This place was absolutely perfect for Nights of Lights!…read more We wanted to experience the event in St. Augustine but heard that parking during this time can be a nightmare, so we looked for a hotel or Airbnb within walking distance of the historic downtown area. Most options were either sold out or priced at $800+ per night, so we felt incredibly lucky to find availability at Marker 8 Hotel and Marina for $360/night. The hotel was wonderful. The staff was warm, friendly, and welcoming. They greeted us with big smiles, provided a map of the town, and even offered restaurant recommendations. The location, though, was definitely the highlight. The hotel sits right next to the bridge that leads directly into downtown. They even have a private gate that opens onto the walkway, making access incredibly convenient. We loved being able to stay in a quiet, uncrowded area while still being just a short walk (1/2 mile) from all the excitement. Parking was also a positive experience. We arrived around 3:30 p.m., and the lot was mostly empty, allowing us to park right in front of our room. By around 8 p.m., the lot did fill up, so guests arriving later may want to be mindful of that. Our room was very clean, and the king bed was super comfy. Some of the furniture, particularly the bathroom shelving, was a bit dated, but everything was well-maintained and spotless, so we had no complaints. One of our favorite features was the beautiful view from the patio. The sunset from our room was breathtaking! Our room faced the marina, so we loved walking out to the pier to see the boats and watch the sea life in the water. The weather was perfect, so we took full advantage of exploring the marina area. Overall, we loved this hotel and would absolutely return. The location could not have been better for enjoying Nights of Lights.

This hotel was amazing! I went Christmas eve. When I arrive…read morethe staff was very friendly. Also they mentioned that from 5 to 6pm they have a social hour where you get free appetizers. That time they had teriyaki chicken, chips, cheese and some vegetables. The room I stayed had an amazing view to the bridge. At night it looks amazing! The breakfast was also delicious. I got a delicious dessert with strawberries, and some shrimp. Everything was really good! I'm definitely going back to this hotel. 100%

This little hotel it's so cute! Love that it's closed to everything! It took us a few minutes to…read moremake it to downtown and from there to see the many attractions in the area. The hotel is clean. comfortable and welcoming!

Clean, cozy, affordable. Nothing fancy. Surprised at the tiny bathroom given the pictures on…read moreExpedia. Kitchen setup is very minimal. We planned to cook during our stay, but didn't have the necessary tools. Left the unused groceries in the fridge for housekeeping.

Lovely place. We will return. Quiet place, comfy bed... stayed in a charming separate cottage…read morelike room next to the pool. Long walk to the beach but very nice.

We went in a few months ago and really enjoyed our stay. This is better than your average inn or…read moremotel with very clean and nicely outfitted rooms, a great location next to the beach, and fabulous service. Seriously great service, which included a small, continental type breakfast in the morning and easy arrangements for trolley tour tickets and pickup out front. We stayed in one of the 2nd floor ocean view rooms and caught some pretty sunrises while sitting out on the balcony overlooking the garden. It's not a close ocean view as it's set back from the beach, but that seems to be the case with most hotels in the area. This place is a gem with top-notch service. Would recommend it to anyone.

Tryp by Wyndham is a hotel in St. Augustine that I think is a hit or miss. My biggest tip: CALL the…read morehotel in advance and have them guarantee you a room away from the road. Otherwise you'll be in a room that is filled with traffic noise. My family stayed on a Sunday night and I booked the room directly from the hotel website. My biggest complaint is the traffic noise. I read a couple reviews about this and requested a room away from the road when I booked. When we got to the hotel they said that every room on the quiet side was occupied. I was upset and asked if a higher floor would be better as they did have those. The staff member assured me that when they placed our room they would have given me the best at that time. We ended up on a second floor room that felt like we were on a drag race strip. This did not help me sleep and I was up most of the night tossing and turning. The room also did not appear to be two queen beds as booked but rather two fulls. Or have hotel beds shrunk and I am just now learning this? It also had a shower instead of a tub which was not good for my toddler to take a bath. This was my mistake for not researching that more as I thought be the photos it looked like they did have them. The room was spacious and came with a mini fridge and microwave. There is free self parking at the hotel. Since the hotel is at least a 15 minutes walk downtown, they offer a shuttle that takes you there although we didn't use it. Overall, I would not stay at this hotel again unless I could be guaranteed a room away from the road. I'm surprised at all of the good reviews on Yelp but maybe they got better rooms or are heavy sleepers.

5 stars for the staff, large rooms and location just outside of downtown. I was a little miffed by…read morethe 4pm check in but in Covid times I guess you want them to take the extra time to clean the rooms properly. The room itself was great. Nice sized, with comfy beds and pillows. The bathroom had me concerned because the sink didn't look like it was cleaned. There was a small chunk of toothpaste in the sink and some spots which made me wonder if the rest of the room had been cleaned thoroughly. There was also a used coffee k cup in the machine and the drip area was wet with old coffee. We mentioned it to the front desk on our way out to dinner and when we returned just before 10pm we were told we could switch rooms. I didn't want to pack and unpack all over again. We declined as we were tired and just wanted to go to sleep. Thank God for the small sink in the main room because that's what we used. In the morning we got up to shower only to find there really wasn't hot water. Two lukewarm showers later we were frustrated and checked out. We weren't asked how our stay was by the front desk so we didn't ask if hot water has been an issue. We won't be staying here again.

We booked this bed and breakfast online and received a confirmation email. The confirmation stated…read morethat we should call if arriving after 6:00 p.m. On the day of our arrival, we were running late and attempted to call multiple times, but there was no answer and no option to leave a voicemail message. I also sent text messages and emails but received no response. While trying to reach someone, I began reading recent reviews and was concerned to see multiple negative experiences reported by other guests. We had not reviewed them beforehand because we had previously stayed at this bed and breakfast and had a wonderful experience. We later learned that the property had recently been sold. When we arrived at the bed and breakfast, there was no one on site to check us in. We continued calling, texting, and emailing without any response. As a result, we were left without accommodations and had to secure alternative lodging at additional expense and inconvenience. Despite not being provided with the reserved accommodations and receiving no communication from the business, we were still charged for the booking. We are requesting a full refund and an explanation for this situation.

Absolutely ZERO service or hospitality. It's marketed as a bed and breakfast. When we asked the…read moreperson who checked us in about breakfast, she literally laughed and said there was none. She told us how to get in the room and then left immediately. The inside seating area in the lobby is blocked off so no one can even use it. Our room was marketed as being on the ground floor with a sofa and wing chairs. We're on the second floor, there is no sofa, and there's something I might call a winged stool. We haven't seen any single employee since we arrived. Our bed wasn't made and towels weren't refreshed overnight. Maybe that's okay at a Motel 6 but at $300 a night or more you should absolutely do better. To get in and out of the inn and your room, you have to enter a code on a keypad which works about 20% of the time. We just let some other guests in because their code wouldn't work on the front door. Bottom line, whoever owns and operates this place has absolutely no sense of hospitality. It's not a bed and breakfast. It's not an inn. it would be generous to describe it as a self-service hostel. Go somewhere else. Anywhere else.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Casablanca Inn on the Bay and are already looking forward to…read morecoming back. One thing to keep in mind is that you're staying in a historic building, so expect all the charm that comes with that. For us, the location couldn't have been better. Having the Waterfront Café during the day and the Tini Martini Bar after 3 PM right on-site was the perfect bonus. As a couple, we also really appreciated that the atmosphere was primarily adults-only, which made for a relaxing getaway. We visited in July when it was absolutely scorching outside, but we were pleasantly surprised by how cool and comfortable our room stayed the entire time. What truly made our stay exceptional, though, was the staff. Peter, Edward, and Joe were incredibly friendly, hardworking, and genuinely enjoyable to talk with. They made us feel like more than just guests. A special thank you to Miracle, who greeted us with a warm "Welcome home!" every time we returned. It was such a simple gesture, but it made us feel so welcomed and added a personal touch that we'll remember. If you're looking for a charming place in an unbeatable location with outstanding hospitality, we highly recommend Casablanca Inn on the Bay!

Location, location, location is what we paid for and a cozy dog friendly room with a view. The…read moreunexpected surprise was the walkable historic downtown neighborhood. We were able to park our car in their guest parking area and walked everywhere. Loved the Tini Martini Bar that is adjacent to the inn. Best part is the 2 drinks per night and the fact that I could bring our drinks to our room to enjoy them in our own balcony overlooking Charlotte Street. This is specifically for Room 20. The bathroom had a shower with several knobs and shower heads. Takes a while for the water to be adjusted to the right temperature. The tub was slippery too. Very limited counter space made it tricky to get ready. There was only the one bathroom mirror above the sink. The king bed was perfect. The tv functioned and plenty of outlets for charging. Truly the biggest negative is no refrigerator in the room. I would swap out one of the nightstands for a mini refrigerator. The room was very cozy and clean. Yes it appears to be pricey, but breakfast being included, plus the Tini Bar makes it all worthwhile. Already booked our next stay because we truly had a wonderful time.

Thank you Flagler Inn!! After having a terrible experience…read moreand cancellation with a B&B nearby, my wife and i needed other accommodations. I saw good reviews on their site, it was less expensive and available. The woman on the phone was very nice (although a little hard to understand feom language differences). When we arrived, we walked right in and were assisted immediately. The lobby was nice and clean and the agents were wearing masks. They were both very friendly and accommodating with me and a broken heel. After going to the room i was even more surprised. A very nice, clean room with more amenities than i expected for the price. And to top it off, when my wife went to get ice; an employee asked her if she needed anything! Awesome place, awesome service...just plain AWESOME!!

We booked this place based on the online reviews. Well, when we arrived, it looked cute from the…read moreoutside. The lobby was ok but outdated. We noticed that the building was very much like an old motel 6. The doors were on the outside and two floors. No elevator! The outside was very dingy..there was garbage thrown all over on the walkways. We entered our room, and I could immediately smell the mold and mildew. There was an AC wall unit. I had to turn it on 62 to make the smell dissipate. It was freezing! It was horrible because the temps were in the 40's and I was fighting a cold. There was no phone in the room. The bathroom was so small, we had to duck between the toilet and shower to open/close the door. The shower was dirty. We were otw out that night during a busy holiday season. We asked the front desk girl where the park and ride area was and she had no idea. The place allows pets. When I walked my girl, there was garbage and dog poop in most areas surrounding the building. When I got in the shower the next morning, the water pressure was horrible and the water, even though turned all the way to the hottest, was lukewarm at best. I took a cold shower! That was enough for me. Our trip was supposed to be through New Year's Day. We spent one night, then decided to cut our trip two days short and head back home to south florida. Who wants to spend new years totally uncomfortable? What a disappointment this place was. We will definitely not be back!

RUN! DO NOT STAY HERE!!!! Disgusting and dirty is putting it mildly…read more I completely understand that St. Augustine is old but there is a huge difference between old and dirty! Unfortunately we checked into this hotel the day after Christmas. As you can imagine the area was packed and there was nowhere else to go at this point. We were there to meet our children who were checked into a different hotel otherwise I would've left! I didn't want to ruin our few days together so I chose to stay. The thought about sleeping in my car did cross my mind! Let me start by saying when I checked into our room and used the bathroom I noticed a wet shower towel hanging on the back of the bathroom door. I brought it to the front desk and the woman at the desk replied, "oh, I didn't even know there were hooks on the back of the bathroom doors. I will speak to the housekeeping staff. " A very strange reply to tell someone who just checked in. I was immediately turned off! The floors were absolutely filthy as you will see from the pictures of my socks. I keep them in my suitcase for when I forget a pair of flip flops to walk around in. Trust me, those floors haven't seen a mop in forever! The dirt and dust on the louvre doors for the closet look like they haven't been cleaned in years! I wasn't about to hang anything up in there. We kept all our belongings in our suitcases zipped closed! It was a big inconvenience. Their so called happy hour left little to be desired and could use much improvement along with their breakfast. The only "good" thing about this hotel is that it is walking distance to everything, but so are all the other hotels! Choose wisely! If I could give this hotel 0 stars I would! It was a disgrace and they should be embarrassed to rip people off charging the prices they do. They have a lot of nerve. It cost us over $1,000 for 3 nights. Everything about this hotel was old. Not only was the room dirty but the furniture in the room was old and in DESPERATE need of updating. Musty, Moldy, Dirty, Dusty and just Disgusting.

Stayed here for 3 nights during the Christmas holiday. The only thing this hotel…read more is good for is the excellent location. You can easily walk to most attractions and restaurants. The hotel needs to be renovated. Rooms are old, musty and dusty. The carpet was filthy. The rooms, especially the bathroom, are very small. There were no bug issues and the beds were decent. The complementary breakfast needs improvement. Plan on taking food back to your room because breakfast area is tiny. Most of the good reviews are a year or more old. I believe the property situation is the result of poor upkeep.