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Magic Express

3.0 star property
Hotel with an outdoor pool, near Plaza Las Americas

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Terrace/patio
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Meeting facility
Lobby
Restaurant
Magic Express near Plaza Las Americas offers a peaceful garden, outdoor pool, wired internet in rooms, and a business center. The 24-hour front desk, concierge services, and free newspapers create a relaxed atmosphere appreciated by guests.

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Gym
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2019
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2019
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Cable channels
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

Standard Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds | Premium bedding, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Quadruple Room, 2 Double Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LED TV
Renovated in 2019
Premium bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Carretera Cancun-Chetumal Km. 291, Esquina Calle 54 Norte, Playa del Carmen, QROO, 77710

What's nearby

  • Plaza Las Americas - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Quinta Avenida - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Quinta Alegría Shopping Mall - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Mamitas Beach - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Playa del Carmen Main Beach - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Cancun Intl. Airport (CUN) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪El Fogon del May - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪La Birria - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪La Bamba Jarocha - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Mama mía - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪El Rincón Chilango - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Magic Express

Hotel remodeled in 2019 and located near Plaza Las Americas
Located close to Quinta Alegría Shopping Mall and Nuestra Senora del Carmen Catholic Church, Magic Express provides a terrace, a garden, and a health club. In addition to a business center, guests can connect to free in-room wired internet.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool along with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), 2 meeting rooms, and a front-desk safe
  • Free newspapers, concierge services, and a water dispenser
  • A 24-hour front desk, smoke-free premises, and a computer station
Room features
All 97 rooms feature comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like free internet and air conditioning.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LED TVs with cable channels
  • Daily housekeeping, desks, and phones

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Limited onsite parking (max 1 space per unit)
  • Onsite parking options include a garage and a carport

Food and drink

  • Daily buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: MXN 100 for adults and MXN 100 for children

Things to do

  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center (1,119 square feet of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Built in 2007
  • Renovated entire property - December 2019
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: MXN 50.91 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately MXN 100 for adults and MXN 100 for children

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
Minimum Spring Break check-in age is 18 years old
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash

We should mention

Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property

Property is also known as

Magic Express Hotel
Magic Express Hotel Playa del Carmen
Magic Express Playa del Carmen
Magic Express Riviera Maya/Playa Del Carmen, Mexico

Frequently asked questions

Does Magic Express have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 8:00 AM–8:00 PM.

Is Magic Express pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Magic Express?

Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at Magic Express?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Magic Express?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Magic Express located?

Located in El Pedregal, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Plaza Las Americas, Quinta Avenida, and Mamitas Beach. Quinta Alegría Shopping Mall and Nuestra Senora del Carmen Catholic Church are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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