The Smart Stay Inn

2.5 star property

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Exterior detail
Interior entrance
Lobby
Outdoor spa tub
Standard Room, 1 Bedroom | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

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

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

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

Family Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom

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

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

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

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About this property

The Smart Stay Inn

Motel in St. Augustine with free breakfast and 24-hour fitness centre
Along with an outdoor pool, this motel has a 24-hour fitness centre and Access to hot tub. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, laundry facilities, a 24-hour front desk and express check-out are on-site.
The Smart Stay Inn offers 102 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. 43-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and microwaves. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

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

An outdoor pool and Access to hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they enjoy the free breakfast at The Smart Stay Inn. During your stay, you'll be within walking distance of St. Augustine Premium Outlets. Free WiFi in public areas, free self-parking and an outdoor pool are available.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool or soak in the hot tub
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a vending machine
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the clean guestrooms
  • 10 minutes by car from St. George Street and 10 minutes from Flagler College
  • Pets welcome for a fee
The Smart Stay Inn offers its guests an outdoor pool, Access to hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness centre. 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.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and at the weekend from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Pool umbrellas

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 (84 centimetre high)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • 43-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

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
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 40 lb 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 cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

The Smart Stay Inn Motel
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. 988 out of 1788 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 489 out of 1788 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 162 out of 1788 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 67 out of 1788 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 82 out of 1788 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean
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

2/10 Terrible

Hamlett

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness

Bad stay

I sent my employees to this hotel for an over night stay and they woke up the next day covered in bed bites so i will never use this hotel again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

April

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness

Hotel ok expect for roaches.

The room was fine until we found roaches. Killed them then advised front desk. They said they cleaned up and sprayed and then next morning woke up to more roaches. Checked out! I will be sending an email to the reservations dept as the hotel offered no compensation.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger, Palm City

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Karen

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Close to highway. Staff was fine. They were a little rude about my pet. It said no pet fee and I got charged one then told I couldn’t leave the pet alone. Not sure why you put pet rooms right next to the the pool gate either.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

stevan

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

stevan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Beds were comfortable, staff were pleasant, breakfast was okay, but same selection everyday
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

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

Surprisingly Clean

Don't be fooled by the outside of the building, my room was very clean other than a few crumbs in the fridge, I was very pleased. My family had to switch their room due to bugs but I saw none. I was there 3 nights and overall pleased.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Justin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was good for a 1 night stay. Room was clean and beds were comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
No continental breakfast on Saturday and while out with my family when we got back house cleaning never picked up the used towels and bought us new ones to where my daughter had to go get clean towels
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Danit

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The place looks very old and needs updates. The staff were nice but I wouldn't go back.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Only stayed one night and didn’t use the pool or gym, but we enjoyed our stay. The room was nice and the breakfast was good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

dacia, Pembroke Pines

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