About This Bed and Breakfast
St. Francis Inn is a historic bed and breakfast located in the heart of the historic district in St. Augustine, Florida. Dating back to 1791 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the inn offers uniquely appointed guest rooms, suites, and cottages spread across several historic buildings. Guests experience old-world charm paired with modern comforts, all within walking distance of shops, restaurants, and major historic sites.
St. Francis Inn places guests within easy walking distance of major attractions, including historic sites, museums, the waterfront, and St. George Street’s shopping and dining corridor. The inn’s quiet corner of the district offers a more residential feel while still being close to trolley stops and other transportation options. Complimentary parking and walkability are frequently mentioned as key advantages of this location.
Atmosphere
The inn is known for its quiet, residential setting and shaded, walled courtyard with brick walkways, lush gardens, and sitting nooks. Common spaces feature period details, antiques, and cozy seating areas that emphasize the property’s historic character. Guests frequently describe the atmosphere as relaxed, intimate, and welcoming, with a focus on personal service and a sense of staying in an authentic historic home rather than a conventional hotel.
Amenities
Typical in-room amenities include private baths, central heating and air conditioning, queen or king beds, Roku or cable television, and many rooms with refrigerators. Selected rooms and suites offer fireplaces, whirlpool tubs, kitchenettes, or private balconies. Property-wide amenities commonly include free on-site parking, complimentary Wi-Fi, a solar-heated outdoor pool, bicycles for guest use, an evening social hour with beverages and snacks, nightly desserts, and complimentary admission or discounts to select local attractions.
Cleanliness
Guest feedback consistently notes that rooms, bathrooms, and common areas are clean and well cared for, especially considering the age of the buildings. Housekeeping is frequently praised for maintaining tidy spaces, refreshed linens and towels, and orderly public areas such as the dining room, pool deck, and courtyard. Many repeat guests specifically reference reliable cleanliness as a reason they return.
Bathrooms
Bathrooms at St. Francis Inn vary by room type but are generally well maintained and updated while respecting the building’s historic layout. Some suites feature larger spa-style baths with whirlpool tubs or jetted soaking tubs, while standard rooms offer shower or shower/tub combinations. Reviews typically highlight cleanliness and adequate hot water and water pressure, with select rooms noted for especially spacious or character-filled bathrooms.
Breakfast
The inn serves a complimentary hot buffet breakfast each morning, typically including rotating hot dishes such as egg or quiche options, breakfast meats, baked goods, fresh fruit, cereals, granola, and yogurt, along with coffee, tea, and juices. Guests also have access to specialty coffee drinks and an evening social hour, followed later by a nightly homemade dessert. Some reviewers note that breakfast is a substantial, sit-down start to the day rather than a simple continental offering.
