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- Our hotel comes with an outdoor pool
- 125 rooms in hotel
- Hotel has 3 floors
- Hotel has 10 suites
- Check-in time: 4:00 PM
- Check-out time: 11:00 am
- Has environment-friendly policy
- Group booking rating of 7.4/10
- 12 meeting rooms in hotel
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
Local Attractions
Spring Training Camps - Baltimore Orioles, Pittsburgh Pirates World Renown Golf Courses 3-4 within a few minutes drive Museums - over 6 within minutes drive (Ringling, Bishop, Gulf Coast Railroad, Classic Car Museum, Art Museums) Several State Parks and Historical Parks within minutes (Mote Aquarium, Botanical Gardens, Jungle Gardens, tours, Canoe Trips, Robinson Preserve) Stunning Gulf Coast beaches (Cortez, Siesta Key, Longboat Key, Anna Maria Island, Bradenton Beach, Sarasota & more) Riverwalk - overlooking Manatee River (fishing pier, Amphitheater, Skate park, Day dock 7 more) 3 Shopping Malls within minutes drive Manatee River - 36 mile river that flows out to the Gulf of Mexico - wildlife & fishing is abundant Manatee River Lagoon - on site which is fed for the River where you may spot a manatee feeding TreeUmph! -- outdoor adventure park with climbing, suspension bridges and zip line courses for all levels
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Property Description
CHRISTIAN RETREAT CONFERENCE CENTER, 110 acres situated along the lush banks of the Manatee River east of Bradenton, Florida, which offers a rare true Florida experience. For more than 50 years, this resort oasis has been a favorite destination for countless people of many faiths and diverse backgrounds. Blessed with year-round sunny days, CHRISTIAN RETREAT is an ideal backdrop for those seeking a weekend getaway or a venue to conduct a conference, youth camp, business seminar or family reunion! Relaxed country setting - only minutes from World Renown Golf courses, beautiful white powdery beaches of Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key, Siesta Key & More. Pittsburgh Pirates and Baltmore Orioles have Spring Training Camps within minutes drive from Resort. In 2020 - $2M renovations were completed to 95 sleeping rooms and currently undergoing renovations to an additional 40 sleeping rooms to be completed by March 2024. On site activities include: canoe rentals, pool, full size Gymnasium, shuffleboard, volleyball, basketball, tennis courts, fishing, pontoon cruises, children playground, picnic areas, large grassy area for team sports and Campfire area (along the River) for S'mores!
Green Sustainability
n/a
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 4:00 PM |
| Check Out: | 11:00 am |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2020 |
| Floors: | 3 |
| Rooms: | 125 |
| Corridors: | Both Interior and Exterior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 125 |
| Handicap Rooms: | 2 |
| Rooms with 1 Bed: | 10 |
| Rooms with 2 Beds: | 85 |
| Suites: | 10 |
| Room Windows: | Windows Don't Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 12 View Spaces |
| Meeting Space: | 27000 sq. feet |
| Banquet Space: | Holds 1460 people |
| Dist. to Food/Bars: | 6.0 Mi |
| Dist. to 24hr Restaurant: | 6.0 Mi |
| Dist. to Nearest Gym: | 5.0 Mi |
| Pool Info: Full sized pool, heated, fenced with lots of chaise lounges, open from dawn to dusk daily, pool towels are provided for hotel guests at the Front Desk. |
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| Ownership: | Christian Retreat |
Policies / Expenses
| Cancellation: If group cancels anytime after confirmation - cancellation charge will be based on when group cancels and calculated by using number of days from time cancellation to day arrival. Group will only be charged for rooms not resold. |
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| Nightly Parking: | 0 |
| Typical Group Deposit: | 15% non refundable |
| Total Taxes: | 12.00% |
| Total Misc Fees: | $0.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
| State Tax: | 5.00 Per Person (triple & $5.00 quad) |
| Occupancy Tax: | 5.00 Per Person (Conference fee) |
Amenities / Features
- Air conditioning
- ATM
- Baggage storage facilities
- Bus parking
- Camping or barbeque facilities
- Clothes drying
- Conference facilities
- Credit card accepted: Mastercard/Visa
- Dinner available
- Electronic key card
- Elevator
- Facilities for the disabled
- Free local calls
- Hairdryer available
- Hair dresser
- Handicap accessible
- Central heating
- Internet - wireless
- Free WiFi Internet
- Laundry facilities
- Microwave in room
- Non-smoking rooms
- Office or business center
- Private bathroom in room
- Private car parking
- Private garden grounds
- Quiet location
- Refrigerator
- Restaurant
- Self controlled heating/cooling system
- Shower
- Swimming pool - outdoor
- Tea and coffee making facilities
- Telephone
- Telephone in all rooms
- Telephone - Free local calls
- Television
- TV - Free Cable
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Tennis court
- TV room
- Voicemail
Airport & Shuttle Information
Tampa Intl Ariport about1 hour north of Conference Center Sarasota/Bradenton Airport about 30 minutes south of Conference Center
Local Shuttle Info: Conference Center does not have a local shuttle service however there are a number reliable, professional taxi services, and car rentals available
Breakfast Information
Dining Room offers - breakfast starts at $9 for Children to $14 for adults (includes beverage). Conference Center also offers a number of great banquet options from appetizers to upscale dining, receptions to casual outdoor BBQs.
Pet Friendly?
Service animals complying with ADA Title lll regulations are allowed.
Sorry, pets are not allowed.Parking Info
No charge for parking
Internet / WiFI
No charge for wifi - throughout facility
Cleaning Policies
Public areas are cleaned continually, hand sanitizer provided throughout the facility.
Group and Meeting Promotions at Christian Retreat Conference Center
Below are the "hot dates" for Christian Retreat Conference Center. These are typically special promotions for groups and meetings during slower times of the year for the property.
Jan 01, 2024 - Dec 31, 2024
Every Sunday to Thursday pattern throughout the year
Posted on 13-Nov-2023
Every Sunday to Thursday pattern throughout the year
Posted on 13-Nov-2023
Restrictions may apply and these offers may change at any time.
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Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Christian Retreat Conference Center
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Christian Retreat Conference Center.
Feel free to use the Christian Retreat Conference Center meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Bradenton event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting Room Name | L x W x H (Feet) |
Size (sqft.) |
Banquet 5'/6'  |
Crescent |
Classroom |
Hollow Square  |
U-Shape |
Boardroom |
Convention 8'/10'  |
Theater |
Reception |
Regist. Desk  |
| Gymnasium | 70 x 70 x 0 | 4900 | --/400 | -- | 200 | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | 540 | 490 | -- |
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Gymnasium
Room Type:
Outdoor Miscellaneous
Total Size:
4900 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
70 x 70 x 0 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
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| Chapel Courtyard | 29 x 54 x 0 | 1566 | --/75 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | -- | -- | -- |
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Chapel Courtyard
Room Type:
Outdoor Miscellaneous
Total Size:
1566 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
29 x 54 x 0 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
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| Pool Deck | 60 x 30 x 0 | 1800 | --/150 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | -- | 180 | -- |
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Pool Deck
Room Type:
Pool Deck
Total Size:
1800 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
60 x 30 x 0 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
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| Sun Deck | 38 x 28 x 0 | 1064 | --/85 | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | -- | 100 | -- |
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Sun Deck
Room Type:
Outdoor Miscellaneous
Total Size:
1064 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
38 x 28 x 0 Ft.
Floor Level:
2
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
No
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
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| Tabernacle | 90 x 65 x 11 | 5850 | --/375 | -- | 200 | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | 1000 | 450 | -- |
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Tabernacle
Room Type:
Auditorium
Total Size:
5850 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
90 x 65 x 11 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Windows:
4
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
Yes
Built In A/V?
Yes
Amenities Available
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| Majesty | 85 x 50 x 9 | 4250 | --/-- | -- | 135 | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | 350 | 320 | -- |
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Majesty
Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
4250 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
85 x 50 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Windows:
3
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
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| Shekinah | 53 x 25 x 9 | 1325 | --/60 | -- | 30 | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | 80 | 75 | -- |
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Shekinah
Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
1325 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
53 x 25 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Windows:
4
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
Yes
Built In A/V?
Yes
Amenities Available
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| Chapel Theater | 44 x 25 x 9 | 1100 | --/45 | -- | 25 | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | 60 | -- | -- |
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Chapel Theater
Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
1100 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
44 x 25 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Windows:
3
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
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| Great Shepherd | 53 x 25 x 9 | 1325 | --/75 | -- | 30 | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | 80 | 75 | -- |
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Great Shepherd
Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
1325 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
53 x 25 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Windows:
2
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
Yes
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
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| Alpha & Omega | 37 x 25 x 9 | 851 | --/30 | -- | 15 | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | 40 | 40 | -- |
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Alpha & Omega
Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
851 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
37 x 25 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Windows:
2
Natural Light?:
Yes
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
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| Emmanuel Boardroom | 25 x 15 x 9 | 450 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 12 | --/-- | 12 | -- | -- |
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Emmanuel Boardroom
Room Type:
Boardroom
Total Size:
450 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
25 x 15 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
Ground Level
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
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| Joy Room | 50 x 20 x 9 | 1000 | --/50 | -- | 25 | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | 70 | 65 | -- |
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Joy Room
Room Type:
General Meeting Room
Total Size:
1000 Sq. Mi
Dimensions:
50 x 20 x 9 Ft.
Floor Level:
2
Natural Light?:
No
Obstructions?
No
Built In Screens?
Yes
Built In Stage?
No
Built In A/V?
No
Amenities Available
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FAQs about Christian Retreat Conference Center
What time is check in?
Check in time is 4:00 PM based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is 11:00 am based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does Christian Retreat Conference Center have?
There are 125 rooms in the property.
Is there any meeting space at Christian Retreat Conference Center?
Yes, they have 12 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.
What kind of breakfast is at Christian Retreat Conference Center?
Dining Room offers - breakfast starts at $9 for Children to $14 for adults (includes beverage). Conference Center also offers a number of great banquet options from appetizers to upscale dining, receptions to casual outdoor BBQs.
What parking is available at Christian Retreat Conference Center?
No charge for parking
How much does internet cost?
No charge for wifi - throughout facility
Is there a pool at Christian Retreat Conference Center?
Yes, there is a pool on-site at the property. Full sized pool, heated, fenced with lots of chaise lounges, open from dawn to dusk daily, pool towels are provided for hotel guests at the Front Desk..
Testimonials:
"I will definitely use you again. The responses to my bid were immediate and the sales managers contacted me personally to come in and look at the facilities and set up the contract." N.W. - Orlando, FL
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