Located near Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, Magic Beach Motel offers a charming retreat with an outdoor pool and free in-room WiFi. Enjoy perks like self parking, a 24-hour front desk, and coffee/tea in the lobby - previous guests rave about the overall value, helpful staff, and location.
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument - 9 min drive - 7.0 km
Getting around
St. Augustine, FL (UST-Northeast Florida Regional) - 10 min drive
Orlando Intl. Airport (MCO) - 134 min drive
Restaurants
Conch House Restaurant - 10 min drive
Beaches On Vilano - 8 min walk
Pesca - 2 min walk
Surfside Kitchen - 1 min walk
Dunkin' - 4 min drive
About this property
Magic Beach Motel
At Magic Beach Motel, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Vilano Beach and St. George Street. Guests can take a dip in the outdoor pool, and freebies like WiFi and self parking are added perks. This Art Deco motel is also within a short drive of Castillo de San Marcos National Monument and Flagler College. Fellow travelers say great things about the comfortable beds and helpful staff.
Property amenities
Food and drink
Coffee/tea in a common area
What to do
Beach nearby
Services
24-hour front desk
Facilities
An outdoor pool
Art Deco architecture
Accessibility
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Coffee/tea maker
Sleep well
2 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Refrigerator
Microwave
More
Daily housekeeping
Restaurant dining guide
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per night
Policies
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.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
Cashless transactions are available.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Magic Beach Motel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Magic Beach Motel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Magic Beach Motel?
Yes, there's an outdoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Magic Beach Motel?
Yes, cats and dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total and maximum weight of 40 lbs per pet. There's a charge of USD 25 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Magic Beach Motel?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Magic Beach Motel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability).
What is there to do at Magic Beach Motel and nearby?
Magic Beach Motel has an outdoor pool.
What's the area around Magic Beach Motel like?
Magic Beach Motel is a short 6-minute walk from Vilano Beach and 2 minutes' walk from Vilano Point Beach. Travelers say the area is walkable and good for shopping.
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Magic Beach Motel Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.6/10
Cleanliness
9.0/10
Staff & service
7.8/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Popular mentions
Beach
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Location
Service staff
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What guests liked
The property is perfectly located just steps away from the beach, offering a convenient and enjoyable beach experience. (123 reviews)
The property is very pet friendly with excellent options for walks and a welcoming atmosphere for pets. (5 reviews)
The pool was a nice feature at this property. (5 reviews)
From real guest reviews summarized by AI.
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 13, 2025
Place was amazing…too bad they’re tearing it down
Donald
Donald, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 31, 2025
Absolutely loved this little place! Nostalgic vibes. Older but super clean and staff is amazing
Suzann
Suzann, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 25, 2025
Cute old motel
Was a quick stop, we are traveling to Texas. Cute old motel. Bed was super comfy
Kris
Kris, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 21, 2025
Awesome hotel very helpful and great staff
Will go back
kathryn
kathryn, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 28, 2025
Love the quaintness and not so touristy area!
Tracey
Tracey, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
Aug 30, 2025
3 night stay. No maid service. Good beds at least. Air conditioning was minimal. Thank goodness for ceiling fans. If I go back will stay somewhere else
Gary
Gary, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
Aug 25, 2025
Surprised by ratings on here
I felt like I was in Schitt's Creek. Very old, nit updated at all, but close to the beach.
Michelle
Michelle, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Aug 22, 2025
Nasty
The staff was very nice; however, the hotel is very old and dirty. Gross, actually! Great location for the beach though.
William
William, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 31, 2025
Love the retro style and the proximity to both the beach and the Vilano pier.
Tedd
Tedd, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 13, 2025
Very clean, steps to the beach. Great value, wonderful staff
Denise
Denise, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 1, 2025
Even though it's a little outdated the rooms were clean and functional. It's a shame that places like this are few and far between. Hopefully I can plan a stay here next year.
Nigel
Nigel, 3-night trip
6/10 Good
Sep 18, 2025
Cute but not well kept
Very cute 1950's retro motel but not well kept. Pool was dirty. Blackout curtains blocked window AC unit so had to keep them open, even at night. Range vent and light not operational. Bed was fairly comfortable. They could really do better - remove the table and chairs with the ashtray outside every room and go non-smoking. Put umbrellas on the tables at the pool.
Kathy
Kathy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 4, 2025
Great time at this property. The room was very clean upon arrival and the proximity to the beach was perfect.
Kenneth
Kenneth, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 7, 2025
Hopefully they don't tear down this icon. Great staff
TT
TT, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jul 22, 2025
The room was outdated…. however, if I was traveling with my family &/or wanted to be super close to the beach I would definitely recommend this hotel for the price point!
Destiny
Destiny, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 28, 2025
Great stay. Friendly staff, close proximity to beach and quick drive to town.
Marisa A
Marisa A, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 12, 2025
Great location! Clean room good rate!
Jessica
Jessica, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 11, 2025
Wonderful place
Mario
Mario, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 24, 2025
Great customer service
John
John, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 6, 2025
This is by far one of my favorite motels in the area. The beach is just steps away and the staff is amazing!!
Heidi
Heidi, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
May 24, 2025
Enjoyed stay I wish the tube worked for the bubbles
Tabreshia
Tabreshia, 1-night trip
2/10 Poor
Aug 7, 2025
I was told we would get a kings size and queen size bed but only got 2 full size bed. They lie and it seemed for shady people staying there. It was dirty.
Abygail
Abygail, 3-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 30, 2025
A step back in time! Great motel! Very close to the beach! Staff was very friendly and helpful. Room was pretty good. However it was not as clean as some other guests had rated. Still had a great time!
sherry
sherry, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 25, 2025
Great vintage hotel right on the beach.
Nice pool.
The cool neon sign would be nice to see repaired.