Villa 1565 Hotel Historic St. Augustine FL

The photos are misleading at best. The rooms were dirty and poorly maintained. There were water-damaged walls and doors, rusty fixtures, and mystery stains on the walls, floors, and even the sink. Some of these stains could have been removed with a rag and a little cleaner, but that apparently was too much effort. The breakfast was mediocre at best, featuring powdered eggs and rubbery sausage. For the price we paid, we expected much nicer accommodations. The only positive aspects of our stay were the woman who checked us in—she was friendly, helpful, and very pleasant—and the fact that the trolley stops directly on the hotel property, which makes it convenient if you plan to use it. Overall, this hotel did not meet our expectations and was disappointing given the cost.

So when we made this reservation it was months ago and it seemed as thought when we saw the Pics it looked well kept ,maintained and the area didnt look bad... Well once we got there it didnt look as though the pictures matched the reality of the Motel. Aswell as some uncomfortable vibes as soon as when we parked and the 1st front desk person we spoke too seemed rude and didnt wanna help . Now the only good thing is the location if you wanna walk about 20 mins to get to the Historic District but if its a really hot day...its gonna be a burner and you'd best stay hydrated. When we got back the 2nd front desk agent was much more nicer and welcoming then the other one and offered us two different rooms, a king bed or a 2 queen which was bigger. We went with the king bed and once we got in..oh man it was a tight corner and the room smelt very musky and the furniture was very outdated and the windows in the bathroom was very much nice expect for there big walk in shower . Unfortunately we only stayed for 30 mins after checking in and felt uneasy since the beginning and with the 1st front desk agent not being so welcoming we decided to leave and with the vibes that felt uneasy yeah...we left .

The outside looks cute in a kitchy kind of way. Check out service was fast, but dismissive. There were bugs in the room. The air conditioner regularly sounded like a plastic bag was stuck in it. There is beaten and rusted metal shelves in the headboard. Mildew on the outside of the shower and even on the iron... the place was spot cleaned poorly. The chair... was a nope.

You get what you pay for. Unfortunately, the rooms have a musty smell, the a/c doesn’t work very well, and the pool has algae along the walls. It’s old, It’s dirty, and not close to the city without a 20 minute walk. If you’re looking for a roof over your head and a bed, this is it. If you’re looking for a positive memorable experience, best to look elsewhere. Edit: hours after writing this review, I found ants in the food in my food in the room. Dropped to 1 star.