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    Lions and Lantern Inn

    5.0 (12 reviews)

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    Amanda S.

    Stayed here in Jan 2025 in one of the upstairs rooms. Plenty of space, comfy bed, and a kitchenette. Fairly quiet area. Great location as you can walk almost anywhere in town from here. Loved walking down the street and seeing so many beautiful homes nearby. Highly recommend for a quiet and relaxing stay. Parking available for most of the rooms.

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    Megan L.

    I don't even know where to begin - My mom and I initially had a an Airbnb booked for her 60th birthday weekend but while arriving there, we saw signs on all the doors saying it was cleared from a deadly gas. I get that it has been "cleared" but that's not exactly what you want to see before you reside in a place for 3 days. My mom is also super sensitive to stuff like that and we just came to the conclusion that we were NOT comfortable. I just so happen to pull up my maps and saw "Highly Rated" so I clicked it and voila! Lions & Lanterns pops up. The photos of the decor immediately interested me and the amazing reviews, of course. My mom called and spoke to Josie and 5 min later, we were booked and already heading over! Our stay was absolutely amazing. We got to experience two different rooms that were so cool and decorated so uniquely and different from each other. It was like staying at your own place, sooo homey and we always felt safe! Was in a great location on a nice quiet street near lots of different shops and restaurants (we normally would drive places). Josie was hands down the most amazing host i've ever come across. She literally felt like family the minute we met her. She has such an incredible energy about her and just so sweet. Whatever we needed, she took care of it. And to top it off, she decorated the room with the decorations I got for my mom's birthday because I didn't have time. My mom said it made her day, she was not expecting it at all. If you're going to St. Augustine, you have to stay here. I will not return to the city without staying at Lions & Lanterns!

    E J.

    This place was AMAZING!! my besties, and I were all turning 60 years old, and we decided to give Josie's place a try. Josie is one of the most amazing host we've ever met! We all became Josie and the pussycats she was the most accommodating to all, and there was nothing that we were lacking in our accommodations. We were in walking distance of all eateries and shops. The beach was 10 minutes away. I highly recommend Lions And Lanterns Inn, and come with happy energy! We had a blast with Josie, Chris and Adam!

    Alyssa C.

    I love Josie and absolutely love shooting with her. She was so fun, spontaneous, creative, and funny! We were in a time crunch, and still managed to create some beautiful art. Her inn is adorable and perfect in every way. It's almost like staying in someone's home, it's so cozy and homey feeling- it's hard to leave the room once you're settled in honestly!

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    my besties, and I were all turning 60 years old, and we decided to give Josie's place a try.

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    Hilton St. Augustine Historic Bayfront

    Hilton St. Augustine Historic Bayfront

    3.6
    (152 reviews)
    $$$

    Hilton St. Augustine Historic Bayfront location has great views of Matanzas Bay and the Bridge of…read moreLions. We came here for July 4th weekend and were not disappointed. Unfortunately the balcony rooms on the Bayfront were unavailable, so we booked a corner balcony room overlooking the historic district buildings and iconic streets filled with boutique stores. We were on the second floor overlooking Charlotte Street/Treasury Street. We could hear the live music from the Saints restaurant next door at night. Very little car noise at night. Public street parking maybe hard to find during busy times such as July 4th weekend and the lots were slightly expensive. Luckily most restaurant and local attractions were walkable so we left our car in the hotels, where the valet was also expensive but convenient. You can also buy a ticket to the Hop off and Hop on trolley right at the Hilton front desk, which takes you to the different tourist attractions that was slightly farther away. For July 4th, the hotel had a BBQ in front of the hotel. It was nicely done. The staff went above and beyond to make the event enjoyable for the guests. Tents were set up for outdoor seating, to eat grilled food, drink and listen to music. At night, you can see the fireworks right outside the hotel. Highly recommend and would definitely come back to this hotel when we visit St. Augustine again.

    Fast trip, only one night with cousin. We had a bay-front room with a cute little balcony. The room…read morewas large and clean, bed was super comfortable. Staff was fantastic. And we had one of the most delicious hotel breakfasts I have ever had..well prepared and fresh. The room rate is insane in June; one night with valet was close to $500. But it's a great location and property. It's wonderfully decorated during the holidays, too. But listen, it's an awkward layout (like much of St Augustine) and now that I travel with an elderly parent, I tend to notice these things. There are ADA rooms but this property consists of different buildings, walk ways, elevators, and hallways. Be prepared and call the hotel for information. They are great. I would stay here again in a heartbeat. We usually stay at Casa Monica, but they need to update the rooms there and we are so happy with this property now.

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    3.5
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    Initial Reaction: My mom had initially stayed at the Casa Monica a while back. I had remembered…read morethis hotel was in downtown Saint Augustine, across from Flagler College, when we were going to spend the night in town. I'm glad we did, as we had a lovely night. The room was nice and spacious, with odd closets, but they worked for the time we were spending there. They also had robes if we needed to be bougie and prance around. We slept well and had a nice view of the square between the Lightner Mansion and Flagler College. The staff at the front desk were very friendly and accommodating. They gave good recommendations on how to get around Saint Augustine, which had been a minute for me, so it was good to get a refresher. Sparkling wine at the front desk when we checked in was excellent and helped us unwind after the drive from South Florida. They have a gym and pool that I believe is accessible through the second floor, so I will have to remember that for our return trip. Also, they have a Starbucks on the lobby floor, which was great to get our morning pick-me-up. The bar and restaurant were very stylish, lots of Spanish influence from the 15th and 16th centuries. The cocktails were also solid. I didn't care for the water pressure and temperature, as they were difficult to adjust and ensure we were getting the correct settings. It was pretty scalding hot, so it took a couple of minutes to get it right, and then I kept it on the setting for my wife since I didn't want her struggling to mess with it. Apart from that, the experience was great. We enjoyed the sparkling wine and the accommodations when we checked in. The valet was good to have, as I didn't want to mess with street parking, but it is more expensive; take note.

    10/10 for the overall feel, decor and vibe of this place; the Old World facade and lobby…read morearchitecture is beautiful, the amenities are solid, the in-house restaurants offer interesting menus in an upscale setting, and I was super impressed by how the staff was absolutely on their game; polite throughout and very helpful in every way. The lower level period touches and decor are divine, and the location is just about perfect -- close to everything the old town has to offer. The guest rooms though? Eh, for a so-called 'resort' I was not blown away. I get the historical angle and an old building and all, but unfortunately (in my experience) that usually means a compromise on some level. Sure, the bed was very comfy, but the shower - and bathroom in general - was mediocre at best, with dated fixtures and not so great pressure. The room was fairly small-- fine for a solo traveler like me --- made interesting with matching eclectic furniture but not at luxury level. Just pointing it out.

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    This was our first time staying at the Bayfront Marin. There is a lot of history about this…read moreproperty. Very nice and great location, easy to walk around downtown to see all the sights of St. Augustine. The room was spacious, smaller bathroom but not too small. The bed, pillows and blankets need to be updated as the bed was not comfortable. Check in was great and all automated if you accept access via text communication. Breakfast was nice, delivered to our room. It was freshly made and very tasty. There is seating on the balcony outside of the room that was very comfortable. Staying here feels very home like and relaxing.

    Imagine that... singing and being joyful. Some people simply cannot stand to see others having…read moreharmless fun. THIS PLACE IS HORRIBLE.... I used "reservationdesk.com" (Expedia-?) to make this reservation. The agent PROMISED that we would be on a second floor with a BAYFRONT VIEW. When we arrived at the MARIN HOUSE B&B, there was no waterfront view at all, and we were on the first floor, crammed into a little corner on the property. At check-in, we were basically told that, it's your problem because we used a third-party ("reservationdesk.com"). FINALLY, a week later, we finally got our receipt. Marin House said that they could not even give us a receipt because we went through a third-party. So, one week later, I see that we were charged for three nights, even though we checked out after the first night. ReservationDesk.com said that they contacted Marin House, who told them that since we checked out after the first night, it was against their B&B POLICY, and they are refusing to refund FOR THE TWO NIGHTS THAT WE WERE NOT EVEN THERE!!!!! EVEN THOUGH WE WERE LIED TO ABOUT THE ROOM. Sandy, the owner, got her britches into a big bunch because we were singing, and our choice of language apparently offended the geriatric crowd there.... SO, FOR ONE NIGHT, SANDY @ MARIN HOUSE IS CHARGING US OVER $1,500.00‼‼‼. THIEVES. THIEVES. THIEVES. STAY AWAY FROM THESE THIEVES.

    Edgewater Inn

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    This is my feel special hotel. It has a lot of unexpected surprises that make you feel like you…read morehave had a special stay.The front says dont judge my cover but just trust me. The newest of remodels have made Edgewater a delight. The rooms are clean and the service....delightful. Rick is the man who rocks this joint on the weekends and he goes way out of his way to make your stay exceptional. They offer Happy Hour from 5-6 which consists of finger snacks and wine plus other drinks lol. In the morning a breakfast is served in the dining room which has a main entree which Rick served out individually. Ours was a egg casserole with bacon along side of other options such as baked goods..cerals..fresh fruits and Good coffee. Rick served us on the patio so we could enjoy the best part of the stay..The View..The view has to be experienced..in the am and in the pm. The Edgewater Inn is a quaint place which only offers a handful of rooms but the best is you might just leave with new friends and experiences on your stay so enjoy the magic of the place and your stay will be unforgettable.

    Edgewater Inn was just perfect for our honeymoon after our beach wedding in Amelia Island. The…read morerooms were clean, the view was amazing and we were able to keep our privacy at the same time. We only utilized the breakfast the first morning and did not partake in the evening happy hour but we did meet some new friends on the back patio in the evening!

    Voco St Augustine - Historic Area

    Voco St Augustine - Historic Area

    4.2
    (35 reviews)

    My mom and I were coming into St. Augustine for her birthday to see the Sing Out Loud concert, and…read morewanted to stay near downtown St. Augustine... but not close enough to be anywhere that felt haunted... The Voco was an ideal place to stay. It is a modern boutique hotel and about a 10 minute walk from downtown St. Augustine. Everyone we met on the staff was very friendly and accommodating. I felt ZERO ghostly spirits around and no bad juju, which is hard to find in St. Augustine, honestly. Everything was super clean and crisp-looking. It was quaint and quirky, but I enjoyed that about the hotel. It wasn't your run-of-the-mill hotel. The room came with a big TV, a very cozy bed, and a bigger-than-usual mini fridge, which was AMAZINGGG because we had made a pit stop at Buc-ee's for birthday treats and fun... I am obsessed with IHG's bathroom products. Their shampoo is incredible. And the room was pretty quiet- we didn't hear our neighbors. The bar area looked really tempting. We heard the breakfast there is realllllly good- unfortunately, we didn't have time to hang out at the bar or have breakfast. We did pop into the littleee convenience/shop area for a pint of ice cream which hit the spot after coming home from dinner. There is free covered parking below the hotel (and more parking available outside), which is super convenient. The gym looked nice. I love that they had laundry machines. The ice machine was always fully stocked and working. We had a great stay at Voco and really enjoyed our 3 days there. I highly recommend it and would stay there again.

    We got a great deal on a last minute trip to St. Augustine. The set up is like a cute, boutique…read morehotel. You can tell this used to be something else and got renovated and re branded. From the reviews I see it was a la quinta. The lobby was very well done, a spacious bar, nice seating for breakfast. The check in was 10/10 - the hospitality, the dining recommendations, the directions. Honestly we felt like we were staying at a B&B, that's how much care the staff had for getting us settled in. The room, on the other hand, was dated and had an odor but we let the staff know and we were switched out immediately to another. The location was great - we walked into town, over the Bridge and explored all night. We came back over the bridge to dine later on but as long as you have good walking shoes on, you're good to go!

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