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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
Gym
Lobby sitting area

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(221 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
(131 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Family Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom

Family Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

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. Also, St. Augustine Aquarium is within 2 miles (3 km) and Royal St. Augustine Golf and Country Club is 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
  • Castillo de San Marcos National Monument - 13 min drive - 14.3 km
  • St. Augustine Beach - 17 min drive - 21.9 km

Getting around

  • Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Circle K - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Texas Roadhouse - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪RaceTrac - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Culver's - ‬2 min drive

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
The Smart Stay Inn St. Augustine
The Smart Stay Inn Motel St. Augustine

The Smart Stay Inn Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1085 out of 1967 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 530 out of 1967 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 188 out of 1967 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 1967 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 86 out of 1967 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Edward, Isle of Palms

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff member was friendly and attentive to my comfort. The room was adequate for my one night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was really really nice for the price . Traveling on a budget ? THIS IS YOUR PLACE!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Luis

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value, clean, good and plentiful hot breakfast, courteous staff. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Melany

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Buena atencion, cuartos confortables y limpios
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roman

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Marcin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great staff. Good choice for the price
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Enrique

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Luc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great staff and clean motel for its age.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Alexandre, Deerfield Beach

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great value for your money!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

James

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Joan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
The room was clean. Did not use hot tub. The breakfast was awful, did not have any variety and had ran out of waffle batter early. Would not recommend breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shilo Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shilo Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shilo Ann

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine, Lake City

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes the rooms were great. The night staff that night had a horrible attitude and I was about to go find another place. Having the grandkids with us for the weekend the playground and pool were where we can watch them and still enjoy conversations with other guests
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Vijayalakshmi

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

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

8/10 Good

diane

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Spacious room, comfortable bed. Hot tub was great. Typical breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was clean and the staff was great!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Errol

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025