Located in St. Augustine (Vilano Beach), Magic Beach Motel is within a 10-minute drive of St. George Street and Castillo de San Marcos National Monument. .This motel is 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Flagler College and 3.7 mi (6 km) from Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine.
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument - 9 min drive - 7.0 km
Getting around
Orlando Intl. Airport (MCO) - 134 min drive
Restaurants
Beaches at Vilano - 8 min walk
The Conch House Restaurant - 10 min drive
Mellow Mushroom - 9 min drive
Drakes Bistro - 5 min drive
Candlelight South Restaurant - 8 min drive
About this property
Magic Beach Motel
Art Deco motel with a 24-hour front desk and an outdoor pool
Magic Beach Motel offers 24 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves.
Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the motel include an outdoor pool.
Make yourself at home in one of the 24 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and flat-screen televisions are provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or make use of other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk and coffee/tea in a common area. Free self parking is available onsite.
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Coffee and tea in common areas
Things to do
Outdoor pool
Family friendly
In-room microwave
In-room refrigerator
Outdoor pool
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
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Art Deco architecture
Smoke-free property
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Refrigerator
Restaurant dining guides
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Air conditioning
Heating
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 40 lbs per pet)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per night
Service animals are exempt from fees
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
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Magic Beach Motel Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 556 out of 1001 reviews
10 - Excellent
556
Rating 8 - Good. 263 out of 1001 reviews
8 - Good
263
Rating 6 - Okay. 96 out of 1001 reviews
6 - Okay
96
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1001 reviews
4 - Poor
37
Rating 2 - Terrible. 49 out of 1001 reviews
2 - Terrible
49
8.6/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
6/10 Okay
Carole
Travelled with partner
19 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Positives: location to the beach is excellent; room decor is nicely done; front office staff was nice; they did clean the room
Challenges: room smelled strongly of bleach; the insulation was older so not as strong and the floor felt damp, probably due to humidity; the towels were rough and fairly thin, and we only had 1 bath towel but didn’t realize it until after we were back from a concert later at night; parking is tight but that’s to be expected in the St. Augustine area.
When we visit St Augustine we love staying at Magic Beach 🏖️ . Ashley & the staff work hard & always are very welcoming. The location is the best, just steps to the beach. You can walk to everything at this side of Vilano Beach. The room is always clean & comfortable. We love that it is pet friendly.
Nice old fashioned motel. Room was a little dated but clean and comfortable. Easy walk to the beautiful beach. Room was a little small but perfect for a one night stay
It was good , 3 minute walk to the beach if that . Great location.
Was an old motel but clean and private .
Laurie
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
6/10 Okay
Sally
Travelled with partner
12 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location. You can walk out your door and be on the beach in two minutes.
The room had no heater except for a space heater. It was very chilly when we were there. I've never seen a hotel/motel with no real heater.
It is a kitschy little place. I booked 2 rooms for 5 family members. I paid for 2 king bed rooms as stated on Hotels.com. when we got there. we got 2 very small rooms only one had a one small window. King and a futon and a single bed under an outside stair well. Pool was small, ice cold and disgusting. At $240 a room it was a bit of a rip off. Only plus was a semi comfortable bed.
Absolutely loved it!
Wish I had found it first and I would’ve booked it longer!
Muriel
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
6/10 Okay
Dennis
Travelled with partner
8 Mar 2025
If you have a small kitchen you should provide soap, dish clothes, paper towels. One wash cloth in bathroom is not enough!!! Extra box of Kleenex is needed. Why have a phone in the room that doesn’t work and we were not told that! It needs a lot of work in the unit. The woman that checked us in was very concerned about the internet that we were not able to get access to and she did contact someone to get it back. Thank you to her.
This is a very old property and has virtually no amenities. It is well maintained and clean. It is right by the beach which is nice. It seemed to be safe. The staff were nice and friendly. The Wi-Fi was almost useless, the television had no premium channels and actually just a few channels anyway.
It was definitely worth the price if you want something by the beach that is cost effective and not fancy.
We enjoyed our stay at the Magic Beach Hotel! The bed and bedding were VERY comfortable! We would love to stay there again in the future when visiting our family in St Augustine. We hope it that it is there for many years to come. The bathroom looked original which was charming and well taken care of despite of the shower being small.
The only quirk I’d say is less than ideal is the dampness that most likely comes with being by the ocean. We will see you again next year! Thank you😊