What’s included at Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City — and what costs extra
At Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City most basic services are included with your room — complimentary Wi‑Fi, access to the Fins Up! Fitness Center, use of the heated indoor pool year‑round, and basic lobby/concierge services. Expect extra charges for on‑site dining (meals are a la carte), parking ($20 self, $25 valet), a seasonal resort fee (about $20/night May–Aug), pool day passes/cabanas, and the nonrefundable pet fee ($75 per pet).
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Rooms: what’s included in your guestroom
All guestrooms include complimentary Wi‑Fi, standard bedding and toiletries, in‑room TV, and access to hotel amenities such as the fitness center and pools. Many rooms have private balconies or patios; select ground‑level suites offer walk‑out decks with direct pool access.
Room types at the property include Deluxe Suite, Multiple Beds, Balcony; Deluxe Room, Balcony; Premium Room, Patio (Private Patio); Premium Room, Patio; Standard Room; Suite, Balcony; Premium Room, Patio, Corner; Suite, with Sofa bed, Patio; and Suite (Jimmy Buffett). Specific bed configurations vary by room type.
- Balconies/patios are common but not guaranteed — request at booking.
- Some suites (including Suite (Jimmy Buffett) and Suite, with Sofa bed, Patio) include a Double Sofa Bed in addition to a King Bed.
- In‑room dining is available for an extra charge.
| Room name | Typical beds |
|---|---|
| Deluxe Room, Balcony | 1 King or 2 Queen Beds |
| Premium Room, Patio | 1 King (or 2 Queen options in some Premium Room, Patio listings) |
| Suite (Jimmy Buffett) | 1 King Bed + 1 Double Sofa Bed |
Pools, water features and pool access fees
The hotel has both a heated indoor pool open year‑round (with the NINJACROSS obstacle course, rock‑climbing wall and a basketball hoop) and a large seasonal outdoor zero‑entry resort pool with a waterslide, waterfall, in‑water seating, fire pits, hammocks, lawn games and private cabanas.
Non‑hotel guests can buy pool day passes; indoor‑pool day passes are listed starting at $45 including taxes/fees, and historic opening‑period rates for both pools were higher (e.g., $60/adult and $20/child noted at opening). Cabanas and premium pool services carry additional charges.
- Indoor pool: open year‑round; includes obstacle course and climbing wall.
- Outdoor pool: seasonal (roughly May–Aug) and includes waterslide and private cabanas.
- Day passes may include lounge chairs, towel service, Wi‑Fi and complimentary self‑parking; outside food/beverages are not permitted.
| Pass / Service | Typical starting price (as listed) |
|---|---|
| Indoor pool day pass | $45 (including taxes/fees) — per sources |
| Both pools (opening period price example) | $60/adult; $20/child (ages 4–12) — opening period listing |
| Cabanas | Additional fee; includes seating, fan, cooler and complimentary pitcher per some descriptions |
Dining and bars: what’s covered and what you’ll pay for
Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City is not sold as an all‑inclusive property — meals and drinks are charged a la carte. The hotel’s main restaurant, LandShark Bar & Grill, serves breakfast, lunch and dinner (hours listed daily), and breakfast is not complimentary.
Other outlets include the poolside 5 o'Clock Somewhere Bar & Grill, the LandShark Lobby Bar, and Joe Merchant's Coffee & Provisions (grab‑and‑go). In‑room dining is available for an extra charge.
- LandShark Bar & Grill: full menu, indoor/outdoor seating, pool views; reservations available (OpenTable).
- 5 o'Clock Somewhere Bar & Grill: seasonal poolside bar serving frozen drinks and light bites; open to hotel and pool‑pass/cabana guests.
- Joe Merchant's Coffee & Provisions: coffee, pastries, sandwiches and grab‑and‑go items (hours from 6:00 a.m.).
| Venue | Typical offering | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| LandShark Bar & Grill | Breakfast, lunch, dinner — American tavern fare with island twist | Open daily; breakfast charged a la carte |
| 5 o'Clock Somewhere Bar & Grill | Frozen cocktails, beer, shareable plates | Seasonal, on the pool deck |
| Joe Merchant's Coffee & Provisions | Coffee, pastries, sandwiches, gelato | Grab‑and‑go; morning hours start around 6:00 a.m. |
Fees and payments to expect at check‑in or during your stay
Standard payment policies require a credit card guarantee at booking and presentation of a photo ID and credit card at check‑in. The property accepts major credit cards (American Express, Visa, Mastercard, Diners Club, Discover) and some listings state cash is not accepted.
There are a few regular extra charges guests should budget for during a stay.
- Self‑parking: $20 per night (on‑site).
- Valet parking: $25 per night.
- Resort fee: about $20 per night during May–August (covers select services like lobby/concierge, guest laundry access, hammocks and yard games).
- Pet fee: $75 nonrefundable per pet (limit two pets per room; pets limited to dogs in designated pet rooms).
| Item | Typical charge |
|---|---|
| Self‑parking | $20 per night |
| Valet parking | $25 per night |
| Seasonal resort fee | $20 per night (May–Aug; may vary by season) |
Facilities included with no extra charge
Some on‑site amenities are available to registered guests at no additional cost. These are useful for exercise, meetings and basic convenience during your stay.
If you plan to use conference or event spaces, expect separate event charges and catering fees handled through the hotel’s meetings team.
- Complimentary Wi‑Fi throughout the hotel.
- Fins Up! Fitness Center — available to guests at no extra charge (some sites list 24‑hour access).
- Access to the heated indoor pool is included for registered guests (outdoor pool is seasonal).
- Lobby/concierge services and luggage storage (basic services may be covered; check resort fee inclusions for details).
| Included amenity | Notes |
|---|---|
| Wi‑Fi | Complimentary for guests |
| Fitness center | Fins Up! available to registered guests |
| Indoor pool | Heated and open year‑round for guests |
Events, meetings and wedding add‑ons
The hotel offers over 14,000 sq ft of flexible indoor and outdoor event space with full audiovisual capabilities and on‑site catering. Ballrooms include the Compass Rose Ballroom (capacity up to 300) and the Coral Reef Ballroom (capacity up to 160).
Event packages, catering, bar service and dedicated event staff are separate paid services arranged through the hotel’s events team; expect individualized quotes rather than flat published prices.
- Compass Rose Ballroom: roughly 3,950 sq ft; multiple capacity configurations.
- Coral Reef Ballroom: about 2,780 sq ft; divisible into smaller spaces with patio access.
- Outdoor poolside event space: approximately 3,500 sq ft for private functions.
| Venue | Seated capacity (typical) |
|---|---|
| Compass Rose Ballroom | Up to 300 (various setups available) |
| Coral Reef Ballroom | Up to 160 |
| Poolside event space | Approx. 3,500 sq ft (configurable) |
