Marker 8 Hotel and Marina
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Marker 8 Hotel and Marina is worth booking if you want a highly rated, walkable base for the historic district and accept paying more than the city's typical rate. Travellers on a tight budget should look at our other two St. Augustine picks, which cost roughly half as much.
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This 3-star property suits couples and families who want to walk into the old town and eat breakfast with a water view. Family rooms are listed, along with a pool, a gym and free parking, so a road trip with children works well here.
Skip it if price matters most. At the reference rate it costs more than both our Budget and Luxury picks in St. Augustine. One recurring guest comment is that it is high quality for a motel, but the cost feels steep for what you get.
Location and getting around
The address is 1 Dolphin Drive. The Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine is about 0.8 km away, roughly a 10-minute walk. Guests say the walk across the Bridge of Lions brings you to the historic district and its restaurants quickly. The location score is 9.8, the strongest single number in the data.
Other sights are far. Fort Mose is about 4.4 km away, around 55 minutes on foot, and St. Augustine Beach is about 6.5 km away, roughly 81 minutes. For both you will need a car, public transport or a taxi. Free parking helps here. Walking times are straight-line estimates, so real routes can take longer.
What guests say
The score is 9.2 out of 10 from 743 reviews, joint second of 9 eligible properties in the sample. That is a large base of reviews and a strong result.
Guests praise the location, especially the short walk over the bridge. They also like the breakfast, which is American style, cooked to order and served in a dining room that overlooks the water.
The main complaint is value. Some guests feel the cost is excessive for the amenities, which matches the price data below.
Price and what you get compared with our other picks
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 was 207.75 euros per night for 2 adults. The sample median was 131.50 euros, so this hotel sits well above the typical rate. These are reference prices, not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Budget pick, Hampton Inn St Augustine Downtown Historic Distric, scored 8.8 at 99.81 euros per night. Our Luxury pick, Comfort Suites St Augustine Historic District Area, scored 8.9 at 100.69 euros. Both are about half the price. What the extra money buys here is the higher guest score, the 9.8 location rating and the waterside breakfast.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 9 hotels in St. Augustine. Marker 8 took the Best Value slot because it balances a high score, a large number of reviews and its price. Best Value does not mean cheapest. In this city the choice leans on quality and location rather than the lowest rate.
Before you book
Room size, noise levels, renovation condition, cancellation terms and whether breakfast is included in your rate have not been assessed. Check each one on the booking page. Also confirm pool and gym opening times and any fees for your dates.
Free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a garden and a terrace are listed by the property. Marina services are not described in the data, so ask the hotel directly if you plan to arrive by boat.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Can you walk from Marker 8 Hotel to the historic district?
Yes. The Cathedral Basilica is about 0.8 km away, around 10 minutes on foot, and guests say the walk across the Bridge of Lions is short.
Does Marker 8 Hotel and Marina have free parking?
Free parking is listed by the property. Confirm the details with the hotel before arrival.
Is breakfast included at Marker 8?
An American breakfast is offered and guests like that it is cooked to order. Whether it is included in your rate is not confirmed, so check the rate conditions.
How far is St. Augustine Beach from Marker 8?
About 6.5 km, which is far on foot at roughly 81 minutes. Plan on driving, public transport or a taxi.
Is Marker 8 good value?
It scores 9.2 but cost 207.75 euros per night at the reference dates, against a median of 131.50 euros. Some guests think it is expensive for the amenities, so compare today's prices before you book.