Located in Davis Shores, The Local - St. Augustine is within a 5-minute walk of sights such as Anastasia Island Mini-Golf and Tolomato River. This 20-room motel welcomes guests with conveniences like an outdoor pool, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.
Anastasia Island Mini-Golf - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
Anastasia State Park - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
St. George Street - 2 min drive - 1.3 miles
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
Conch House Restaurant - 8 min walk
Casa Reina - 3 min drive
About this property
The Local - St. Augustine
Motel with free parking, near Anastasia State Park
Guests of The Local - St. Augustine enjoy an outdoor pool, free WiFi in public areas, and coffee in a common area. There's free parking if you drive. Additional amenities include express check-in and express check-out.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 40-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms have hair dryers and free toiletries. Microwaves, coffee makers, and safes are also standard. Housekeeping is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.
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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Smoking not allowed
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
This property welcomes pets for USD 75 per pet, per stay
Dogs only
2 total (30 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
Pets may not be left unsupervised
Service animals exempt from fees
Property payment types
Important information
Fees
A damage deposit of USD 100.00 will be collected before check-in.
These are all of the charges provided to us by the property.
Optional extras
These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.
Pet fee: USD 75 per pet, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
A late check-out fee will be charged
This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.
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
Check-in: 3:00 PM—-anytime
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 21
Checking in and out are easy with express services. Driving? This property offers free parking.
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and a government-issued photo ID may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
Guests can access their rooms with a mobile device.
Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:
There are no elevators.
No cribs or infant beds are available.
No rollaway or extra beds are available.
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
The Local - St. Augustine St. Augustine
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Frequently asked questions
Are free cancellation options available at The Local - St. Augustine?
The Local - St. Augustine offers free cancellation on some room rates. If you'd like to learn more, review the cancellation policy on our site.
What can I see close to The Local - St. Augustine?
This motel is situated in Davis Shores, just steps from Anastasia Island Mini-Golf, and within a 10-minute walk of St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum and Matanzas River. You'll also find St. Augustine Beach and Anastasia State Park within a short drive.
Is there parking available at The Local - St. Augustine?
Yes, uncovered self parking is offered for free at the motel.
Does The Local - St. Augustine feature a casino at the property?
No, The Local - St. Augustine doesn't have a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at The Local - St. Augustine?
No, this motel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is an outdoor pool.
Are there hot tubs at The Local - St. Augustine?
No, there isn't a spa tub at this motel.
Does The Local - St. Augustine have a restaurant that serves breakfast?
No, The Local - St. Augustine doesn't have a restaurant that serves breakfast.
Does The Local - St. Augustine allow pets to stay for free?
Although they can't stay for free, dogs are welcome at The Local - St. Augustine for a fee of USD 75 per pet, per stay.
Does The Local - St. Augustine have connecting rooms?
No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this motel.
Where is the closest airport to The Local - St. Augustine?
The closest major airport to The Local - St. Augustine is St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional), which is 6.7 mi away (11 minutes by car).
Can I book a room with a balcony at The Local - St. Augustine?
No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Local - St. Augustine.
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
Aug 21, 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.