OCEANVIEW LODGE - SAINT AUGUSTINE, St. Augustine

The hotel sits directly across a small public parking area from the Atlantic Ocean sand dunes. Each room has a private balcony overlooking the ocean. Old Town Trolley stops at the hotel and runs to the historic district daily. Within a 5-minute walk are several restaurants (Puccini's Pizzeria, Casa Benedetto's, Vilano Grill 180) and a Publix grocery. The St. Augustine Alligator Farm is 13 km away. No airport shuttle is available. Free on-site parking is first-come, first-served; street parking is possible for larger vehicles.

Room types include double rooms with king or queen beds, some with spa baths or jetted tubs (one per floor), and family suites with two bedrooms or a combination of a king, queen, and futon. The two-bedroom suite on the third floor is the largest. Rooms on the 2nd and 3rd floors offer progressively better views and higher pricing. While the property is older and some rooms have dated furniture or musty odors, air conditioning is effective, and many rooms have newer carpet. Amenities include cable TV, tea and coffee maker, and private bathroom with shower. ADA-accessible rooms with roll-in showers are available on request. Note: rooms do not have telephones or alarm clocks.

Breakfast includes packaged pastries, bagels, yogurt, hard-boiled eggs, sausage biscuits, bananas, muffins, and coffee or tea. Items are self-serve and can be taken to the balcony. The selection is basic. Several restaurants are within a 5-minute walk, including Puccini's Pizzeria, Casa Benedetto's, and Vilano Grill 180. A Publix grocery with a deli is also nearby for additional meal options.

The outdoor pool is open year-round, fenced, with a shallow end and sun loungers. It is heated but small. Beach access is via a public boardwalk across a small parking lot. The beach is wide and clean, with lifeguards during peak season. There is no spa or fitness center on site.

Parking is free but unreserved; arrive early. The elevator serves all three floors. Daily housekeeping is included. The hotel is wheelchair accessible with grab rails in some toilets and accessible parking spaces. Payment is by major credit cards (American Express, Visa, Discover, MasterCard). Check-in is 15:00-23:00; late check-in can be arranged by contacting the property. No pets allowed. No guest laundry or airport shuttle. Safety features include key card access, smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, and a security alarm.