9301 W Fort Island Trail, Crystal River, Florida 34429, US
(352) 795-4211
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About Plantation on Crystal River

Part of Choice Hotels' Ascend Collection, Plantation on Crystal River is an attractive destination that offers a feeling of Old Florida. Golfers enjoy the resort's 27 holes designed by Mark Mahannah in a peaceful, natural setting. In addition to other amenities like tennis and an outdoor swimming, the resort serves as a gateway to several interesting local activities, like manatee tours that enable guests to swim alongside the local creatures.

Facts

Price Range$$
Property Class★★★
Acres232
Year Opened1962
Number of Units100-300

Amenities

RestaurantsBar, Casual
Room TypesRoom, Suite
Short CourseYes
TennisYes
Fitness CenterYes
Practice FacilityYes
MarinaYes
Golf School/AcademyYes
Banquet SpaceYes
SpaYes

Services

ConciergeYes

Rules

Is the resort pet friendly?Yes
Is resort stay required for a tee time?No

Golf courses at Plantation on Crystal River

Reviews

3.8 out of 5 stars
787 Reviews (787)
Reviews 2
Skill Advanced
Plays A few times a week
Played

Plenty of nicer courses in area

Only reason we played was because we had a $ 30.00 coupon. Course in pitiful shape. Decent layout but course conditions were terrible. Wouldn't pay $ 30.00 ever again to play this place.

Previously Played
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Pace 5.0
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Commented on 07/15/2026

Only bad review was this One. I played there couple weeks ago and course was great. Prob course kicked his butt and as u know it's always the courses fault. Disregard this guys review. Go play this course.

Reviews 48
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Very Pleasant

Fairways nice and cushiony. Greens in very good shape, slower than they looked. Some Tee boxes needed cutting.

There were some confusing directional signs or lack of on a few holes. Liked the course comfort and lack of weeds in fairways and greens, as compared to other courses north amd north east of this one. Definitely on my play list going forward

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 13
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Good value

They've done alot of good work on the course since I last played it (September 25). Only complaint I have is the greens were rather fuzzy. Perhaps I caught them on a day that they weren't mowed. I'll definitely play again.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 2
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Hot & windy!!!!

We played, and it was one of the hottest days and very windy! The course was in great shape, considering We will be back!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 1.0
Difficulty 3.0
Recommended
Played

Greens need a couple weeks to heal up. Staff was good would play again.

First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 3.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 2.0
Reviews 56
Recommended
Played

Great day

A friend and I enjoyed a good pace, no waiting, round of golf. The grass is growing again thanks to some rain. The course was a treat. We will be back again soon.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 6
Handicap 25+
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

On the improvement trek

Recently reopened after tornado damage. Fairways still a little spotty, but greens are coming back nicely. Clubhouse under reconstruction.

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Windy weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 26
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Golfnow t times

with the Fl heat this time of year, it would be nice if they would put a couple of the value t times much earlier than 10:51, some of us seniors have difficulty in extremely hot conditions, i hope management will do something about this as we enjoy the course and travel a ways to play there

Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 12
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played

Golf at The Plantation.

Unfortunately it had a lot of rain over the past few days but stood up well. We kept to the card path as directed and it was necessary because some areas had not completely drained. Overall improving and worth playing! it is similar to my course in the UK called Bransford Golf Club in Worcestershire!

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

The course has potential.

It’s apparent they are trying to revive the course, but currently it’s in rough shape.

Previously Played
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 1.0
Value 2.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Played

Course needs repair from huŕicanes etc

This course had extensive damage and is still recovering

The staff is excellent, several holes are in very good shape. Future of the course looks excellent. Give it a try but also give nature and the excellent crew time to repair.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 213
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Review 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Reviews 2
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 1.0
Layout 2.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 1.0
Reviews 99
Played
Verified Purchaser
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 2.0
Reviews 8
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Played

Plantation

I want to give an honest review. The course the greens etc were in terrible shape. That being said this course was damaged from the hurricane. I look forward when it is all repaired.

Buildings are being updated too. So let's give it time

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 3.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 2.0
Reviews 2
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 34
Skill Advanced
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Played twice in April

Drought conditions effect the environment

Putting greens are good

Working on facilities

Insurance companies are scum

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 1.0
Reviews 20
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Work in progress

First time playing here. Still recovering from hurricane damage. Course has wide open layout with many parallel fairways and tee boxes. It’s a little confusing to first timers. Carts nice, greens are getting there, grass is being grown in fairways. Look forward to playing it again too see how it has improved.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 3.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
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