The Smart Stay Inn

2.5 star property

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Standard Room, 1 Bedroom
Exterior detail
Front of property
Interior entrance
Outdoor spa tub

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Gym

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2365 FL-16, St. Augustine, FL, 32084
  • St. Augustine Premium Outlets
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • St. George Street
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Family Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

  • 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 a 24-hour fitness center
Along with an outdoor pool, this motel has a 24-hour fitness center and a 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 onsite.
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.

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

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

Our customers tell us 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
  • Onsite recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the pool and the helpful staff
  • 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, 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.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Languages

English, Spanish

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

  • Free 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 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 10 per pet, per night
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • 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)!

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 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.

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. 946 out of 1733 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 475 out of 1733 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 161 out of 1733 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 67 out of 1733 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 84 out of 1733 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

Bill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ayleen

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Jean

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

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

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Chris was very friendly and helpful during check in process. Hot tub was amazing, room was clean, beds comfortable, property was very well maintained.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Diane

Front desk needs a class in customer service

I attempted to check in a bit early (1:30 pm) in order to dress for an event. The lady at the desk, Carly, told me check in was at 3:00 pm. Proceeded to scold me that this is standard at all hotels. Finally, after asking if they didn’t have just one room ready for occupancy, she rolled her eyes and made the accommodation while still scolding me. Sorry to have bothered you, Miss Carly. That won’t ever happen again. Won’t be back.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Roy

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My hot breakfast was spoiled yogurt and burned eggs.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jacqueline

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

We appreciated the hospitality of the Inn.

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sherzod

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The staff who’s responsible for giving car passes was disrespectful for me.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Bipin

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

10/10 Excellent

Amor

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
This is an older building that is being upgraded. The room was clean, had all the amenities you would find in a more updated hotel. I would recommend updating to heavier comforter, higher quality towels. Lamp chargers did not work.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ramon

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

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

Confy bed, good breakfast

The property itself is kind of old school but things were clean. Breakfast was very good with a nice variety of hot and cold items. The bed was super comfortable for us. We would stay there again. Only negative was water in the shower was kind of lukewarm our first morning, but hot the second.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Business traveller
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had an outside room and it faced interstate 95. I could hear a lot of traffic all night. Staff were friendly. Good smoking areas and clean. Breakfast was good. Bacon sausage waffles yoguart. Nice hot tub!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good and welcome stop over on my road trip. I liked the courtyard rooms away from the parking lot.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

It's okay

This motel is right off the interstate, which is helpful when driving through. Unfortunately in the morning, you will have to walk outside to get to the coffee. The rooms are kind of outdated and the beds were not comfortable, in my opinion. Lastly, the tub is not a walk-in, but there is a grab bar because it is quite slippery.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Nagla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overalls is was a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Judith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neila

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber

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

8/10 Good

Art

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

TRACY

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

A pleasure

Throughout our four-night stay at Smart Stay, we experienced a high level of satisfaction. The room was comfortable, clean, and the front desk personnel provided us with clean towels and coffee pods in a timely manner despite a missing housekeeping day. The complimentary breakfasts were a highlight. We will certainly consider staying there again. My suggestion is if freeway noise is bothersome to you, request a room in the north side of the building. Our room faced the 95 freeway and we could hear the traffic, but we were fine with it.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025