Restored to its 1888 glory, and registered in the National Trust Historic Hotels of America, this Moorish castle-like landmark is a very special place to stay. With authentic period features and decor, you really will feel like you have taken a step back into yesteryear. This hotel was the hang-out of aristocracy and royalty; inside, it's all tapestries, velvet and chandeliers, with top-class dining and discreet service. It's in the heart of the Historic District, where you'll find boutiques, antique shops, museums and more. The Poseidon Spa is a great addition to this luxurious hotel and provides the perfect place for some relaxation and pampering. If the hotel itself isn't already enough, you've got access to the private Serenata Beach Club on pristine Ponte Vedra Beach, which is just a 15 minute drive away. Enjoy a day on the beach with your toes in the St Augustine coquina sand, or splashing around in the family pool before an oceanfront dinner.
Amenities
Bar
Evening Entertainment
Fitness Centre/Gym
Internet Access
Laundry Service
No Smoking
Restaurant
Room Service
Safety Deposit Box
Spa
Swimming Pool
Valet parking
Where is it
In the heart of the historic district, a few steps from Matanzas Bay and a block from the shopping of St George Street.
Hotel information
138 rooms and suites on 5 floors in a Historic Building of St. Augustine, decorated with a Spanish baroque style. All with air-conditioning, flat-screen HDTV, radio, complimentary WiFi access, work desk, tea/coffee-making facilities with In-Room Starbucks® Coffee, safe, iron and ironing board, Signature Bathrobe, and hairdryer.
Standard Rooms offer views overlooking the rooftop or the pool, with 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.
Premium Rooms are larger in size, featuring an additional seating area, mini fridge, and views of the Historic District or the pool, with either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.
Most of the town's attractions are within walking distance and the beaches are a 5-minute drive. Shuttle services to Serenata Beach Club. The hotel is a stop on the Old Town Trolley Tour® route. Valet parking*.
Cordova, Coastal Chophouse & Bar ( Chophouse classics, local seafood and fine wines all celebrating coastal cuisine with Moorish and Spanish influences). Offering breakfast, lunch and dinner. Starbucks®. Exclusive terrace dining experience (available to book on selected evenings, with set menu and wine pairing).
Outdoor swimming pool, Jacuzzi. 24-hour fitness centre. Grand Bohemian art gallery. Poseidon Spa*. Use of nearby Serenata Beach Club* at Ponte Vedra with adults-only pool, family pool, hot tub, complimentary parking, an options for oceanfront dining and drinks. Golf nearby at Palencia Golf Club*.
Complimentary WiFi access. Complimentary Champagne at Check-In. Laundry service*. Room service*. Valet parking $39 plus tax per day (payable locally, fee subject to change). Concierge.
This hotel has a resort fee of $22 plus tax per room, per night (payable locally, fee subject to change).
Resort fee includes:- Champagne welcome drinks – 2 bottles of water (in-room) – Local & Long distance calls – Wireless Internet.
*Denotes local charge
Based on 2621 reviews
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Definitely a classy hotel in a historic city
Jun 30, 2025Deborah W
This hotel is in an excellent spot a close to walking to most shopping and restaurants in the historic District. Upon checking in valet was excellent, and they took our bags up to our room and parked our car in a secure place. Front desk, staff was amazing very professional, even offering champagne upon check-in. Rooms were very clean with…
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This hotel is in an excellent spot a close to walking to most shopping and restaurants in the historic District. Upon checking in valet was excellent, and they took our bags up to our room and parked our car in a secure place. Front desk, staff was amazing very professional, even offering champagne upon check-in. Rooms were very clean with top-notch bathroom amenities. Before retiring for the night room service came to our door asking if we need anything else offering bottled water and coffee before they left for the evening. Their rooms are a little outdated, but is to be expected of this older historic hotel. I found it comfortable and quaint. We were a little disappointed we did not encounter any of the talked about paranormal activity for this older hotel. It is supposed to be one of the most haunted in the city of Saint Augustine. We will definitely be back thank you for the great stay.
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The ideal place to stay.
Jun 6, 2025GLxHome Counties
Excellent service, beautiful hotel inside & out, character reflecting the St Augustine history, spacious room, good pool, very quiet central location - everywhere is walkable, restaurant's grilled bronzino with romesco sauce magnificent, room refresh superb, what's not to like?
Memorial weekend
Jun 2, 2025Ben W
We were excited to come back to St. Augustine this year to visit Casa Monica for memorial day weekend. The hotel was just as I remembered it. We very much enjoyed our time spent in and around the hotel, but the food in the restaurant was subpar. We were given a warm welcome by the valets, who helped us unload our car and provided service on our…
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We were excited to come back to St. Augustine this year to visit Casa Monica for memorial day weekend. The hotel was just as I remembered it. We very much enjoyed our time spent in and around the hotel, but the food in the restaurant was subpar. We were given a warm welcome by the valets, who helped us unload our car and provided service on our way to the front desk. However, an incident occurred in which my wife overheard the elderly man working as bellman accusing one the valets of “taking his money” after my wife had given him a tip for his service. She ensured him that he would also be compensated for his work when he delivered our bags. We felt as though he was hovering around us waiting for the tip in the room. This particularly left us feeling uncomfortable although the rest of the process went well. Other than this our trip was quite enjoyable and we will be back soon to visit.
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Formerly the best, now one of the worst
Apr 26, 2025018125Leicester, United Kingdom
Casa Monica used to be the best hotel in St Augustine, I’ve been a regular visitor for over a decade. It is now comfortably one of the worst hotels in Florida. You’ll be lucky to get a room with hot water, the rooms consistently smell bad and are not cleaned to a high standard. The tap water smells disgusting, even for Florida. Unsurprisingly my…
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Casa Monica used to be the best hotel in St Augustine, I’ve been a regular visitor for over a decade. It is now comfortably one of the worst hotels in Florida. You’ll be lucky to get a room with hot water, the rooms consistently smell bad and are not cleaned to a high standard. The tap water smells disgusting, even for Florida. Unsurprisingly my family and friends got quite sick after staying here. Avoid at all costs until new management takes over.
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Beautiful place to stay in convenient location.
Apr 23, 2025Flyer65682759203
Friendly and efficient employees. Very fast valet parking. Room is beautiful with plenty of drawers and space. Ask for pillows, etc. early since it can take a while. Breakfast was in a nice restaurant with great service. Bed is VERY hard. Pillows are meh.
Definitely a classy hotel in a historic city
