Jacksonville hotels with 18+ check-in
It's frustrating to reach a Jacksonville hotel at 18 and hear that you must be 21 to check in. You can check in at these Jacksonville hotels from age 18.
4-star
Aloft by Marriott Jacksonville Tapestry Park
4-star
Comfort Suites Jacksonville Airport
3-star
Studio 6 Extended Stay - Jacksonville, FL - Baymeadows
3-star
Studio 6 Extended Stay - Jacksonville, FL - South
2-star
Tricove Inn & Suites
Jacksonville Beach sits 17 miles from downtown
Downtown sits on the St. Johns River and has the Riverwalk and Sports Complex. If you're staying in the downtown area, Jacksonville Beach is 17 miles away each time you go. For a trip built around the beach, that distance matters when choosing where to stay.
Southside is inland, with St. Johns Town Center for shopping. The Intracoastal Waterway separates it from the beaches. If your trip includes both beach visits and time downtown, account for travel to each when considering a room in Southside.
What Duval County adds to the room price
A short hotel stay in Duval County carries a combined 13.5% tax. That includes the 6% local Convention/Tourist Development Tax and 7.5% in sales taxes. The local tax applies to hotel and motel rentals of six months or less, so it belongs in the budget for an ordinary weekend stay.
For example, Duval County's combined taxes would add $27 to a $200 room subtotal, making $227 before any other charges. That extra $27 belongs in your room budget unless the quote already includes the tax.
