Bella Bay Inn

Hotels
8.1 (302 reviews)
10 Marine Street , St. Augustine , us

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Shuttle service (additional charge)
Front desk (limited hours)
Free wired internet
Offsite parking discounted rates available
Internet access
Housekeeping on request
Covered parking
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Friendly staff
Cons:
Parking issues
Cleanliness concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
7.6
Some comments about musty smells and maintenance issues suggest cleanliness could be improved.
Service
8.6
Generally friendly staff and good response to issues noted.
Location
9.1
Multiple reviews praised the location as perfect for visiting attractions.
Room Quality
7.6
Issues with shower control and some maintenance concerns lowered the room quality sentiment.
Amenities
7.6
Lack of some amenities such as water and thin walls affected the rating.
Value for Money
8.1
Guests mentioned the location is great for the price but noted inconveniences that slightly affected perceived value.
Food and Beverage
8.1
No specific comments mentioned, but standard quality for this hotel tier.
Overall Experience
8.1
Overall good experiences despite some complaints; guests mentioned returning.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 16:37

Property Description

Historic Charm and Bay Views

Bay View Rooms with Kitchen

Experience the charm of the historic Bella Bay Inn in Saint Augustine, offering stunning bay views and fully equipped kitchens in every room. Enjoy the tropical themed decor and modern amenities like satellite TV and free WiFi. Upgrade to a unit with a larger kitchen for added convenience.

Concierge Service and Convenient Parking

Relax and let our concierge assist you with any needs during your stay. Take advantage of the daily concierge service and enjoy free off-site parking. Explore nearby attractions such as Castillo de San Marcos and Flagler College, just a short walk away.

Ideal Location near Attractions

With a prime location opposite the St. Augustine Municipal Marina, our inn is the perfect base for exploring the city. Visit historic landmarks like the Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse and enjoy a leisurely stroll to St. Augustine Beach. Book your stay at Bella Bay Inn for a memorable getaway.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: JAX

Property Policies

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Parking

    Free public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 302 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.6
Service: 8.6
Location: 9.1
Room Quality: 7.6
Amenities: 7.6
Value for Money: 8.1
Food and Beverage: 8.1
Overall Experience: 8.1
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Liliana couple do
9
Pros:

Todo en el establecimiento. La cama super confortable, las almohadas. El baño y las amenidades..

La ubicación es excelente, a escasos metros del área del puerto y restaurantes locales.

Cons:

El parqueo no está en el establecimiento, puedes estacionar por 20 mins en el parking que se ve en la foto pero debes llevar el vehículo hasta el otro parqueo que es aprox. 5 calles.

2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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Tammy solo_traveller us
7
Pros:

Excellent location to Historic downtown. A few steps away from everything.
It is self check-in as there is no office or staff. The check in instructions were very clear and very easy to navigate.
I stayed in room #2 and it was very large. No balcony but two sunny windows that overlooked the water and bridge street side.
Kitchenette included a small fridge, microwave, coffee pot and counter with sink. Four reg and four decaf coffees were provided for the machine. Coffee creamer/sugar provided.
A large table with two chairs provided a nice place to sit, eat and I was able to spread out my computer.
TV had free HULU app for viewing.
There was a large soaking bath tub in the bathroom that was nice. Ample towels and complimentary toiletries were provided.
King size bed was extremely comfortable with clean bedding. Plenty of electrical outlets. A large room air purifier was available for use.
Overall a great price point for the location and size of the room.

Cons:

Noise was an issue. As you are right downtown near an intersection loud vehicles/motorcycles can definitely be heard clearly.
What I did not care for was the rooms were located over a Pub. So the music was loud until midnight on the weekends. You can definitely hear people talking outside on the sidewalk coming and going. Weekdays the music was much lower with not as much foot traffic.
Parking-
You will have a loading zone with a max of 15 minutes to transfer your luggage to your room and the lot attendant will direct you. You will be watched so don't let your vehicle sit there or they will call a tow company as they are very serious.
Parking was approximately 4 easily walked blocks to another location. You parked your car in an apartment complex lot so it was not street parking. The parking spots were small so it was tight. You can pay to park on the street at $2.50/hour for max 4 hours from 9am-9 pm near the hotel if spots are available. It is a high demand parking area.
For the most part the room was generally clean. However I did find a food bag under the bed with half eaten food in it. So the cleaning staff never checked there. Food had mold so it had gone unnoticed for some time.
A large room air purifier was available for use. I checked the charcoal filter and it looked to have never been cleaned/replaced and was completely clogged and the HEPA filter needed replacing was very dirty.

2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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Varney solo_traveller us
10
2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Jim couple us
10
Great stay at the Bella in the cold!
Pros:

We loved the place and location was the bomb. Loved being able to walk downstairs and have a beer! Great overal place top to bottom.

Cons:

We managed because we are able and in shape but for old folks having to park several streets over then walk back and forth could be chore. It seemed like there was plenty of parking to keep you car there over night. Anyway, we will be back for sure!

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Shannon couple us
1
Very disappointed and OVERPRICED!
Pros:

Location is the ONLY thing I can speak with positivity

Cons:

The site indicates onsite parking, BUT parking is actually almost 1/2 mile away from the inn and in a VERY SKETCHY area. Upon entering the loading/unloading zone, the attendant came out and said,” You have 15 minutes to unload or be towed.” Is that really the impression an establishment wants their guests to be greeted? The inn had a very mildewed smell upon entering. Not impressed and will not be giving positive feedback to others who ask

2026-02-09 via Nuitee
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Patricia couple us
10
Very nice stay
Pros:

We really liked the location and the actual room. It was very nice. Bed was comfortable.

2026-01-28 via Nuitee
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Solange couple br
8
Pros:

Excelente localização e tamanho quarto muito bom

2026-01-28 via Nuitee
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Brian couple us
7
Just ok!!
Pros:

Close to downtown

Cons:

The parking is the worst, a half a mile away, very inconvenient. For that reason I’ll never stay there again. Also No house keeping was by provided or offered.

2026-01-21 via Nuitee
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Nicole couple us
8
The room was cute and clean. The bed was very comfortable and it was easy to walk to where we wanted to go.
Pros:

I liked the location and it was mostly quiet.

Cons:

Early morning you could hear trucks beeping while backing up, I’m a light sleeper so I heard everything from the windows and the door. It also would have been nice if there was bottled water in the room.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Deirdre couple us
10
Can’t wait to come back!
Pros:

Most comfortable hotel bed we’ve ever had

Cons:

Parking is very far

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Jessica couple us
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Capt. Lawrence couple us
10
Very clean and close to all places. We will stay again if possible. Capt. Lawrence
Pros:

We went for breakfast elsewhere

Cons:

The parking lot was a little far but not terrible.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Georganne couple us
10
Pros:

Great location. Very clean.

Cons:

All rooms are upstairs so may be difficult for some people

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Vincent couple us
5
Short
Pros:

The room was cute and fit the needs we needed.

Cons:

The only person we interacted with was some parking guy that seemed to be annoyed bc we needed to park to unload our car. He told us we only had 5 mins to do what we needed to do, but the one only sign that was next to the building stated 15 mins. He tried rushing us when there was plenty of room for others to park. The parking lot was for multiple businesses. We asked for assistance to find the off site parking lot which was not true to the map and was a 20 min walk. The walk was not well lit for night walking if you were to drive anywhere.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Samantha couple us
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Carolyn couple au
7
Pros:

Fantastic location and quirky room. Very comfortable, but lots of stairs which may affect some guests.
Free parking a short walk away.

Cons:

Did not get message as to door code. Some other guests helped us out.

2026-01-15 via Nuitee
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Susy couple us
8
Pros:

I liked the location.

Cons:

There was no on-site parking.
Also, besides climbing stairs to access the room, there was another stair once the door to the room was open.

2026-01-03 via Nuitee
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Mathiasmeier solo_traveller us
9
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Off site parking, no handicap parking

2026-01-01 via Nuitee
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Janet couple us
10
2025-12-30 via Nuitee
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Marna couple us
6
Overall the property is very nice and the location can't be beat.
Pros:

Location is perfect. Close to St. George Street and other St. Augustine attractions. Nice view of the bay and the Lion's bridge. Bed and bathroom were nice.

Cons:

Parking was a little inconvenient. It is not as close as indicated in the write-up
Also, there is a bar downstairs which was loud and was annoying at night when we were there. We were in Room 1.

2025-12-29 via Nuitee