The Smart Stay Inn

2.5 star property

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Relax in a serene garden setting surrounded by palm trees and lush greenery, with a tranquil gazebo and paved walkway.
Relax by the circular pool surrounded by lounge chairs and a table.
Enjoy meals in the spacious kitchen and dining area with a high ceiling and large windows offering a view of the outside.
Welcome to Lobby, where a clear view into the lobby area greets you through the glass door.
Restful retreat with a neatly made bed, two bedside tables, and a lamp on each.

Popular amenities

  • Gym

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2365 FL-16, St. Augustine, FL, 32084
  • St. Augustine Premium Outlets
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Flagler College
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • St. George Street
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Room options

Family Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(46 reviews)
  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(190 reviews)
  • 288 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(113 reviews)
  • 288 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

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

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About this property

The Smart Stay Inn

St. Augustine motel with outdoor pool
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.

In addition to an outdoor pool, The Smart Stay Inn provides a hot tub and a 24-hour fitness center. Wireless Internet access is complimentary. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. This business-friendly motel also offers barbecue grills, a vending machine, and laundry facilities. Onsite self parking is complimentary.

The Smart Stay Inn has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 6:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

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

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • 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 (33 inches high)

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • 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 allowed for an extra charge of USD 10.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per day
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 10.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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. 965 out of 1765 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 483 out of 1765 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 167 out of 1765 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 66 out of 1765 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 84 out of 1765 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

Brianna

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

Easy, affordable, safe

This was conveniently located and great for a night of rest on a long trip. Love how it’s dog friendly, family oriented, and affordable!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Yoshiharu

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Derek

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

Not worth the money!

Extremely dated had an adjoining door to the next room could hear everything above and on either side of the room. Parking lot very busy late Into the Night people talking loudly arguing and someone doing mechanic work right outside our door until about 2:00 a.m. that uncomfortable pillows terrible absolutely not what was promised. Half took exceptionally long at checkout could not find reservation extremely disappointing stay so many other choices in the area wish we had not believed the reviews. Absolutely ruined a quick overnight stay!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Check in was a breath of fresh air, the facility is clean and the hot tub is actually hot. I found my daycation spot.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was very impressed with this hotel brand, the room was modern, and clean with a fridge/freezer microwave and coffee maker... Nice size fenced in doggie area... I enjoyed the hot breakfast with scrambled eggs, sausage and make your own waffles... The staff were welcoming and hospitable, I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucia

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

10/10 Excellent

patricia

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

10/10 Excellent

Will

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff is always great and accommodating!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gregory

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
👍
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Clean and comfortable

Very clean and comfortable. Beds were comfortable and everything was clean and worked.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shayne

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great property for the money
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elissa

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

6/10 Okay

Hilda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Clean & quiet, too far if you want to be downtown

The building appears to be a renovated Motel 6. The property has been upgraded and is actually quite nice. All new furnishings in the lobby and room. There’s a small fenced, off-leash area, playground and a clean pool. The only drawbacks for us are that it’s about 5 miles from downtown but it is conveniently next to I-95 and you can’t leave a dog alone in the room for any amount of time, not even in their cage.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Leslie

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bedroom with tick
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Atticus

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Austin

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great for the price I reserved at
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

karen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had all the amenities for a low price. Gym , pool, breakfast .
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Michelle

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

8/10 Good

Shawn

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Nicole

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly! Had high hopes with the customer service we were given. They have a playground area for the kiddos which is a nice touch! Pool seemed a little suspicious (dirty maybe) - 3 people came and went all within 5 minutes? Upon arrival to our room, it smelled like a retirement home mixed with all sorts of mold. Ceilings were stained with brown dots. Walls also had various black dots and other misc marks. Very outdated rooms. Personally wouldn’t come here again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025