
Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City
Best for families and pool-focused stays, especially if you want waterslides, an indoor obstacle-course pool and easy access to Village West attractions.
Prices in other currencies are estimates. You’re charged in USD.
Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City is a family-friendly, resort-style hotel in Village West with year-round indoor pool fun and a seasonal outdoor pool deck. Harrah's Kansas City Hotel & Casino — A Caesars Rewards Destination is a casino hotel in North Kansas City geared to gaming and live-entertainment travelers.
Updated

Best for families and pool-focused stays, especially if you want waterslides, an indoor obstacle-course pool and easy access to Village West attractions.

Best for travelers who prioritize casino action, live entertainment and on-site gaming facilities tied to the Caesars Rewards program.
Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City wins when you want a family-friendly resort mood, waterslides, an indoor year-round pool with kid-focused features, and easy access to Kansas Speedway and Legends Outlets.
Harrah's Kansas City Hotel & Casino wins when your trip centers on casino play, nightlife or conference space — it offers a large casino (about 60,000 sq ft), multiple restaurants and meeting facilities geared to events and groups.
Bottom line: Choose Margaritaville for family recreation and pool-centered resort amenities; pick Harrah's for gambling, concerts/live shows and conference-capable event space.
| Category | Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City | Harrah's Kansas City Hotel & Casino A Caesars Rewards Destination |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Family-friendly resort-style, pool-focused | Casino-driven hotel with entertainment and meeting focus |
| Location | Village West entertainment district, Kansas City, KS (near Kansas Speedway, Legends Outlets) | North Kansas City, Missouri (riverfront casino district) |
| Size (rooms) | 228 rooms, including 11 suites | 392 guestrooms |
| Ages / audience | All ages welcome; primary guest must be 21+ at check-in | Not adults-only; primary check-in min age listed as 21 |
| Pools & water features | Year-round heated indoor pool with NINJACROSS obstacle course; seasonal outdoor zero-entry pool with waterslide, waterfall and cabanas | Not published |
| Restaurants & bars | LandShark Bar & Grill, 5 o'Clock Somewhere Bar & Grill, LandShark Lobby Bar, Joe Merchant's Coffee & Provisions | 3 restaurants and 2 bars/lounges (including Brew Brothers) |
| Spa / wellness | No spa (listing states 'No spa') | Not published |
| Known for | Family entertainment, pools, waterslide, arcade and event spaces | Large casino (approx. 60,000 sq ft), slot machines and table games, live shows/nightclub |
| Conference & meeting space | Over 14,000 sq ft of flexible indoor/outdoor event space (ballrooms and poolside event area) | About 15,000 sq ft of conference space and 9 meeting rooms |
| Fitness | Fins Up! Fitness Center (modern equipment; listed as available to guests, some sources list 24-hour access) | 24-hour fitness facilities |
| Parking & transport | On-site self-parking ($20/night) and valet ($25/night); EV charging available | Not published |
Margaritaville sits in Village West, close to Kansas Speedway, Legends Outlets and other family attractions.
Choose Margaritaville for proximity to sports, shopping and family attractions in Village West.
Harrah’s is positioned on the riverfront in North Kansas City within the region’s casino and entertainment corridor.
Choose Harrah’s if you want to be near a major casino complex and live-entertainment venues.
Margaritaville has 228 rooms and 11 suites with many rooms offering balconies or patios and select ground-floor suites with walk-out access.
Margaritaville’s rooms emphasize pool views, patios and family-friendly suite options.
Harrah’s offers a larger inventory of 392 guestrooms across multiple room types and towers.
Harrah’s provides a broad selection of standard and premium rooms tailored to casino and event guests.
Margaritaville runs a mix of casual restaurant and poolside outlets focused on family dining and relaxed cocktails.
Margaritaville’s dining is casual and aimed at families and pool users, with breakfast available a la carte.
Harrah’s lists three restaurants and two bars/lounges, with at least one full-service restaurant noted (Brew Brothers).
Harrah’s food-and-drink options are geared to casino and nightlife guests, with multiple on-site outlets.
Pools and family entertainment are Margaritaville’s signature amenities.
If pools, waterslides and on-site family activities matter, Margaritaville is the clear choice.
Harrah’s signature amenity is its large casino floor and associated entertainment.
Harrah’s is the pick for gaming and live entertainment rather than pool-focused family fun.
Margaritaville balances wellness and family entertainment with a gym and kid-friendly amenities.
Margaritaville offers a family-centric mix of fitness and relaxed evening entertainment.
Harrah’s emphasizes nightlife tied to its casino, with live shows and a nightclub on property.
Harrah’s focuses on adult nightlife and performance programming alongside gaming.

Pools with waterslide, year-round indoor pool with obstacle course, arcade and poolside family programming.

Large casino floor (≈60,000 sq ft), many slot machines and table games, plus live shows and a nightclub.

Around 15,000 sq ft of conference space and 9 meeting rooms suited to conventions and large groups.

Seasonal zero-entry outdoor pool with cabanas, waterslide and poolside bar plus a heated indoor pool year-round.
Margaritaville is better for families — it has both a year-round indoor pool with kid-focused features and a seasonal outdoor pool with a waterslide, plus an arcade and family activities.
Harrah's Kansas City Hotel & Casino is the clear choice for gambling, live shows and nightclub-style nightlife, plus a large casino floor and multiple gaming options.
No. Margaritaville’s breakfast is charged a la carte at LandShark Bar & Grill; neither property is sold as an all-inclusive resort in the provided facts.
Harrah’s is not adults-only in the supplier listing, but primary check-in age is listed as 21; families should check property policies for specific restrictions during events or in gaming areas.
Explore how Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City stacks up against other hotels nearby:
vs. sites like Expedia, Hotels.com and other OTAs ·