
Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City
Best for families and travelers who want resort-style pools, waterslides, cabanas and on-site entertainment.
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Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City is a family-friendly, resort-style property in the Village West entertainment district with large indoor and seasonal outdoor pools. Loews Kansas City Hotel is a modern, full-service downtown convention hotel near the Crossroads Arts District and T-Mobile Center; read this if you’re choosing between a pool-focused family stay and a downtown meetings/arena location.
Updated · about 16 miles (≈25.7 km) apart

Best for families and travelers who want resort-style pools, waterslides, cabanas and on-site entertainment.

Best for business groups, conventions and guests who want a sleek downtown base steps from the convention center and arena.
When Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City wins: pick Margaritaville if you want an on-site water-focused vacation for kids or multigenerational groups—indoor pool open year-round with NINJACROSS, a seasonal zero-entry outdoor pool with a waterslide, family arcade, and cabana/day-pass options.
When Loews Kansas City Hotel wins: choose Loews if your priority is downtown convenience for meetings, concerts or sporting events; it’s a larger property with about 60,000 sq ft of conference space, many meeting rooms, and a central Crossroads/Power & Light District location within walking distance of T-Mobile Center.
Bottom line: Margaritaville is the resort choice in Village West for families and pool-centered stays; Loews is the practical pick for business travel, large events, and anyone who wants to be in downtown Kansas City.
| Category | Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City | Loews Kansas City Hotel |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Resort-style, playful, family-focused | Modern, upscale downtown convention hotel |
| Location | Village West entertainment district (near Kansas Speedway, Legends Outlets) | Crossroads Arts District / downtown Kansas City (near Kansas City Convention Center, T‑Mobile Center) |
| Size (rooms) | 228 rooms, including 11 suites | About 800 guestrooms |
| Ages / family policy | All ages welcome; primary booking guest must be 21+ | |
| Pools | Heated indoor pool open year-round (NINJACROSS obstacle course, rock-climbing wall) + seasonal outdoor zero-entry pool with waterslide and cabanas | Indoor pool (listed among recreational amenities); wheelchair-accessible pool |
| Restaurants & bars | LandShark Bar & Grill, 5 o'Clock Somewhere pool bar, LandShark Lobby Bar, Joe Merchant's Coffee & Provisions | 2 restaurants, a coffee shop/cafe and a bar/lounge; room service (limited hours) |
| Spa & wellness | No spa (hotel listing) | Not published |
| Meetings & event space | About 14,000 sq ft of indoor/outdoor event space (ballrooms for up to ~300 guests) | Around 60,000 sq ft of conference space with 22 meeting rooms |
| Parking & access | Self-parking and valet available (self parking $20/night; valet $25/night), EV charging | Self parking (surcharge) and valet (surcharge); on-site parking options |
| Known for | Pool complex, family entertainment and themed dining | Downtown convention facilities and proximity to T‑Mobile Center |
Margaritaville sits in the Village West entertainment cluster on the Kansas (KS) side, close to Kansas Speedway and Legends Outlets.
Good if your plans center on Village West attractions, racing or outlet shopping.
Loews is a downtown hotel in Kansas City, Missouri, within a short walk of the convention center and entertainment districts.
Choose Loews for convenience to downtown venues and walkable city attractions.
Margaritaville offers 228 rooms with a number of suites and many rooms featuring balconies or patio access.
Rooms are scaled to family and pool-focused stays with several balcony/patio options.
Loews provides a broad selection of room types across approximately 800 guestrooms, from deluxe rooms to multi-room suites.
Large inventory and many accessibility options make Loews flexible for groups and business travelers.
Margaritaville centers its dining around family and poolside experiences.
Pick Margaritaville when on-site casual, family-friendly dining and poolside cocktails matter.
Loews has multiple on-site dining outlets with a coffee shop/cafe and a bar/lounge, and weekend buffet breakfast (surcharge).
Loews fits business schedules and downtown dining needs with multiple indoor outlets and grab-and-go options.
Pools and family water attractions are Margaritaville’s signature features.
This is the clear pick for families and anyone prioritizing on-site aquatic entertainment.
Loews lists an indoor pool among its recreational amenities for guests.
Loews provides pool access but not the multi-feature waterpark-style amenities found at Margaritaville.
Margaritaville mixes a fitness center with family entertainment on-site.
Good for families who want evening entertainment without leaving the hotel.
Loews leans on downtown nightlife and cultural venues for evening options.
Choose Loews if you want downtown nightlife, theaters and concert/arena access within walking distance.

Margaritaville — indoor obstacle-course pool, outdoor waterslide and arcade make it the clear family pick.

Loews — roughly 60,000 sq ft of conference space and 22 meeting rooms for large group needs.

Margaritaville — walking or short drives to Kansas Speedway, Legends Outlets and Children’s Mercy Park.

Loews — short walk to Kansas City Convention Center, T‑Mobile Center and downtown dining/entertainment.
Margaritaville — it has year-round indoor pool features for kids (NINJACROSS, climbing wall) plus a seasonal outdoor pool with a waterslide and cabanas.
Loews — it’s a downtown convention hotel with about 60,000 sq ft of conference space and 22 meeting rooms, within walking distance of the Kansas City Convention Center.
Yes — day passes are available for non-hotel guests for pool access (fees apply).
Yes — both properties accommodate children. Note both list the primary booking guest must be at least 21 at check-in.
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