When you stay at The Smart Stay Inn in St. Augustine, you'll be near the airport, a 1-minute drive from St. Augustine Premium Outlets and 10 minutes from St. George Street. .This motel is 11.5 mi (18.5 km) from St. Augustine Beach and 6.9 mi (11.2 km) from Flagler College.
St. Augustine Premium Outlets - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
Adventure Landing - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
St. Augustine Aquarium - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
World Golf Village - 8 min drive - 8.6 miles
St. Augustine Beach - 20 min drive - 16.6 miles
Getting around
Jacksonville International Airport (JAX) - 50 min drive
Restaurants
RaceTrac - 15 min walk
Texas Roadhouse - 15 min walk
Chick-fil-A - 9 min walk
Culver's - 2 min drive
McDonald's - 2 min walk
About this property
The Smart Stay Inn
Motel with free breakfast, near St. Augustine Premium Outlets
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.
Make yourself at home in one of the 102 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and microwaves, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreational opportunities offered, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. Additional features at this motel include complimentary wireless internet access, barbecue grills, and a vending machine.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.
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.
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.
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 1061 out of 1929 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 523 out of 1929 reviews
8 - Good
523
Rating 6 - Okay. 184 out of 1929 reviews
6 - Okay
184
Rating 4 - Poor. 76 out of 1929 reviews
4 - Poor
76
Rating 2 - Terrible. 85 out of 1929 reviews
2 - Terrible
85
8.6/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
8.4/10
Amenities
8.4/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Boris
Traveled with partner
Oct 20, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very good for this type of hotels
Boris
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Keasha
Oct 19, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
At the very least, most people look for safety, cleanliness, customer appreciation and value for the price you pay. This hotel checks all of those boxes. The staff made me feel welcomed and appreciated from check in-check out. As a solo female traveler, I felt safe all night. The room showed signs of wear and tear but it was clean. I stayed one night and unquestionably believe I got my monies worth.
Incredible service by a very friendly hostess. Pool hot tub and playground were all well kept and my daughter loved it!
Mitchell
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
8/10 Good
Francisco
Traveled with group
Oct 6, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property was ok. Pet friendly and simple.
Francisco
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer
Oct 6, 2025
Jennifer
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lenda
Traveled with family and small children
Oct 3, 2025
Liked: Amenities
Staff is very welcoming, clean room, clean pool area, breakfast was good, nice and quiet. The whole stay was just a very great experience and I would definitely stay here again.
I stayed two nights at Smart stay. I had to make a quick trip to St Augustine. I've stayed there before for one night. I initially had reservations for one night but the staff was great about getting me booked for the second night at a good rate. The beds are very very comfortable. The rooms have been redone. My bath was a walk-in shower as I requested. It did have a view of the pool and I worried about noise. I shouldn't have worried I didn't hear anything. If I need to go back down to St Augustine, I will stay there again.
I really enjoyed my stay and would recommend this hotel for sure. The staff were very friendly and helpful. I really enjoyed the court yard that consisted of a pool, hot tub, and grill. Also there was a area for pets as well as smokers. My next visit to the area I will definitely be staying here. Thanks again to everyone who made my stay amazing!
Toshay
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Sarah Faye
Sep 21, 2025
Sarah Faye
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
8/10 Good
Marilyn
Traveled with partner
Sep 20, 2025
Liked: Staff & service
Swimming pool was fantastic and area was clean. King size room did not have light bulbs in the desk lamp making it hard to do any computer work. Will inform staff this a.m.