The Smart Stay Inn

2.5 star property

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Standard Room, 1 Bedroom | Desk, iron/ironing board, free cribs/infant beds, rollaway beds
Outdoor spa tub
Interior entrance
Exterior detail
Front of property

Reviews

8.6 out of 10

Excellent

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2365 FL-16, St. Augustine, FL, 32084
  • St. Augustine Premium Outlets
    11 min walk
  • Dq Grill & Chill
    1 min walk
  • Palatka Station
    35 min drive
  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
    12 min drive

Room options

Family Studio Suite, 1 Bedroom

  • 360 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Non Smoking

  • 288 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 288 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Standard Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

  • 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 spa 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 spa 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 spa 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
  • Outdoor pool
  • Spa tub

Family friendly

  • Free 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
2 total pets
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 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 fire extinguisher, 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. 872 out of 1608 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 448 out of 1608 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 154 out of 1608 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 59 out of 1608 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 75 out of 1608 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

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean with breakfast, pool and hot tub close to 95 at a great price… not the Waldorf, but perfect quick stop for our 1 night in St. Augustine. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhiannon

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

John

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Rachael

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
The floor was very dirty and slimy from not being cleaned correctly
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Rosemary

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Rick

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Laurie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Kent

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good and inexpensive
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, comfortable and convenient. E didn’t get to use the oil or hot tub because it was raining. McDonald’s and a couple of convenience stores in walking distance for snacks. I would be glad to stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Joseph, Alden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very noisy place next to the interstate. I also had a neighbor next to me that had a dog barking at all hours of the night. The phone did not work so I couldn't call the front desk. Additionally, the night stand lamp did not work along with the electrical outlets in that area of the room. the continental breakfast was very below average. I would not recommend staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Luis

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Branden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

John

Business traveler
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
The desk person was late every morning. Extremely rude when asked for bowl at breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jeanmarie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Yinelly

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I enjoyed that they have an area for dogs. I was able to go on vacation and not have to worry about having my dogs looked after. The staff is extremely nice and super helpful. I really enjoyed my stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

David

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Garret

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Moe

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Paul

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great; however rooms were dated especially the bathroom needs updating. Tub bottom was stained as was napping.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was very good with lots of options. Grounds was well kept with lots of flowers.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is my third time stay at this property it’s affordable and they only charge you $10 a pet unlike other places that charge $25 a pet first pet is free and $10 for each additional pet a night.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

John

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed pool side as at expressway exit Eggs cold, OJ warm Staff was friendly Just a basic motel Has pool, hot tub, kids play area, gazebo covered area Didn’t use any of them but they were available
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bayleigh

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice clean little place.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Olga

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024