This was the first time my entire family (my parents, my sister and her husband and their two kids age 8 and 5) have been on vacation together in Mexico, and the Magia penthouse couldn't have been more ideal! It offers plenty of space, both indoors and outdoors, for everyone to spread out and relax, and even with eight people, we never felt crowded or cramped. The kids loved the pools, and although the beach access right in front of the complex isn't ideal (there are boats moored there and lots of sandbags), there are several very nice beaches with better access just a few minutes walk away. The flat is well-located for restaurants and cafes, too; I was worried about my dad's ability to get around, since walking isn't as easy for him as it once was, but there are many excellent restaurants close by, and he never felt too taxed.
A couple of things that could be pointed out: if you are a large group and you're going to make use of all of the bedrooms, it's worth noting that there is very little privacy for whomever takes the upstairs bedrooms (there are two beds upstairs; one is in a room with a door, the other is an open loft-like space, and they share a bathroom with a frosted glass wall). It didn't matter much to us, but I imagine it could be a problem for travelers who prefer private spaces. Also, I was a bit concerned about the kids going up and down the concrete staircase without a handrail, but their parents instilled a healthy amount of caution in them in advance, and they were very careful and just fine!
Those minor details aside, it was a perfect week in Playa. Thanks so much to Sigurd and Laura (the wonderful property manager) for making our stay such a pleasure! We will definitely be back again!
