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Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City vs The Fontaine

Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City is a 228-room, family-oriented resort in Village West with year‑round indoor pool fun and a large seasonal outdoor pool — good for families and activity-focused stays. The Fontaine is a 4.5-star boutique-luxury hotel near the Country Club Plaza for travelers who want a stylish, Plaza‑area base and polished service.

Updated · about 17 miles (≈27 km) apart

Indoor activity pool with suspended obstacle course at Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City

Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City

Family-friendly · Resort pools & waterslide · Village West entertainment

Best for families and groups who want resort-style pools, on-site entertainment and event space.

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The Fontaine, Kansas City, Missouri

The Fontaine

Boutique luxury · Near Country Club Plaza · Polished, upscale service

Best for travelers seeking a high-end, Plaza-adjacent boutique stay with refined rooms and a quieter urban location.

Quick Verdict: Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City vs The Fontaine

When Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City wins: choose Margaritaville if you’re traveling with kids or a larger group and want easy access to big pools, waterslides, an arcade, cabanas and on-site family dining. It’s also the stronger choice for large events and weddings with extensive flexible event space.

When The Fontaine wins: pick The Fontaine if you prefer a boutique-luxury hotel in the West Plaza area close to museums, restaurants and Plaza shopping; it’s quieter, more intimate and geared toward upscale travelers rather than family pool days.

Bottom line: both are polished Kansas City options but serve different needs — Margaritaville is a larger, activity-forward family resort in Village West; The Fontaine is a smaller, Plaza-area boutique hotel for travelers who value location and a refined, quieter hotel experience.

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Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City vs The Fontaine – At a Glance

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CategoryMargaritaville Hotel Kansas CityThe Fontaine
Overall vibeResort-style, lively, family-focusedBoutique-luxury, refined, adult-friendly
LocationVillage West entertainment district, near Kansas Speedway and Legends Outlets (Kansas City, KS)West Plaza neighborhood in Kansas City, MO — close to Nelson‑Atkins Museum and Plaza shopping
Size228 rooms, including 11 suites132 guestrooms
Ages welcomedAll ages; primary guest must be 21+ to check inAll ages (not adults-only); standard hotel age rules apply
Pools & water featuresHeated indoor pool open year-round with NINJACROSS obstacle course; seasonal outdoor zero-entry pool with waterslide, cabanasSeasonal outdoor pool and poolside bar (pool open roughly May–September)
Restaurants & barsLandShark Bar & Grill, 5 o'Clock Somewhere pool bar, LandShark Lobby Bar, Joe Merchant's Coffee & ProvisionsNine Zero One restaurant, coffee shop/cafe, poolside bar (one main restaurant and bar)
Spa & wellnessFins Up! Fitness Center (no on-site spa)Health club on site; full spa services not published
Event & meeting space~14,000 sq ft of indoor/outdoor event space, ballrooms up to 300 guests~11,000 sq ft conference space, 9 meeting rooms
Known forFamily activities, pool complex, waterslide and kid-friendly arcadeBoutique luxury service, proximity to Plaza and museum district
Parking & accessSelf-parking and valet available (fees apply); close to highway access to attractionsSelf and valet parking (surcharge); West Plaza walkable to shops and museums

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Location: Village West resort vs Plaza boutique

Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City – Location

Margaritaville sits in Village West, a cluster of entertainment, shopping and sports venues across I‑435 in Kansas City, KS.

  • Walking distance or a short drive to Legends Outlets and Family attractions in Village West
  • About a 5–7 minute drive to Kansas Speedway and Children's Mercy Park
  • Routable driving distance to downtown Kansas City (roughly 16–26 minutes depending on route)

Choose Margaritaville for proximity to Village West attractions, venues and motorsports/soccer events.

The Fontaine – Location

The Fontaine is in the West Plaza area of Kansas City, MO, within easy reach of museums, restaurants and Plaza shopping.

  • Short drive to Nelson‑Atkins Museum of Art and Kemper Museum of Contemporary Art
  • Close to boutiques, bars and restaurants on the Country Club Plaza
  • Better suited for museum visits, dining out and walking neighborhood errands

Choose The Fontaine for a more walkable, museum-and-dining oriented Plaza base.

Rooms: big resort rooms vs boutique guestrooms

Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City – Rooms

Margaritaville offers 228 rooms with a range of suites and many pool-view balconies.

  • Room types include Standard Room, Premium Room, multiple Suite configurations (including Jimmy Buffett Suite)
  • Many rooms have private balconies; select ground-floor suites have walk-out decks to the pool
  • 11 suites among the total 228 rooms, configured for families and groups

Margaritaville is built for family comfort and pool access with larger room count and suite options.

The Fontaine – Rooms

The Fontaine provides 132 guestrooms with a boutique selection of traditional, deluxe and suite options.

  • Room types listed include TRADITIONAL DOUBLE, Traditional King/Double variants and several suites (Plaza Suite, Fontaine Suite)
  • Rooms feature memory foam beds, Egyptian cotton sheets and designer toiletries per listing
  • Smaller property scale keeps the experience quieter and more focused on room design

The Fontaine delivers a smaller, design-focused room experience appropriate for couples and individual travelers.

Dining & drinks: multiple poolside outlets vs a refined restaurant

Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City – Dining & drinks

Margaritaville has multiple food and drink venues that cater to families and pool-goers.

  • LandShark Bar & Grill serves breakfast, lunch and dinner with pool views and seats up to 300
  • Poolside 5 o'Clock Somewhere Bar & Grill for frozen drinks and light bites; LandShark Lobby Bar for evening drinks
  • Joe Merchant's Coffee & Provisions for grab-and-go coffee, pastries and snacks

Margaritaville’s dining lineup is casual and family-friendly with poolside options and a large main restaurant.

The Fontaine – Dining & drinks

The Fontaine focuses on a single signature restaurant plus cafe and poolside service.

  • Nine Zero One serves American cuisine and operates a bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe is available for lighter fare and quick service
  • Poolside bar available for drinks when the seasonal pool is open

The Fontaine is aimed at travelers who prefer a single, higher-end restaurant experience and lobby cafe service.

Pools & signature amenity: waterslides and year‑round indoor fun vs seasonal outdoor pool

Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City – Pools & signature amenity

Pools are central to Margaritaville’s guest experience, with both indoor and outdoor options.

  • Heated indoor pool open year-round with obstacle course, rock‑climbing wall and basketball hoop
  • Seasonal outdoor zero-entry pool with waterslide, waterfall, cabanas, hammocks and fire pits
  • Day passes and cabana rentals are available for non‑guests during open season

If pools and on-site family water activities are your priority, Margaritaville is the clear choice.

The Fontaine – Pools & signature amenity

The Fontaine offers a seasonal outdoor pool and a poolside bar as part of its amenities.

  • Outdoor seasonal pool operates roughly May–September with pool access hours noted in policies
  • Poolside bar serves guests during pool season
  • The property highlights a health club for fitness needs

The Fontaine’s pool is a seasonal, quieter amenity paired with upscale hotel service.

Wellness & nightlife: fitness and family entertainment vs health club and Plaza evenings

Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City – Wellness & nightlife

Margaritaville focuses on family entertainment plus a fitness center for guests.

  • Fins Up! Fitness Center available to guests (some sites list 24‑hour access)
  • Fin City Family Entertainment Center arcade near the indoor pool
  • On-site live music at LandShark and seasonal pool entertainment

Margaritaville mixes fitness with family entertainment and lively on-site programming.

The Fontaine – Wellness & nightlife

The Fontaine emphasizes a health club and proximity to Plaza nightlife and restaurants.

  • On-site health club listed among amenities
  • Close to West Plaza bars, restaurants and cultural venues for evening outings
  • Fewer on-site entertainment programs — nightlife is neighborhood-based

The Fontaine suits travelers who prefer to dine and socialize off-property in the Plaza neighborhood.

Who Wins? Best Pick by Travel Style

Best for families and kids
Hotel lobby with large blue flip-flop sculpture at Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City

Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City

Margaritaville — indoor obstacle-course pool, waterslide, arcade and child-friendly dining.

Best for boutique Plaza location
The Fontaine, Kansas City, Missouri

The Fontaine

The Fontaine — quiet, upscale base within walking/driving distance of museums and Plaza shops.

Best for meetings & weddings
Hotel lobby seating area with coastal decor at Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City

Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City

Margaritaville — ~14,000 sq ft of event space and ballrooms sized for large weddings and conferences.

Best for a refined hotel stay
The Fontaine, Kansas City, Missouri

The Fontaine

The Fontaine — boutique scale, design-focused rooms and a single signature restaurant for a quieter stay.

Frequently asked questions

Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City vs The Fontaine: FAQs

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Which hotel is better for kids?

Margaritaville — it’s designed for families with a heated indoor pool obstacle course, waterslide, arcade and kid-friendly dining.

Which hotel is closer to the Nelson‑Atkins Museum and Plaza?

The Fontaine is much closer to the Nelson‑Atkins Museum and Country Club Plaza; Margaritaville is in Village West and requires a drive.

Are both hotels pet-friendly?

Margaritaville is pet-friendly with a $75 fee and limits; The Fontaine’s supplier listing shows a pet fee policy (pet fee USD 75 per accommodation) — check with each hotel for current pet rules and room availability.

Do either hotel have an on‑site spa?

Margaritaville does not list a spa and focuses on pools and family entertainment; The Fontaine lists a health club but full spa services are not published in the supplier listing.

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