Since the pandemic, retro motor lodges have become all the rage. These cute and cozy getaways aren’t your grandmother’s roadside-style motels: they have been updated and renovated and are ready for your next adventure! There’s no better place to partake in this retro revival than in the Sunshine State, and we’ve got two you don’t want to miss.

The Local

St. Augustine, Florida

Coastal charm abounds at The Local, a 20-room roadside motel that has been redesigned to bring back nostalgic, old Florida charm, and it does just that with its perfect coat of pink paint.

The Local also makes it easy to experience all of the old-world charm St. Augustine has to offer with its location. The motel is nearby historic downtown St. Augustine and just a bike ride away from St. Augustine Beach.

The Gondolier Inn

Naples, Florida

Nestled along the Gulf Coast in South Florida is The Gondolier Inn, a quaint roadside motel that has been updated to offer all of the modern amenities and comforts needed in a getaway. Showcasing the ever-popular and bright “Florida pink,” The Gondolier sits in the heart of downtown Naples, just three blocks from Naples Beach and three blocks from Fifth Avenue South, the ultimate shopping destination in the city.

The Gondolier Inn originally opened in 1958. In 2018, 60 years after its original opening, it was purchased by acclaimed designer and developer Kristen Williams, who is known for her work in the area. She carefully preserved the old Florida style during the renovation while also updating each and every space with a fresh and modern aesthetic.