FLORIDA HOUSE INN, Fernandina Beach – Your ideal downtown stay
Hotel Overview
Florida House Inn - Historic hotel with courtyard dining near Jacksonville International Airport
The Florida House Inn is the oldest surviving hotel in Florida, centrally located in Amelia Island's historic district. It features an on-site southern cuisine restaurant, Leddy's Porch, serving brunch Friday-Sunday with menu items including fried chicken & waffles and shrimp and grits. The property includes The Mermaid Bar offering craft cocktails. Amenities include free to-go breakfast, complimentary wireless Internet access, free self parking, and a terrace with garden views. The hotel has housed notable guests including Ulysses S. Grant and Henry Ford. It is 45 km from Jacksonville International Airport and within walking distance of local galleries including Blue Door Artists and Island Art Association Gallery.
Additional perks of the hotel
Wedding services and event coordination with dedicated event manager
Bicycles available for guest use
Tour/ticket assistance
Express check-in and express check-out
Coffee/tea in a common area
On-site English style pub connected by courtyard
Kayaking, motor boating, and sailing available nearby
Hiking/biking trails access
Guest Rooms
The inn offers 17 guest rooms across several categories. Railroad Twin rooms feature two twin beds and tiled shower bathrooms. Standard Queen rooms have original wood floors and tiled showers. Deluxe Queen rooms include fireplaces and oversized bathrooms with soaking tubs. The Bridal Suite offers a queen bed, vanity area, and small refrigerator. Standard King rooms feature king beds and claw-footed tubs with showers. Deluxe King rooms have king beds, fireplaces, and oversized bathrooms with soaking tubs, located on the second-floor balcony overlooking the courtyard.
Other conveniences
Private bathrooms with showers
Complimentary toiletries and hair dryers
Televisions in all rooms
Original wood floors in most rooms
Four ground-level rooms available (no elevator)
Fireplaces in deluxe rooms
Free in-room WiFi
Free parking behind the property on South 4th Street
Room Rates & Availability Tracker
Transportation Tips
Transportation Options
Amenities
General
- Smoking allowed in designated areas
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Front desk
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Services
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Wedding services
Dining
- Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Free breakfast
Business
- Conference room
Spa & Leisure
- Garden area
Room features
- Terrace
