Bayfront Marin House, St. Augustine

Bayfront Marin House - A historic riverfront inn with private balconies, fireplaces, and views of Matanzas Bay

Located in St. Augustine's Historic District overlooking Matanzas Bay, this 3-star St. Augustine hotel traces its history to 1788. Bayfront Marin House features rooms with private entrances, river-view balconies, and Victorian fireplaces. Guest accommodations include flat-screen TVs with streaming services, air conditioning, and private bathrooms with jetted tubs or body-jet showers. The property serves a daily gourmet breakfast and hosts an afternoon happy hour from 5:00-6:00 PM with homemade appetizers, desserts, wine, beer, and signature sangrias. Guests have access to complimentary WiFi, downtown parking, and cruiser bikes. The hotel sits within 0.5 miles of Castillo de San Marcos National Monument and 0.5 miles from the Lightner Museum. Over 100 local restaurants lie within walking distance, including Harry's Seafood Bar and O.C. White's Seafood & Spirits just 0.3 miles away.

Pros

Daily happy hour includes homemade appetizers and signature sangrias

Historic 1788 building with original architectural features

Complimentary cruiser bikes for exploring the district

Electronic in-room concierge programmed with local information

Cons

Beach accommodations are located 2 miles from the main property

Some rooms require climbing stairs