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The Smart Stay Inn

2.5 star property
Enjoy the outdoor pool at this St. Augustine motel

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Outdoor spa tub
Lobby
Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking
Lobby sitting area
Gym

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Gym

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2365 FL-16, St. Augustine, FL, 32084
  • Place, St. Augustine Premium Outlets
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Adventure Landing
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Augustine Aquarium
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(206 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(123 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom

Family Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(49 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the area

St. Augustine

Near the airport.You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of St. Augustine Premium Outlets and 2 miles (3 km) of Adventure Landing with a stay here. Royal St. Augustine Golf and Country Club and Old Florida Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • St. Augustine Premium Outlets - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Adventure Landing - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • St. Augustine Aquarium - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • St. George Street - 11 min drive - 13.6 km
  • St. Augustine Beach - 17 min drive - 22.2 km

Getting around

  • Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Smart Stay Inn

Enjoy the outdoor pool at this St. Augustine motel
The Smart Stay Inn offers its guests an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. WiFi is free in public spaces. Free breakfast is served daily. Barbecue grills, a vending machine, and laundry facilities are also featured at the business-friendly The Smart Stay Inn. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this St. Augustine motel.

  • 102 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Smoking in designated areas
The Smart Stay Inn offers 102 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

This St. Augustine motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM on weekdays and 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 5 accessible parking spaces
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (33 inches high)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 40 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per day.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: USD 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 21 years old. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 10 PM.

Property is also known as

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St. Augustine Star
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Reviews

The Smart Stay Inn Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1009 out of 1830 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 500 out of 1830 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 169 out of 1830 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 69 out of 1830 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 83 out of 1830 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
To be a small motel, I was really pleased with staying here and would stay again. The front desk was super nice, the room was clean, and my children loved the playground that was available.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Smart stay indeed. Nice family run outfit! Love the proximity to I-95. Very clean and good breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
clean and efficient. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence, Orlando

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Friendly workers and great customer service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yunia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

N

El personal muy atento, muy limpio y comodo en general.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking near room for pickup and trailer. Pleasant staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

lisa

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A/C was amazing, and the Breakfast was delicious. But that COFFEE was the best I have had in any establishment in a long time. And don't get me started on the beds. I slept like a baby. Those beds are soft and very comfortable. This place is on the outskirts of the St. Augustine but it's only a short drive to everything. We are definitely staying here again when we come back to St. Augustine.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Robert

Travelled with partner
Friendly person checking us in.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Arturo

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Found bed bugs in room
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice people, great price and assessable too!

We loved this place and the employees who work there. It isn’t the newest place in Saint Augustine, but it’s clean. Our beds were full beds, and there were the most comfortable beds. I’ve been in at a hotel. The pool area is gorgeous. Best of all with the handicap bathroom. I took a friend who has cerebral policy and getting around is very difficult for her. There were plenty of bars and the rolling shower was beyond great. We’re looking forward to our next trip to Saint Augustine and returning to this, our favorite place. One little tip for you if you’re driving there.: instead of putting the name of the hotel in your GPS, put Daily’s name in it. That was simplify finding the place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lawrence

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Irving

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Not bad ...

Check in was good. Receptionist very nice and friendly. Booked here over closer hotels since their buffet breakfast was advertised starting at 6 since we had to depart by 6:30 but at check-in found out they had changed weekends to 7, so we had to skip breakfast. Other than that it was very good. Got a first floor room, large and comfy. Large TV, fridge, micro, and even had iron and hair dryer. Clean, renovated, comfy king bed. Only concern: don't know about the other rooms, but ours (rm 118) needs a shower head replacement. This was the only flaw, and besides the breakfast hour change, everything else (room and staff) was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Danny

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Musty smell tv didn’t work and no hot water for the shower
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

jej

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed one night, clean room, no issues. Breakfast was a little weak but same as many others.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Convenient location, extremely polite and professional staff and very clean rooms with comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodrigo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A clean affordable No Frills room. That alone deserves a good review. However when you factor in the staff, that's what makes it a great review! Look this place is not the Ritz, because quite frankly I stayed there! But I was able to afford a place to lay my head and shower for work when I needed it. Not to mention the staff are all incredibly nice honest hard-working people. Soft clean bed, hot water good pressure! They should have Bruce Campbell as their spokesperson, the hook would be, "Stay the smart way, stay Smart Stay!" And then he cuts like a giant demonic piggy bank in half and a bunch of gold squirts out everywhere because they charge half the price other hotel chains charge on pets. Or something. The point is, it's very nice affordable place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Bit confusing pulling thru a gas station to find the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Travelled with family
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Good value
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Christian

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025