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Margaritaville Resort Orlando
4.3(5,421)4.3 out of 5 stars, 5421 reviews Orlando, FL
About Margaritaville Resort Orlando
This resort's primary appeal lies in its 'awesome pool' area, which provides a 'resort-like' atmosphere, and its highly convenient location. Guests appreciate being within walking distance to a variety of off-site restaurants, shops, and ice cream options.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families who prioritize a large, appealing pool area as their main on-site amenity (Review 1, 3).Guests who plan to spend most of their time exploring nearby off-site attractions, restaurants, and shops, rather than relying on resort activities (Review 1, 3).Travelers who value clean rooms above all other service aspects (Review 1, 4).Generally suitable for 'kids' due to the 'awesome pool' and positive mention of a 'great time with kids' (Review 1). However, specific age-tiered activities or dedicated water park features are not detailed in the reviews, only a complaint about the water park's early closing time.
Why families love it
- Awesome and resort-like pool area (Review 1, 3)
- Extremely convenient location with walking distance access to numerous external restaurants, shops, and ice cream (Review 1, 3)
- Clean hotel rooms (Review 1, 4)
- Positive feedback on the quality of breakfast food, specifically breakfast sandwiches (Review 1, 4)
- The 'awesome' and 'resort-like' pool area is a strong positive (Review 1, 3)
- The proximity and walkability to external dining, retail, and entertainment options (Review 1, 3)
Insider tips
- Verify your reservation details and confirmed room type immediately after booking and again shortly before arrival, as cancellations and room changes are reported (Review 2, 4).
- Bring your own towels and toiletries, or be prepared to visit the front desk multiple times to request these items, as housekeeping can be inconsistent (Review 4, 5).
- Manage expectations for water park hours; plan to visit earlier in the day as it may close as early as 5:00 PM (Review 4).
- Thoroughly review your bill for any promised discounts or correct charges, as billing errors and unapplied discounts are reported (Review 5).
- Be prepared for potential difficulties and frustration if issues arise, as customer service and management responsiveness are frequently criticized (Review 2, 5).
Good to know before you go
- If you rely on guaranteed reservations, the specific room type booked, or consistent, high-quality customer service and management support (Review 2, 4, 5).
- If daily housekeeping and room service are crucial for your stay (Review 4, 5).
- If you expect a wide array of on-site activities beyond the pool to entertain your family (Review 5).
- If your family plans to use the water park extensively in the late afternoon/early evening due to its early closing time (Review 4).
- If you are on a strict budget and cannot tolerate billing discrepancies or unexpected charges (Review 5).
- Crowds
- Reviews are mixed; some experiences imply a pleasant, uncrowded pool environment (Review 1, 3), while one review explicitly describes a 'ghost town' feel regarding activities (Review 5). No specific peak or quiet times are definitively indicated for the pool or common areas.
- Value
- The perceived value is generally low for many guests, with multiple complaints about the 'steep cost' or not being 'worth the money.' Guests feel that for the price, amenities like free breakfast should be included (implying it is not), and the lack of services, activities, and billing issues further diminish value (Review 4, 5).
- Food
- Breakfast is available in the resort's restaurant; however, it is not complimentary, which contributes to negative price-value sentiment (Review 1, 4). No information on outside food or other specific food policies was mentioned.
- Accessibility
- No specific accessibility accommodations were mentioned in the provided reviews.
- Safety
- A negative safety concern was raised regarding housekeeping leaving room doors open (Review 2). No explicit positive safety features (e.g., lifeguards, secure entry, first aid) were detailed in the reviews.
What parents say
"Was very thrilled with my experience at the hotel. Checking in was a breeze. The location is so convenient with restaurants, shops, ice cream right across the way, walking distance. The hotel rooms were clean, the pool was awesome. We did breakfast in the restaurant and the food was fantastic! I would say my experience with kids was a great time. Would recommend this place to stay!"
2 weeks ago
"AVOID AT ALL COSTS!! This leaderless ship of unprofessionals will cancel your reservation days before arrival and then not call or email you to try and work though the issue. Housekeeping will leave the door to you room open when they leave. The maintenance team will knock aggressively on your door with the do not disturb sign illuminated and then catch attitude when you send them away (Jorge). You will sleep on severely uncomfortable beds with unbreathable cheap sheets. The best part is that if you have ANY complaints their automated voice message carousel will keep you on hold, drop your ca"
a week ago
"Had a great stay here in February. The pool area is nice and they do a great job making it feel like a resort rather than a hotel. Service wsa good and there are lots of good restaurants in walking distance. We enjoyed it so much we extended our stay by a day once we got down there."
a week ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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