Reviews of Magic Beach Motel - Vilano Beach, Saint Augustine 3 stars

Amazing classic beach motel lit up with its neons. Everything about this place makes me smile from the stained glass flamingo window in the bathroom to the beachside location. I am broken hearted this place closes at the end of the month to make way for yet more condo’s!

It will only be open the rest of this month.

Friendly front desk staff, easy checkin with no reservation, pet friendly, only a block from the beach, comfy bed. Great value for an impromptu layover.

It what i didn't like! The owner he canceled my booking and never returned my money ! I stayed there for the summer * healing my sick special needs child * and overing charging me everytime * changing my room up and asking more for less of a room! Telling me what room he wants me to have for a long stay! Crazy he sure is! Charging more money after given me a deal for 3 months ! greedy owner who sold the place for millions * a landmark to most and magical place to alot of people family friends and couples, and to film makers i got in 2 parts in 2 movies and my dog nama to ! I was on channel 4 news fighting not to close the Magic Beach the owner really didn't like that ! Then he Also discriminated against my child of special needs ! The place will be demolished after next month Because money becamev the root to all evil and the owner Is a money hungry man ! Without a conscience to others just money !He canceled my reservation that was paid for and refuses to pay me back As far as the staff very few hired , but the very few that he did have were awesome became family to me and my daughter, if not for the staff his business would have shut down a long time ago! He cared nothing of fixing that place ! The original owners back in the day were awesome ! this new owner destroyed a very magical place! The owner works his very few workers Like slaves ! Sadly ! Now What was a dream place of healing for my daughter and I, turned it into an evil nightmare at the end of What was a dream place of healing for my daughter ,myself and others I turned into an evil nightmare at the end The place will remain a mystical place in time for us!

My memories at the end of my long time stay ! Did not like the money hungry owner ripping my last days there apart ! I also think he's ugly I

Close proximity to the beach. Cute town.

We were shocked by the level of Ill repair of the 2 bedroom suite. Tiles falling off the wall, moldings missing, just overall in shambles. We are OK with older, nostalgic motels, and we’re looking forward to our stay. However, it appears that there has been no effort whatsoever put into maintaining the property. It is incredibly dingy and dated. It was by far the worst motel experience we have had in the last 20 years. I believe since they will be demolishing the property, it will only get worse until the building is crushed. Those in the town who want to keep this property have obviously never stayed in it. Having said that, all staff were very nice.

Steps to the beach, 10 minute drive to St. George Street, mini kitchen with fridge and table and microwave, very friendly staff. Not fancy but, clean..2 separate bedrooms amazing value!

Location close to beach

Pool was not clean. Could not use.

Location

We have stayed there a lot in the past, but now that they are trying to sell the hotel maintenance and cleanliness have been cut. 1. Broken Lamp 2. Paint peeling 3. Light bulbs out 4. Broken AC 5. Window AC so you had to alter curtain so people could not see in 6. To much to mention

Location is excellent.

Room needed updating and some work done on it.

Long summer took my money on booking .com and they canceled and never returned my money after they said they couldn't give me a room already booked * & paid for ! Place is taken paid booking and canceled it on people because it's sold and being knock down in sept ! Short on staff ! 1 house keeper to the entire staff and dirty ash trays and trash all over !

They took my money paid and they canceled with not sending me my money back ! Nasty owner is a thief and ripped me off ! Sadly I didn't have this problem paying him cash at desk ! Paying on booking .com he canceled and wouldn't confirm my booking

Location

Location

It’s so close to the beach and great price.

I had to change rooms bc of no AC this always happens when I stay upstairs. But when moved it was perfect.

Price and beach side. Quiet and beach side. Comfortable bed.

The floor was very sandy when we arrived. Could have been vacuumed better.

convienece and price

Cool place. Perfect location. We wish we could’ve stayed longer.

So. Very close to the beach it was a fun stay

Little dirty around the pool but it was still a great stay

Loved it. Charming and clean. Heartbroken that they want to demolish affordable for people.

Nothing

Love the retro design and all the neon signs. Rooms are big, and the decor is unique...some have wall murals of local scenes.

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