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Hotel Overview

231 San Marco Ave, St. Augustine, Florida, United States, 32084

The Magnolia Hotel, St Augustine Downtown Historic District, FL - Historic hotel near Castillo de San Marcos

Located in the Historic District, home to Spanish-Colonial landmarks like the 1600s Castillo de San Marcos and the González-Alvarez House. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi, a fitness center, and a free hot breakfast with signature waffles. Guests can arrange trolley tours of the historic district through the front desk. Nearby attractions include the Lightner Museum, Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park, and St Augustine Beach, a 15-minute drive away.

Additional perks of the hotel

Free trolley tour arrangements to historic landmarks

Free hot breakfast with signature waffles

Fitness center for workouts

Proximity to Vilano Beach and St Augustine Beach (15-minute drive)

Walking distance to the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind

Access to Choice Hotels' extended global network

Rooms

The hotel offers 54 airy rooms and suites, each with free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, and premium bedding. Standard rooms include a fridge, microwave, and LCD HDTV with HBO. Suites feature a living area with a sleeper sofa, two beds, and a tea and coffee maker. Accessible rooms are equipped with air conditioning, a TV with cable channels, and a microwave.

Other conveniences

Fridge and microwave in standard rooms

Premium bedding and HBO on LCD HDTV

Tea and coffee maker in suites

Laptop-friendly workspaces in all rooms

Ironing facilities and heating available

Sitting area in suites

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Transportation Tips

Transportation Options

City Centre
St. Augustine 1.6 mi
Airports
St Augustine (UST) 3.7 mi
Jacksonville International (JAX) 50.1 mi

Amenities

Thoughtful hotel amenities for a comfortable stay

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Locker room
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Lift
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access
  • Key access

Sports & Fitness

  • Fitness centre
  • Golf course

Services

  • Paid shuttle service
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Shops/Commercial services

Business

  • Business centre
  • Fax/Photocopying

Spa & Leisure

  • Outdoor swimming pool

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities
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Hotel Location

231 San Marco Ave, St. Augustine, Florida, United States, 32084
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231 San Marco Ave, St. Augustine, Florida, United States, 32084
Nearby
Saint Augustine
San Marco Avenue
1300 ft
259 San Marco Ave
Old Florida Museum
1000 ft
Restaurants
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2000 ft
State Road 16 / Shops At Mission Trace
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3500 ft
1510 N Ponce de Leon Blvd

Guest Reviews & Ratings

What Guests Are Saying?
28%
loved it & would return
convenient location
clean rooms
disappointing dining
lacking warmth in service
5.0/10
Guest rating
Rooms
6.3
Location
8.3
Service
7.0
Dining
5.0
Guest reviews
5.0/10
based on 3 reviews
5.9
5.9/10 based on 748 reviews
Gloria
United States, May  2024
7.6/10

Staying at this hotel had its ups and downs. The rooms were conveniently close to stairs and the elevator, but the noise late at night was a downside. The rooms themselves were very spacious and well-equipped with a refrigerator, microwave, and fold-out couch. However, the temperature was uncomfortably hot, even with the AC on full blast, making for a warm evening.

Rooms
7.0
The rooms were very large with convenient amenities.
Service
8.0
The service was friendly and nice overall.
Location
9.0
The location was great for exploring the sights of St Augustine.
Dining
5.0
The dining experience was highly disappointing with a lackluster breakfast offering.
Facilities
6.0
The hotel facilities were average.
Karen
United States, October  2023
7.2/10

The hotel's location was perfect, right in the heart of St Augustine, with everything within easy walking distance. The rooms were clean and comfortable, although the dining experience was underwhelming. The service was friendly overall but could be more attentive in some areas. The hotel's facilities were sufficient for a comfortable stay.

Rooms
8.0
The rooms were clean, neat, and had everything I needed. Being at the rear was not an issue given the convenient proximity to the reception and breakfast areas. They were adequately sized, clean, and comfortable.
Service
7.0
The service, from housekeeping to front desk, was very courteous. However, there were instances of dismissiveness from some staff members, lacking a warm feeling overall.
Location
9.0
The hotel's location was great, situated right on San Marcos, one of the main streets just outside the old historic district. It was close to convenient trolley stops, the Fountain of Youth, and various dining options, making it easy to explore the city.
Dining
5.0
The breakfast provided was disappointing with a simple bag containing water, an apple, a muffin, and a granola bar, not meeting my expectations. The limited options left much to be desired.
Facilities
7.0
The hotel's facilities were practical and sufficient for a comfortable stay.
convenient location
disappointing dining
Lloyd
United States, June  2023
6.0/10

The hotel had a few drawbacks like old rooms that needed cleaning and maintenance, thin walls, and an unapologetic response to a fire alarm going off. However, the welcome was warm and helpful, with a nice touch of signing a Birthday card. The location was quiet and convenient, though not bustling with activity. The dining experience offered a grab-and-go breakfast. Overall, a mixed experience with room for improvement.

Rooms
5.0
The rooms were not very clean and showed signs of wear, with an odor and old carpet. The thin walls and unexpected fire alarm were disappointing.
Service
6.0
The service had a mix of friendliness and rudeness, with a nice gesture of signing a Birthday card but also negative attitudes toward complaints.
Location
7.0
The hotel is in a quiet and somewhat isolated area, convenient for the historic district but lacking in lively surroundings.
Dining
5.0
The dining provided a grab-and-go breakfast, but the check-in experience could be improved with quicker staff response.
Facilities
6.0
The facilities offered a grab-and-go breakfast and commercial services, but there were some shortcomings with cleanliness and maintenance.
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