Island Shores Inn  

On historic Davis Shores in St. Augustine, this retro-chic motel sits a short walk from the Bridge of Lions and the heart of downtown. Minutes from Anastasia State Park, Castillo de San Marcos, St. Augustine Beach and the amphitheater, it’s a smart base for exploring the Ancient City.

A flamingo-pink façade, kitschy palm-frond wallpaper and seaside artwork set a playful, vintage-meets-modern tone. The property keeps things simple and contactless with digital check-in and express check-out. With just 20 rooms, expect compact, non-smoking stays featuring refrigerators, microwaves, air conditioning, flat-screen TVs, safes, coffee/tea makers and private bathrooms with complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Take a dip in the outdoor pool or rent a bike on-site to ride to the beach. A hospitality lounge and coffee & tea services make mornings easy, and complimentary access to a nearby fitness facility is available via digital key. Free self-parking and complimentary wireless internet round out practical perks—perfect for cooling off after a day of sightseeing.

Complimentary wireless internet keeps you connected. Express check-in and express check-out save time, and free self-parking makes arrivals and departures simple.

A common-area hospitality lounge offers coffee and tea to jump-start the day. For full meals, the motel is within easy walking distance of downtown restaurants and the city’s historic dining scene.