Pros
- Excellent beachfront location overlooking the Gulf of Mexico
- Bright, breezy rooms with huge balconies and Keurig coffeemakers
- Freebies include Internet and beer coupons
- Long outdoor pool with great views of the Gulf, plus a poolside Tiki bar
- Live entertainment offered nightly during the summer
- 2 restaurants: Landshark Landing and Frank and Lola Love Pensacola Cafe
- Sunny, 24-hour fitness center with more lovely views
- Luxurious bathrooms with huge walk-in showers
- Relaxing beach style from the cozy lobby to the spacious rooms
Cons
- Some lounge chair cushions need replacing
- Some complaints of jellyfish on the beach
Bottom Line
The first hotel to open under the Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville brand, the Margaritaville Beach Hotel offers a relaxed, tropical atmosphere right on a beautiful stretch of sandy coastline. The hotel's white and blue color palette, wicker furnishings, and palm trees add to the beachy atmosphere, as do the seasonal live entertainment, and a poolside Tiki bar. Rooms are sophisticated, clean, and airy with huge balconies, flat-screen TVs, and free Internet. The sweeping views of the white sand beach and Gulf of Mexico, viewable throughout the property and from the sleek outdoor pool, are a highlight. This hotel is definitely unique for an area full of chain options, but some guests complain about jellyfish on the beach.
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Amenities
- Cribs
- Fitness Center
- Internet
- Pool
Location
On the beach in Pensacola
Margaritaville Beach Hotel is located on a quiet stretch on the public Pensacola Beach. A trolley stop right outside of the hotel connects to nearby restaurants and hotels from May through Labor Day. Pensacola is known for offering some of Florida's best beaches, as well as historical attractions, including Victorian mansions and museums celebrating the US Navy and Marine Corps.
- 24-minute drive from Pensacola Regional Airport
- 72-minute drive from Destin Airport
- 3-to-15-minute walk to range of nearby bars and restaurants
- 8-minute drive to Gulf Islands National Seashore
- 11-minute drive to Santa Rosa Island
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Location
On the beach in Pensacola
Margaritaville Beach Hotel is located on a quiet stretch on the public Pensacola Beach. A trolley stop right outside of the hotel connects to nearby restaurants and hotels from May through Labor Day. Pensacola is known for offering some of Florida's best beaches, as well as historical attractions, including Victorian mansions and museums celebrating the US Navy and Marine Corps.
- 24-minute drive from Pensacola Regional Airport
- 72-minute drive from Destin Airport
- 3-to-15-minute walk to range of nearby bars and restaurants
- 8-minute drive to Gulf Islands National Seashore
- 11-minute drive to Santa Rosa Island
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Amenities
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Air Conditioner
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Airport Transportation
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Balcony / Terrace / Patio
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Beach
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Business Center
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Cable
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Concierge
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Cribs
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Dry Cleaning
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Fitness Center
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Internet
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Kids Allowed
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Laundry
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Meeting / Conference Rooms
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Pool
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Poolside Drink Service
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Room Service
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Supervised Kids Activities
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Swim-Up Bar
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