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The Local - St Augustine

St Augustine Area - FL · United States

Anastasia Boulevard, 512View location

8.2/10Excellent316 Reviews
Cleanliness8.8/108.8
Service8.0/108.0
Comfort8.0/108.0
Condition8.2/108.2
Amenities7.8/107.8
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About The Local - St Augustine

With our flamingo pink façade, kitschy palm frond wallpaper, and seaside artwork, one might think they’ve transcended back to the 1950s when roadside motels were the standard accommodation offered in the Sunshine State.

Today, checking into The Local - St. Augustine is anything but vintage with the digital check-in process, contactless operations, and extra amenities!

It's a must-book when staying in the Ancient City!WON #1 MOTEL IN THE US BY USATODAY 10BEST!Amenities include a full-size pool to relax after a long day of checking out St. Augustine, on-site bike rentals through Drifters Bike Rental, a hospitality lounge with extra seating space, coffee and & tea services, and complimentary gym access to Anastasia Fitness with a digital key.

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With a stay at The Local - St. Augustine in St. Augustine (Davis Shores), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Anastasia State Park and Castillo de San Marcos National Monument. This motel is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from St. Augustine Beach and 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Flagler College.

Make yourself at home in one of the 20 air-conditioned rooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Conveniences include safes and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided on request. Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Concierge
Gym
Entertainment
Non-smoking

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 21

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators No front desk Guests will receive an email with special check-in instructions LGBTQIA+ friendly Guest will receive an email before arrival 24 hours Professional property host/manager Pets allowed Pet max weight (per pet) in kg is 14 Pet max weight (per pet) in lb is 30 Only dogs are allowed Maximum number of pets per room 2 Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions Pets cannot be left unattended

Important information

  • Property Alerts

    You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

    • A damage deposit of USD 100.00 will be collected before check-in.

    We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

  • You need to know
    • Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
    • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
  • Special Instructions
    There is no front desk at this property. Prior to arrival, guests must complete online registration with the property via a secure link. Guests will be asked to provide the property with a copy of their government-issued photo ID before arrival. \nGuests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details. Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance. A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests. Guests are required to download the property's Akia mobile app before check-in. The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
    • The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
    • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
  • Minimal age
    21
  • Optional fees
    • Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
    • Service animals are exempt from fees
    • A late check-out fee will be charged

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

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Anastasia Island Mini-Golf 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Tolomato River 0.3 km / 0.2 mi
Walker Charters 0.4 km / 0.3 mi
The Conch House Restaurant 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Matanzas River 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Saint Augustine Yacht Club 1.2 km / 0.7 mi
Bridge of Lions 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Anastasia State Park 1.6 km / 1 mi
Bayfront Carpet Golf 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
St. Augustine Municipal Marina 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Spanish Military Hospital Museum 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Moultrie Creek Studios 2 km / 1.2 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 20
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  • Small pets allowed (under 5 kg) not available in all rooms
  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car park
  • Check-in hour
  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Air conditioning in public areas
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  • Smoke detector
  • Hotel safe
  • Gym
  • Towels and bed linen
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
  • Self check-in
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Room types

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  • QUADRUPLE WITH DOUBLE BEDQUADRUPLE • WITH DOUBLE BEDQUA.DB

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    QUADRUPLE WITH DOUBLE BED

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    QUADRUPLE
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    WITH DOUBLE BED

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    Room code: QUA.DB

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  • Room TWO DOUBLE BEDSRoom • TWO DOUBLE BEDSROO.2D

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    Room TWO DOUBLE BEDS

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    TWO DOUBLE BEDS

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    Room code: ROO.2D

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  • DOUBLE KING SIZE BEDDOUBLE • KING SIZE BEDDBL.KG

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    DOUBLE KING SIZE BED

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    DOUBLE
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    KING SIZE BED

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    Room code: DBL.KG

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  • QUADRUPLE QUEEN SIZE BEDQUADRUPLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDQUA.QN

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    QUADRUPLE QUEEN SIZE BED

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    QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room code: QUA.QN

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  • DOUBLE DELUXE QUEEN BEDDOUBLE • DELUXE QUEEN BEDDBL.DX-QN

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    DOUBLE DELUXE QUEEN BED

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    DELUXE QUEEN BED

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    Room code: DBL.DX-QN

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  • DOUBLE DELUXEDOUBLE • DELUXEDBL.DX

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    DOUBLE DELUXE

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    DOUBLE
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    DELUXE

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    Room code: DBL.DX

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  • DOUBLE Accessible-Queen Size BedDOUBLE • Accessible-Queen Size BedDBL.H6-QN

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    DOUBLE Accessible-Queen Size Bed

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    Accessible-Queen Size Bed

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    Room code: DBL.H6-QN

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  • DOUBLE SUPERIORDOUBLE • SUPERIORDBL.SU

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    DOUBLE SUPERIOR

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    DOUBLE
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    SUPERIOR

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    Room code: DBL.SU

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  • DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BEDDOUBLE • QUEEN SIZE BEDDBL.QN

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    DOUBLE QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    QUEEN SIZE BED

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    Room code: DBL.QN

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST-1

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    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    DOUBLE
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    STANDARD

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    Room code: DBL.ST-1

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about The Local - St Augustine

8.2
Excellent
316 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.8 /10
Service
8.0 /10
Comfort
8.0 /10
Condition
8.2 /10
Amenities
7.8 /10
100 reviews shown
8/10
Excellent
19 Jul 2026
Sandra
Air conditioner was extremely loud and had trouble keeping the room cool.
Friends
8/10
Excellent
16 Jul 2026
Jodi
Clean rooms and very nice pool.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
15 Jul 2026
David
Cool, old school property with a great vibe. Landscaping could be upgraded but the room was quaint, fun and clean
Pet
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jul 2026
Samantha
I passed by the Local the last time we visited St. Augustine and thought it looked so cute, I knew I wanted to stay there next time we were in town. Also, the location to shops & restaurants around St. Augustine is perfect! Our room was clean and had everything we needed, the pool area was cute and kept up nicely (& being 8 months pregnant I really appreciated the large flamingo float), and we even stopped into the lobby to have a complimentary latte. We will be staying again!
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
10 Jul 2026
Daniel
A bright light directly outside room made it bright enough to read at night. Staff said nothing could be done to turn off light. Towels are old and frayed. We had to call hotel to get check in info even though they said it would be provided prior to check in. Lastly, ac barely works. Not enough power for Florida summer.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jul 2026
Ashleigh
The pros were that the room was clean and most importantly the bathroom was clean! We were able to walk just a mile over the Bridge of Lions to St. George Street which was nice and convenient.
The cons were that the a/c wasn’t very cold, the parking is kind of tight, the WiFi didn’t work (which was not a biggie), and lastly it was frustrating not being able to get towels when we needed them.
Overall it was a nice stay and a good location.
Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jul 2026
Grace
This was a great motel close to all our favorite places in St. Augustine. We could walk to Old Coast Ales and Osprey Tacos. Don't miss these two places! The beds were comfortable and the rooms were spacious enough for our family of 4. The pool area was fun for a quick evening swim with our family. The pool could use a little clean up but still a nice area. The lobby had a nice little area to sit and restroom. The coffee machine in the lobby made lattes and cappuccinos as well as a regular cup of coffee. Nice to have the options. There is not an ice machine for coolers but there is ice and water for reusable cups in the lobby.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jul 2026
Duane Dyke
I like the charm of the old Motel from back in the day before they got their negative reputations. Nice Place.
Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
04 Jul 2026
Douglas
DIY check. Expected to be somewhat boutique.
Self
4/10
Poor
24 Jun 2026
Amanda
Check in was awful. Our room had no shampoo. There was no info about how to use gym. Didn’t respond to messages. Pool area way smaller and less cool. Rooms were tiny.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Jun 2026
Christopher
Was pet friendly, nice little spot close to everything
Pet
6/10
Pleasant
20 Jun 2026
Ryan
You check in through bots. Slippery slimy floor in the room. Don't expect to watch live sports on the TV. Besides that it was fine. Great location.
Friends_and_family Friends
4/10
Poor
17 Jun 2026
Lynn
No cups in unit, no warm water in shower. Lights in outside corridor kept us awake. No darkness with the blinds closed. Mis represented on website. Smells like industrial chemicals.
Family_with_children
8/10
Excellent
09 Jun 2026
Leslee
The hotel itself was a little run down, but the location was great. I’m not that fussy, it was alright. I wish there was a small bistro table in the room so you could eat. There was only one chair.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Jun 2026
Lisa
Just a quick overnighter for a concert
Friends
6/10
Pleasant
06 Jun 2026
Jeannie
First, the online pre-checkin says to go to the front desk (there isn’t one) but the texts said check-in was contactless.

Second, the code was given as #then numbers but the # actually goes after the numbers. So, we had trouble getting into the room.

Next, when we got on the room, there were these small, translucent things all over the bed, table, floor. Pulling back the covers, little ant-like bugs were in the bed. Clearly termites had swarmed and lost their wings and some of the termites still remained in the room. We were transferred to another room quickly but we had to unload our stuff twice which was annoying.

Finally, we asked for toilet paper via text. The response was two hours later that they would bring it. After another hour plus, still no TP. Had to ask if I could get it myself, which I did.

The hotel is convenient and looks cute but needs some work. The shower held water because the floor angled to the wall instead of the drain. The bed was very soft.

Would not stay again.
Family
2/10
Poor
25 May 2026
Whitney
Hotel had a septic problem when we stayed and the hotel could not offer another accommodation. The bathroom was not usable and the smell was terrible and the problem only got worse as time went on.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 May 2026
Daniel
The location is well maintained and rooms are sound proof. It does have a odd check-in process which slowed us down as we never received a email/text msg stating how to go about checking in or even how to check out. No one works the desk and everything is done contactless. So without receiving a email or text youre kinda left hanging not knowing what to do.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 May 2026
Diego
all good
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
03 May 2026
Julia
Very cute roadside motel w charm. Love the pool
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
02 May 2026
Marlena
Parking was pretty accessible. The room was very clean and comfortable. The check in was surprisingly easy. Loved the free coffee in the lounge. I would highly recommend the Local when staying in St Augustine.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
28 Apr 2026
Samantha
Convenient to amphitheater & good central location for access to all of St. Augustine-- good rates, quiet place!
Pet
10/10
Exceptional
27 Apr 2026
William
AC was great, location was perfect, pool was peaceful, bed was SUPER comfy! Really appreciated the coffee machine in the lobby and the small size of the motel. Property could use a fresh coat of paint, but it still super cute!
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
27 Apr 2026
Angela
The room was clean and well maintained, pillows were nice a firm however the bed is extremely hard and very uncomfortable I got hardly any sleep. We had a pool view room which was very nice we walked right out of our room and onto the pool deck. The espresso/coffee machine in the foyer was amazing best coffee I’ve ever had at a hotel. No one on property to help assist with anything so kinda weird because what happens if you have any problems?
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
23 Apr 2026
Troy
Parking was very easy. Room key instructions did not work. Was resolved with a phone call, but I gotta wonder just how much money they save not having a front desk on site. AC was great! Floor was kinda sticky...maybe not mopped with clean water?? I don't know.
Self
2/10
Poor
19 Apr 2026
Margett
Contactless means no help when things go
10/10
Exceptional
18 Apr 2026
Karen
Everything was great…. Room was clean, AC was cold and beds comfy
Family
6/10
Pleasant
18 Apr 2026
Shannon
For what we paid, we expected more. When we arrived, we still hadn’t received the check‑in text. With no one on site, we had to call, and it took about 20 minutes before we could get in.

Once inside, the space was clean, but the water pressure was extremely poor and the TV didn’t work. Any time the AC ran, the floor became very slippery throughout the room, which felt unsafe.

We chose this location because of its proximity to the amphitheater, but overall the experience didn’t match the price. The next time we visit STA, we’ll look for something more suitable.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
16 Apr 2026
Carrie-Anne
Only stayed for one night, so don’t have a lot of input. Room is clean. There was some difficulties with the key and I didn’t have access to the main lobby but staff to do their best to clear that up quickly.
10/10
Exceptional
15 Apr 2026
Maureen
My room was clean and comfortable. Even though it was the closest room to the street, inside the room was quiet. Several good restaurants were nearby and a short ride to the beach.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
05 Apr 2026
Shelby
Great location between downtown or for the St. Augustine amphitheater. Very Clean pool, easy check in !
Partner
8/10
Excellent
29 Mar 2026
Tiffany
The room was smaller than expected. There was just a full bed, but it is fine for one traveler. Unsure if there was construction on the second floor above me, but it was extremely noisy at all hours. It was clean,great parking and location.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
29 Mar 2026
Christine
So easy, and nice. Perfectly located.
2/10
Poor
29 Mar 2026
Desirae
This is a contactless property so basically like an Airbnb, but unless I read wrong, it’s not advertised anywhere, and there was multiple other people who did not know this check-in was not the easiest because they kept sending the wrong code to open the lockbox. Room appeared to be clean towels and bedding are old and tattered, stained there is no housekeeping again not advertised. Rooms are small and basic images are kind of deceiving. They definitely get the good angles walls are extremely thin. I will not be recommending it to anybody. For the cost we could’ve stayed at an Airbnb and had the same amenities for cheaper.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
18 Mar 2026
Scott
Plenty of parking, my room was clean with cold air and hot water. I enjoyed my stay.
The check in was confusing as the instructions said to pick up my keys at the front desk, there is no front desk! I walked around the building looking for one.
10/10
Exceptional
16 Mar 2026
Kimberly
Super cute vintage style motel! Very clean and beds were comfy. Great location to downtown St Augustine. A+
Family
8/10
Excellent
16 Mar 2026
Mark
Great location with free parking. Well maintained room and appreciated the 4 pillows on the queen bed. Would stay again!
Partner
8/10
Excellent
16 Mar 2026
Bettina
The Local is conveniently located near downtown without being in the middle of the hustle and bustle. Easy to order Uber eats or Uber rides if you need to it’s also very close to all the shops in restaurants located on A1A. One of my favourite things about The Local is their coffee which is locally sourced from Martin in Jacksonville.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
12 Mar 2026
Rodney
Our stay at The Local excellent overall . The road noise can be a little loud in the evening but it gets better later in the night. The cleanliness was a 9/10 and comfort was a 8/10. The room could use a comfortable chair for relaxing. The pool was a nice bonus even though it was a little cool for a dip. The staff less operation of property was not an issue. It was much like renting a vacation property through other agencies. We would stay again.
8/10
Excellent
11 Mar 2026
Sharon
Remote check-in was efficient. Responds quickly to text. This is an older property but has been maintained. Room was small but fine for solo traveler. Walkable to lots of good restaurants. There is road noise as it's located on A1A however I'd say the loud motorcycles from Daytona Bike week increased the noise level. Room was clean. The flat sheet is old and was \"rough\" from peeling. Overall, room was a good value and I'd stay here again.
Self
8/10
Excellent
11 Mar 2026
Howard
Easy parking.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
01 Mar 2026
Robin
Not that I wasn't warned ...but it's weird not having a person to talk to during check in... I don't like it.
Also, it was to old of an establishment for our likes. It was clean but the towels and bedding were so old I couldn't believe it. This hotel is only good for a crash pad. Not a place to hang and relax
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
22 Feb 2026
Richard
Great place clean, great location close to just about everything. Would recommend to stay here.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Feb 2026
Ana
VERY CLOSE TO EVERYTHING
2/10
Poor
16 Feb 2026
Ivelisse
Our stay at this location wasn’t ideal. The floors were really sticky. The bed had stains on the sheets YUCK. The water was cold so we had to take really cold showers. The room behind ours had people fighting and they kept us up. Unfortunately not a good stay and won’t be returning here.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
13 Feb 2026
Fred
The room was very clean
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
08 Feb 2026
Tara
Okay place to stay. No staff on premises. Easy mile or less walk/ride over the bridge to St. Augustine, lighthouse or alligator farm.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
08 Feb 2026
john
The room was cute but the walls are very thin . You could hear every noise in the rooms next to you and there was a dog barking all night and all day for 2 straight days.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
05 Feb 2026
Robert
What a great place! It's walking distance to multiple fun spots, too. Will definitely stay there again!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
02 Feb 2026
Sharon
Room was clean and updated. Loved the retro vibe. Great price. Friendly and accommodating staff.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jan 2026
Kimberly
Clean, easy in and out
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
12 Jan 2026
Amy
Stayed here for two nights over New Year’s Eve. This is an older style motel that sits right on a busy road. The walls are somewhat thin as you do hear road noise and your neighbors. Highly recommend staying on a top floor on the backside of the motel. Obviously the pool is not heated so I did not use it but it is a super cute area and would probably be very refreshing in the summer months. You are close enough for a healthy walk over the “bridge of lions” into historic downtown or conveniently rent one of the bicycles from the motel. The motel is in a very walkable area to restaurants and bars. Would recommend staying here for an inexpensive option close to the historic downtown area.
Leisure Pet
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jan 2026
Theresa
Parking space for every room. Clean. Check in was very easy.
8/10
Excellent
04 Jan 2026
Brianna
The only thing was the remote didn’t work but other than that it was cool place to stay kind of stuffy
8/10
Excellent
02 Jan 2026
Greg
Clean room convenient location
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
01 Jan 2026
Melody
I would like to let management know that we were very disappointed in our stay. The bed didn’t have a blanket on it or a blanket in the room. It was around 40 degrees on 12/31/25. The heater didn’t go on and off to regulate the temperature in the room. It was either on or off. We slept with our sweatshirts over our pj's. The air purifier showed the filter needed to be changed. The towels should have been replaced a long time ago. I took pictures to show how worn and frayed they were. I've donated better looking/ feeling towels to our local animal shelter. The coffee machine downstairs didn’t work. My husband went to get coffee this morning. Another guest came in and said the coffee machine didn't work the day before. He contacted management and was told it would be taken care of by the next day, which would have been today. I sent a text this morning about all of this and received a generic AI generated response. I have never written a bad review but for $300 a night, I expected better. I understand it was NYE, however, the pictures on the website are NOT what you get.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Dec 2025
Eric
Room was spotless. Key card worked properly with no issues.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
26 Dec 2025
Marcus
Small rooms but clean and quiet. Would defiently stay again. Tgey have bikes on-site so you can ride downtown easily.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
26 Dec 2025
Jacqueline
Rooms were so nice and communication was. Lear just never had room turned over
Partner
4/10
Poor
26 Dec 2025
Isabella
This motel was extremely dirty, as shown in the pictures I included. One of the towels was stained, there was a small stain on the sheets, and we also found a few hairs on the bed. The floor was dirty—I walked barefoot for just a few minutes and my feet were black afterward. It felt like any cheap motel, just decorated in a cuter way.

The check-in system was very quick and easy, which was a plus. We were only here for a few hours during a road trip, but if you’re planning to stay longer, I wouldn’t recommend it.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Dec 2025
Cher
Spotless room, looked newly remodeled. Tropical & chic decor. Loved the complimentary coffee & tea bar in the styish lobby.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
20 Dec 2025
Shakira
The check-in process is on your phone. So make sure to text the number before arriving to get your code. The room had an odd smell like the filter needed to be changed. The room was cute, but no chair in the room, and the walls were very thin. Between the dog barking on one side and 4am couple fitting in the next room the stay was not very quiet. There is also no breakfast. And no one to ask to get linen from.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
18 Dec 2025
Heather
The bed was a little hard, but the price & location were excellent!
Self
8/10
Excellent
18 Dec 2025
Barbara
Easy check-in, room & bed clean. We loved the coffee, espresso, latte, cappuccino machine in the sun room! (Smart promotional move)
Leisure
8/10
Excellent
14 Dec 2025
Daniel
Room was clean, cute vibes, I would recommend for a fun stay .
Leisure Family_with_children
6/10
Pleasant
14 Dec 2025
Chad
It was clean but the mattress was really badly worn and the amount of air freshener used is way too much
6/10
Pleasant
07 Dec 2025
Joanna
Well, I’ve stayed here before and I find that it’s a very cute place and it’s clean but the air system in the rooms are horrible. It’s very human and wet and sticky. You feel like your hair is heavy. The air is very humid even though the air condition is on, it does not get rid of the humidity. The floor was very sticky, and it was a very uncomfortable to sleep. I can’t explain what I’m trying to say, but the air conditioning system does not get rid of the humidity in that room that is something that needs to be looked into. Other than that, it was a pretty good stay.
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
07 Dec 2025
Jasmine
This property did not have someone in person in the front office. They did self check in online. When they sent me the code they sent me the wrong code. I arrived late at night, tired had so much trouble getting in touch with someone to get the right code. To add to this this hotel does not have an elevator therefore it was an inconvenience for my mother who uses a cane.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 Dec 2025
Christopher
Nice place. Clean rooms. Nice lobby. Free coffee
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
24 Nov 2025
Ellen
The room was clean. Thank you.

Suggestion: new towels are desperately needed, especially for the price of this room $230.
These towels are so worn and harsh, nothing fit for a college dorm even. Otherwise a pleasant stay.
10/10
Exceptional
18 Nov 2025
Sandra
Clean, convenient to everything, great price!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Nov 2025
Angelina
Honestly had a great stay here. It was easy to park and very quiet. Would recommend and will be staying there again in the future. Thank you!
4/10
Poor
29 Oct 2025
Dianelys
I’m very disappointed to arrive and find that this is the second room that has not been properly cleaned. When booking a room, guests expect it to be clean and ready upon arrival. I came to St. Augustine to celebrate my birthday and enjoy my first visit, but instead, I’ve had to spend time cleaning the room myself. Your website and social media posts are very deceiving when it comes to the actual condition that this motel is in. (Completely run down).
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
26 Oct 2025
Ginny
Check-in was a little frustrating but the rooms were cute and clean.
10/10
Exceptional
25 Oct 2025
dale
It was fine
2/10
Poor
28 Sep 2025
Cathy
This hotel had the shortest mattresses we had ever slept in and the noisiest, they must be ancient. Tons of noise from the road and tons of light made it very difficult to sleep.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Sep 2025
Ederyk
Super clean room and a conveniently placed Circle K Convenience store across the street.
Leisure Friends
2/10
Poor
28 Sep 2025
zachary
Canceled our stay without notifying us. We got there and apparently they have no staff. Just a txt message saying they canceled our stay.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
25 Sep 2025
Lorie
Very charming old fashioned motel. The rooms are on the smaller side but they worked for us. The pool area was great! Air conditioning was good too. We had to actually turn it way down at night.
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
01 Sep 2025
J
No major issues. Check in communication was lacking. Would stay again.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
28 Aug 2025
Daniel
Clean room,updated shower,comfortable bed
Leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
25 Aug 2025
calvin
Room was a sauna. Even with their two dehumidifiers.
Leisure Family
2/10
Poor
21 Aug 2025
Michelle
The communication process was basically non-existent. My first confirmation notice said I had to download an app, Virdee, to receive checkin information. I did and my phone number was not in the system. I called the number that was for the local property but that number did not work. I called the corporate number and the guy told me they were updating their system and not using Virdee anymore. This was literally the next day! I then receive another email reminding me to put the app on my phone in order to check in. Emails to the company were either not answered or not answered in a timely manner. At 3:10p.m. I received a message saying my room was almost ready and that I would receive checkin instructions at 3pm. We arrived at the hotel with no checkin info and there was a sign on the door with 4 different numbers to text, so I did. I heard nothing back so I called one of the numbers. A nice girl told me where the lockers were to enter a code to receive our keys. The locker was unlocked already! The room was not as cute as pictured and described. I think the owners said they tried to keep as much mid-century details as possible. Hardly. The bathroom (while clean & newish) had very modern tile & backsplash that looked nothing like mid-century. There was an air filter/purifier in the room and when we checked it was absolutely clogged with dust! The drawers all smelled like mildew because the inexpensive furniture (laminate? presswood?) had water damage inside.
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
21 Aug 2025
Wayne

Problems for us

The mattriss gave both of us a very bad backache. I called for a roll of toilet paper morning and evening, and two different people answered and assured it would be sent, but no toilet paper arrived. Outside the door, rusty water flowed across the walkway from the air conditioner.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jul 2025
Skyler
This property is absolutely adorable! The care, attention, and painstaking love put into this property is noticeable in all of the little details and personal touches everywhere. I adored the local coffee in the lobby as well. My husband and I had an amazing stay. My only (little) complaints were the stiffness of the mattress, and the finicky door access at night/early morning. However, the hotel lets you know about the issues with the doors, so it's on me for not requesting a physical key after checking in.
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
27 Jul 2025
Heather

Won’t be back.

I’ve been staying here regularly for over a year on an almost monthly basis. It just gets worse and worse and I won’t be back again. The big issue is there key system. You have to download an app, upload ID. Sometimes the auto key works and sometimes it doesn’t. The link once sent me to a fishing trap that subscribed me. I have had neighbors trying to break down their own doors at 2am to the point where I was going to call the police. Currently waiting in the sun and humidity on a Sunday morning for a maintenance person to show up and let me in. No manager or help on site. I have tried to hang in there with this cute boutique motel but I’m done. Didn’t even get into the worn out towels, bad mattresses and backed up drains. They need to address these issues. Ratings are going down and you are losing regulars.
Business
6/10
Pleasant
18 Jul 2025
Verified traveler

Better then expected

The room was spotlessly clean—bathroom, bed sheets, and overall space were well maintained. However, the bed was a full size rather than a queen, which made sleeping for two adults a bit cramped and uncomfortable. The mattress and pillows also left much to be desired in terms of comfort.

We had difficulty accessing the room using the app and had to call for assistance, which was inconvenient. The shower had very poor water pressure, which impacted the overall experience. On the plus side, the room came equipped with an air purifier and a noise machine, which were thoughtful additions.

There’s a swimming pool available, though we didn’t get a chance to use it.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jul 2025
Anna
Super cool vibe! Pool was great. Tons of food and bar options nearby. Also walkable into old town and the light house.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
07 Jul 2025
Christina
We had a wonderful stay, the only issues we ran into were with other guests. There was an elderly group of about 8-10 staying and they spread themselves out over the entire pool area and were very loud and obnoxious.
8/10
Excellent
05 Jul 2025
john

Go to heck Virdee.

The hotel is an older establishment rehabbed. It was comfortable and I would stay again except for the lack of a lobby with check in and services.
The hotel tells you to register with Virdee which is an app that is going to supply you a combination to a lockbox with your keys inside. The problem is with 5 couples, 3 couldn’t get the app to work. A call was made to some outside person who gave you instructions and took your credit card info over the phone. There is no one on site except a cleaning gal in the early morning if you have an issue. The rooms are comfortable, the pool is clean but the hassle is not worth it for them trying to save a buck or two.
Friends_and_family Friends
6/10
Pleasant
05 Jul 2025
David

July 4th party of 10 guests

Knew this was not the Ritz but they went overboard with technology check in that was a HUGE pain for all 5 couples checking in. Process was quite challenging and had to call multiple times even though they tried their best not to have human contact. We all got to Motel @ 3 for check in and ALL had issues getting into our rooms. Finally got our digital key on our cell and then given code to get our hard physical keys with a rep on the phone. Physical keys were a joke and never worked. Had to constantly pass phone to wife to access room if we went anywhere or wait for one another. It's not like we are tech challenged as 6 of 10 are engineers and all 10 tech savvy.

Don't expect to take a warm/hot shower as water was never warm and forget hot. I realize they are cutting cost by not having a front desk but don't want to experience this lack of service at the price we paid for another motel.....

This was an old fashion MOTEL from the 50's at best and not a newer Hotel but was renovated within last 5-10 years. Not somewhere I would want to stay again.
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
26 Jun 2025
Jerry
We enjoyed our stay! Property/room was clean!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Jun 2025
T
Very clean and the pillows were amazing!!!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jun 2025
Shelby
The property was fantastic! You check in through an app and it gives you your room and key through your phone. There is someone available to give you a physical key but we never needed one. The room was clean and super conveniently located. We ran out of toilet paper one time and all you have to do is text, and they will bring whatever you need right over! Fantastic for a girls trip!
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jun 2025
Heather
This was my second stay here in 6 months and I love it here!! It is so clean, beds are comfortable, amenities are great and location is perfect. There is no front desk staff, but there is someone who texts you throughout your stay to make sure you don't need anything, and this works perfectly. Highly recommend The Local
Self
10/10
Exceptional
02 Jun 2025
Tiffany

Great Experience!

Had a great experience at The Local - came to town for a friends birthday in the area and found this location to be super convenient to everything. Check in was easy and the team was quick to respond/resolve issues. I would definitely go back again!
Self
8/10
Excellent
11 May 2025
Jocelyne
Nice, clean motel, def loud with the street/car noise they provide ear plugs. Pool was cute and clean.
The app to open the door did not work and they were prepared for it so don’t waste too much time trying it and call the “front desk” ( on the app) they will give u a code for a card key- no one in premises just online people- but very nice place.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
30 Apr 2025
Ellen
This motel is conveniently located along a busy strip with all that's needed for a fun stay at the beach or in St. Augustine. The decor and vibe are a fun retro beachy feel from the 70s. The room was quite small, but well equipped and neat. Our bathroom shower stall was not cleaned well, nor was the floor, however. Remnants of the past guests were found in both areas. The pool area is clean, cute and comfortable. We requested a room not adjacent to the busy commercial strip, and were granted one, which I greatly appreciate. The only noise level were the guests coming and going from their parking spots directly outside the room door, but that is to be expected in a motel. All in all, it was a cute and tidy spot that we would visit again while hoping that the cleaning is more thorough.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
25 Apr 2025
Gordon
Great
8/10
Excellent
18 Apr 2025
Mikayla
Clean room close to the music venue we were attending. Staff was nice. Perfect for what we needed it for. My only complaint was key accessed through Virdee app. Great in theory, however the app wasn't working so we ended up with physical keys anyway. I would stay here again.
Leisure Partner

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The Local - St Augustine
Anastasia Boulevard, 512, St. Augustine, United States

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