Name: Smart Stay Inn - Saint Augustine
Address: 2365 State Road 16, St. Augustine, Florida, US
Price range: $50–$163 per night
Rating: 8.37

What guests think

Travellers describe Smart Stay Inn - Saint Augustine as a budget, motel-style stop right off I-95 with clean, comfortable rooms, friendly staff, and family and pet-friendly amenities like a pool, hot tub, playground, and small dog park.

The hot breakfast is a frequent plus, though several reviews report limited variety, cold items, or running out. The location is convenient for road trips and about 15-20 minutes from historic St. Augustine, but highway noise and tricky access during roadwork are noted. As an older, renovated property, rooms are basic yet comfortable, with occasional issues like TV limitations, lukewarm water, or thin walls. Overall, expect solid value and simple comforts rather than luxury.

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Facilities

Many guests highlight the courtyard pool and hot tub, kids playground, and on site dog park; the motel is pet friendly with a basic gym and coin laundry. Some mention minor issues such as a bare bones gym, occasional pool cleanliness, or out of order washers.

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Matthew

Mar 28, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice place very clean courtyard pool and jacuzzi

10

Kaitlyn

Jul 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed with our two dogs, they had a great fenced area for them! Everything was very clean and staff was kind!

10

Arrietta

May 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very quaint motel. Looks like it was updated recently. Nice outdoors. Good weight room.

10

Chris

Nov 11, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This place is awesome. Very clean rooms and super plush beds. Property is immaculate and maintained daily. Front desk is extremely welcoming. All staff working here have been professional and friendly. There is a dog park on site to let your dogs run around! Hot tub and pool are also well maintained. They even have coin laundry available which is a huge bonus. Rooms are affordable too. Property is very safe with no rowdy construction workers or drug dealers partying in the parking lot like the other hotels nearby. Will be my first choice when staying in the area.

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Stephen

Oct 18, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

This was a lovely motel with pool & jacuzzi ( which we didn't try) The laundry facilities were available to use ( which we did) The room was smart,clean & comfortable and breakfast was good.

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Rex

Mar 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

We were able to purchase Trolley tickets at the desk which included pick up and return to the hotel, very convenient!

10

Royanna

Jul 19, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very friendly staff, clean rooms play area for kids and a swimming pool and hot tub and a place you can grill

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Terri

Jun 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The pool/courtyard area was very nice complete with a kids playground and dog park. The front desk lady was super nice and very informative. Liked that they had access to selling tickets to various attractions right at their front desk. Breakfast was very good.

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Jody

Dec 17, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Had a very quiet room in the back. Very reasonable pet fee. Very nice pool and hot tub. Comfy beds!! Kind enough to let us check in early. Will definitely stay again

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Mitchell

Oct 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Incredible service by a very friendly hostess. Pool hot tub and playground were all well kept and my daughter loved it!

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Cleanliness

Many reviews praise clean rooms and tidy grounds. Feedback is mixed, with recurring reports of dirty floors or bathrooms, musty smells, a few pest sightings, and inconsistent housekeeping.

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Hector

Oct 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was not clean service was ok breakfast probably was the best part

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Marilyn

Aug 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient location, extremely polite and professional staff and very clean rooms with comfortable beds.

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Sandra

Nov 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, amenities the breakfast was really good and staff was really nice, friendly and helpful.

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April

Aug 4, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

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.

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Lisa

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room and facility. Continental breakfast was excellent.

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Denise

Jun 13, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Very clean and comfortable beds. Excellent for the money.

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Arturo

Aug 27, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Found bed bugs in room

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Adiaris

Dec 30, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

The room was dirty. A lot of dust everywhere including on the frame of the beds. Bathrooms dirty. Horrible smell. Towels didn’t look clean either.

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Yadira

Jan 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Staff was nice, check in and checkout was smooth. Breakfast was average. The room was full of dog hair and dust. Behind the toilet was dirty and the coffee maker was also really dirty.

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Alice l Sandsbury

May 19, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We walked in looked at the room and the big black roach scurrying across the filthy carpet and walked right back out there where 2 dirty looking people walking around the parking area it wa the worst place i have ever seen 😨

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Rooms

Rooms are simple and generally comfortable, with many noting good beds and some recent updates. Recurring drawbacks include highway/neighbor noise, thin walls or connecting doors, and occasional issues with TV service or hot water.

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Gary

Nov 19, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Great room- I wasn't expecting much from its location/name but it went well beyond my hopes. I slept so soundly in a very comfy bed. The only draw back I had was that hot water took a few more minutes than I anticipated.

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Michael

Jul 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

This place was a tad difficult to find, I missed it but also did not have GPS running. I was a little concerned when I pulled up because the exterior is a bit dated. The staff was friendly and check in was a breeze. I stayed in room 118. The room surprised me. It looked recently renovated. It looked and smelled clean. The bed was firm but comfortable. A decent sized TV on the wall. The bathroom was clean. I would recommend.

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Martin

Jun 22, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

It’s an older motel style property that has been recently renovated quite well. Even the hot tub works. Beds are comfortable. There’s actually daily maid service! Price, is great.

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Diane

Mar 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The hotel looked like a converted motel. A little tired. Was inexpensive and convenient. We only were there one night.

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Berkley

Nov 24, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Very nice rooms, courteous staff, and a good price. Only problem was the TV service through Roku. Unless you pay extra for a streaming provider, the only service was very poor, no local or National network.

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Rebekah

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location was convenient. Check-in was easy and staff were very friendly. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. It was a bit noisy with I-95 being right there, but with the noise from the AC, it wasn’t terrible and didn’t disturb my sleep. Breakfast was ok. I would stay here again.

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Irving

Aug 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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diane

Nov 7, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Spacious room, comfortable bed. Hot tub was great. Typical breakfast.

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Dawn

Mar 13, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Room was very clean but sadly the walls were thin. We could hear every word in the adjoining room. We could hear a lot of noise from the hallway and highway close by. Additionally the TV channels were very limited.

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James

Jan 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

An older property in serious need of an overhaul. That being said, the room was a decent size, bedding was comfortable, hot free breakfast. An OK cheap stay just off the interstate.

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Service

Staff are widely described as friendly, welcoming, and helpful, with easy check-in. A few guests mention slow or unhelpful interactions and inconsistent handling of policies or requests.

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Marilyn

Aug 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient location, extremely polite and professional staff and very clean rooms with comfortable beds.

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Vincent

May 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Whenever I’m traveling through the area, I stay here because it is exceptionally good value. The staff could not be friendlier and the place is super clean and quiet.

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Yojany

Dec 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

We stayed here for one night driving up to Georgia, place was ok GREAT BREAKFAST, however, i had my PSA dog with me and was told i had to wait outside of Lobby that he wasnt allowed, which clearly means they are not up to date/informed with ADA regulations..i tried my Best to politely explain and show them the ADA laws and my pet’s documentation but nonetheless, they were extremely rude with me about the whole thing. I was not happy and very dissappointed :(

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Luis

Sep 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Overall the Inn itself is pleasing. Very reasonable rates, nice beds and room. Very nice pool area and breakfast is good. My only complaint is when my wife called to follow up with them after discovering my child’s bag full of their most beloved possessions was left behind and we just wanted to know if they were able to find it or not and they assured her they’d look into it and call her back, they didn’t call back. This happened twice even though she asked the second guy please call back, my daughter is heartbroken and keeps asking about if the hotel has called back yet to let her know something. It’s very disappointing when people don’t keep their word. I understand it’s not easy to give people bad news (bag not found or turned into lost & found) but we just needed a response to get closure.

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Jessica

Dec 24, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Waited over 30 mins to check in.

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Diane

Mar 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Faye

Feb 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The staff was very friendly,helpful and attentive.

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Bruce

Oct 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Very Nice People working there. Friendly, helpful. We stay here every chance we get.

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Deborah

Jun 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Motel was cute, clean and the staff was super helpful. Especially Christine (night desk clerk). She was super friendly and accommodating. Gave a great recommendation for a place for us to eat dinner. She recommended Ford's Garage. I highly recommend this place also. Very cool decor and the food was great and reasonable. Would definitely stay here again if the need arose.

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Phillip

Sep 23, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Maria at the front desk will do what it takes to make your stay wonderful! She is a super worker and a super nice person!

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Location

Right off I-95, convenient for stopovers and about 15-20 minutes’ drive to historic St. Augustine. Some guests found access confusing due to construction or limited signage, and highway noise is common.

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Gregory

Feb 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good value for price. Tough to get to due to road construction.

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Karen

Jun 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Property not that easy to get to due to construction. Great breakfast FREE. Air conditioning very cold. Actually too cold made all my stuff feel wet. Beds comfortable, clean bathroom.

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Connie

Feb 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

This motel was in decent shape for it's age. The style is old school Florida and the staff take good care of it, but it definitely is a budget place. With the A/C on I couldn't hear the highway noise, and the location is super convenient.

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David

Apr 1, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

The location is very good, right off the highway.

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Paula

Apr 27, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great place to stay on a budget. This is our fourth stay at The Smart Stay Inn. It's clean, family friendly and conveniently located to shopping, restaurants and going to the Old Town area of St. Augustine, Florida. We will definitely be staying here again.

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Rebekah

Jun 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Location was convenient. Check-in was easy and staff were very friendly. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable. It was a bit noisy with I-95 being right there, but with the noise from the AC, it wasn’t terrible and didn’t disturb my sleep. Breakfast was ok. I would stay here again.

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BARBARA

Jul 5, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great location…clean rooms … affordable

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Darrell

Jan 29, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Convenient location

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Quisqueya

Dec 30, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Easy access from I95, quiet, and hot breakfast.

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Cheryl

Aug 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Bit confusing pulling thru a gas station to find the hotel.

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Dining

Breakfast is a notable perk with hot items like eggs, sausage, and waffles. Quality and variety can be inconsistent, with reports of cold items, limited choices, items running out, or changing start times on weekends.

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Christopher

May 12, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Convenient place to stop and rest on our overnight trips to Disney. Breakfast here is really good.

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Sandra

Nov 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room, amenities the breakfast was really good and staff was really nice, friendly and helpful.

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Lisa

Nov 30, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean room and facility. Continental breakfast was excellent.

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ELSIE

Sep 28, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

Breakfast was great, fresh and enough to choose!

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Joan

Nov 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

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.

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Lisette

Jun 6, 2025

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Stayed 3 nights

The first morning we went for breakfast the warmers had been off and the food was ice and the front desk lady made light of it.

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stevan

Aug 2, 2025

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Stayed 5 nights

Beds were comfortable, staff were pleasant, breakfast was okay, but same selection everyday

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Zeljko

Nov 26, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

pleasant staff, clean rooms, clean sheets, neat room in general. Close to highway, breakfast included, clean dining area, fresh coffee, good variety of available foods. Have been staying in this place several times before, never had any issues with my last or previous stays. For the price, I doubt one can find better or more suitable place in that general area.

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Rick

Feb 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Breakfast offering was good, but needed an attendant. Scrambled eggs and sausages were cold. No waffle batter in dispenser. Syrup was out.

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Chiaching

Jul 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Everything is good. Don’t expect too much on complimentary breakfast.

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Month	Average price
January	$78
February	$84
March	$82
April	$80
May	$79
June	$70
July	$78
August	$69
September	$68
October	$78
November	$76
December	$97

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1	2	3 $67	4 $63	5 $62	6 $78	7 $76
8 $63	9 $63	10 $62	11 $62	12 $62	13 $79	14 $78
15 $67	16 $67	17 $66	18 $66	19 $66	20 $111	21 $110
22 $79	23 $78	24 $78	25 $79	26 $78	27 $130	28 $130
29 $78	30 $79

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
		1 $79	2 $79	3 $78	4 $120	5 $116
6 $50	7 $79	8 $78	9 $79	10 $79	11 $117	12 $116
13 $79	14 $77	15 $81	16 $81	17 $79	18 $120	19 $118
20 $81	21 $81	22 $79	23 $78	24 $104	25 $130	26 $138
27 $121	28 $122	29 $122	30 $118	31 $163

Smart Stay Inn - Saint Augustine

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