Ocean Sands Beach Boutique Inn - 1 Acre Private Beach

3.5 star property
3.5-star beachfront hotel near Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

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Front of property
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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, down comforters, pillowtop beds
Point of interest
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Reviews

8.8 out of 10

Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • On private beach
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
3465 Coastal Hwy, St. Augustine, FL, 32084
  • Vilano Beach
    1 min walk
  • Castle Otttis
    2 min drive
  • Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park
    6 min drive
  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional)
    12 min drive

Room options

Honeymoon Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Garden View

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View

  • 27 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Honeymoon Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Pool View

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Pool View

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Garden View

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Club Room, 1 Queen Bed, Patio, Ocean View

  • 16 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Grand Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Ocean View

  • 27 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Garden View

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Elite Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, River View

  • 27 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Room, 2 Queen Beds, Patio, Pool View

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Patio, Garden View

  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Grand Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Ocean View

  • 27 sq m
  • Ocean view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

Honeymoon Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, River View

  • 27 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

St. Augustine

On the beach.Within a 10-minute walk of this Vilano Beach hotel, you'll find Vilano Beach and Usina Beach. Tolomato River and Vilano Beach Pavilion are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Vilano Beach - 1 min walk
  • Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park - 6 min drive
  • St. George Street - 8 min drive
  • Flagler College - 8 min drive
  • Castillo de San Marcos National Monument - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 12 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beaches at Vilano - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Aunt Kate's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Schooner's Seafood House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cap's On The Water - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Drakes Bistro - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Ocean Sands Beach Boutique Inn - 1 Acre Private Beach

3.5-star beachfront hotel near Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
Step outside to unwind on the sand beach. Lie back and work on your tan with relaxing beach amenities like umbrellas and sun loungers. After a day at the beach, enjoy amenities at Ocean Sands Beach Boutique Inn - 1 Acre Private Beach like an outdoor pool and complimentary bicycles.

Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. This beach hotel also offers a garden and a terrace. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star St. Augustine hotel.

  • 29 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1994
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Beach lounge chairs
  • Towels for the beach
  • Umbrellas for the beach
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • ATM
  • Smoking in designated areas
Ocean Sands Beach Boutique Inn - 1 Acre Private Beach offers 29 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and bathrobes. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with hydromassage showerheads, designer toiletries, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. In-room massages and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Beach toys
  • Children's games
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Fence around the pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Pool toys
  • Refrigerator
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request
  • Self parking on site (USD 39.99 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 5:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Room service available
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • 24-hour pool access
  • Bicycle tour information
  • Bike cleaning
  • Bike parking
  • Bike repair services
  • Bodyboards on site
  • Electric bike charging stations
  • Fishing
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private picnics

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Hand-held showerhead
  • Roll-in shower
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital channels
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Cribs/infant beds (surcharge)
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Heating
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Hydromassage showerhead
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Freezer
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Free local calls
  • Free long-distance calls
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • In-room massage
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-friendly workspace
  • Local maps
  • Phone
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Soundproofing

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:30 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 75.99 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls and an off-leash area are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 39.99 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for USD 39.99 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Service fee: USD 69.99 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self parking fee: USD 39.99 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 75.99 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 39.99 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 39.99 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access is available 24-hours a day.
  • Reservations are needed for golf tee times. For reservations, contact the hotel before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Beach Sands Inn
Ocean Sands Beach
Ocean Sands Beach Inn
Ocean Sands Beach Inn St. Augustine
Ocean Sands Beach St. Augustine
Ocean Sands Inn
Ocean Sands Beach Inn
Ocean Sands 1 Acre Private
Ocean Sands Beach Boutique Inn 1 Acre Private Beach
Ocean Sands Beach Boutique Inn - 1 Acre Private Beach Hotel

Ocean Sands Beach Boutique Inn - 1 Acre Private Beach Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 291 out of 472 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 98 out of 472 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 39 out of 472 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 472 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 472 reviews" "

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

DANIEL, Spokane

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jose

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This property was very worth the price! Close walk to the beach and a very friendly staff (as well as great cookies). I would highly recommend them.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jessica

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was offered a $30 refund on my parking fee if I left a good review, but I refuse to do that for such a terrible establishment. I’d rather sacrifice the $30 and warn others about this scam of a deal. The so-called $44 deal is a complete joke! After checking out, Ocean Sands charged me a total of $170. This hotel is in the middle of nowhere, so charging for parking is absurd, especially when they’re already charging $119 in “service fees.” **What services?!** Open/Half empty - clearly used, bathroom toiletries. The breakfast? Awful—nothing but frozen, reheated food that wasn’t worth eating. The entire building reeks of mildew, and I woke up with a terrible headache and stuffy nose after just one night. It was unbearable. Expedia's offer stated I’d only owe $96 upon arrival. No mention of parking fees. The paperwork I signed mentioned fees between $89-$119, but there was no discussion of why I was being charged the max when the hotel was clearly not at capacity. This place is misleading and far from a good value. Avoid at all costs.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Valerie, Medford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely inn
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chastity

Liked: Amenities
I absolutely loved staying here! It was so peaceful and nice and quiet! I would definitely stay here again!!!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was welcoming and kind. Love the location! The rooms are lovely. All necessities provided.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tequila, Jacksonville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property is right by the water and is beautifully renovated. The staff was nice and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quaint friendly romantic cottage with a private beach was the best way to end our honeymoon. Spectacular sunrise and sunsets, cherry on top!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janelle

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Mom and I loved everything, we did not want to leave. The room, view and the breakfast was perfect. All of the staff were exceptional and helpful. We will be here again, thanks for making our vacation enjoyable and relaxing!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable beds, fabulous shower, friendly staff, great location, private beach, gorgeous view.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

4/10 Poor

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place is adorable and the location is perfect. The ocean with a private beach in directly across the street.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
You will experience a beautifully updated, dream-like setting at Ocean Sands Beach Boutique Inn! The beds were comfortable and the breakfast was delicious! You are treated as their special guest in all ways! My favorite was the text message reminding us not to miss the fresh- baked cookies & popped popcorn at 5:00 PM!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Rebecca

Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
This property is a former motel that has been renovated to fit current aesthetics. Its clean, quiet and has 24hr beach access. It allows dogs, but their pet policy is incomplete online. Call and ask for it because you will have to sign it when you check in and it includes some potential fees. They did welcome my pup with several milk bones and do have areas for dogs to use. Beach access is also dog friendly. Laundry was advertised but we were told laundry could not be accomodated. Next morning, I saw them accomodate someone else's just fine. There are a lot of fees associated with booking and late check out depending on time of late check out. I did receive several message from managent checking in with us about our stay and one afterwards asking for a review in exchange for the parking fee to be waived. Dogs are also an additional fee plus fees for other things as well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, great staff, good for a beach stay. High fees be aware when you book.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities
To many hidden fees "Services Fee" as they call them parking fee ..breakfast fee .. fee for charging electric vehicle we so not have ..24 hr beach access just not worth the cost. Mantance working on Friday night till 6 pm next to our room.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaime

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to the beach
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Jennifer

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed at this hotel for a family wedding. The hotel was quaint, clean and staff was amazing. We loved the little perks like cookies and popcorn each afternoon. The beach was beautiful and literally right across the street. The only reason I am not giving this a 5 may be kind of silly, but worth mentioning. I ordered a $10 bottle of champagne and was charged $98 for it! I wasn't informed of the price (though I probably should have asked) and thought that was a tad overboard. Otherwise, great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Ed

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kym

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Perfect Stay!
Loved my stay at Ocean Sands. Beautiful room that was clean and well maintained. Great access to the beach and close to restaurants. But best of all, the staff was extremely friendly and welcoming. Will definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Mainly the construction that was going on that we didn’t know that was going on prior to our arrival making it difficult to maneuver during breakfast time. Only other issues was the shower didn’t have a temperature knob so we couldn’t adjust the temperature, but as soon as we told the front desk, maintenance fixed it. After we returned from our day, maintenance did manage to lock us out of our room but yet again the front desk made sure to take care of it right away. I do recommend fabric softener for the towels and linen. Besides that our stay was pretty good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

JACKIE

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
In the middle of remodeling. Lots of noise. Would not have picked this place
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sergio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The location is perfect. Really glad we found this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024