We stayed 3 nights. A very nice, newly painted clean room. Loved the heated pool and the proximity to the beach. It was quiet at night. We saw people maintaining the hotel and pool area every day. The owners have a lot of pride in their property.
This eclectic little gem is highly recommended for those wanting a little getaway in a reasonably priced, very clean motel right off the beach. It is cute as a button and we will be back. Nothing fancy, but comfortable, clean and well priced.
We were there in mid-April and unfortunately the weather was lousy so couldn't really enjoy this place to it's fullest potential. But the owner/manager was very nice making sure we knew how to adjust the heat in our unit and so on. The room was clean and beds were comfortable. The continental breakfast was above par as well. So I would recommend this place.
When we were able to get away for a long weekend, I stumbled across this motel in my search for a place to stay. It was built in 1951. In the late 90s it was a backdrop to a TV series, Safe Harbour. After a fire in 2010, it went thru a major renovation in 2012. The hotel is restored and modernized without losing its original charm. The motel features pink flamingos, bright colors, neon lights, a clock and the Magic Beach Motel sign.
My husband and I are found of South Beach and all the art deco style buildings. This peaked our interest. After reading the reviews, we decided to make the destination fun by experiencing this piece of history. The renovation is awesome, All the neon sign and art deco glass are in place. The paint colors are true to the time period (IMO). The upgrades are what amazed us. It is ADA compliant, the decks are made of the composite woods, railings and ramps in place. The rooms are clean, do not smell (they are all NON SMOKING rooms). Smoking is permitted outside.
You can see the ocean from the King Suite w/Jacuzzi tub. This room also has a kitchenette with small fridge, microwave, stove and sink. The beach is a short walk from the motel.
There is also a fold out couch, if you have kids or another guest. The bed was very comfortable with good sheets, the mattress has a cover on it and the place is very clean.
The only suggestion I would have is for them to add a medicine cabinet or some type of storage for toiletries. They do provide a hair dryer, shampoo, hand soap and dish soap.
Check in was quick, staff friendly. The only "complaint" I have is they did not tell us they have a provided breakfast on site. No information in the room stating that fact either. When I called to ask about a good place for breakfast, they referred me to outside restaurants. Don't understand that...
I did not have my lap top this trip; but I did have a smart phone, Reception inside the room was one bar, just outside, on the deck 4 bars. Must be a lot of concrete or something in those walls!
The motel is a short drive to St Augustine and you save a WHOLE lot of money not staying in overpriced motels or B&B's there!
There is a Publix right across the street, which makes it handy for not having to pack groceries beforehand (if you are driving) or getting those last minute forgotten items
We would definitely return.
The magic beach hotel staff is friendly, accommodating and helpful.
The wifi and cell coverage in the room can be iffy but I think it is the 50's construction of the building exterior. The room are clean, simple, and quiet. Our pet was very comfortable as well.
A 2 min walk to the beach. We returned on our way back north.
We spent one night here and would gladly return. We had looked for rooms in St Agustine but they were expensive and crowded. This had a very clean room, reasonable rates, and a 1950s aura about it that was quite fun with all the pink flamingos on the outside. The room was small but more than adequate. There were not restaurants within walking distance, except for a pizza place, but we had a wonderful meal two miles away where we could watch the ocean roll in.
