The Best Beach Hotel in St. Augustine, FL

The Best Beach Hotel in St. Augustine, FL

Where to Stay While Vacationing in St. Augustine, FL

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The Courtyard by Marriott St. Augustine Beach

605 A1A Beach Blvd.

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Courtyard by Marriott Entrance

When it comes to choosing a Hotel in Florida, the location plays a very important role. There are some factors that should be considered before booking a hotel in Florida. Some of those factors include convenience to attractions, parking, cleanliness, and amenities. A hotel should be convenient to what you are visiting, which most of the time is a beach. Parking, driving and trying to gather everything you will need for a beach day can be cumbersome and costly, especially with children. This is where you will want to make it as convenient as possible.

Furthermore, the hotel should have the right mixture of amenities that will benefit you and your family. This can consist of a pool, gym, and a restaurant for convenient breakfasts, lunches, dinners or snacks. Some people like to have access to a gym to keep those added vacation pounds down or to just keep up with their routine. Yet, others like to go for that evening swim in the pool. All things said, each amenity has a level of importance and should be considered, as hotels and vacations can be a costly venture. That is why we believe the Courtyard by Marriot on St. Augustine Beach is the best hotel on the beach because it has everything that you will need for a comfortable stay.

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The Courtyard by Marriot is a comfortable clean hotel, located a block away from St. Augustine Beach. This Courtyard is a great choice for convenience, comfort, and leisure as the hotel has all that and much more. First of all, the rooms are very spacious. The room that we stayed at had a nice long desk and a table that would pull out for added convenience. We used the table to eat all our meals from the nearby restaurants. Additionally, the room came with a small refrigerator, which was great for storing bottled water and other refreshments. Most importantly, it had a spacious shower, which was very enjoyable after a long day at the beach.

Furthermore, the hotel has a large and easily accessible parking lot that will accommodate your vehicle of choice. There are also no parking fees, which is rare considering the hotel’s close proximity to the beach and restaurants.

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Courtyard Pool Area

The hotel offers free Wi-Fi, a small market for snacks, batteries, and other convenient store merchandise. This can come in handy when you need a late night snack or you need something for your headache from a long day in the sun. Moreover, there is a pool in the back, which has a privacy wall. This allows you to enjoy the pool in privacy and comfort. The pool is also nicely landscaped with plenty of seating.

The hotel is located on the A1A beach Blvd. The Boulevard is lined with sidewalks for easy walking to nearby restaurants and the beach. For more information on the rooms please check out the room tour below.

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What we Enjoyed about this Hotel

We loved this hotel for several reasons. The hotel was clean and well maintained, which is a major plus when it comes to cleanliness. The location of the hotel was extraordinary. We were close to the beach, great restaurants and a short drive to downtown St. Augustine, FL. Being able to walk to restaurants and the beach is a major plus in our opinion, as this allows for a more relaxed pace on your trip. You get to really feel the elements of what makes Florida such a beautiful state.

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The Market for a quick pick me up

An added bonus in our opinion is that the hotel is not a far drive to the Historic District of St. Augustine where many of their famous attractions are located, such as the historical fort built by the Spanish Empire in 1672 (Castillo de San Marcos). If you would like to know more about the famous and popular places to visit in St. Augustine, then check out this post Where to Enjoy the History and Culture of St. Augustine.

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Another important attribute worth mentioning is the helpfulness of staff. When it comes to staff, they can make or break a hotel stay. Having friendly, reliable, and pleasant staff members who are willing to go above and beyond will always make for a great stay. This hotel had a wonderful group of individuals who were pleasant, hardworking, and accommodating.

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Hotel lobby and restaurant

Overall, this hotel location has everything you need if you plan on visiting the beach and enjoying a night out in the historical district of St. Augustine. The convenient attributes definitely made it for a memorable stay for my wife and I. When we reflect on our memories from our St. Augustine trip, we always remember how nice it was to walk down to the beach whenever we desired. This hotel is a great choice when considering staying in the St. Augustine area and should be at the top of everyone’s list.

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St. Augustine Beach in the morning


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