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Axel’s take

A friendly sightseeing base with clean rooms, but nighttime trains are the catch.

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Axel’s rating: 7.9/10 · A budget-friendly, motel-style 3-star just north of historic downtown

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.

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, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Tripadvisor · Hotels.com. Reviewed Oct 10, 2026.

The location

1111 N. Ponce De Leon Blvd, St. Augustine

North of historic downtown, with attractions walkable and trolley services nearby.

Amenities and check-in

Outdoor pool, advertised hot tub, Latin restaurant and guest laundry; breakfast costs extra.

Check-in

after 4:00 PM

Check-out

before 11:00 AM

  • Outdoor pool
  • Hot tub
  • Activities for kids
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Self parking (free)
Additional hotel policies
  • Hotel policies: Pets: $30 per guest per stay; Early check-in or late check-out: $40
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The Ponce St. Augustine Hotel: from $132 for Nov 13–14, 2026, 2 adults (1 night)

From $132 total for Nov 13–14, 2026, 2 adults at The Ponce St. Augustine Hotel on Axel (1 night), checked Nov 8, 2026.

The Ponce St. Augustine Hotel is a budget-friendly, motel-style 3-star just north of historic downtown in St. Augustine, United States.

Address: 1111 N. Ponce De Leon Blvd, St. Augustine. Property ID: 1247975. Canonical property page: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/st-augustine/the-ponce-st-augustine-hotel-1247975

Source: https://helloaxel.com/en/hotels/st-augustine/the-ponce-st-augustine-hotel-1247975/2026-11-13/2-adults

Axel vs Expedia and Booking.com

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Dec 15 to Dec 17, 2026 · 2 nights$246$318 on Booking.com$72 less (23%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · Check guest price
Dec 22 to Dec 24, 2026 · 2 nights$324$407 on Booking.com$83 less (20%)Nov 5Select · Share this stay · Check guest price
Jan 1 to Jan 3, 2027 · 2 nights$536$629 on Expedia$93 less (15%)Nov 2Select · Share this stay · Check guest price

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1 night

Total price: $132 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-14 · 1 night · 2 adults · 1 room.

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2 nights

Total price: $264 USD

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3 nights

Total price: $344 USD

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4 nights

Total price: $417 USD

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5 nights

Total price: $497 USD

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6 nights

Total price: $594 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-19 · 6 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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7 nights

Total price: $692 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-20 · 7 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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8 nights

Total price: $855 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-21 · 8 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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9 nights

Total price: $1,006 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-22 · 9 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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10 nights

Total price: $1,145 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-23 · 10 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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11 nights

Total price: $1,260 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-24 · 11 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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12 nights

Total price: $1,374 USD

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13 nights

Total price: $1,488 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-26 · 13 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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14 nights

Total price: $1,648 USD

2026-11-13 to 2026-11-27 · 14 nights · 2 adults · 1 room.

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#5 of 9 hotels in Uptown & San Marco Avenue by Axel's take. Uptown & San Marco Avenue is #2 of 6 places to stay in St. Augustine. The best hotels in Uptown & San Marco Avenue, ranked · Where to stay in St. Augustine

Axel's take: 7.9/10

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.

About The Ponce St. Augustine Hotel

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 3-star hotel
  • Magnuson Hotels
  • 1111 N. Ponce De Leon Blvd, St. Augustine
  • Guest rating: 4.0/5 on Google from 974 reviews (location 4.2/5)
  • Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Jacksonville International Airport: 60 min by taxi · Daytona Beach International Airport: 62 min by taxi · Gainesville Regional Airport: 90 min by taxi · Villa Zorayda Museum: 5 min by taxi · Fort Mose Historic State Park: 6 min by taxi · Lightner Museum: 7 min by taxi
  • Hotel policies: Pets: $30 per guest per stay; Early check-in or late check-out: $40
  • Amenities: Outdoor pool, Hot tub, Activities for kids, Restaurant, Bar, Self parking (free), EV charger, Airport shuttle (extra charge), Local shuttle, Pet-friendly (extra charge), Dogs allowed, Cats allowed, Self-service laundry, Accessible parking, Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas, Business center, Meeting rooms
  • Check-in from: 16:00
  • Check-out by: 11:00
  • City page: Hotels in St. Augustine

Room types

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Bed in Dorm (shared bathroom)

Economy room

Economy Single room

Economy Double room (full double bed)

Standard room

Standard room with river view

Standard room with view

Standard Single room

Standard Single room with river view

Standard Triple room

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Quadruple room with lake view

Standard Quadruple room with river view

Standard Family room

Standard Single room (single bed)

Standard Double room (full double bed)

Standard Double room with lake view (full double bed)

Standard Double room with river view (full double bed)

Standard Twin room (twin beds)

Standard Quadruple room

Standard Quadruple room with lake view

Standard Quadruple room with pool view

Standard Quadruple room with river view

Standard Quadruple room with view

Standard Sextuple room

Business room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Business Quadruple room

  • Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe room

Deluxe Single room

Deluxe Triple room

Deluxe Double room (full double bed)

Deluxe Quadruple room

Deluxe Sextuple room

Executive room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Executive Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Executive room (sofa)

  • Beds: sofa
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Classic room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Classic Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Classic Quadruple room

  • Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Grand room

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Grand Double room (full double bed)

  • Beds: full double bed
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Junior Suite

Single Junior Suite

Suite

Suite with pool view

Triple Suite

Quadruple Suite

Double Suite (full double bed)

1 Bedroom Twin Suite (twin beds)

Quadruple Suite

Standard Suite

Business Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Single Suite

Deluxe Triple Suite

Deluxe Quadruple Suite

Deluxe Double Suite (full double bed)

Deluxe Twin Suite (twin beds)

Deluxe Quadruple Suite

2 Bedrooms Executive Suite

Executive Single Suite

Executive Triple Suite

  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Executive Quadruple Suite

  • Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Executive Sextuple Suite

  • Beds: Multiple beds (configuration not supplied)
  • Bathroom: Private bathroom

Classic Suite

Classic Suite with pool view

Classic Suite with view

Classic Triple Suite

Classic Double Suite (full double bed)

Luxury Suite

Studio

Double Studio (full double bed)

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