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 $25 plus tax per room, per night (payable locally, fee subject to change).
Resort fee includes:- Champagne arrival at check-in - All day shuttle service - High speed internet access. Resort fee inclusions are subject to availability and change.
*Denotes local charge
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Great Welcome and Customer service
Nov 11, 2024Martin Y
Came back on my every week stay and Rain immediately remembered my name!?!? Very nice welcome ! He proceeded to take great care of my stay and was very professional. I look forward to my repeat visits. Thanks for the great customer service and great stay.
Wonderful Halloween
Nov 1, 2024Michael R
This is our second time visiting this property. The quality of service was exceptional and we enjoyed our stay tremendously.
Thank you Trent, at the front desk for a seamless check-in experience and making sure we were all settled in. Our keys somehow got deactivated and you were quick to resolve the issue. Dinner recommendations were on point-…
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This is our second time visiting this property. The quality of service was exceptional and we enjoyed our stay tremendously.
Thank you Trent, at the front desk for a seamless check-in experience and making sure we were all settled in. Our keys somehow got deactivated and you were quick to resolve the issue. Dinner recommendations were on point- he knows his stuff. I’d ask for him again to just get more information.
While waiting for our food delivery in the early hours of the morning in the lobby, we had some great chat with the bellman, Security Manager, and the Front desk Bob. They were all very knowledgeable of hotel history and were willing to chat while we waited. We were given waters, and even accommodated for a late check out which was a very nice effort! They shared information on a tour and we are looking forward for it tomorrow!
We can’t wait to return again in the future!
Happy Halloween!
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Luxury and Charm
Oct 11, 2024YASIR MDubai, United Arab Emirates
Casa Monica Resort & Spa in St. Augustine is a stunning blend of luxury and historic charm. The spacious rooms are beautifully decorated, and the on-site spa is a perfect retreat. With a prime location near attractions and attentive staff, it’s an ideal spot for relaxation and exploration. Highly recommended!
First Time Visit
Sep 19, 2024Zachary C
We were greeted and brought up to our room by John Hoot. Absolutely white glove service. Great first impression. The hotel itself looks stunning and we are excited to get out and continue exploring. Our infant son was brought up a baby crib as well. Excited for our stay.
Great Getaway for a Wedding Anniversary
Sep 10, 2024David COrlando, Florida
We didn't have any specific plans, but it was our anniversary. We had been to the Casa Monica for our anniversary years ago, so we decided to try it again.
Although we arrived without any reservations, the agent at the front desk, Nardia, took the time to show us two different types of rooms so we could choose. The standard room may have been…
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We didn't have any specific plans, but it was our anniversary. We had been to the Casa Monica for our anniversary years ago, so we decided to try it again.
Although we arrived without any reservations, the agent at the front desk, Nardia, took the time to show us two different types of rooms so we could choose. The standard room may have been sufficient, but since it was torrential rain that day we decided on the premium room (with a sitting area) and mostly stayed inside. And since it was raining, they even gave us a book to read.
After that, we visited the concierge to ask about places to go for our anniversary dinner. After showing us the menus for various places, she made reservations for us and gave us a card to present to the management at the restaurant.
After dinner - A tray had been delivered to our room with a large hand-written card, "Happy Anniversary" from the front desk, accompanied by a chilled bottle of... something bubbly.
In the morning we had breakfast in the restaurant in the lobby, the Cordova. Good food, excellent service.
That was our experience, keen attention to detail. Some may find it otherwise. For example:
We specifically asked for a quiet room. We were on the second floor, on the King Street side of the building. There's traffic noise up until about 11 at night, and then starting up again at about 7 in the morning. In other words, about normal for a town; not crazy noisy, but not remarkably quiet either.
More bothersome was that the phone on the night table had a red LED light that was really bright. I turned the phone so that it was pointing in the other direction, shielded it with a pillow, and finally just slept in the middle of the king sized bed.
But all in all, it was a great getaway for a wedding anniversary.
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