A Crystal River Hotel Legacy
Built Upon Southern Hospitality
Our Central Florida golf resort and spa in Crystal River is a one-of-a-kind escape from the busy day-to-day. Originally constructed in 1962, it was brought into the limelight by a wealthy Texas developer by the name of W.W. “Will” Caruth Jr., a man who focused just as much on developing good will and harmony with nature as he did on developing new properties. In fact to this day, the Caruth Foundation gives millions of dollars to organizations seeking cures for diseases, and donations to municipal police departments and community development.
After its construction in the Sixties, the Plantation Golf Resort & Spa stood alone along Florida’s “Nature Coast” as a testament to elegance, southern hospitality, and natural splendor. However, as the Gulf Coast of Florida began to grow, it became clear that our Crystal Florida hotel was due for a reinvigoration of its spirit and energy.
Enter Will Caruth in 1975, who purchased the property and added an assortment of upgrades, while still maintaining its charm of a bygone Florida era. Caruth’s dedication to the Plantation’s new improvements were once again realized in 1998 with a $4 million re-design, including an additional $2.5 million invested on hotel rooms the very next year. Furthermore, the trend of continual upkeep and renewal at the Plantation Golf Resort would be reinstated in 2005 with a major capital improvement plan to the tune of $6.2 million.
To this day, the Plantation Golf Resort & Spa stands atop 235 landscaped & manicured acres, and our 21st century Crystal River hotel has only just begun to come into its own. By the Fall of 2008, our Central Florida golf resort will feature brand new rooms, expanded conference facilities, and an exclusive spa. As well, our new owners and operators, the Prism Hotels & Resorts, a world leader in first class accommodations, bring a new level of service, management, and hospitality that further elevates our status as a premiere Central Florida golf resort. It is this unique combination of the esteemed legacy of Caruth and the professional standards of Prism Hotels that make Plantation Golf Resort & Spa a top-of-the-line Florida golf destination unlike anyplace you’ve ever experienced.
