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The Smart Stay Inn

The Smart Stay Inn is pet friendly! One pet of any size is welcome for no additional fee. A second pet is permitted for $10 per night. Only ground-floor rooms allow pets. Both dogs and cats are accepted, but pets may not be left in the room unattended. There is a fenced dog park with waste station on the property.
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Room Types
Please Select a Room

    • 1 king bed
    • Up to 3 people
    • No pet fee
    Room details
    1 King Bed

    288 sq feet

    Layout - Bedroom

    Internet - Free WiFi

    Entertainment - 43-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

    Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker

    Sleep - Bed sheets

    Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer

    Practical - Free long-distance calls, iron/ironing board, and desk; rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on request

    Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping

    Accessibility - Bathroom grab bars

    Non-Smoking

    Room Amenities

    • Non-Smoking
    • Television
    • Bathroom grab bars
    • Electrical adapters/chargers
    • Refrigerator
    • Coffee/tea maker
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Free WiFi
    • Phone
    • Desk
    • Free local calls
    • Towels provided
    • Bedsheets provided
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • Shower/tub combination
    • Private bathroom
    • Free toiletries
    • Hair dryer
    • Air conditioning
    • TV size: 43
    • Iron/ironing board
    • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
    • Flat-panel TV
    • Microwave
    • Cable TV service
    • Free cribs/infant beds
    • Free long-distance calls
    • 2 double beds, 1 sofa bed
    • Up to 6 people
    • No pet fee
    Room details
    2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

    360 sq feet

    Layout - Bedroom

    Internet - Free WiFi

    Entertainment - 43-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

    Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker

    Sleep - Bed sheets

    Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer

    Practical - Free long-distance calls, iron/ironing board, and desk; rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on request

    Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping

    Accessibility - Bathroom grab bars

    Non-Smoking

    Room Amenities

    • Non-Smoking
    • Television
    • Bathroom grab bars
    • Electrical adapters/chargers
    • Refrigerator
    • Coffee/tea maker
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Free WiFi
    • Phone
    • Desk
    • Free local calls
    • Towels provided
    • Bedsheets provided
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • Shower/tub combination
    • Private bathroom
    • Free toiletries
    • Hair dryer
    • Air conditioning
    • TV size: 43
    • Iron/ironing board
    • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
    • Flat-panel TV
    • Microwave
    • Cable TV service
    • Free cribs/infant beds
    • Free long-distance calls
    • 2 double beds
    • Up to 4 people
    • No pet fee
    Room details
    2 Double Beds

    244 sq feet

    Internet - Free WiFi

    Entertainment - 43-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

    Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker

    Sleep - Bed sheets

    Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer

    Practical - Free long-distance calls, iron/ironing board, and desk; rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on request

    Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping

    Accessibility - Visual fire alarm

    Non-Smoking

    Room Amenities

    • Wheelchair-width doorways
    • Non-Smoking
    • Television
    • Electrical adapters/chargers
    • Refrigerator
    • Coffee/tea maker
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Free WiFi
    • Phone
    • Desk
    • Free local calls
    • Towels provided
    • Bedsheets provided
    • Roll-in shower
    • Raised toilet seat
    • Transfer shower
    • Doorbell/telephone notification
    • Visual fire alarm
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • Shower/tub combination
    • Private bathroom
    • Free toiletries
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Hair dryer
    • Air conditioning
    • TV size: 43
    • Iron/ironing board
    • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
    • Flat-panel TV
    • Microwave
    • Cable TV service
    • Free cribs/infant beds
    • Free long-distance calls
    • 2 double beds
    • Up to 4 people
    • No pet fee
    Room details
    2 Double Beds

    288 sq feet

    Internet - Free WiFi

    Entertainment - 43-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

    Food & Drink - Refrigerator, microwave, and coffee/tea maker

    Sleep - Bed sheets

    Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower/tub combination, free toiletries, and a hair dryer

    Practical - Free long-distance calls, iron/ironing board, and desk; rollaway/extra beds and free cribs/infant beds available on request

    Comfort - Air conditioning and daily housekeeping

    Accessibility - Bathroom grab bars

    Non-Smoking

    Room Amenities

    • Non-Smoking
    • Television
    • Bathroom grab bars
    • Electrical adapters/chargers
    • Refrigerator
    • Coffee/tea maker
    • Daily housekeeping
    • Free WiFi
    • Phone
    • Desk
    • Free local calls
    • Towels provided
    • Bedsheets provided
    • TV size measurement: inch
    • Shower/tub combination
    • Private bathroom
    • Free toiletries
    • Hair dryer
    • Air conditioning
    • TV size: 43
    • Iron/ironing board
    • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
    • Flat-panel TV
    • Microwave
    • Cable TV service
    • Free cribs/infant beds
    • Free long-distance calls
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Description

When you stay at The Smart Stay Inn in St. Augustine, you'll be convenient to St. Augustine Premium Outlets. This motel is within the vicinity of Royal St. Augustine Golf and Country Club and Fort Mose Historic State Park. Make yourself at home in one of the 102 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and irons/ironing boards, as well as phones with free local calls. Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless Internet access. A complimentary continental breakfast is served daily. Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and laundry facilities. Free self parking is available onsite.

Amenities

  • Pet Friendly
  • Swimming Pool
  • Hot Tub
  • Gym / Fitness Center
  • Free WiFi
  • Family Rooms
  • Air Conditioning
  • Heating
  • Free Breakfast
  • Free Parking
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Laundry Room
  • Smoking Rooms Available
  • Outdoor Grills

Reviews

BringFido Guest Rating
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

The Smart Stay Inn has received a rating of 4.4 out of 5 bones by 125 canine critics on BringFido and 4.5 out of 5 by 408 guests on TripAdvisor.

  • Gerard
    Mar 26, 2024
    Nice Accommodations

    Quiet, very comfortable beds, hot tub, hot breakfast was very good, clean, refrig in room, easy access. And reasonably priced!

  • George
    Mar 18, 2024
    Nice rooms and friendly

    Everything looks like it has just been renovated. Very pet friendly also.

  • Lupe
    Jan 19, 2024
    Great location

    Location was great but staff didn't seem dog friendly at all at check-in. Our room was clean but bathroom had a horrible smoke smell. Dirty dog park.

  • Lawrence
    Jan 8, 2024
    Great hotel

    Convenient, nice room, microwave and frig are great when you have a dog. Some guests can be loud but overall we enjoyed this hotel very much and would definitely stay here again. Very convenient from I-95.

  • Ellen
    Nov 29, 2023
    Don’t expect much

    Even if you factor in the great price, the decor & breakfast are cheap & barely functional, even if on a budget. Didn’t realize I was such a snob, but I could hardly scoop my scrambled eggs with rickety “doll house” size utensils. The breakfast lobby is a long outdoor walk from the external access room door. It was 45 degrees the morning I was there. I’m amazed at the enthusiastic reviews. And noisy I-95 traffic ALL night, even at the back of the building. The gated dog park was the size of a standard hotel room, not fun to my dog. Thin walls: dog rooms only on first floor with creaking feet on ceiling. Spend a little more & stay closer into town (same road) at The Southern Inn, which has a huge city size dog park where my dog can fetch at top speed, and they provide dog beds, bowls and gift bag for each pooch. I brought 2 with plenty of room in a quiet room location.

  • Sandy
    Nov 14, 2023
    Old Florida compound

    Nice little inn with playground, pool and dog park. It’s hard finding nicer, not extremely expensive places to stay with a dog. This was a step above, but still low budget. Clean and tidy and right off I-95. Follow your GPS to find. It’s tucked away off the main road.

  • Craig
    Oct 11, 2023
    Great stay

    Nice clean room, recently upgraded with good amenities.

  • Katherine
    Sep 13, 2023
    Great location and clean

    We had a one night stay and it was lovely, we were passing through and the location is very convenient. Close to good food and amenities. Our hotel room was pretty clean and comfortable, nothing stood out except for some shoe prints near the bathroom. There were plenty of other guests with dogs and it felt like doggy summer camp :-) Definitely be comfortable with being in proximity with dogs. We appreciated our neighbors since our pup tends to yelp or bark at noises and we did our best to comfort her. The bed was also decent, couldn't complain! The best part was the large field of grass right outside our doors for potty time. It needs a little attention however it seemed to have a lot of those web moths. We would happily return to explore more of St. Aug with our pup!

  • Elaine
    Sep 11, 2023
    Surprised in a good way

    The Smart Stay Inn was our stop for the night prior to arriving back home. This hotel turned out to be a nice surprise. Although it is right off I-95, noise can be heard, but it was minimal. Ask for a room facing the courtyard. The room was very clean, great bed and had no dog odor whatsoever. Morning breakfast was also good. I would not hesitate to stay here again.

  • Corinne
    Aug 29, 2023
    Dog friendly

    We had an awesome stay.

  • Charles
    Jul 10, 2023
    Great service

    Got a room on short notice and was pleasantly surprised for the price and amenities!

  • Joni
    Jul 1, 2023
    Nice and clean

    Clean and nice dog park next to room. Pool was nice too.

  • Mary
    Jun 28, 2023
    Good location

    I’m glad it was in the historical area of St. Augustine. It was easy to get in & out of. Right off I-95. Room was very clean & staff was very polite. I even added a night while we were there & they gave me the price I paid through BringFido.
    I will be staying there the next time I go to St. Augustine.

  • Aaron
    Jun 21, 2023
    Great motel for dogs and people

    The dog area is nice, staff is super friendly, and there’s (fast) food nearby if you get hungry. Great when you’re passing through like we were.

  • Julia
    May 26, 2023
    Nice motel

    Stayed 3 nights at this motel. Nice, clean room with updated furnishings. Clean outside too. Great pool and playground area. Fenced dog park. Reasonable breakfast choices. Only gave it 4 bones because it was very difficult to drive in and out of. With no visible driveway and many u-turns in heavy traffic, we finally figured it out.

  • Grace
    Apr 24, 2023
    Nice hotel for short stay

    I didn’t know there were two separate buildings. We were there for only two nights and were happy to have a room in the building closest to the dog park, which was nice to let our dog go in off the leash as long as there were no other dogs there. I think if we were in the front building the noise from the highway may have been more noticeable. Overall it’s a nice place to stay. The breakfast had lots of good options, and the nearby eateries Taco’s Queen and Tropical Smoothie Cafe were very good and convenient. The room itself was very nicely appointed for the price. We would definitely stay there again.

  • Stephanie
    Apr 16, 2023
    Very pet friendly

    Facility was up to date and nice. Dogs welcome everywhere but the pool area and lobby (around the food only) during breakfast. They had various areas with grass as well as a fenced in dog run. The dog run had poop bags, trash, hose, and a water bowl. Our double bed family room was a decent size and very clean. Workout room had free weights, yoga mat, bench, treadmill and a bike. We’d definitely stay here again.

  • Teresa
    Apr 9, 2023
    Convenient

    Clean, cute, welcoming. Pet area is well maintained and not off in the boonies like some places.

  • Lori
    Apr 1, 2023
    Hard to find

    Room ok but had an odor to it.

  • Heather
    Mar 17, 2023
    Cleanest lodgings I’ve seen in a while

    The staff seem to take pride in working here. Everyone was pleasant. The room we stayed in was clean and well kept, despite it being a pet friendly room.

  • Samuel
    Mar 11, 2023
    Smart Stay Inn

    Great stop over when traveling with a pet. Nice dog park area and close to restaurants.

  • Ron
    Mar 4, 2023
    Just fine

    Employees where polite and helpful room was clean but a little musty at first until we got the air working.
    Only downfall is visitors not picking up after their dogs.

  • Michael
    Mar 4, 2023
    Great location

    Nice stay for the night. A lot of work crews stay here so a lot of large trucks every where. We had a lower room on inside by pool and did not hear highway traffic. Not a lot of pet friendly restaurants near hotel. Would stay again. Breakfast starts at 6am but we left before that.

  • Bob
    Mar 1, 2023
    Great with one exception

    Excellent hotel. Quiet and clean. Only issue is the fenced in dog park on property had lots of poop owners did not pick up.

  • Valerie
    Feb 5, 2023
    B-

    Pros: great for the dog and set up nicely for her to go out. Hot breakfast from 6-9:00. Very nice evening/night concierge who put up with us modifying our reservation. Pool and hot tub available, but it was a little chilly for that. Cons: bed is hard, but some people like that. Three of the outlets in the room didn't work, which was a little unusual. All in all, I'd stay there again.

  • Richard
    Jan 31, 2023
    Great stay for us

    Great value at this price point. More well thought out amenities than most. Everything was very clean and well maintained. Beds are comfortable and rooms are well appointed. More than ample pet areas with a fenced-in, dedicated, off-leash play/exercise space. Entire grounds are well lit at night. Additionally, security cameras and regular staff presence add a comfortable feel of security, especially if you return late, or take your dog out during the night or early in the morning. Staff was pleasant, accommodating and attentive to our inquiries. Although the hotel is very well situated, the entrance to the location is difficult to find until you know where it is. I will happily stay here again.

  • Bobbie
    Jan 31, 2023
    Pet & Kid friendly

    Playground and dog park on site.

  • Emil
    Jan 26, 2023
    Very Enjoyable Stay

    Clean, comfortable room. Very pet friendly! Great dog park! Near restaurants. Would stay here again!

  • Tarah
    Jan 3, 2023
    Not great if you want to sleep

    Busy hotel off the highway. Paper thin walls and not great beds. Decent dog area.

  • Teresa
    Dec 31, 2022
    St. Augustine Getaway

    Room was simple but pleasant. I liked the dog park area for the dogs and the outdoor jacuzzi tub for me.

  • Eileen
    Dec 30, 2022
    St Augustine

    Great room, hot breakfast, plenty of areas to walk our dog.

  • Lisa
    Dec 30, 2022
    Stopover en route home

    Definitely dog friendly, which was the primary reason for booking here. Decent breakfast in the morning.

  • Scott t
    Dec 14, 2022
    Great place

    We stayed for one night after the Paws and Pucks hockey game. Room was clean and comfortable. The dogs had fun running around the dog park.

  • Anda
    Dec 5, 2022
    Nice stay

    Clean comfortable motel. Quiet location near everything we wanted to see in the area.

  • Jean
    Nov 25, 2022
    Dog at motel

    No hassles. Nice small dog park on site, plus pool and playground.

  • Mary
    Nov 14, 2022
    Pet friendly!!!!

    Rooms are large and very clean, breakfast was delicious, very pet friendly, check-in was easy. I would definitely recommend this place.

  • Valerie
    Nov 12, 2022
    Pleasantly surprised!

    First stay in a motel since Covid began due to TS Nicole evacuation. I wondered if all the positive reviews I read could possibly be true. It was! The room was great, the staff was great, the breakfast was great. When checking out, I said I would write a great review. The comment to me was 'We're not perfect, but we try very hard to make our guests' stay a pleasant one'. Some of the surrounding hotel 'chains' could truly learn from the positive attitude of management & staff at The Smart Stay Inn. One hint: If you're a light sleeper, ask for a room away from the highway.

  • Cliff
    Nov 8, 2022
    Very nice place at a great value

    Well maintained, nice furnishings, clean, dog park, good breakfast included, friendly staff and management. I highly recommend.

  • Georgi
    Oct 15, 2022
    Ok location

    Nothing special, amenities match the price. Great service

  • Tim
    Sep 15, 2022
    Like a Red Roof that allows dogs

    A bit shaky when it comes to safe hotels. Rooms were basic but clean. They've updated them but it's still dated.

  • Catherine
    Aug 17, 2022
    Great stay

    This is not a fancy place, but it was very clean and comfortable and welcoming. I love that they have a pool, hot tub, and dog park! It is by the highway so it’s a great place to stay and then wake up to jump on the road. Free breakfast was a nice bonus. Will stay here again!

  • Kristina
    Aug 9, 2022
    Good value for the money

    Our room was clean, everything was comfortable, but a bit musty. The hot breakfast was very nice!

  • Paul
    Jul 11, 2022
    I love this place

    It’s a five bone hotel for dogs and their owners. It’s what I need for my dog without unnecessary hype. Clean rooms, non carpeted floors, rooms open onto the outside, fenced dog park.

  • George
    Jun 8, 2022
    A challenge to find

    Place to run. We always cleanup after Fiona. Nice room accommodations.

  • Vivienne
    Jun 6, 2022
    Great value, good location

    Great value. Good, easy location off the freeway. Dog friendly with small dog park and lots of grassy areas. Hot breakfast included. Good value. Would stay there again.

  • James E
    May 7, 2022
    Great location, clean rooms

    Very happy with what the new owner has done. The new, no carpet flooring is fantastic. Our two dogs loved it.

  • Charles
    Apr 15, 2022
    Simple and clean

    No charge for first dog.

  • Judy
    Apr 9, 2022
    Awesome stay

    Clean comfortable room. Full breakfast. Friendly staff. And a dog park.

  • Angela
    Apr 4, 2022
    Great place to stay with pups!

    I stayed just the one night but the dog park on site was so nice and there’s breakfast!

  • Darlene
    Mar 5, 2022
    Great place for our fur babies

    Very clean, excellent breakfast, fun place for us and our dogs! The only problem I had was the couple next door seemed to be afraid of dogs? You have to wonder why they would stay in a place that allowed dogs?

  • Tara
    Feb 21, 2022
    Cool spot

    Cool spot.

  • Shelby
    Feb 13, 2022
    Bow Wow Wow

    More than pleasantly surprised! Based on where it physically sits, we thought for a brief second it wasn’t at all what the reviews said, but boy were we wrong! It was better! Friendly greeter and see less check-in, nice size room, very accommodating for my two large dogs, very clean dog park, very clean cute lobby, comfortable bed, we could go on and on. Kudos to the owner and the efforts being made at this establishment! WELL DONE!!! We’ll definitely stay here again.

  • Margaret
    Feb 12, 2022
    Nice place

    Dog park is nice.

  • Marianne
    Feb 12, 2022
    Perfect place for dogs and their humans

    We rented the mini suite. We had plenty of room to relax. Everything was clean and the staff was very helpful with things to do in the area. There is a gated dog park with toys water and a doggie pool. Everything was perfect. We will probably stay there on our way back north.

  • Donna
    Feb 11, 2022
    A Good Choice

    I arrived early and the gal at the desk was able to find a room that was ready. The room faced the pool so a little less traffic noise. It appeared that the rooms to were recently renovated. The bathroom could have used some work, as the door was warped & wouldn't shut properly and the wall at the bath tub had leaked & poorly patched. The property had a fenced dog park with doggie bags & basket. The breakfast was more than I expected with waffle makers, eggs, sausage & various breads & cereals. A good choice for traveling with my dog 🐶.

  • Kris
    Feb 11, 2022
    Good location

    Clean, fenced in area for dog, good choice for the price.

  • Anne
    Feb 6, 2022
    Nice lobby

    Old. Musty. I was unable to stay due to asthma. The young man who checked me in was very nice. Helpful.

  • Jim
    Feb 5, 2022
    Very clean!

    Hotel is kept very clean by a hard working staff. They are constantly cleaning or landscaping etc. Good free breakfast. Dog park and plenty of grassy areas. Outside trash cans. Rooms along I-95 side of hotel can be noisy so try a courtyard or backside room.

  • Kay
    Jan 22, 2022
    Inexpensive and Clean!

    We booked an overnight, last minute stay at this property. The rates were some of the best in town and the property was very clean. It's an older style motel that has been updated, so it's not fancy, but the owners seem to care about the place. There were lots of pets staying, and they all looked happy with their rooms! Breakfast was a simple fare, but there were a few hot selections (waffles, eggs, sausage, toasted bagels) and it was sufficient for a quick fuel-up in the morning. Please note that the noise from I-95 is very noticeable on the office-side of the property; for a quieter room I suggest requesting one in the back or poolside if you think this would bother you.

  • Tom
    Jan 15, 2022
    Smart stay great for people with dogs!

    This is a great place to stop if you have a pet. They had a dog run fenced area with water and activity toys for dogs. The room was clean and Chris at the front desk was very helpful. Would definitely stay again.

  • Dina
    Jan 1, 2022
    Great dog park outside

    The room was clean. No pet fee.

  • Susanne
    Dec 21, 2021
    Popular place with the dog set!

    Our pups did well for the night and the accommodations were comfortable!

  • Lissett
    Dec 20, 2021
    Adequate

    It was adequate for a one-night stay. The room was clean and had what I needed for my diabetic dog: a fridge to keep his insulin and a microwave to heat up his food. The dog park needs a little attention as some people don’t pick up after their dogs. The stay included a hot breakfast, which was pretty good. There are many fast food restaurants nearby. It is also a 10-15 minute drive from downtown St. Augustine.

  • Karen
    Nov 6, 2021
    First trip for my pups

    Perfect for my two dogs. Clean and pet area very clean. Definitely will go back

  • Shanice
    Nov 4, 2021
    Great stay

    I would definitely stay here again! It was very clean and the staff was very nice!

  • Lilian
    Oct 15, 2021
    Stairs

    I had to request a room downstairs so that I wouldn't have to carry my things up stairs. I'm an old lady so that was a big deal.

  • Cathy
    Oct 9, 2021
    Nice stay, great breakfast, clean room

    Very nice room comfortable beds & good breakfast. Very happy with my stay!!

  • Tom
    Oct 7, 2021
    Very Pleased

    Our stay at Smart Stay inn was exceptional. Do yourself a favor and stay there. Good room rates. Best of all was the free breakfast with waffles, eggs,, sausages, cereals, bagels, juices, fruit, coffee and more. Friendly, helpful staff (yea Chris). Great fenced, large, clean friendly dog area. Large, well maintained, attractive pool. Updated, clean room with good house keeping. 5 Stars for sure!

  • Betty
    Sep 26, 2021
    Pawsome!

    Clean, convenient, and dog friendly. Nice pool too.

  • Don
    Sep 12, 2021
    Bow-WOW-WOW-WOW-WOW!!

    We have stayed at about 40 different hotel/motels with our dogs. Most are priced wrong, advertised wrong, or they are just plain wrong. Some say that they have dog runs or areas, they do not! Some say their rooms are remodeled they are not! Others claim that their rooms are clean, but they are not and some smell of cleaning chemicals. Oh and don't forget about the friendly staff (that's a joke). Smart Stay Inn is the real deal!! Clean remodeled rooms that smell fresh, a dog park, with genuine friendly helpful employees. It's priced right, which also includes a great hot breakfast and free ice. We enjoyed our stay and are planning to go back next month and stay for a longer period of time.

  • Marlene
    Sep 4, 2021
    Very nice! Thank you!!

    We very much enjoyed our stay. Highly recommended!

  • Beth
    Jul 30, 2021
    Clean

    It was clean and quiet.

  • Dolores
    Jul 29, 2021
    Very nice, takes big dogs

    The room was clean, staff was very nice actually beyond nice. If you're traveling with getting from one place to another might not want to get a room by the pool. Bit noisy at night if your trying to get a good night's sleep. Lots of kids
    in the pool but I was there in July. If just looking to get a good nights sleep request a room facing parking lot.Plenty of room to walk
    doggie. Would return on my way back to South Florida.

  • Heidi
    May 31, 2021
    Other Reviews Were Generous

    Room was smelly. The fact that it is so popular with dog owners and is a motel with exterior doors in every room, the sounds and smell of other dogs was a big distraction. Rooms were just okay.

  • Frances
    May 25, 2021
    Great tropical spot!!

    Great fenced in doggy area for them and fenced in pool and hot tub area for us! Very clean, colorful and cheery. Good location close to America's oldest city, St. Augustine Florida.

  • Kristy
    May 24, 2021
    Nice place to stay.

    Rooms were clean. The bedding showed age but was clean. Beds were good. Convenient location to I-95.

  • Tamara
    May 15, 2021
    Great location

    Very nice clean room

  • Andrea
    May 2, 2021
    Wonderful Place To Stay

    Traveling from Florida to Ohio, my husband and I found this motel on this app and decided to give it a try. We are glad we did! We asked for and received a quiet room in the back. It was clean with everything in good working order, even the freezer in the fridge worked, a rarity in other places. Although our dog didn’t particularly care for the designated area, there were other grassy places to serve her needs. (But PLEASE dog owners: Pick up the poop!!! With bags and trash receptacles available, there’s no excuse.) The staff was friendly and served a HOT breakfast! Good coffee as well.

  • Kelly
    Apr 1, 2021
    Clean, comfortable unit

    Extremely dog friendly inn. Hotel clerk let us check in hours early which was extremely helpful to us. More than a grab and go breakfast included which surprised us and saved us from having to find a breakfast establishment. The price was extremely reasonable considering all we got in return. Would definitely book again.

  • Robert
    Mar 22, 2021
    Clean and convenient location.

    Easy access and clean accomodations.

  • Stephanie
    Dec 13, 2020
    Great dog friendly

    Stayed here 1 night on a road trip. First pup is free & we paid $10 for the 2nd. Very clean room. There is a dog park which was very clean with water provided. Also the staff was great! & there is complimentary breakfast. Would stay here again.

  • Dani
    Nov 8, 2020
    Super clean, but thin walls

    Very dog friendly, well managed and super clean. Walls are a bit thin; you will hear the tv in the next room and people when they are outside smoking.

  • John
    Nov 1, 2020
    Very nice and an excellent experience.

    Will definitely return.

  • Mikie
    May 30, 2020
    Good Stay, Lacking Customer Service

    Me and my wife stayed the night and the customer service was absolutely horrible. Was not friendly or accommodating. The ROOM is great but would not stay again.

  • Alleen
    May 28, 2020
    Glad we picked here

    If you only have one dog, there is no pet fee. There is a little fenced yard with bags available to pick up pets mess. They were also very accepting with me taking my dog around the property with me. They opened the gate to allow me to take my dog with me into the pool area (he was leashed), and they watched as I threw the ball for him off leash in the large unfenced yard. The man at the desk did tell me not to leave the dog alone in the room, because if someone complains about noise. He said if no one knows he is alone then there is no problem (basically referring to the dog making noise when alone). So if your dog barks alot when it is alone then this may not be the best place. Otherwise, we enjoyed staying here and actually booked extra nights.

  • Robin
    May 14, 2020
    Great for overnight stay

    We stayed here overnight while traveling from South FL to SC. It has a small doggy park. And, though not huge, there's also a grassy area on the other side of the parking lot where you can walk your dog(s). I was initially hesitant to book here as it's an older 2-story "motel" style but they had a lot of good reviews. Most importantly, they have a very pet-friendly policy - no size or breed restrictions. There's no pet fee for the 1st dog and only $10 if you have additional dogs. The rooms were very clean and up-to-date. If you like a soft to medium mattress (e.g. firmness rating 6 or lower) you'll find the bed a bit firm but it was still ok for a night or two. Jake, the receptionist, was very friendly and helpful. Just one word of caution... if you're going to stay here when it's warm enough to use the pool, I suggest you call and request a room as far from the pool as possible to avoid potentially noisy kids.

  • Aaron
    Mar 23, 2020
    Wonderful Stay

    First dog stays free! It was super clean! Nice pool, nice dog park area, and friendly staff. The beds were clean and comfortable. The floors were mostly hardwood and clean. Would stay again if in the area!

  • Johanna
    Mar 1, 2020
    Clean hotel and a dog park

    We had two rooms and three dogs. The staff was helpful and polite, the room was comfortable, and the dog park was a nice touch. We didn't use it because we were there for a short time and had two older dogs and a rambunctious puppy with us. In the park was a covered area, poop station, water bowls, and a hose. Breakfast the next morning was good and set us on our day nicely.

  • Nina
    Feb 19, 2020
    Ok for price

    Dog yard sort of grubby but well used.. interesting place right on I 95 but amazingly quiet inside rooms. Staff never acknowledged dog but that was ok.

  • Beth
    Feb 8, 2020
    Nice Place

    Booked our room here because of the reviews and low price. Nice room, everything was very clean and the staff was great. They also have a nice pool, a hot tub and a decent breakfast. Great value - Only downside fenced pet area is small but it's cool they have that option - our dog is big so he needed to be walked and there's not a lot of space to do that there - would definitely stay here again... It's right off the freeway so easy in and out, but pretty much had to drive to get to places to walk and attractions - considering anything decent in those attraction areas was $200+ per night, the Smart Stay Inn was definitely a smart choice!

  • Gail
    Jan 20, 2020
    SMART STAY INN ST AUGUSTINE FL

    Even though The Smart Stay Inn
    is off FL 16 & near I-95 The rooms are quiet, has plenty of parking is near Downton Saint Augustine, the Atlantic Beach,
    The Outlet Malls Restaurants like
    Cracker Barrel,Ruby Tuesday
    The check-in desk people will accommodate with the type of room you want. Two story Inn in U shaped pattern outside facing rooms & other rooms facing the swimming pool spa & grill area.
    We found this privately owned hotel on the BringFido App.
    We needed to take our 15 lb dog with us. No fee for 1st dog $10 for 2nd dog
    (limit is 2)There is a fenced in Dog Park with poop bags garbage & a table with benches for us to sit.The Smart Stay Inn is not a chain. It has been completely updated. Laminate floor  bed area..new larger tile in vanity and bathroom area.
    Has a tub with safety bar and a shower. And an LG large flat screen TV.
    The Lobby is inviting. Free Breakfast served from 6am to 9am. Eggs sausage toast bagels waffles
    cereal fruit yogurt oj milk apple juice coffee
    If we ever go to Saint Augustine or if we're on our way to other East Coast places we will stay at The Smart Stay Inn. I believe this is family owned. This is the only one and only location

  • Audette
    Dec 22, 2019
    Great Little Place

    We were skeptical of staying here because we have heard nightmares about hotels that don't charge a pet fee. But I have to say this place was great. From thre moment we walked in the room all you could smell was clean. The employees were very pleasant and thre breakfast was pretty good also. My only complaint is some pet parents didn't clean up after their dogs in the park. The hotel offers few waste bags and a garbage can in the park so this was not their fault at all. Great job smart stay. We will be back and will recommend your hotel to anyone traveling with fur babies.

  • Teresa
    Dec 2, 2019
    Smart Stay

    Not bad for the money!!

  • Kadri
    Oct 30, 2019
    Safe and clean, pleasant service

    Overall good, clean. AC is super arctic, beds are a bit soft. Great for short stay with pets.

  • Nicholina
    Sep 24, 2019
    Review

    Nice, updated rooms. Not the best location, but well lit and the staff was friendly and accommodating. Would stay again.

  • Sarah
    May 19, 2019
    Clean And Very Dog Friendly!

    Rooms were clean and everything has been recently remodeled. Staff was very friendly! Beds were comfy which is a must for us lol. They have a small fenced in area to let your pup run around and they provide poop bags. Location is ok, about 15 minutes to downtown and beaches.

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