Pros

  • On Hollywood Beach Broadwalk, near restaurants, shops, and bars
  • Free loungers and umbrellas at the beach across the boardwalk
  • Spacious, cute rooms have coffeemakers, balconies, and great views
  • Three pools, including an adults-only rooftop pool, plus FlowRider Double
  • Multiple dining and drinking options, many with happy hour specials
  • Full entertainment program includes great live music
  • Large fitness center offers group classes (fees for most)
  • Pleasant spa has 11 treatment rooms, hydrotherapy area, and salon
  • Great kids’ club with tons of daily activities
  • Extensive indoor and outdoor space; catering services available
  • Free Wi-Fi, loaner bikes, and guest laundry
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Cons

  • Resort fee charged on top of room rate (common in the area)
  • Extra charges for self- and valet parking
  • Fees for most fitness classes
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Bottom Line

Located right across the hopping Broadwalk from the beach, the 369-room, upscale Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort offers a fun, laid-back stay with multiple pools, a full entertainment program that includes great live bands nightly, and tons of on-site dining and drinking options. Rooms are contemporary and cute, with an ocean-inspired color palette, solid amenities, and balconies -- most with at least partial ocean views. Families are well-catered to with an excellent kids’ club, a FlowRider Double surfing simulator, and family activities, but couples and groups of friends seeking some peace and quiet can head to the adults-only rooftop pool, complete with a bar offering happy hour and expansive ocean views. Travelers seeking something a tad more upscale may prefer The Diplomat Beach Resort Hollywood, Curio Collection by Hilton.

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Amenities

  • Fitness Center
  • Internet
  • Jacuzzi
  • Pets Allowed
  • Pool
  • Spa

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Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort

What Are the Design and Scene Like at Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort?

Stylish and oceanfront, this hotel has beachy touches and a lively atmosphere suitable for couples and families.

Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort feels like an extension of the bustling boardwalk in Hollywood Beach: It is lively, fun, and family-friendly. Its amenities are similar to those found in many other beachfront hotels in the area, but the atmosphere is somewhat more festive here, with live bands every night, popular happy hours at many of the multiple on-site bars, and a hopping poolside scene that makes it particularly attractive for families.

The lobby’s design combines boho-chic elements – think wooden sofas decorated with throw pillows in vibrant hues and hung from the ceiling with ropes; a huge blue flip-flop in the middle of the space; barrel-style seating, and white plantation shutters -- with stylish, contemporary touches, including a large glass-and-metal ceiling installation and a striking area rug with blue and lime-green patterns. Plants decorate the indoors throughout the hotel. The grounds have an even more tropical, beachy feel, with colorful Adirondack chairs, dozens of aquamarine loungers and umbrellas around the pools, and tons of palm trees.

The atmosphere is relaxed and fun, with many kids running around the pools and taking part in the entertainment program. Daily activities such as poolside limbo, family hula hoop contests, three-legged races on the beach, and oceanfront soccer keep the vibe lively, but those looking to wind down and read a book in the sun can get a lounger on the 11th-floor rooftop deck, which features an adults-only pool and a bar. All in all, Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort is a solid pick for families and couples seeking a fun, laid-back hotel right on the Broadwalk. Rates aren’t low but generally comparable to similar properties in the area.

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Where Is Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort Located?

On the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk, it’s across from the beach and walking distance to restaurants, shops, and bars.

The resort is located on the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk, a pedestrian boulevard lined with hotels, restaurants, bars, and shops on one side, and a long, sandy beach on the other. Margaritaville guests get two loungers and an umbrella per room on the beach at no extra charge. The area is fairly walkable, but reaching most attractions requires a car. Attractions such as the Arts Park at Young Circle, Art and Culture Center of Hollywood, and Anne Kolb Nature Center can be found in less than a 10-minute drive away. Fort Lauderdale and Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport are about 25 minutes away by car, while Miami International Airport is about a 35-minute drive from the hotel.

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What Are Rooms Like at Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort?

Beachy, cute rooms have free Wi-Fi, coffeemakers, balconies, and expansive views.

The hotel’s 369 rooms are airy, spacious, and cute, featuring an ocean-inspired color palette (teal, beige, and white), and beachy touches such as white plantation shutters in lieu of headboards, wood treatment on walls, and accent pillows in tropical hues. Clean lines and soft colors give rooms a contemporary feel. Big windows open to balconies, the vast majority of which are furnished with Adirondack chairs and offer at least partial ocean views. Rooms labeled Sunset units have vistas over the Intracoastal Waterway. Entry-level rooms start at 450 square feet, while Junior Suites and One-Bedroom Suites offer 840 square feet of space. Two-bedroom units range in size from 1,300 to 1,700 square feet. Son of a Sailor and Banana Republic suites offer direct access to the 11th-floor rooftop terrace.

Amenities are good for the price in all room and suite types, consisting of flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, minibars with drinks and snacks, bathrobes, free Wi-Fi, safes, and Bluetooth-compatible alarm clocks. Suites have kitchens, and the 2,649-square-foot Jimmy Buffett Suite, located on the top floor of the hotel, has a billiard room and a 1,124-square-foot terrace. Bathrooms in all rooms and suites are stylish and contemporary, equipped with walk-in showers clad in aquamarine glass tiles, square sinks over white wooden vanities, and big mirrors. Toiletries and hairdryers are also provided.

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What Restaurants and Bars Are at Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort?

Six restaurants, two bars, and a coffeeshop serve good food at reasonable prices.

The hotel offers multiple dining and drinking options, including, of course, a Margaritaville, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner alongside drinks with live music nightly. As its name suggests, JWB Prime Steak and Seafood offers steak and seafood and features a raw and sushi bar, as well as a wine and cocktails menu with happy hour specials. The oceanfront LandShark Bar and Grill serves bar bites and drinks for lunch and dinner next to the FlowRider Double surf simulator. The 11th-floor, adults-only pool deck has its own bar, License to Chill. It serves up an international food menu and frozen drinks to guests 21 and up. For a quick bite of tacos and bowls, Floridays Airstream Cafe is a good pick, while Margaritaville Coffee Shop offers coffee drinks, sandwiches, pastries, and gelato from early in the morning until after dinner. Five O’clock Somewhere has a popular happy hour and serves casual pub fare for lunch and dinner. Another popular happy hour spot is the hotel’s tiki bar, Lone Palm Beach Bar, located on the beach.

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What Features are Available at Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort?

Three pools, a FlowRider Double, kids’ club, entertainment program, gym, spa, and meeting space provide ample recreation opportunities.

Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort has a large main pool deck, complete with two pools -- one of them with a waterslide -- dozens of loungers and umbrellas, tons of palm trees, and a FlowRider Double pool for surfing simulation. There is an additional adults-only pool on the 11th-floor rooftop deck, which offers panoramic ocean views and has direct access to the License to Chill bar.

There is always something going on in the hotel, be it activities for children at the superb kids’ club, family-friendly contests and games by the pool or at the beach, movie nights for kids, or happy hour and live music at various on-site venues. Fitness classes such as yoga, boot camp, and mat Pilates are available for a fee several times per week, while guided morning runs and bike tours are free of charge. Loaner bikes are also free for all guests. The hotel’s 4,700-square-foot gym is well-equipped and modern, with a wide array of cardio and strength-training machines in a large room with ocean views. St. Somewhere Spa has 11 treatment rooms -- including some for couples -- plus salon services and a hydrotherapy area with heated benches, locker rooms, and a relaxation lounge.

The hotel offers 30,000 square feet of event space, of which 7,000 are outdoors.

A resort fee (common for the area) is charged on top of all room rates and covers property-wide Wi-Fi, use of loaner bikes, use of two beach loungers and an umbrella per room, in-room bottled water, and use of guest laundry facilities. Self- and valet parking are available for a daily fee.

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Oyster Hotel Review

Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort

What Are the Design and Scene Like at Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort?

Stylish and oceanfront, this hotel has beachy touches and a lively atmosphere suitable for couples and families.

Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort feels like an extension of the bustling boardwalk in Hollywood Beach: It is lively, fun, and family-friendly. Its amenities are similar to those found in many other beachfront hotels in the area, but the atmosphere is somewhat more festive here, with live bands every night, popular happy hours at many of the multiple on-site bars, and a hopping poolside scene that makes it particularly attractive for families.

The lobby’s design combines boho-chic elements – think wooden sofas decorated with throw pillows in vibrant hues and hung from the ceiling with ropes; a huge blue flip-flop in the middle of the space; barrel-style seating, and white plantation shutters -- with stylish, contemporary touches, including a large glass-and-metal ceiling installation and a striking area rug with blue and lime-green patterns. Plants decorate the indoors throughout the hotel. The grounds have an even more tropical, beachy feel, with colorful Adirondack chairs, dozens of aquamarine loungers and umbrellas around the pools, and tons of palm trees.

The atmosphere is relaxed and fun, with many kids running around the pools and taking part in the entertainment program. Daily activities such as poolside limbo, family hula hoop contests, three-legged races on the beach, and oceanfront soccer keep the vibe lively, but those looking to wind down and read a book in the sun can get a lounger on the 11th-floor rooftop deck, which features an adults-only pool and a bar. All in all, Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort is a solid pick for families and couples seeking a fun, laid-back hotel right on the Broadwalk. Rates aren’t low but generally comparable to similar properties in the area.

See More What Are the Design and Scene Like at Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort?

Where Is Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort Located?

On the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk, it’s across from the beach and walking distance to restaurants, shops, and bars.

The resort is located on the Hollywood Beach Broadwalk, a pedestrian boulevard lined with hotels, restaurants, bars, and shops on one side, and a long, sandy beach on the other. Margaritaville guests get two loungers and an umbrella per room on the beach at no extra charge. The area is fairly walkable, but reaching most attractions requires a car. Attractions such as the Arts Park at Young Circle, Art and Culture Center of Hollywood, and Anne Kolb Nature Center can be found in less than a 10-minute drive away. Fort Lauderdale and Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport are about 25 minutes away by car, while Miami International Airport is about a 35-minute drive from the hotel.

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What Are Rooms Like at Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort?

Beachy, cute rooms have free Wi-Fi, coffeemakers, balconies, and expansive views.

The hotel’s 369 rooms are airy, spacious, and cute, featuring an ocean-inspired color palette (teal, beige, and white), and beachy touches such as white plantation shutters in lieu of headboards, wood treatment on walls, and accent pillows in tropical hues. Clean lines and soft colors give rooms a contemporary feel. Big windows open to balconies, the vast majority of which are furnished with Adirondack chairs and offer at least partial ocean views. Rooms labeled Sunset units have vistas over the Intracoastal Waterway. Entry-level rooms start at 450 square feet, while Junior Suites and One-Bedroom Suites offer 840 square feet of space. Two-bedroom units range in size from 1,300 to 1,700 square feet. Son of a Sailor and Banana Republic suites offer direct access to the 11th-floor rooftop terrace.

Amenities are good for the price in all room and suite types, consisting of flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers, minibars with drinks and snacks, bathrobes, free Wi-Fi, safes, and Bluetooth-compatible alarm clocks. Suites have kitchens, and the 2,649-square-foot Jimmy Buffett Suite, located on the top floor of the hotel, has a billiard room and a 1,124-square-foot terrace. Bathrooms in all rooms and suites are stylish and contemporary, equipped with walk-in showers clad in aquamarine glass tiles, square sinks over white wooden vanities, and big mirrors. Toiletries and hairdryers are also provided.

See More What Are Rooms Like at Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort?

What Restaurants and Bars Are at Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort?

Six restaurants, two bars, and a coffeeshop serve good food at reasonable prices.

The hotel offers multiple dining and drinking options, including, of course, a Margaritaville, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner alongside drinks with live music nightly. As its name suggests, JWB Prime Steak and Seafood offers steak and seafood and features a raw and sushi bar, as well as a wine and cocktails menu with happy hour specials. The oceanfront LandShark Bar and Grill serves bar bites and drinks for lunch and dinner next to the FlowRider Double surf simulator. The 11th-floor, adults-only pool deck has its own bar, License to Chill. It serves up an international food menu and frozen drinks to guests 21 and up. For a quick bite of tacos and bowls, Floridays Airstream Cafe is a good pick, while Margaritaville Coffee Shop offers coffee drinks, sandwiches, pastries, and gelato from early in the morning until after dinner. Five O’clock Somewhere has a popular happy hour and serves casual pub fare for lunch and dinner. Another popular happy hour spot is the hotel’s tiki bar, Lone Palm Beach Bar, located on the beach.

See More What Restaurants and Bars Are at Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort?

What Features are Available at Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort?

Three pools, a FlowRider Double, kids’ club, entertainment program, gym, spa, and meeting space provide ample recreation opportunities.

Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort has a large main pool deck, complete with two pools -- one of them with a waterslide -- dozens of loungers and umbrellas, tons of palm trees, and a FlowRider Double pool for surfing simulation. There is an additional adults-only pool on the 11th-floor rooftop deck, which offers panoramic ocean views and has direct access to the License to Chill bar.

There is always something going on in the hotel, be it activities for children at the superb kids’ club, family-friendly contests and games by the pool or at the beach, movie nights for kids, or happy hour and live music at various on-site venues. Fitness classes such as yoga, boot camp, and mat Pilates are available for a fee several times per week, while guided morning runs and bike tours are free of charge. Loaner bikes are also free for all guests. The hotel’s 4,700-square-foot gym is well-equipped and modern, with a wide array of cardio and strength-training machines in a large room with ocean views. St. Somewhere Spa has 11 treatment rooms -- including some for couples -- plus salon services and a hydrotherapy area with heated benches, locker rooms, and a relaxation lounge.

The hotel offers 30,000 square feet of event space, of which 7,000 are outdoors.

A resort fee (common for the area) is charged on top of all room rates and covers property-wide Wi-Fi, use of loaner bikes, use of two beach loungers and an umbrella per room, in-room bottled water, and use of guest laundry facilities. Self- and valet parking are available for a daily fee.

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Amenities

  • Air Conditioner

  • Babysitting Services

  • Beach

  • Business Center

  • Concierge

  • Dry Cleaning

  • Fitness Center

  • Full Kitchen

  • Internet

  • Jacuzzi

  • Laundry

  • Meeting / Conference Rooms

  • Pets Allowed

  • Pool

  • Room Service

  • Separate Bedroom / Living Room Space

  • Spa

  • Supervised Kids Activities

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