Primary Keywords: saint augustine florida bed breakfast inn hotel lodging accommodations Title: Casablanca Inn Bed and Breakfast Lodging Type: Luxury Inn, Bed & Breakfast, Small Luxury Hotel Casablanca Inn on the Bay Bed and Breakfast 24 Avenida Menendez St. Augustine, Florida USA 32084 Toll Free: 800-826-2626 Phone: 904 829-0928 FAX: 904 826-1892 E-mail: innkeeper@casablancainn.com Website: http://casablancainn.com Headline: Panoramic bayfront views, luxury suites and rooms, porches, whirlpools, fireplaces, antiques, historic district, parking, more Short Description: Twenty-three luxury suites and rooms in a bayfront location in historic St. Augustine, panoramic Matanzas Bay views, whirlpools, private porches and sundecks, antique furnishings, decorative fireplaces, private entries, and peaceful luxury. Long Description: Casablanca Inn of St Augustine Florida presents twenty-three elegant suites and rooms in a premium bayfront location in historic St. Augustine. The lovingly restored 1914 Mediterranean revival bed and breakfast inn offers accommodations with panoramic Matanzas Bay views, whirlpools, private porches and sundecks, antique furnishings, decorative fireplaces, private entries, and peaceful luxury. Feel the alluring sense of time gone by, while viewing the historic fort Castillo de San Marcos from the sprawling verandas, watching the horse and carriage tours start just steps away, or sinking into a private porch hammock to watch the tropical palms sway in the relaxing breeze. The Tini Martini Bar overflows from the coziness of the oak bar surrounded by colorful art, to intimate porch seating and tables under the starlight - delighting you with exotic concoctions. Be pampered with luxurious premium bedding, superb two-course gourmet breakfasts, rainfall showers, large flat screen TVs, and a complimentary glass of wine or beer. The Casablanca Inn oozes with romance, and we are anxious to welcome you to our Inn on the Bay! Please visit our website casablancainn.com for room rates and detailed room/suite descriptions and photos, plus info on our specials and packages. The historic old city is all around us, with museums, fine shops, restaurants, galleries, antique shops, attractions, and lots of entertainment and fun - all year round. St. Augustine beach is one of Florida's most beautiful, and it's an easy drive from the Inn. Did we mention the panoramic view of Matanzas Bay... With passing boats, moored yachts, shrimpers returning with full nets, and frequent dolphin visits - the scene is unsurpassed! Come, unwind, and be pampered by the friendly professional staff of Casablanca Inn On The Bay. The historic old city is all around us, with museums, fine shops, restaurants, galleries, antique shops, attractions, and lots of entertainment and fun - all year round. St. Augustine beach is one of Florida's most beautiful, and it's an easy drive from the Inn. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Your stay includes a two-course gourmet sit-down breakfast served daily from 8:15 to 10:00 am, in the breakfast dining room and on our grand front verandas, complimentary parking and a coupon for a complimentary glass of house wine or beer at the Tini Martini Bar. Each room and suite is individually decorated with personally selected antiques, unique collectibles, and the latest in modern amenities - all carefully chosen and placed to assure your comfort. Casablanca's accommodations have private baths, private entrances, and ceiling fans. To insure each guest has a superbly beautiful and comfortable night's sleep, the innkeepers have furnished most rooms with Select Comfort Sleep Number Pillow Top beds, with an Isotonic pillow-top mattress cover. This is topped by a hypoallergenic feather bed cover, 400-count cotton sateen sheets, isotonic pillows and designer duvet covers. There are telephones located in all suites and rooms, and flat-screen televisions with DVD players and sound machines. Select a room or suite with a private porch, patio, balcony or deck, whirlpool tub, or Euro showerhead for added pampering. We accept VISA, Mastercard, Discover, Amex, travelers checks and cash. Rates: $129 - 349 (as of Feb 2008) Rates are subject to change without notice. Rooms: 23 (10 Suites / 13 Rooms) Parking: Designated off-street parking is available during your stay. Many guests never return to their cars until departure day, as you can walk to everything from our historic district bay front location. The Old City, fort, restaurants, shops, attractions, are all nearby. Please visit our website casablancainn.com for room rates and detailed room/suite descriptions and photos, plus info on our many specials and packages. Reservations: http://casablancainn.com/reserve.html Direct to online booking site: http://www.innres.net/remoteiav.asp?innid=sta026 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Policies: All rates are based on double occupancy. Please add $25 for each extra person. Rates are subject to change during holiday periods, seasonal periods, and special events. A two- or three-day stay may be required on the weekends, holidays and special events. Deposit: We will hold your reservation with a credit card Cancellation: We do not charge an advance deposit unless you reserve three or more rooms. If you cancel a confirmed reservation more than seven days in advance, we charge a $25.00 cancellation fee. For reservations cancelled within the last seven days prior to your scheduled arrival date, we charge for one night's stay if we cannot re-rent the room. Check in/Check out: Check in is after 3:00 PM on the date of your arrival. Check out by 11:00 AM on the date of departure. We welcome children over age 10. Pets: Our three Secret Garden rooms are pet friendly ($30 pet fee per night) We are a Non-Smoking facility. Smoking is permitted on the decks outside rooms and in specified locations on porches. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Memberships: Superior Small Lodging FLA/USA Historic Small Inns Association St. Johns County Visitor & Convention Bureau Professional Association of Innkeepers International St Augustine Chamber of Commerce Wedding and meeting facilities: The Casablanca Inn is a fantastic choice for small group meetings and retreats. For wedding parties, please notify us in advance, as special policies apply. Activities: Saint Augustine offers boundless choices of activities, and the Casablanca Inn is the ideal headquarters to explore from... in every direction. Just steps away from your room you will find quaint brick-paved streets lined with shops, galleries, eateries, and history. Museums, churches, and attractions abound. It's a lively, cultural city, with a calendar packed with events all during the year. From our 4th of July fireworks over the bay, to the millions of sparkling lights during winter "Nights of Lights" (mid November through January), your days and nights at Casablanca Inn can be as relaxing or as entertaining as you choose. Accolades: Best B&B in St. Augustine for the last 8 years. St. Augustine record. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places Named 1 of the Ten Great Inns of the Southeast by the Atlanta Journal and Constitution ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Airports: St. Augustine (SGJ), Jacksonville (JAX), Daytona Beach (DAB) Fly into Jacksonville (to our north 50 miles) or Daytona (to our south 50 miles) on major airlines or into St. Augustine/St. Johns County Airport (SGJ) - just a 10 minute drive. Rental cars are available at all these airports. Driving From Points North: Take I-95 to Exit 318 (SR 16) and head east on SR 16. At US 1 turn right, following US 1 South to the traffic light at W Castillo Drive. Go left onto W Castillo Drive and go straight to the end, turning right at the lights at "Ripley's Believe It Or Not" entrance. (Castillo Drive becomes Avenida Menendez at the Castillo de San Marcos.) Follow Avenida Menendez briefly along the bayfront, we're on the right...the grand white mansion with the yellow trim on the porch columns.We have a "loading zone" parking space in front of the Inn, so park there and come in and we will direct you to parking. Driving From Points South: Take I-95 to Exit 311 (SR 207), and head east. At US 1 turn left, following US 1 north to the traffic light at King Street. Go right onto King Street and go to its end at the bayfront, turning left onto Avenida Menendez. Follow Avenida Menendez briefly along the bayfront, we're on the left...the grand white mansion with the yellow trim on the porch columns. We have a "loading zone" parking space in front of the Inn, so if you reverse direction you can park there and come in and we will direct you to parking. Please refer to the 3 maps on our website http://casablancainn.com/map.html ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Accommodations (Room/Suite Descriptions): Your stay includes a full two-course breakfast each day, complimentary parking and a coupon for a complimentary glass of house wine or beer at the Tini Martini Bar. Each room and suite is individually decorated with personally selected antiques, unique collectibles, and the latest in modern amenities - all carefully chosen and placed to assure your comfort. Casablanca's accommodations have private baths, private entrances, and ceiling fans. To insure each guest has a superbly beautiful and comfortable night's sleep, the innkeepers have furnished most rooms with Select Comfort Sleep Number Pillow Top beds, with an Isotonic pillow-top mattress cover. This is topped by a hypoallergenic feather bed cover, 400-count cotton sateen sheets, isotonic pillows and designer duvet covers. There are telephones located in all suites and rooms, and flat-screen televisions with DVD players and sound machines. Select a room or suite with a private porch, patio, balcony or deck, whirlpool tub, or Euro showerhead for added pampering. Main House: 10 suites, 2 rooms The Main House fronts Avenida Menedez, the main thoroughfare on St. Augustine's bay front. here you will find guest common areas: check-in desk, breakfast dining room, living room, the Tini Martini Bar, and the wide bay front verandah and entrance gardens with dining tables for breakfast or evening cocktails. Guest rooms and suites occupy both floors of the main house, each totally unique, many with their own decorative fireplace, Jacuzzi, peaceful sitting area, and private outdoor porch or deck sitting area. (Room 1 - Bayview Room) The Bayview Room presents a view of Matanzas Bay to greet you with the morning light. The queen Sleep Number bed is accented with side tables, and a 32" plasma TV and DVD player are wall-mounted for easy viewing. Two wing chairs and the decorative fireplace beckon you to dissolve your cares away, while the ceiling fan above the bed refreshes the air. Full bathroom features a marble tile walk-in steam shower. An outside sitting area extends from the Bayview Room. (Room 2 - Matanzas Suite) With a queen Sleep Number four-poster bed, you'll feel like royalty here. The Matanza Suite's double jacuzzi whirlpool tub, plush towels, inviting sitting area and flat screen TV/DVD player wrap you in peaceful luxury. A full bath with tub/shower adjoins. Matanzas Suite has its own private outside sitting area. (Room 3 - San Marco Suite) The San Marco Suite's cozy sitting area, with its antique desk and comfortable chairs, makes you feel like you've stepped back in time, but the flat screen TV/DVD player makes sure you're not lacking for modern comforts. The adjoining sleeping area, with a queen Sleep Number bed and ceiling fan above, is bright and cheery with a pedestal sink separate from the shower/bath room. San Marco Suite's guests enjoy their own outside sitting area. (Room 4 - Anastasia Suite) The Anastasia Suite is a private haven, tucked away but close enough to rejoin the excitement when you're refreshed! The cozy sitting area, with flat screen TV/DVD player, has a small couch that looks to the dresser, with a nook opening into the queen Sleep Number antique bed area. The full bathroom features a Jacuzz tub and Euro showerhead. (Room 5 - Gonzales Sanchez Room) The Gonzales Sanchez Room, our smallest room, has our only double-sized bed, but it doesn't skimp on amenities. The lovely lace curtains, mirrored armoire and spacious bathroom with walk-in shower assure that the tranquility of this room will cater to your every need. There's a private outside sitting area for guests of this room. (Room 6 - Butler Suite) The Butler Suite overflows with romance. The sitting area has two inviting antique chairs facing the dresser with the flat screen TV/DVD. The queen Sleep Number bed has a ceiling fan above. There's a marble Jacuzzi whirlpool tub and a walk-in marble shower with Euro showerhead. (Room 7 - Anniversary Suite) The Anniversary Suite indulges you with a spectacular bay view from the private porch and from the window next to the queen Sleep Number bed. The decorative oak fireplace fills the room with splendor. The corner double jacuzzi tub and shower is most enticing in the sitting area, with two cozy wing chairs plus flat screen TV/DVD player. You'll have difficulty chosing between double hammock or the wicker seats on the private bayview porch with a panoramic view of the bay. Don't wait for an anniversary to treat yourself here. (Room 8 - Casablanca Suite) The Casablanca Suite will fill you with serenity. The oak queen Sleep Number bed, with ceiling fan above, is complemented by a round oak table and high back chairs, offering a private sanctuary for reading, writing or just mellowing out over a couple of Inn-baked cookies! Enjoy the flat screen TV/DVD player. The private outdoor sitting area offers lovely bay breezes. Full tub/shower in the bathroom. (Room 9 - Minorcan Suite) The Minorcan Suite's gently rotating ceiling fans above the queen Sleep Number bed are all you need to bring your pulse down to vacation mode. But couple this with the sitting room's double wing chairs, flat screen TV/DVD player, and the big cheery windows, and you are in for a treat. Pedestal sink is separate from the adjoining shower/bath room. A cozy covered outside sitting area adjoins the sleeping area. (Room 10 - Celebration Suite) The Celebration Suite will make any occasion extra-special. Ease yourself into the double hammock on your private grand porch, with panoramic views overlooking Matanzas Bay... but save some energy to climb into the soothing double jacuzzi tub with shower. The high carved mahogany queen Sleep Number bed will certainly erase your everyday cares, as the ceiling fan paddles the breeze overhead. The decorative fireplace and cozy settee in the sitting room provide the perfect spot for watching the boats entering the bay... or watching the flat screen TV/DVD player. This suite also has a private sundeck. (Room 11 - Alcazar Suite) The Alcazar Suite is graced with a queen Sleep Number sleigh bed, flat screen TV/DVD, and ceiling fan above the bed. A spacious adjoining room has a comfortable twin bed and sitting area. The large bathroom will ease your cares away with the jacuzzi tub/shower. From your spacious sundeck you can relax under the stars and listen to the sounds of the Old City. Perfect for 2 or 3 guests. Outside sitting area. (Room 12 - Vilano Suite) The Vilano Suite's bedroom is bright and airy, with a queen Sleep Number bed and ceiling fan above. The double jacuzzi tub in the sitting room, also topped by a ceiling fan, will remedy your biggest woes. From your sundeck you can relax under the stars and listen to the sounds of the Old City. With a lovely sink set into a large antique cabinet and a separate shower in the bathroom, you'll feel pampered head to toe. There's also a private outside sitting area. Coach House: 8 rooms The Coach House is located directly behind the Main House, fronting on the charmingly narrow brick-paved Charlotte Street. Each of the eight Coach House rooms has individually chosen antique furnishings, accented by the most modern amenities and comforts. Each Coach House room has a two-jack telephone, flat screen TV/DVD player and sound machine, ceiling fans and plantation shutters in the windows. The four ground floor rooms have private covered patios and the four second floor rooms have private covered porches, all overlooking historic Charlotte Street. (Room 00) This attractive room features a queen Sleep Number bed flanked by night stands, plus a twin size pull-out couch. There's a marble Jacuzzi tub/ shower with Euro showerhead. Each Coach House room has a two-jack telephone, flat screen TV/DVD player and sound machine, ceiling fans and plantation shutters in the windows. This ground floor room has a private covered patio with wicker chairs, overlooking historic Charlotte Street. (Room 14) This Coach House room has a king Sleep Number bed with side tables, and a marble Jacuzzi tub/shower with Euro showerhead, cozy couch in the sitting area faces the large dresser with the flat screen TV/DVD player and sound machine. Each Coach House room has a two-jack telephone, ceiling fans, and plantation shutters in the windows. This ground floor room has a private covered patio with wicker chairs, overlooking historic Charlotte Street. (Room 15) Indulge yourself in th four-poster queen Sleep Number bed with side tables. There's a marble Jacuzzi tub/shower with Euro showerhead.A cozy couch in the sitting area faces the large dresser with the flat screen TV/DVD player and sound machine. Each Coach House room has a two-jack telephone, ceiling fans, and plantation shutters in the windows. This ground floor room has a private covered patio with wicker chairs, overlooking historic Charlotte Street. (Room 16) Room 16 has a queen Sleep Number bed with side tables, and a wing back chair for seating. There's a marble Jacuzzi tub/shower with Euro showerhead. Each Coach House room has a two-jack telephone, flat screen TV/DVD player and sound machine, ceiling fans and plantation shutters in the windows. This ground floor room has a private covered patio with wicker chairs, overlooking historic Charlotte Street. (Room 17) Room 17 features a queen Sleep Number bed, marble Jacuzzi tub/shower, large dresser with flat screen TV/DVD player and sound machine, two wing back chairs, and a corner armoire. Each Coach House room has a two-jack telephone, ceiling fans, and plantation shutters in the windows. This second floor room has a private covered porch with wicker chairs. (Room 18) A king Sleep Number bed with side tables graces Room 18, along with a marble Jacuzzi tub/shower with Euro showerhead. A small couch in the corner of the sitting area invites you and a large dresser holds the flat screen TV/DVD player and sound machine. Each Coach House room has a two-jack telephone, ceiling fans, and plantation shutters in the windows. This second floor room has a private covered porch with wicker chairs. (Room 19) With a queen Sleep Number bed and a twin size bed, Room 19 can sleep 2 or 3. There's an antique armoire and desk, and a marble whirlpool bath with shower. Each Coach House room has a two-jack telephone, flat screen TV/DVD player and sound machine, ceiling fans and plantation shutters in the windows. This second floor room has a private covered porch with wicker chairs. (Room 20 ) Room 20 has an outside balcony, king Sleep Number bed, marble whirlpool bath with euro showerhead, wing back chair and dresser in sitting area, antique desk and armoire. Each Coach House room has a two-jack telephone, 32" wall mounted plasma TV with DVD player and sound machine, ceiling fans and plantation shutters in the windows. This second floor room has a private covered porch with wicker chairs. Secret Garden: 3 rooms The secluded accommodations of Casablanca's Secret Gardens are across the street from the Coach house, down a brick walking path and behind a fenced-in lush tropical garden. The three unique suites offer kitchenettes, dinning areas, sitting areas and outdoor decks for a more homey atmosphere. All secret Garden guests can enjoy the inviting benches and chairs in the peaceful gardens that adjoin the building. The secret garden accommodations are Casablanca's pet-friendly rooms. (Room 28 ) On the first floor of the Secret Garden, Room 28 has a massive antique king Sleep Number bed with a facing flat screen TV, kitchen with microwave and mini fridge, and dining area. There's a queen pull out couch in the nice sitting area, along with TV and antique armoire. The marble bath has a Euro showerhead, and guests enjoy the porch sitting area. All Secret Garden accommodations share the tropical gardens with many inviting places to sit and relax. The Secret Garden accommodations are designated pet-friendly, at an additional fee of $30/pet/night. (Room 29 ) Room 29 is on the second floor of the Secret Garden. It includes a queen Sleep Number bed, kitchen with microwave and mini fridge, dining area. There's a flat screen TV/DVD player and the bathroom has a tub/shower. There's a balcony sitting area with wicker furniture. All Secret Garden accommodations share the tropical gardens with many inviting places to sit and relax. The Secret Garden accommodations are designated pet-friendly, at an additional fee of $30/pet/night. (Room 30 ) Room 30 is on the second floor of the Secret Garden. It features a king Sleep Number bed, antique armoire, flat screen TV/DVD player, kitchen with microwave and mini fridge, dining area, and bathroom with a walk-in shower. There's a large balcony with wicker furniture. All Secret Garden accommodations share the tropical gardens with many inviting places to sit and relax. The Secret Garden accommodations are designated pet-friendly, at an additional fee of $30/pet/night. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Specials/Packages: Midweek Great Escape: Casablanca Inn has a unique Great Escape 2-Night Getaway. The Great Escape is offered Sunday thru Thursday, featuring many of the city's best kept secrets. * 2-night's Accommodations * Dinner for Two at Columbia - The Gem of Spanish Restaurants, celebrating its 100th Anniversary * St. Augustine Red Sightseeing Train - unlimited train transportation throughout the Historic District for length of the 2-day Great Escape * Tini Martini Bar – a Welcome Cocktail featuring the soon-to-be-famous Ponce de Leon Martini in St. Augustine’s newest, chic bayfront cocktail lounge * "Old St. Augustine Village" - Discover the City’s 440 year history. A city block of 9 homes spanning 1790-1910. Courtyards, gardens & old general store! * PRICING: $396 (if choosing a specific room or suite, there is an optional upgrade charge) Offered year 'round except in March, April & May and is not available during weekend or holiday periods. ******************** The Ultimate Romantic Spa Getaway Come to the Casablanca Inn...and celebrate romance! Revitalizing & therapeutic Swedish massage, which will soothe and relax tired muscles, stimulate your circulation and improve overall skin tone. Salt & essential oil exfoliation and massage of your feet to prepare you for heaven on earth. $180 per couple, $90 for one (added to room rate, so you can choose any room or suite) Note: The Spa is closed every Sunday and limited availability on Monday