OverviewLocated on Saint Augustine Beach and about a 3-minute drive from the State Highway, the Saint Augustine Beachfront Resort is geared towards travellers who prefer an economical hotel with direct beach and easy highway access.
Each of the hotel's air-conditioned guest rooms and suites comes equipped with cable TV, a coffeemaker and a hair dryer. Rooms with a full kitchen and a jetted tub are also available, and the hotel does not offer wheelchair-accessible rooms. Smoking and non-smoking accommodations are available.
Hotel amenities include an outdoor pool with a waterslide, an indoor pool, a hot tub, a seasonal tiki bar, free Wi-Fi in public areas, a business centre, direct beach access, guest laundry and free parking. Pets are permitted, and the fees range from $20 to $40, depending on pet's size.
Please note that although this property has an on-site restaurant, as of October 2, 2013, it is closed. Please contact the hotel directly for more details.
St. Augustine's city centre is roughly a 9-minute drive away, while Riverside Center offers shopping 7 minutes away by car. St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park is a 6-minute drive from the hotel and Saint Augustine Airport (UST) is about an 18-minute drive away. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified with a front desk agent: Free Wi-Fi in public areas, free parking, pets $20-$40/pet depending on size, not wheelchair accessible. (Call Date: September 24, 2013)
The GoodGuest reviews sourced for this analysis showed positive responses towards the hotel's location, staff and rates.
Many guests praised the hotel's location. They described it as on the beach, as well as close to restaurants, the boardwalk, shopping, historic sites and St. Augustine Alligator Farm.
The hotel's staff were complimented by several reviewers. They were characterized as accommodating, helpful and professional.
Some lodgers were pleased with the hotel's rates. They were described as cheap, affordable and economical.
The Bad
Guest critiques consulted for this review showed negative responses towards the hotel's rooms and amenities.
Many lodgers complained about the hotel's accommodations. They reported worn fixtures, decor, carpets and linens, numerous cleaning issues, musty odours, cigarette odours in non-smoking rooms and noisy in-room air conditioning.
The hotel's amenities were a source of disappointment for numerous guests. They reported pool and restaurant closures, no free breakfast (as is advertised on the website) and dirty common areas. (As of October 2, 2013, the pool is open and the restaurant is closed).
TripAdvisor.com guest reviews ranked the hotel #10 of 10 St. Augustine hotels with an average rating of 1.5 out of 5 from 594 reviews.
Expedia.ca guest reviews rated the hotel 1.9 out of 5 with a 39% recommendation rate from 504 reviews.
Hotels.com guest reviews rated the hotel 1.8 out of 5 from 333 reviews
The author called the hotel on September 24, 2013 to verify some information.
