I gave this motel a “10”, but not because it is opulent, lavish, trendy, updated or four-star lodging. Most of the excellent reviews on here are very accurate in regard to the good, the bad & the ugly about this aging icon, and definitely give fair assessments to the maintenance, upkeep, appearance etc. But the real actual charms of this place come from the experiencing of a throwback in time vibe, getting to live within the vintage architecture and witnessing one of the best water views in CR. If you crave and seek out existing “Old Florida” anything, you really owe it to yourself to stay here. Especially since it is still here. After all, “The King” himself deemed it cool with his stay, and that hasn’t been lost all these years.

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Staff was great. On site Manatee Swim Center staff were great. Restaurant on site was great. View from the room was great. Microwave and mini fridge in room were great. TV with cable was great. Pictures are accurate and room was clean on check in.

The wifi signal was very strong, but it went out for a day during my stay. Additionally, when I made the reservation, I was informed at check in that I might have had to move rooms during the middle of my stay. I didn't have to move at the end, but I didn't like the thought of having to move rooms in the middle of my stay.

My room was cleaned well. The staff was great. Love the restaurant as it had heaters so you could sit outside comfortably. The bartender made a perfect margarita not too strong not too weak. Great atmosphere. The neighborhood is lovely. Felt comfortable walking my dog early dark in the morning.

Curtains were too short. I had to take a comforter off one bed and put under the seal so people couldn’t see in at night. Pillows are gone please replace them. Would’ve gave an excellent rating if it wasn’t for a few things like that but overall, I thought this place was pretty good maybe just a little overpriced for what it is, but I still liked it.

The staff was excellent. The room was clean. I love the location. We took our paddleboards out on the water every morning. I love the balcony overlooking the water. I am so so sad to think this hotel will be torn down for a bigger better Marriott. I think this hotel was a wonderful place to stay. The hotel is old and needs some updating but I heard they were tearing it down and rebuilding a new marriott hotel next door.

nothing.....great place to stay.

The breakfast was very basic but appreciated, considering the nightly cost and the location/view. The view was EXCEPTIONAL-like being in Shangri-La. Some guests might not like the Port because it is old and not updated but that is what we love about it-it is old Florida which is disappearing more and more as the big guy Hotels take over and everything looks the same. We will return again and again. And the fact that it is dog-friendly makes it even more wonderful! The front desk girls could not have been more friendly and hospitable!!

There could have been a healthier selection of food. HOI es in the restaurant which was also a bit pricey.

We LOVED the patio off the room facing the bay. it was an absolutely beautiful view of the sunset and the water. waking up to that view every day was well worth the cost of the room. we also really like that we could store our kayaks on the patio and use the boat ramp. They also have a little marina shop where you can get sporting good supplies! This hotel is also extremely pet friendly, the bottom floor patio allowed us to easily let the dog out. The resturaunt was really good and the room was clean. This place is a hidden gem! If you are looking for a clean, no-frills place to stay while not breaking the bank, this exceeds expectations.

The room was clean but definitely was old--particularly the shower. However, I realize that the more updates they make the more cost will go up, so I was personally fine with the older bathroom and furniture. I also think that part of the charm of this place is it's age...I hope that if they do update things they stick with the colorful 1950s motel charm because it's pretty adorable.

Travelers who want to be pampered with amenities like spa treatments and concierge space probably shouldn’t be traveling to Crystal River in the first place. But if you want a no-frills place to stay in a beautiful location at a reasonable price, The Port delivers like Amazon Prime.

Some type of water heater problem meant I had to start my first morning there with a cold shower. I never got an explanation for what happened there.

Amazing views & location. Walked to marina site dinner both nights for sunsets! Even though she is an older property, very clean & great value for the space. We had an upper balcony king bed with pull out sofa in “living room”. Very peaceful & we were able to watch a manatee rescue in action! Grounds very nice (even though lots of construction next door) & well lit. Will stay again for our next visit!

Specifically, I chose this hotel for its location and opportunity to watch for sea creatures and sunset views, and it certainly did not disappoint. The area felt safe enough to leisurely walk the area, even at night. And, right next door is located the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge.

The TV in the room was inoperable, but in their defense, I did not report it as I was not there to watch TV. The place was a bit dated and could use some general updating, but it does have a quaint historical feel that adds to its ambiance.

Old school Florida charm. I sat on my balcony and watched the sun set and drank coffee to the sun rise. It’s very peaceful at night. The staff is great and the restaurant is very good. I love the place.

I don’t really care about fancy hotel amenities so I was very happy there.