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
789 Reviews (789)
Review 1
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Sprinklers stuck in on position for most of back 9 made playing very difficult

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Reviews 40
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Nice day on the course, with few exceptions

Overall the course is in good shape, the only issue was the greens. Though the greens were in good shape they needed to be cut and rolled, when putting the ball would bounce instead of roll making it impossible to get a read. Other then the issue with the greens, the course is in good shape.

Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Great Day of Golf

Well kept course with a mixture of short and long holes. Enjoyed our time golfing.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 4.0
Review 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Hot weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 2.0
Reviews 93
Handicap 20-24
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Great place

I have played plantation numerous times and they keep the course very nice

Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 93
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
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 6
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

David

Great little course. Tee boxes were in great shape as were the greens. Fairways are coming in nicely. This course is in better shape than many in the area charging quite a bit more.

Staff is always friendly seems like they are glad you’re here. Will continue to play this Jem

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 5.0
Review 1
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Good course great price

The greens were very slow. Course was overall in great condition. Rental clubs were absolute garbage. Not matched.

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First Time Playing
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 5.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 3
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played

Nice course

Great variety of holes in both length and difficulty. Course was in great shape and we had a great day of golf.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 33
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once every three months
Recommended
Played

The plantation at Crystal River

Despite the fact we haven't had rain in almost 2 months the course was in much better condition than expected. Due to our drought I'm assuming the grass had to be kept longer to prevent burning up etc..

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Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 3.0
Reviews 2
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 5.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Reviews 16
Handicap 15-19
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
5.0
5.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 5.0
Layout 5.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 5.0
Reviews 14
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played

Poor conditions

Lots of green stuff that was everything but grass. Lots of brown patches.

Course was overall in poor condition.

They were more concerned about us wearing collared shirts (we did) than about course management. We ended up behind a 5-some who wear very slow.

I see reviews about poor wet conditions. It wasn't overly wet when we played, but I could see where a heavy rain could render this course nearly unplayable.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Hot weather
Used cart
2.0
2.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 4.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 2.0
Pace 1.0
Amenities 2.0
Difficulty 2.0
Reviews 100
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 3.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 26
Recommended
Played

Greens

Some greens need a little work but overall in good shape

Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
4.0
4.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 4.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 5.0
Amenities 4.0
Reviews 7
Handicap 10-14
Skill Intermediate
Plays A few times a week
Recommended
Played
Verified Purchaser
Previously Played
Perfect weather
Used cart
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
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 32
Handicap 5-9
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a month
Recommended
Played

Ok course

Not very interesting, a lot of doglegs. Not a bad course

Previously Played
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 4.0
Value 4.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 5.0
Pace 5.0
Review 1
Handicap 10-14
Skill Beginner
Plays Once a month
Played

Unfriendly staff

We booked this as a packaged getaway with my wife and child. The hotel and golf course staff were not friendly and kept reminding us we got this "packaged deal" through a 3rd party and consequently they made "no money" off our reservation.

We had to argue with the golf club receptionist and hotel lobby folks to get everything that was supposed to be included in the package.

It was difficult to navigate through the golf course. There were missing signs for some of the holes, and in some paths we felt we were going through the Walt Disney's jungle cruise in a golf cart, instead of a golf course.

The hotel room was in C+ condition: very dated and noisy (for some reason 2 AC Units were placed in our room (maybe the one mounted on the wall wasn't working properly?) so it was very noisy. The room was clean and housekeeping seemed efficient, but the room seemed stuck in the 1980s: there were broken tiles in the bathroom, the room seemed unpkept with maintenance, and it had uncomfortable mattresses and pillows.

The only saving grace to our weekend at Plantation were the manatee tour and the hotel's swimming pool. The tour guides there were very friendly, made spending time near the manatees a wonderful experience for our 6 year old son, and were gracious, welcoming and happy to answer any and all question we threw at them. The hot chocolate and coffee treat after spending time in the cooler spring water were a great treat. The hotel's swimming pool was clean, well kept and fun for families, and there were several kids enjoying it. The staff serving food and drinks by the pool, though, took forever to serve. I would only recommend people book the manatee tour separately.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
Perfect weather
Used cart
1.0
1.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 1.0
Layout 1.0
Friendliness 1.0
Pace 3.0
Amenities 3.0
Difficulty 3.0
Reviews 32
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Recommended
Played
Previously Played
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
Review 1
Skill Intermediate
Plays Once a week
Played

Old Florida course

The course is old and in need if an update. General conditions were pretty typical of an old heavily used florida public course. Definitely not worth the price charged.

Verified Purchaser
First Time Playing
3.0
3.0 out of 5 stars
Conditions 2.0
Value 2.0
Layout 3.0
Friendliness 4.0
Pace 4.0
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