
Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City
Best for families and pool-focused stays near Village West attractions and Kansas Speedway.
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Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City is a 228-room, family-friendly resort in Village West with year-round indoor pool fun and a seasonal outdoor pool deck. Crossroads Hotel is a 4-star, design-forward boutique in the Crossroads Arts District for travelers who want a trendy, downtown stay.
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Best for families and pool-focused stays near Village West attractions and Kansas Speedway.

Best for design-conscious travelers who want a compact, walkable base in the Crossroads/central Kansas City arts and nightlife scene.
When Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City wins: choose Margaritaville if you’re traveling with kids or want a resort-feel property with multiple pools, a waterslide, arcade/family entertainment, and large event space near Village West attractions.
When Crossroads Hotel wins: choose Crossroads if you want a smaller, design-led downtown hotel within walking distance of galleries, restaurants, venues like the Kauffman Center and Crown Center, and a hotel with multiple on-site restaurants and a rooftop terrace.
Bottom line: Margaritaville is a purpose-built family/resort option outside downtown; Crossroads is an urban boutique for visitors who plan to spend time in Kansas City’s cultural core.
| Category | Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City | Crossroads Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Family-focused resort with strong pool and activity programming. | Trendy, design-forward boutique hotel in the arts district. |
| Location | Village West (Kansas City, KS) near Kansas Speedway, Legends Outlets and Children’s Mercy Park. | Crossroads Arts District (Kansas City, MO), within walking distance of downtown cultural venues. |
| Size | 228 rooms (including 11 suites); large meeting/event footprint (~14,000 sq ft). | 131 rooms; smaller, urban footprint with rooftop terrace and meeting/ballroom spaces. |
| Ages / audience | All ages — marketed as family-friendly; primary guest must be 21+ at check-in. | All ages (not adults-only); primary guest minimum age at Crossroads listing is 21 for check-in. |
| Pools / water features | Heated indoor pool open year-round (NINJACROSS obstacle course, rock-climbing wall, basketball hoop) plus a seasonal zero-entry outdoor pool with waterslide and cabanas. | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple on-site venues: LandShark Bar & Grill, 5 o'Clock Somewhere Bar & Grill (poolside), LandShark Lobby Bar, Joe Merchant's Coffee & Provisions; in-room dining available. | Three on-site restaurants and three bars/lounges (including XR Cafe) and room service during limited hours. |
| Spa / wellness | No spa on site (hotel listing indicates no spa); on-site Fins Up! Fitness Center available to guests. | Health or beauty spa nearby (not necessarily on site); 24-hour fitness facilities listed. |
| Known for | Resort-style pools and family entertainment (arcade, obstacle course) and event/wedding venues. | Design-forward boutique location in Crossroads with rooftop terrace and multiple dining options. |
| Parking | On-site self-parking (fee) and valet available; electric vehicle charging stations noted. | Secured parking; uncovered and valet parking options (fees/surcharges may apply). |
| Accessibility & services | Accessible paths, public washrooms, and other accessibility features listed; luggage storage and 24-hour front desk. | Wheelchair-accessible registration desk, accessible path to elevator, assistive listening devices available, 24-hour front desk, luggage storage. |
Margaritaville sits in Village West, closer to Kansas Speedway, Legends Outlets and family attractions.
Best for people attending Village West events or who prefer a car-oriented, attraction-focused base.
Crossroads Hotel is located in the Crossroads Arts District, within walking distance of downtown cultural venues.
Best for travelers who want a central, walkable location near Kansas City’s arts and nightlife.
Margaritaville offers larger room counts and family-oriented layouts, including pool-access suites and balcony rooms.
Choose Margaritaville for larger rooms/suites and direct pool access options for families.
Crossroads has a smaller room count with design-led room types and several suite options.
Choose Crossroads for compact, design-forward rooms close to downtown attractions.
Margaritaville centers dining around family- and pool-friendly venues with island-inspired American fare.
Good for families who prefer on-site casual dining and convenient grab-and-go coffee.
Crossroads offers multiple on-site restaurants and bars and caters to downtown diners and visitors.
Pick Crossroads if you want a hotel with several downtown-style dining options and an easy walk to more restaurants.
Pools and family activities are the centerpieces at Margaritaville.
Margaritaville is the clear choice for guests prioritizing pools and on-site family entertainment.
Crossroads focuses on urban hotel amenities, including a rooftop terrace and fitness facilities.
Crossroads is better for travelers who value rooftop and downtown amenities rather than resort pools.
Margaritaville includes a branded fitness center and family entertainment options but no on-site spa.
Margaritaville covers fitness and family-friendly evening options but not spa services.
Crossroads provides fitness facilities and is close to downtown nightlife and live music venues.
Crossroads is stronger for guests who want to walk to nightlife, shows and have boutique hotel atmosphere.

Margaritaville — indoor obstacle-course pool, outdoor waterslide, arcade and family-focused rooms.

Crossroads — walkable Crossroads Arts District location and rooftop terrace put you near galleries and venues.

Margaritaville — large flexible event footprint and ballrooms that handle ceremonies and receptions up to 300 guests.

Crossroads — smaller property with curated room types, multiple on-site restaurants and a downtown vibe.
Margaritaville — it has year-round indoor pool activities, a seasonal outdoor pool with waterslide, an arcade and family-sized room options.
Crossroads — its location in the Crossroads Arts District is within walking distance of downtown cultural venues, restaurants and bars.
No — Margaritaville’s breakfast and other dining are charged a la carte and neither hotel is sold as an all-inclusive property.
Margaritaville’s listing indicates no on-site spa; Crossroads notes a health/beauty spa nearby.
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