The Best Hotels for First Time Visitors in Saint Augustine

Where to Stay on Your First Trip to Saint Augustine

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Visiting Saint Augustine, Florida for the first time can be an exciting, yet overwhelming experience. With so many incredible hotels to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to stay. If you're deciding where to stay for your first visit to Saint Augustine, we've compiled a list of the best hotels for first time visitors. We analyzed all of the hotels in Saint Augustine based on price, location, amenities, guest ratings, and more to determine which would be the ideal places to stay for first timers. Whether you're here for just a few days or longer, these hotels offer the perfect combination of amenities, location, and price. For those visiting Saint Augustine for the first time, it's important to choose a hotel in a safe and convenient area to make the most of your first visit. You'll want to be close to the activities, shopping, and dining options, of course. When looking for hotels, consider the amenities they offer. Some hotels may have a fitness center, a bar or restaurant, a pool, or even a spa. All of these features can add to your overall enjoyment if you've never been to Saint Augustine before. Also, guest ratings and reviews are also important to consider when choosing a hotel. Whether you're visiting Saint Augustine for the first time, or you're a seasoned traveler, the best hotels in Saint Augustine for first-timers offer the perfect combination of comfort, convenience, and affordability. So, here's our list of suggestions for your next trip.

(Prices are listed in U.S. Dollars.)

Embassy Suites St Augustine Beach Oceanfront Resort

3-star Resort with prices starting at $388 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach

Located at 300 A1A Beach Boulevard, Embassy Suites St Augustine Beach Oceanfront Resort has great rooms from $388 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. It has a terrific 8.70 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. Only 3.8 miles from the city center, first time visitors will especially love parking, a kid-friendly buffet, breakfast, laundry services, and a free breakfast at this relaxing hotel. Unwinding at the restaurant after sightseeing is a nice way to end the day.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Fishing
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Castillo Real an Ascend Hotel Collection Member

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $150 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Saint Augustine
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Beach

A great place to stay is Castillo Real an Ascend Hotel Collection Member which has nice rooms starting at $150. Offering an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, city views, and a hot tub, it also has a great guest rating of 8.60 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 530 A1A Beach Boulevard. This convenient hotel is also nice because it offers free parking, laundry facilities, bicycle rental, family rooms, and a multi-lingual staff which visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 4.1 miles from the city center. Make sure to set aside some time for swimming in the pool, too. It's also less than the average price for first time trip hotels, so it's a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Marker 8 Hotel and Marina

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $222 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Heated pool

We found Marker 8 Hotel and Marina to be a great place to stay, and the price starts at $222. We loved that is has an outdoor pool, room service, a fitness center, a bar, and breakfast, and it also has a terrific guest rating of 9.30 out of 10 from previous guests. It's located at 1 Dolphin Drive. You'll also find a free breakfast, city views, free parking, laundry facilities, and family rooms which travelers will love. And this fun hotel is just 0.6 miles from the center of town. It's always nice having a heated pool to relax in.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Beach
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


The Kenwood Inn

Inn with prices starting at $295 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Time in Saint Augustine
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.

With terrific rooms from $295, The Kenwood Inn, at 38 Marine St provides an outdoor pool, breakfast, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, and golf. Its terrific guest rating is 9.00 out of 10 from previous guests staying here. New visitors will really like this amazing hotel which also offers a free breakfast, pet-friendly rooms, city views, a game room, and a spa. It's located just 0.4 miles from the city center, too. Having a kitchenette is a nice way for you to have some meals in the room, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Spa
More Great Amenities
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Pets allowed
  • Game room
  • Free parking
  • Family rooms
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Saltwater pool


Hilton Saint Augustine Historic Bayfront

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $218 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for First-Timers
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

Hilton Saint Augustine Historic Bayfront has a great guest rating of 9.00 out of 10, and offers an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar. The great rooms here start at $218 before taxes and depending on the season. It can be found at 32 Avenida Menendez. Furthermore, it also offers parking, laundry services, golf, city views, and a hot tub, which is nice for first time visitors. Just 0.2 miles from the city center, this fantastic hotel is a terrific choice. Having a hot tub at this hotel is also a nice splurge.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Luxury


Courtyard by Marriott St Augustine I-95

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $122 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Among the Best Places to Stay for a First Visit to Saint Augustine
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly

The great guest rating of Courtyard by Marriott St Augustine I-95 is 8.40 out of 10. This place has an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and laundry services. Prices for the terrific rooms are from $122, and it's located at 2075 St. Road 16. We also love the golf, a hot tub, free parking, kids meals, and laundry facilities which are great for visitors. And since it's just 5.2 miles from the center of the town, the location is great, too. The price of this hotel is less than average for first time trip hotels, which makes it a great value.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


Casa Monica Resort & Spa Autograph Collection

4-star Hotel with prices starting at $267 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect Hotel to Make the Most of Your First Visit
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Family-Friendly

A cool place is Casa Monica Resort & Spa Autograph Collection because it has great rooms that start at $267. It has an outdoor pool, room service, a restaurant, a fitness center, and a bar, it also earned a great guest rating of 8.70 out of 10 from people who have stayed here before. It's found at 95 Cordova Street. Only 0.2 miles from the city center, travelers will especially love parking, rooms with kitchens, rooms with kitchenettes, child care, and laundry services at this convenient hotel. Having a kitchen in the room is a great way to make meals and save money, too.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Parking
  • Kitchen
  • Spa
  • Child pool
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Pets allowed
  • Hot tub
  • Family rooms
  • Coffee shop
  • Refrigerator
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Luxury


Fairfield Inn & Suites St Augustine I-95

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $109 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Great Hotel for First Time Visitors
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • Family-Friendly
  • Heated pool

Fairfield Inn & Suites St Augustine I-95 offers an outdoor pool, room service, a fitness center, scuba diving, and breakfast which we really like. The terrific rooms here start at $109 (before taxes). It's located at 305 Prime Outlet Blvd and has earned a guest rating of 8.60/10. This fun hotel is also nice because it offers rooms with kitchenettes, child care, laundry services, golf, and a free breakfast which new visitors will enjoy. Also, it's just 6 miles from the city center. The room service is especially nice after a long day. It's a great value, too, because it's less than the average price for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Fitness center
  • Kitchenette
  • Babysitting / Child Care
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Free parking
  • Bicycle rental
  • Family rooms
  • Heated pool
  • Tennis
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator


DoubleTree by Hilton St Augustine Historic District

3-star Hotel with prices starting at $162 (before taxes) - See All Prices
Perfect for Your First Visit to Saint Augustine
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 3-star hotels.
  • Heated pool

Located at 116 San Marco Avenue, DoubleTree by Hilton St Augustine Historic District has great rooms from $162 (before taxes). It offers an outdoor pool, a restaurant, a fitness center, a bar, and parking. It has a terrific 8.20 rating out of 10 from previous guests who have stayed here. You'll also find a kid-friendly buffet, laundry services, a hot tub, kids meals, and laundry facilities which first time visitors will love. And this amazing hotel is just 0.7 miles from the center of town. It's a great value, as the price is less than the average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Parking
More Great Amenities
  • Restaurant
  • Fitness center
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry service
  • Hot tub
  • Bicycle rental
  • Heated pool
  • Refrigerator
  • Saltwater pool


Edgewater Inn - St Augustine

2-star Hotel with prices starting at $135 (before taxes) - See All Prices
A Good Stay for Your First Trip
  • Great Value: the price is lower than average for 2-star hotels.
  • High Quality: guest ratings are higher than average.
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly

A great place to stay is Edgewater Inn - St Augustine which has nice rooms starting at $135. Offering an outdoor pool, breakfast, a free breakfast, city views, and free parking, it also has a great guest rating of 9.19 out of 10 from many previous guests. It's located at 2 St. Augustine Blvd.. Visitors will really like this fantastic hotel which also offers a multi-lingual staff, air-conditioning, a 24-hour desk, a refrigerator, and balconies. It's located just 0.6 miles from the city center, too. We found the price of this hotel to be a great value because the price is less than average for first time trip hotels.

First Time Trip Hotel Amenities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Free breakfast
  • Beach
  • Family-Friendly
More Great Amenities
  • Free parking
  • Refrigerator


Also, take a look at the First Time Trip hotels in nearby destinations: Jacksonville, Daytona Beach, Fernandina Beach, and Ormond Beach.

For more terrific hotel ideas in Saint Augustine, make sure you also see Best Family-Friendly Hotels in Saint Augustine, Best Beach Hotels in Saint Augustine, Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in Saint Augustine, Best Hotels for a Weekend Getaway in Saint Augustine, Best Hotels for One Week in Saint Augustine, Best Hotels for One Night in Saint Augustine, Best Romantic Hotels for Couples in Saint Augustine, or Best Adults Only Hotels in Saint Augustine.


How much do hotels for first-time visitors cost in Saint Augustine?

Saint Augustine Average First Time Trip Hotel Price
$179

Visitors will find a large range of terrific first time trip hotel choices when planning a visit to Saint Augustine, Florida. The price of these first time trip hotels can vary according to location, type, and amenities. The average first time trip hotel price in Saint Augustine, Florida based on data from 43 hotels is an affordable $179. If you're interested in more information about hotels here, see our guide to hotel prices in Saint Augustine.

The average prices of our suggested first time trip hotels by star rating:

  • 4-star hotels: $267
  • 3-star hotels: $209
  • 2-star hotels: $142


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