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Axel’s take

A strong sightseeing base with standout staff, but extra fees and bayfront construction.

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Axel’s rating: 8.6/10 · A small, full-service mid-range hotel on the historic bayfront

This small, full-service mid-range Hilton is a strong pick for exploring historic St. Augustine on foot. Its colorful, Spanish Colonial-style buildings suit the neighborhood, and selected rooms have balconies overlooking Matanzas Bay. Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise the location, cleanliness and helpful staff; recent Expedia reviews also speak well of the restaurant. We'd choose it for a sightseeing weekend rather than a resort-style escape.

The main catches are mandatory destination charges and paid, valet-only on-site parking. More importantly, the city's bayfront seawall and promenade reconstruction is scheduled through fall 2027, with construction activity and possible pedestrian-access disruptions along the waterfront. That doesn't erase the hotel's strengths, but check conditions before paying extra for a bay-facing room. We'd skip it if an undisturbed waterfront setting or minimal extra charges are priorities.

Rooms
Generally comfortable and well reviewed; select rooms offer bay-view balconies.
Cleanliness
A consistent strength across Booking.com ratings and recent Expedia guest reviews.
Service
Friendly, helpful staff attract repeated praise, including in recent reviews.
Amenities
Outdoor pool, fitness center, Aviles restaurant and lounge, room service and free Wi-Fi.
Fees and surprises
Mandatory destination charge and separate valet parking; nearby waterfront construction may affect pedestrian access.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · citystaug.com. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.

The location

32 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine

Across the road from Matanzas Bay, within easy walking distance of historic sights, shops and restaurants.

Amenities and check-in

Outdoor pool, fitness center, Aviles restaurant and lounge, room service and free Wi-Fi.

Check-in

after 4:00 PM

Check-out

before 11:00 AM

  • Outdoor pool
  • Activities for kids
  • Breakfast (extra charge)
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Fitness center (free)
Additional hotel policies
  • Hotel policies: Parking: $40 per car per night; Extra bed: $20 per guest per night; Deposit: $40 per room per night
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Hilton St. Augustine Historic Bayfront: from $783 for Nov 28–29, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $783 total for Nov 28–29, 2026, 2 adults at Hilton St. Augustine Historic Bayfront on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 8, 2026.

Hilton St. Augustine Historic Bayfront is a small, full-service mid-range hotel on the historic bayfront in St. Augustine, United States.

Address: 32 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine. Property ID: 1028649. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/st-augustine/hilton-st-augustine-historic-bayfront-1028649

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/st-augustine/hilton-st-augustine-historic-bayfront-1028649/2026-11-28/2-adults

Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com

Same hotel, same dates, 2 adults, 1 room, USD stay totals. Axel's total is this page's price for those dates; the other total is what that site listed for the same stay on the day shown.

StayAxel totalExpedia or Booking.comDifferenceSeenLinks
Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2027 · 2 nights$1,557$1,704 on Booking.com$147 less (9%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · Check guest price
Dec 22 to Dec 24, 2026 · 2 nights$1,235$1,307 on Booking.com$72 less (6%)Nov 5Select · Share this stay · Check guest price
Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights$1,060$1,085 on Booking.com$25 less (2%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · Check guest price

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1 night

Total price: $783 USD

2026-11-28 to 2026-11-29 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2 nights

Total price: $1,238 USD

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Total price: $1,747 USD

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Total price: $2,354 USD

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5 nights

Total price: $3,015 USD

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Total price: $3,615 USD

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#4 of 9 hotels in Historic District by Axel's take. Historic District is #1 of 6 places to stay in St. Augustine. The best hotels in Historic District, ranked · Where to stay in St. Augustine

Axel's take: 8.6/10

A strong sightseeing base with standout staff, but extra fees and bayfront construction. A small, full-service mid-range hotel on the historic bayfront, scored for what it is.

This small, full-service mid-range Hilton is a strong pick for exploring historic St. Augustine on foot. Its colorful, Spanish Colonial-style buildings suit the neighborhood, and selected rooms have balconies overlooking Matanzas Bay. Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise the location, cleanliness and helpful staff; recent Expedia reviews also speak well of the restaurant. We'd choose it for a sightseeing weekend rather than a resort-style escape.

The main catches are mandatory destination charges and paid, valet-only on-site parking. More importantly, the city's bayfront seawall and promenade reconstruction is scheduled through fall 2027, with construction activity and possible pedestrian-access disruptions along the waterfront. That doesn't erase the hotel's strengths, but check conditions before paying extra for a bay-facing room. We'd skip it if an undisturbed waterfront setting or minimal extra charges are priorities.

  • Best for: Couples on sightseeing weekends; First-time St. Augustine visitors; Travelers who prefer exploring on foot

  • Watch out for: Bayfront seawall and promenade construction through fall 2027; Mandatory daily destination charge; Paid valet-only on-site parking

  • Location: Across the road from Matanzas Bay, within easy walking distance of historic sights, shops and restaurants.

  • Rooms: Generally comfortable and well reviewed; select rooms offer bay-view balconies.

  • Cleanliness: A consistent strength across Booking.com ratings and recent Expedia guest reviews.

  • Service: Friendly, helpful staff attract repeated praise, including in recent reviews.

  • Amenities: Outdoor pool, fitness center, Aviles restaurant and lounge, room service and free Wi-Fi.

  • Fees and surprises: Mandatory destination charge and separate valet parking; nearby waterfront construction may affect pedestrian access.

Axel's opinion of Hilton St. Augustine Historic Bayfront, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor · citystaug.com. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.

About Hilton St. Augustine Historic Bayfront

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 3-star hotel
  • Hilton Hotels
  • 32 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine
  • Guest rating: 4.5/5 on Google from 1,599 reviews (location 4.9/5)
  • Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Jacksonville International Airport: 63 min by taxi · Daytona Beach International Airport: 65 min by taxi · Gainesville Regional Airport: 93 min by taxi · Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine: 2 min walk · Colonial Quarter: 4 min walk · Treylor Park - Saint Augustine: 4 min walk
  • Hotel policies: Parking: $40 per car per night; Extra bed: $20 per guest per night; Deposit: $40 per room per night
  • Amenities: Outdoor pool, Activities for kids, Breakfast (extra charge), Restaurant, Bar, Fitness center (free), Valet parking (extra charge), EV charger, Self-service laundry, Accessible parking, Accessible elevator, Accessible pool, Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas, Meeting rooms
  • Check-in from: 16:00
  • Check-out by: 11:00
  • City page: Hotels in St. Augustine
  • Chain: Hilton. Axel's Hilton rating: 6.0/10

Room types

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Source: ETG room descriptions.

Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom)

Standard room

Standard room with bay view

Standard room with city view

Standard room with view

Standard room with balcony

Standard room with balcony and with city view

Standard room with balcony and with view

Standard Single room

Standard Single room with bay view

Standard Single room with city view

Standard Single room with view

Standard Single room with balcony

Standard Single room with balcony and with view

Standard Triple room

Standard Triple room with view

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Quadruple room with city view

Standard Quadruple room with view

Standard Quadruple room with balcony

Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Double room with bay view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with city view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with harbour view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with sea view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with view (full double bed)

Standard Double room oceanfront (full double bed)

Standard Double room with balcony (full double bed)

Standard Double room with balcony and with bay view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with balcony and with city view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with balcony and with view (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Twin room (twin beds)

Standard Twin room with view (twin beds)

Standard Twin room beachfront (twin beds)

Standard Twin room with balcony (twin beds)

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Quadruple room with bay view

Standard Quadruple room with city view

Standard Quadruple room with harbour view

Standard Quadruple room with view

Standard Quadruple room with balcony

Standard Quadruple room with balcony and with bay view

Standard Quadruple room with balcony and with harbour view

Standard Sextuple room

Standard Sextuple room with balcony

Superior room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Superior Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

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Deluxe Single room

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Premier room

Premier Double room with balcony (full double bed)

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Luxury Single room

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Luxury Double room (full double bed)

Luxury Quadruple room with city view

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