At The Local - St. Augustine you'll be within a short 5-minute stroll of Anastasia Island Mini-Golf and Tolomato River. Highlights at this motel include an outdoor swimming pool and in-room free WiFi. .This pet-friendly motel offers free WiFi in public areas, express check-in and express check-out. Added amenities include coffee/tea in a common area. There's also the convenience of free self parking. .Attractions within a 30-minute walk of this Davis Shores motel include Anastasia State Park and Castillo de San Marcos National Monument.
St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
Anastasia State Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
St. George Street - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
Getting around
St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 11 min drive
Restaurants
Harry's Seafood Bar Grille - 3 min drive
Tradewinds Tropical Lounge - 2 min drive
Saint - 2 min drive
Casa Reina - 3 min drive
Conch House Restaurant - 8 min walk
About this property
The Local - St. Augustine
Motel with free parking, near Anastasia State Park
As a guest of The Local - St. Augustine, you'll find an outdoor pool, coffee/tea in common area, and express check-in. Public spaces have free WiFi. The Local - St. Augustine also features express check-out and complimentary use of a nearby fitness facility. Self parking is free.
This St. Augustine motel is smoke free.
20 guestrooms or units
Coffee in lobby
Express check-in
Express check-out
No smoking on site
The Local - St. Augustine offers 20 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Microwaves and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.
This St. Augustine motel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 50+ Mbps. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Housekeeping is provided on request.
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
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Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shower
Towels provided
Entertainment
40-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Free bottled water
Microwave
Mini-fridge
Restaurant dining guides
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Air conditioning
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Mobile key entry
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and smart lock details; access will be through a private entrance
Prior to arrival, you must complete online registration via a secure link
You will be asked to provide the property with a copy of your government-issued photo ID after booking
A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests
Guests are required to download the property's Akia mobile app before check-in
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Private entrance, smart lock
Pets
Pets: USD 75 per pet, per stay
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 (weight limit: 30 lb per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Service animals are exempt from fees.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available.
Payment types
Important information
Fees
Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:
A damage deposit of USD 100.00 will be collected before check-in.
We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.
Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
A late check-out fee will be charged
This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy. A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in. Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover. Cash is not accepted. Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
We should mention
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
Property is also known as
The Local St. Augustine Motel
The Local - St. Augustine Motel
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cancellation policy at The Local - St. Augustine?
The Local - St. Augustine offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.
How much does it cost to stay at The Local - St. Augustine?
As of 9 Feb 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Local - St. Augustine on 16 Feb 2026 start from AU$119.56, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
Is parking available at The Local - St. Augustine?
Yep, The Local - St. Augustine has a free self car park.
Are there any beaches close to The Local - St. Augustine?
The closest beach to The Local - St. Augustine is St. Augustine Beach (7.6 km).
Does The Local - St. Augustine have a pool?
The Local - St. Augustine has an outdoor pool.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Local - St. Augustine?
No, The Local - St. Augustine does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at The Local - St. Augustine?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
The Local - St. Augustine Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
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I’m very disappointed to arrive and find that this is the second room that has not been properly cleaned. When booking a room, guests expect it to be clean and ready upon arrival. I came to St. Augustine to celebrate my birthday and enjoy my first visit, but instead, I’ve had to spend time cleaning the room myself. Your website and social media posts are very deceiving when it comes to the actual condition that this motel is in. (Completely run down).
This hotel had the shortest mattresses we had ever slept in and the noisiest, they must be ancient. Tons of noise from the road and tons of light made it very difficult to sleep.
Very charming old fashioned motel. The rooms are on the smaller side but they worked for us. The pool area was great! Air conditioning was good too. We had to actually turn it way down at night.
The communication process was basically non-existent. My first confirmation notice said I had to download an app, Virdee, to receive checkin information. I did and my phone number was not in the system. I called the number that was for the local property but that number did not work. I called the corporate number and the guy told me they were updating their system and not using Virdee anymore. This was literally the next day! I then receive another email reminding me to put the app on my phone in order to check in. Emails to the company were either not answered or not answered in a timely manner. At 3:10p.m. I received a message saying my room was almost ready and that I would receive checkin instructions at 3pm. We arrived at the hotel with no checkin info and there was a sign on the door with 4 different numbers to text, so I did. I heard nothing back so I called one of the numbers. A nice girl told me where the lockers were to enter a code to receive our keys. The locker was unlocked already! The room was not as cute as pictured and described. I think the owners said they tried to keep as much mid-century details as possible. Hardly. The bathroom (while clean & newish) had very modern tile & backsplash that looked nothing like mid-century. There was an air filter/purifier in the room and when we checked it was absolutely clogged with dust! The drawers all smelled like mildew because the inexpensive furniture (laminate? presswood?) had water damage inside.
Michelle
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
4/10 Poor
Wayne
21 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Problems for us
The mattriss gave both of us a very bad backache. I called for a roll of toilet paper morning and evening, and two different people answered and assured it would be sent, but no toilet paper arrived. Outside the door, rusty water flowed across the walkway from the air conditioner.
This property is absolutely adorable! The care, attention, and painstaking love put into this property is noticeable in all of the little details and personal touches everywhere. I adored the local coffee in the lobby as well. My husband and I had an amazing stay. My only (little) complaints were the stiffness of the mattress, and the finicky door access at night/early morning. However, the hotel lets you know about the issues with the doors, so it's on me for not requesting a physical key after checking in.
I’ve been staying here regularly for over a year on an almost monthly basis. It just gets worse and worse and I won’t be back again. The big issue is there key system. You have to download an app, upload ID. Sometimes the auto key works and sometimes it doesn’t. The link once sent me to a fishing trap that subscribed me. I have had neighbors trying to break down their own doors at 2am to the point where I was going to call the police. Currently waiting in the sun and humidity on a Sunday morning for a maintenance person to show up and let me in. No manager or help on site. I have tried to hang in there with this cute boutique motel but I’m done. Didn’t even get into the worn out towels, bad mattresses and backed up drains. They need to address these issues. Ratings are going down and you are losing regulars.