside clean rooms, yet the experience can vary due to the limited facilities and occasional noise. The motel's simple offerings and reasonable pricing may appeal to budget-conscious travelers or those visiting family and friends in the area.
```The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.
Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.
I have a friend staying here at Crystal Inn and am satisfied at the clean property and big parking area. There's 2 gates but 1 in and out on one end. The rooms are clean and relatively spacious. Traffic can get chaotic out on the main road on 34th, but nothing too crazy. Access in and out is easy and Crystal in is easy to see and find.
They're great, friendly & not not mention really clean. I would recommend them. They are so affordable too!
Every time I come (home) for a vacation to visit with family & friends Crystal Inn's staff always treats me good. The staff is mostly helpful and polite. Personally I like this hotel other than it being cheap/affordable, it's in walking distance to a grocery store, Walmart, Dollar Tree, etc. The downside to being at this particular hotel is that you have at least 1 staff member you may not like /get along with, and the pool is being worked on. Other than those reasons it's a pretty decent place to stay, you get what you pay for.
It was a second honeymoon for me and my husband thanks be to God we were able to be together one love forever NO bugs it felt very safe place to be the people that run the place are very sweet and kind I love it here my husband and I love it here ( they're asking for an experienced housekeeper to be hired)
Always accommodating. Quiet, peaceful and cheap. The owners are always friendly. Absolutely loved the pool and could see the beautiful sunset from my room.
I really enjoyed staying here. Check-in was quick and easy, rooms were clean, I did not find ONE bug the entire time I stayed which has been rare in my experience for motels this inexpensive. Very quiet location, housekeeping stopped by everyday to offer towels and was very kind (front desk employees were too!). I'll definitely be staying here whenever I need a room. Thanks guys.
Well been here few times !!! Rooms downstairs could need little help upstairs remodeled BUT NO BUGSSSS NO ROACHES NO BED BUGS ...!!! OWNERS ARE VERY KIND.. LIGHTING OUTSIDE Is great feeling safe .. Prices are reasonable ! BAD THING is Max of 14 days only , No fridge , no microwave ;(
It was good for me, staff was friendly and room was decent.
Clean rooms good service and can stay there up to 14days if needed
almost every person staying at the crystal inn has possession of drugs and they have police there just about every night for something thats going on in one of the rooms sometimes even multiple rooms and many arrests have been made at this motel. there is alway a lot of noise through out the night. i put five stars or nobody will see the negative posts about this motel
Based on sightseeing, recreation, and getting around
Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in Florida. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.
18,965 reviews 1 Dali Blvd, St. Petersburg, FL 33701, United States
10,537 reviews Florida, United States
5,618 reviews 1825 4th St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33704, United States
Hand-picked alternatives with a comparable feel, size and price band.
Stay at Super 8 by Wyndham Chillicothe in IL with free WiFi, breakfast, parking, petfriendly rooms, and close to Three Sisters P...
Experience warm rooms with Lake Charlevoix views at Eddy's Motel, a 4.7star LGBTQ+ friendly motel near City Family Tourists Park ...
Stay at River Inn Motel, a 3.9rated motel with free WiFi and parking. Conveniently located near The Alamo and San Antonio River ...
Stay at Courtyard by Marriott Jackson, TN, featuring an indoor pool, free WiFi, parking, and LGBTQ+ friendly service. Near Casey J...
Stay at Flamingo Motel in Clearwater, FL, offering kitchenettes, petfriendly rooms, free WiFi, and parking. Close to Clearwater ...
Holiday Inn Express in Monterey offers lowkey rooms, free WiFi, breakfast & evening receptions. Steps from Cannery Row and close...
Regency Inn offers budgetfriendly motel accommodations in Saginaw, MI with free WiFi and parking. Rated 2.6 with 77 reviews, ide...
Stay at Miami Motel, a 4.8rated retro motel near Canandaigua Lake and Roseland Waterpark. Enjoy free WiFi, parking, kitchen room...
Stay at Best Western Inn, Monroeville, featuring casual rooms, outdoor pool, free WiFi, breakfast, and close to Monroe County Her...
Econo Lodge offers budgetfriendly rooms with free breakfast and WiFi, close to Thistledown Racetrack and Cleveland attractions. L...
Short, honest notes are more useful than long ones. A few sentences about what worked, what surprised you, and who the hotel is best for will go a long way.
