How Axel worksAxel $96 a night vs $120 on Expedia at The Local - St Augustine, Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026: $24 a night less (20%). Seen Oct 13.
3-star hotel · Anastasia Boulevard, 512, St. Augustine
Hotels in St. AugustineA small, retro-styled roadside motel on Anastasia Island
7.9/10
A cheerful, clean motel with useful extras, but contactless service takes some patience.
The Local is a 20-room, retro-styled motel rather than a conventional full-service 3-star hotel. It's a good pick for a simple St. Augustine break: Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the cleanliness, cheerful decor and convenient location. The outdoor pool, complimentary coffee room, in-room microwaves and fridges, and free parking give it more substance than looks alone. Downtown is roughly a mile away across the Bridge of Lions, with restaurants closer by.
The main compromise is the unstaffed front desk. Some guests find contactless arrival seamless; others report missing instructions, access problems or difficulty getting extra towels. Rooms can be compact, and bed comfort gets mixed feedback. We'd choose it for a short sightseeing or concert trip, but skip it if you want an onsite team, spacious rooms or a beachfront stay.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
$127 a night with Axel against $134 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $7 a night less (6%).
ROOM, SINGLE, QUEEN BED, ACCESSIBLE · non-refundable
$7/night less than Expedia (6%)Rate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$144 a night with Axel against $168 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $24 a night less (14%).
ROOM, SINGLE, DOUBLE BED · refundable
$24/night less than Expedia (14%)Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$96 a night with Axel against $120 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $24 a night less (20%).
ROOM, SINGLE, DOUBLE BED · non-refundable
$24/night less than Expedia (20%)Rate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$248 a night with Axel, the same as Expedia for these dates and party.
ROOM, SINGLE, DOUBLE BED · refundable
Same price as ExpediaRate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$230 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
ROOM, SINGLE, DOUBLE BED · refundable
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
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Axel $96 a night vs $120 on Expedia at The Local - St Augustine, Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026: $24 a night less (20%). Seen Oct 13.
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A cheerful, clean motel with useful extras, but contactless service takes some patience. A small, retro-styled roadside motel on Anastasia Island, scored for what it is.
The Local is a 20-room, retro-styled motel rather than a conventional full-service 3-star hotel. It's a good pick for a simple St. Augustine break: Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise the cleanliness, cheerful decor and convenient location. The outdoor pool, complimentary coffee room, in-room microwaves and fridges, and free parking give it more substance than looks alone. Downtown is roughly a mile away across the Bridge of Lions, with restaurants closer by.
The main compromise is the unstaffed front desk. Some guests find contactless arrival seamless; others report missing instructions, access problems or difficulty getting extra towels. Rooms can be compact, and bed comfort gets mixed feedback. We'd choose it for a short sightseeing or concert trip, but skip it if you want an onsite team, spacious rooms or a beachfront stay.
Best for: couples on short sightseeing breaks; St. Augustine Amphitheatre concertgoers; travelers who like independent retro motels
Watch out for: contactless check-in; no staffed front desk; compact rooms and mixed bed-comfort feedback; downtown requires a roughly mile-long walk
Location: Anastasia Island restaurants nearby; downtown across the bridge, not a beachfront location.
Rooms: Cheerful, simple rooms with microwaves and mini-fridges; smaller categories can feel tight.
Cleanliness: A consistent strength across recent guest reviews, though not every report is positive.
Service: Remote assistance earns praise, but arrival instructions and getting supplies can be uneven.
Amenities: Outdoor pool, complimentary coffee room and partner-gym access—not an onsite fitness center.
Fees and surprises: One parking space per room included; Expedia lists a damage deposit and pet and late-checkout fees.
Axel's opinion of The Local - St Augustine, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Booking.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for The Local - St Augustine within the last 7 days. Each rate is per night: the total for the stay shown, as a free account pays it, including any fee the hotel collects at check-in, divided by its nights, beside the public rate seen for the same dates and party, also per night. These are examples, not live inventory: sign up free and Axel checks live rooms and rates for those dates.
| Stay | Axel rate | Public rate | Difference | Seen | Book |
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| Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $127 a night · non-refundable · ROOM, SINGLE, QUEEN BED, ACCESSIBLE | $134 a night on Expedia | $7 a night less (6%) | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $144 a night · refundable · ROOM, SINGLE, DOUBLE BED | $168 a night on Expedia | $24 a night less (14%) | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $96 a night · non-refundable · ROOM, SINGLE, DOUBLE BED | $120 a night on Expedia | $24 a night less (20%) | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $248 a night · refundable · ROOM, SINGLE, DOUBLE BED | $249 a night on Expedia | same price | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $230 a night · refundable · ROOM, SINGLE, DOUBLE BED | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book |
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