How Axel worksAxel $116 a night vs $126 on Expedia at The Ponce St. Augustine Hotel, Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026: $10 a night less (7%). Seen Oct 13.
3-star hotel · Magnuson Hotels · 1111 N. Ponce De Leon Blvd, St. Augustine
ATM · Air conditioning · 24-hour reception · Smoking areas · Smoke-free property · Heating · Security guard · Newspapers · Ticket assistance · Gift shop · Terrace · Outdoor furniture
Hotels in St. AugustineA budget-friendly, motel-style 3-star just north of historic downtown
7.9/10
A friendly sightseeing base with clean rooms, but nighttime trains are the catch.
The Ponce is a motel-style 3-star that makes a sensible base for exploring St. Augustine without paying for a downtown address. Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise clean rooms and welcoming, helpful staff. The outdoor pool, Latin restaurant and rooms with fridges and microwaves give it more usefulness than a bare-bones overnight stop. We'd pick it for a straightforward sightseeing stay rather than a polished boutique experience.
The biggest compromise is the railway immediately behind the property: several guests report overnight trains, although others barely notice them. Ask for a room away from the tracks. Some rooms show their age, upstairs access is stairs-only, and breakfast isn't included. There's also a mandatory nightly resort fee despite the advertised free parking. We'd skip it if quiet sleep or step-free access without advance arrangements is essential.
Axel's opinion, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Hotels.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
$167 a night with Axel against $171 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $4 a night less (2%).
Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (handicap accessible) · refundable · includes $15/night paid to the hotel at check-in
$4/night less than Expedia (2%)Rate for Nov 6 to Nov 8, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 8
Sign up free to book this rate$165 a night with Axel against $169 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $4 a night less (3%).
Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible) · refundable · includes $15/night paid to the hotel at check-in
$4/night less than Expedia (3%)Rate for Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$116 a night with Axel against $126 a night on Expedia for the same dates and party: $10 a night less (7%).
Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible) · refundable · includes $15/night paid to the hotel at check-in
$10/night less than Expedia (7%)Rate for Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$293 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Double Run of House room · refundable · includes $15/night paid to the hotel at check-in
Per night, all in, as a free account pays itRate for Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults · Seen Oct 13
Sign up free to book this rate$292 a night with Axel; no public rate was seen for these dates.
Double Run of House room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) · refundable · includes $15/night paid to the hotel at check-in
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 $116 a night vs $126 on Expedia at The Ponce St. Augustine Hotel, Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026: $10 a night less (7%). Seen Oct 13.
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A friendly sightseeing base with clean rooms, but nighttime trains are the catch. A budget-friendly, motel-style 3-star just north of historic downtown, scored for what it is.
The Ponce is a motel-style 3-star that makes a sensible base for exploring St. Augustine without paying for a downtown address. Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia guests repeatedly praise clean rooms and welcoming, helpful staff. The outdoor pool, Latin restaurant and rooms with fridges and microwaves give it more usefulness than a bare-bones overnight stop. We'd pick it for a straightforward sightseeing stay rather than a polished boutique experience.
The biggest compromise is the railway immediately behind the property: several guests report overnight trains, although others barely notice them. Ask for a room away from the tracks. Some rooms show their age, upstairs access is stairs-only, and breakfast isn't included. There's also a mandatory nightly resort fee despite the advertised free parking. We'd skip it if quiet sleep or step-free access without advance arrangements is essential.
Best for: Budget-conscious sightseers; Families wanting a pool; Travelers with small pets
Watch out for: Overnight trains behind the hotel; Mandatory nightly resort fee; Stairs-only upper floor
Location: North of historic downtown, with attractions walkable and trolley services nearby.
Rooms: Simple, generally comfortable rooms with fridges and microwaves; some show their age.
Cleanliness: Recent Tripadvisor and Expedia feedback is predominantly positive about room cleanliness.
Service: Friendly, helpful front-desk staff are a consistent strength across recent reviews.
Amenities: Outdoor pool, advertised hot tub, Latin restaurant and guest laundry; breakfast costs extra.
Fees and surprises: Mandatory nightly resort fee includes parking and pool access; pets incur extra charges and restrictions.
Axel's opinion of The Ponce St. Augustine Hotel, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Hotels.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.
Every stay Axel priced for The Ponce St. Augustine Hotel 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 | $167 a night · includes $15 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Standard Quadruple room (2 full double beds) (handicap accessible) | $171 a night on Expedia | $4 a night less (2%) | Seen Oct 8 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 13 to Nov 15, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $165 a night · includes $15 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible) | $169 a night on Expedia | $4 a night less (3%) | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book |
| Nov 24 to Nov 26, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $116 a night · includes $15 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Deluxe Double room (full double bed) (king size bed, handicap accessible) | $126 a night on Expedia | $10 a night less (7%) | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book |
| Dec 11 to Dec 13, 2026 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $293 a night · includes $15 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Double Run of House room | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book | |
| Jan 8 to Jan 10, 2027 · 2 nights · 2 adults | $292 a night · includes $15 a night paid at the hotel · refundable · Double Run of House room (full double bed) (bed type is subject to availability) | not seen | Seen Oct 13 | Sign up free to book |
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