DoubleTree by Hilton St. Augustine Historic District vs The Ponce St. Augustine Hotel
Both are in St. Augustine (FL), 350 m apart. Here is where each one is stronger.
Hotel★★★★Saint Augustine
DoubleTree by Hilton St. Augustine Historic District
- Guest rating
- 8.4 Very good
- Location score
- 6.7
- Score by category
- 2 of 3
Hotel★★★Saint Augustine
The Ponce St. Augustine Hotel
- Guest rating
- 8.2 Very good
- Location score
- 6.3
- Score by category
- 0 of 3
The short answer
Pick DoubleTree by Hilton St. Augustine Historic District
It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 350 m apart.
Choose DoubleTree by Hilton St. Augustine Historic District if you want
- the more consistently praised stay (8.4 / 8.2)
- to be closer to the beach (900 m / 1.2 km)
- a newer or recently renovated building (2024 / 2018)
Why is DoubleTree by Hilton St. Augustine Historic District better than The Ponce St. Augustine Hotel?
- 1Higher guest rating (8.4 vs 8.2)+0.2
- 2310 m closer to the beach (900 m vs 1.2 km)−310 m
- 3Higher star rating (4★ vs 3★)+1★
- 49 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m+9
- 5Newer or more recently renovated (2024 vs 2018)+6y
- 65 more sights within 1 km+5
- 7Has a gym
Why is The Ponce St. Augustine Hotel better than DoubleTree by Hilton St. Augustine Historic District?
- 1More guest reviews (201 vs 29), so the rating is more reliable×6.9
All compared facts
Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.
| DoubleTree by Hilton St. Augustine Historic District vs The Ponce St. Augustine Hotel: which hotel is better? | DoubleTree by Hilton St. Augustine Historic District | The Ponce St. Augustine Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Score by category | ||
| Guest rating | 8.4 | 8.2 |
| Location | 6.7 +0.4 | 6.3 |
| Facilities | – | 5.8 |
| Spa & wellness | – | 5.5 |
| Beach access | 7.2 +1.0 | 6.2 |
| Ratings & reviews | ||
| StayVersus score | 8.4 +0.2 | 8.2 |
| Guest rating | 8.4 +0.2 | 8.2 |
| Number of reviews | 29 | 201 +172 |
| Rank in St. Augustine (FL) | bottom 40% +17% | bottom 23% |
| Location | ||
| Location score | 6.7 +0.4 | 6.3 |
| Distance to Saint Augustine centre | 1.1 km | 1.1 km |
| To the beach | 900 m −310 m | 1.2 km |
| To the airport | 6.4 km | 6.5 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 35 +9 | 26 |
| To the nearest food shop | 1.3 km | 1.4 km |
| Shops within 500 m | 0 | 0 |
| Sights within 1 km | 21 +5 | 16 |
| Rooms & building | ||
| Star rating | ★★★★ +1★ | ★★★ |
| Rooms | – | 83 |
| Floors | 5 | 2 |
| Newest building or renovation | 2024 +6y | 2018 |
| Listed amenities | 10 | 15 +5 |
| Policies | ||
| Check-in from | 16:00 | 16:00 |
| Check-out until | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Amenities | ||
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Luggage storage | ✓ | – |
| Breakfast | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bar | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gym | ✓ | – |
| Wheelchair accessible | ✓ | ✓ |
| Smoke-free | ✓ | – |
| Free parking | – | ✓ |
| Laundry | – | ✓ |
| Restaurant | – | ✓ |
| Outdoor pool | – | ✓ |
| Spa | – | ✓ |
| Hot tub | – | ✓ |
| Air conditioning | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you | ||
| Couples | – | ✓ |
| Beach holidays | ✓ | – |
| Spa & relaxation | – | ✓ |
Price for your dates
DoubleTree by Hilton St. Augustine Historic District
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Nightly price by month
DoubleTree by Hilton St. Augustine Historic DistrictThe Ponce St. Augustine Hotel
- The Ponce St. Augustine Hotel is cheaper in 6 of 9 months
- DoubleTree by Hilton St. Augustine Historic District: €198 a night on average · The Ponce St. Augustine Hotel: €173 a night on average
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Hotel prices in St. Augustine (FL) by month
All months
| Month | DoubleTree by Hilton St. Augustine Historic District | The Ponce St. Augustine Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| November | €189 | €93 |
| December | €291 | €186 |
| January | €251 | €177 |
| February | €226 | €186 |
| March | €182 | €186 |
| April | €189 | €177 |
| May | €118 | €186 |
| June | €167 | €101 |
| July | €172 | €266 |
| August | – | €266 |
| September | – | €266 |
| October | – | €266 |
Averages of real one-night prices for two adults on Agoda, a Tuesday and a Saturday in each month, last checked 21 October 2026. In euros; the final price is shown before you book.
Location
350 m apart
DoubleTree by Hilton St. Augustine Historic District: city centre: 1.4 km, Northeast Florida Regional Airport (UST): 6.4 km, beach: 900 m, 35 places to eat within 500 m, 21 sights within 1 km.
The Ponce St. Augustine Hotel: city centre: 1.5 km, Northeast Florida Regional Airport (UST): 6.5 km, beach: 1.2 km, 26 places to eat within 500 m, 16 sights within 1 km.
DoubleTree by Hilton St. Augustine Historic District or The Ponce St. Augustine Hotel: common questions
Which is better, DoubleTree by Hilton St. Augustine Historic District or The Ponce St. Augustine Hotel?
DoubleTree by Hilton St. Augustine Historic District leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, beach access.
Which is cheaper, DoubleTree by Hilton St. Augustine Historic District or The Ponce St. Augustine Hotel?
Over the year The Ponce St. Augustine Hotel costs about €173 a night on average against €198 at DoubleTree by Hilton St. Augustine Historic District, and it is cheaper in 6 of the 9 months we checked. Pick your dates above for today's prices.
Which hotel is closer to the beach?
DoubleTree by Hilton St. Augustine Historic District is 900 m from the nearest beach; The Ponce St. Augustine Hotel is 1.2 km.
How far apart are DoubleTree by Hilton St. Augustine Historic District and The Ponce St. Augustine Hotel?
The two hotels are 350 m apart in a straight line.
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Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. How we score