MARKER 8 HOTEL AND MARINA, St. Augustine

The hotel offers direct waterfront views of the Matanzas River and the Bridge of Lions. The historic district of St. Augustine, including Flagler College (14 minutes away), Castillo de San Marcos National Monument (1 km), and numerous restaurants and shops, is easily reached on foot across the bridge. St. Augustine Beach is a 10-minute drive. The surrounding area offers several dining options within a 5-minute walk, including The Black Fly, Sarbez, O'Steen's Restaurant, and Osprey Tacos. The location is quiet and peaceful, away from the main crowds, while still providing quick access to all attractions. Ubers and taxis are readily available for those who prefer not to walk.

Accommodations include double rooms with one bed, as well as a suite with a separate living area, bedroom, and a kitchenette with a refrigerator and microwave. All rooms feature a private bathroom with a shower (some with walk-in rainfall showerheads), hairdryer, tea/coffee maker, refrigerator, work desk, iron and ironing board, and outdoor furniture. Waterfront View rooms have a private balcony overlooking the river, marina, and Bridge of Lions. Ground-floor units offer a patio. The air conditioning units are older wall-mounted models that can be noisy and may struggle to cool the room effectively, particularly in warmer months. Some rooms may have musty or mildewy smells, and dust, stains, or maintenance issues such as broken toilet seats or dressers have been reported. The overall feel is clean, spacious, and comfortable, but with some signs of wear; the property is being renovated and upgraded.

Breakfast is served from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM in a dining area with waterfront views. The menu changes daily and includes dishes such as blintz with berries, chef-prepared omelets, and grits. Breakfast is included in the room rate, and the staff are noted for their friendliness and service. An evening social hour takes place daily from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM at the Driftwood Lounge, featuring complimentary hors d'oeuvres (such as nachos, pizza, flatbreads), beer, and wine. A bar is on site, and wine/champagne is available for an additional charge.

The outdoor swimming pool is a small, heated spa-pool (36.1 °C / 30.6 °C depending on the source) with jets, surrounded by a sun terrace with loungers and chairs. It is open year-round during daylight hours, and pool towels are provided. The fitness centre is available free of charge. Additional leisure features include a garden, an outdoor fireplace, a shared lounge/TV area, and board games. The marina offers boat slips (bookable online) and bike racks for locking bicycles. The closest spa is in the historic district.

Free Wi-Fi is available in all areas. Free private parking is available on site without reservation, but is limited to one space per room. Accessible parking is provided, and the property is wheelchair accessible with an elevator to the second floor. The front desk operates 24 hours, offering luggage storage, key card access, and 24-hour security. Daily housekeeping is included, and laundry and meeting/banquet facilities are available for an additional charge. The property is non-smoking throughout and has air conditioning and heating. A lift, shared lounge/TV area, and a vending machine for drinks are on site. Facilities for disabled guests include a lowered bathroom sink, raised toilet, toilet with grab rails, and wheelchair accessibility.