Pros
- Adjacent to scenic sand dunes and the beach
- Grocery store and a few restaurants within an easy walk
- Spacious, airy rooms with daybeds, kitchenettes, and ocean-view
balconies - Free tasty breakfast including eggs, sausage, and homemade pastries
- Free parking
- Pet-friendly (for a fee)
- Free Wi-Fi throughout
Cons
- Limited number of amenities for the price
- Drives to historic center of town take 15 minutes
- Front desk has limited hours
Bottom Line
The Saint Augustine Beach House is a charming hotel overlooking the Atlantic Ocean near the sandy shores of Vilano Beach. The 16 breezy rooms are spacious and include kitchenettes along with ocean-facing balconies.
The hotel provides a free breakfast that earns good marks, but
there’s no pool or fitness center. Restaurants and a supermarket are within walking distance, but St. Augustine's historic city center is a 15-minute drive away. This hotel's a good pick for those wanting to stay in Vilano Beach, but for something closer to the Old Town, the Hilton St. Augustine Historic Bayfront has an outdoor pool and a restaurant, though rates will be higher.
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Amenities
- Cribs
- Internet
- Pets Allowed
Scene
Simple -- if pricey -- hotel with beach-cottage vibes and ocean views
Popular with beach-loving vacationers, the Saint Augustine Beach
House has an oceanside-cottage charm about it. Exterior wooden staircases connect the three floors -- keep in mind that there are no elevators -- and the property has a small lobby with a front desk window, but no sitting area.
Breakfast is served in a small room with two tables covered in patterned tablecloths, and there’s a wooden deck outside with a bar and stools facing the ocean where guests can dine while watching the waves. Palm trees are scattered about the property, and there's a flat, sandy beach just beyond some scenic rolling dunes lawn. Overall the vibe is relaxed, and the hotel is a simple affair that can be a little pricey given its lack of features like a pool.
Location
Right next to the beach, a 15-minute drive from historic St. Augustine
The Saint Augustine Beach House is located near several other hotels right next to the beach and Atlantic Ocean -- in fact the only thing separating the hotel from the sand are some scenic low dunes. There's a Publix Super Market within a three-minute walk as well as a handful of restaurants nearby. The historic center of St. Augustine is around a 15-minute drive from the hotel, with attractions such as Castillo de San Marcos -- the oldest masonry fort in the U.S. -- and Markland House, a historic mansion. St. Augustine's Old Town is filled with beautiful architecture, and some buildings date back to the 1600s. There are
plenty of bars and restaurants in the historic district as well, including several seafood places lining the Matanzas River. The hotel is around a 20-minute drive to St. Augustine Beach. Both Daytona Beach International Airport and Jacksonville International Airport are around
an hour’s drive.
Rooms
Spacious, airy rooms with kitchenettes and ocean-view balconies
Rooms at The Saint Augustine Beach House have a breezy, beachside feel, with light-blue walls, white linens and curtains, and a range of ocean-themed pictures and wall decor. Bright prints in the soft furnishings add welcome pops of color. Homey kitchenettes are a nice touch and include refrigerators, microwaves, coffeemakers, and
toasters. Some rooms also have living areas furnished with couches and daybeds, which are especially convenient for families with children; suites have separate bedrooms. All rooms include flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, irons and ironing boards, air-conditioning, and private ocean-view balconies furnished with wooden chairs -- those on the top floors naturally have the best views. Bathrooms have shower/tub combos and spacious vanities with shampoo and shower gel
dispensers, and makeup remover towelettes.
Features
Tasty breakfast with homemade pastries, and pet friendly policy (for a fee)
There aren't too many features on offer here and the hotel lacks typical Florida amenities like a pool. The hotel does provide a free breakfast that gets good feedback from guests and includes scrambled eggs, sausage, cereal, yogurt, and homemade pastries. Outdoor seating with ocean views is available. Pets are allowed for a fee, and there are coin-operated laundry facilities on-site. Parking and hotel-wide Wi-Fi are free.
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Scene
Simple -- if pricey -- hotel with beach-cottage vibes and ocean views
Popular with beach-loving vacationers, the Saint Augustine Beach
House has an oceanside-cottage charm about it. Exterior wooden staircases connect the three floors -- keep in mind that there are no elevators -- and the property has a small lobby with a front desk window, but no sitting area.
Breakfast is served in a small room with two tables covered in patterned tablecloths, and there’s a wooden deck outside with a bar and stools facing the ocean where guests can dine while watching the waves. Palm trees are scattered about the property, and there's a flat, sandy beach just beyond some scenic rolling dunes lawn. Overall the vibe is relaxed, and the hotel is a simple affair that can be a little pricey given its lack of features like a pool.
Location
Right next to the beach, a 15-minute drive from historic St. Augustine
The Saint Augustine Beach House is located near several other hotels right next to the beach and Atlantic Ocean -- in fact the only thing separating the hotel from the sand are some scenic low dunes. There's a Publix Super Market within a three-minute walk as well as a handful of restaurants nearby. The historic center of St. Augustine is around a 15-minute drive from the hotel, with attractions such as Castillo de San Marcos -- the oldest masonry fort in the U.S. -- and Markland House, a historic mansion. St. Augustine's Old Town is filled with beautiful architecture, and some buildings date back to the 1600s. There are
plenty of bars and restaurants in the historic district as well, including several seafood places lining the Matanzas River. The hotel is around a 20-minute drive to St. Augustine Beach. Both Daytona Beach International Airport and Jacksonville International Airport are around
an hour’s drive.
Rooms
Spacious, airy rooms with kitchenettes and ocean-view balconies
Rooms at The Saint Augustine Beach House have a breezy, beachside feel, with light-blue walls, white linens and curtains, and a range of ocean-themed pictures and wall decor. Bright prints in the soft furnishings add welcome pops of color. Homey kitchenettes are a nice touch and include refrigerators, microwaves, coffeemakers, and
toasters. Some rooms also have living areas furnished with couches and daybeds, which are especially convenient for families with children; suites have separate bedrooms. All rooms include flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, irons and ironing boards, air-conditioning, and private ocean-view balconies furnished with wooden chairs -- those on the top floors naturally have the best views. Bathrooms have shower/tub combos and spacious vanities with shampoo and shower gel
dispensers, and makeup remover towelettes.
Features
Tasty breakfast with homemade pastries, and pet friendly policy (for a fee)
There aren't too many features on offer here and the hotel lacks typical Florida amenities like a pool. The hotel does provide a free breakfast that gets good feedback from guests and includes scrambled eggs, sausage, cereal, yogurt, and homemade pastries. Outdoor seating with ocean views is available. Pets are allowed for a fee, and there are coin-operated laundry facilities on-site. Parking and hotel-wide Wi-Fi are free.
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Best Rates
Amenities
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Air Conditioner
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Balcony / Terrace / Patio
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Beach
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Cable
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Concierge
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Cribs
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Free Breakfast
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Full Kitchen
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Internet
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Kids Allowed
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Laundry
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Pets Allowed
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Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space
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