My husband and I were recently married at Casa Magna (Nov 3, 2007). We daringly booked this place sight unseen based from rave reviews on ASmallWorld (a members only online site) -- it ended up being my fairy tale wedding!!! I work in public relations in New York City, as did the owner Melissa before taking over Casa Magna so I felt certain she would have a similar sense of standards and style I was looking for which she did! My husband is from Denmark so we had many guests fly in from all over the world who had never even been to Mexico which is why I was very particular in picking a place everyone would be impressed with. We decided on a small intimate wedding and had 25 people in total. Simply put, it was gorgeous! Here are the perks - rooms are HUGE and breathtakingly romantic, the staff is extremely friendly and helpful, the property has the BEST beach of all of Tulum, possibly the whole mayan riviera, plus the food was amazing - overall just magical! Melissa was terrific, super friendly and even offered the use of her mother to marry us, who by the way, did a beautiful job, even suggesting ideas for our vows! We checked in a week before the big day but left that Saturday morning for an all day spa day and didn't return til right before before the ceremony with my immediate family. When i came back, I could not believe how they transformed and decorated the entire villa! From the candles to the dining table to the handmade path down to the beach...i was awestruck! The best part of our wedding was the many areas of the villa we were able to use so it made the night flow nicely and have more picturesque backdrops...without having to travel to another location. We used the pristine beach for the all- white sunset ceremony, the upstairs reception area for pre dinner cocktails, the downstairs outdoor patio area for dinner and a bar terrace for post dinner dancing! It honestly felt like it was a rich relatives beautiful private villa we took over. Those of you thinking of getting married here, it is so worth it!!! We plan to also spend our anniversaries here as well. Thanks Melissa and everyone else at Casa Magna for making a bride and groom have a beautiful memory of their wedding! xoxo

This is the kind of place that from the moment I arrived, I knew I wanted to plan my next trip. The staff was incredible, from Melissa, the owner, to Amy, Eduardo, Josh, and everyone else. They really strive to make your stay special and make you feel at home. I can't express what a magical place this is. The food is fantastic, the rooms are gorgeous, and you really do feel like a welcomed guest in someone's home. I will definitely be back.
susan

My fiance and I had a wonderful time at Casa Magna...we were extremely pleased with the entire staff and the wonderful food that was served daily and nightly there...The accomdations were quite charming and the beach was beautiful...Ideal spot to go and unwind and enjoy great service with a friendly attitude...A definite repeat location to revisit..

After a terrible, sleepless night next door at Hamaca Loca, one of my girlfriends and I decided to decamp to something a little more upscale. Casa Magna was convenient and had availability, so off we went. This place is, as others have noted, the former beach house of Pablo Escobar. Architecturally, it's amazing, and it's been beautifully decorated, too.

Our room had sliding doors that opened right onto the beach. The bathroom was luxurious and the shower was large. Plenty of hot water. Terrific view. No bugs. The staff was delightful and very helpful. I had the best guacamole of my whole trip there. In short, we loved it.

My cell signal was weak there, so I went up on the roof (the views are even better up there) to call home. I had a great time here and would go back with my little daughter next winter if I can find the time and money. Go there. Stay there. You won't regret it!