
Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City
Best for families or groups who want resort-style pool time, kid-friendly entertainment, and a Village West location near Kansas Speedway.
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Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City is a family-friendly, resort-style hotel in the Village West entertainment district, best for travelers who want pools, a waterslide, and easy access to Kansas Speedway and Legends Outlets. The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center is a large, upscale convention and leisure hotel in Crown Center, aimed at visitors who want an upscale downtown location near museums, shopping, and event venues.
Updated · about 16 miles (≈25.7 km) apart

Best for families or groups who want resort-style pool time, kid-friendly entertainment, and a Village West location near Kansas Speedway.

Best for business travelers, convention groups, and visitors who want to be within walking distance of Crown Center attractions and downtown venues.
When Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City wins: choose Margaritaville if your priority is on-site family entertainment (year-round indoor pool with obstacle course and a seasonal zero-entry outdoor pool with waterslide), casual poolside dining, and a Village West location close to sporting and outlet shopping attractions.
When The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center wins: choose The Westin if you need a larger hotel with extensive meeting and ballroom space, an upscale room product, easy access to Crown Center, museums, and downtown venues, and full-service hotel amenities for business or cultural trips.
Bottom line: pick Margaritaville for a resort-style, family-focused stay with standout pools and kid activities; pick The Westin for a traditional upscale downtown stay with large conference capabilities and closer proximity to central Kansas City attractions.
| Category | Margaritaville Hotel Kansas City | The Westin Kansas City at Crown Center |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Casual, resort-style with island-themed decor and family entertainment | Upscale, business-friendly full-service hotel at Crown Center |
| Location | Village West entertainment district (near Kansas Speedway, Legends Outlets) | Crown Center/downtown (steps from SEA LIFE Kansas City, LEGOLAND®, museums) |
| Size (rooms) | 228 rooms, including 11 suites | 724 rooms |
| Target audience | Families, leisure groups, visitors to Village West events | Convention delegates, business travelers, museum/shopping visitors |
| Pools & water features | Heated indoor pool open year-round (NINJACROSS obstacle course, rock-climbing wall, basketball hoop) plus seasonal zero-entry outdoor pool with waterslide | Outdoor pool and hot tub (single outdoor pool listed) |
| Restaurants & bars | LandShark Bar & Grill, 5 o'Clock Somewhere Bar & Grill (pool deck), LandShark Lobby Bar, Joe Merchant's Coffee & Provisions | One East (restaurant and bar) plus a coffee shop/cafe and poolside bar |
| Spa & wellness | No spa on site (listed as 'No spa') | Not published |
| Meeting & event space | About 14,000+ sq ft of event space; ballrooms for up to 300 guests | 54149 sq ft of conference space and 32 meeting rooms |
| Family & kid features | Arcade (Fin City), kid-friendly pool features, family entertainment programs | Welcomes all ages but positioned more for adults/business; family programming not highlighted |
| Parking & transport notes | On-site self-parking and valet (fees listed), EV charging, shuttle info varies by source | Self parking (surcharge), covered parking, free bus station shuttle available |
| Accessibility & services | Wheelchair-accessible public spaces listed; 24-hour front desk and concierge | Extensive accessibility features listed (visual alarms, wheelchair-accessible pool, meeting spaces, registration desk) |
Margaritaville sits in the Village West cluster of attractions on the Kansas side of the metro.
Choose Margaritaville if you want to be based in the Village West activity hub rather than downtown.
The Westin is located inside Crown Center, steps from museums and downtown attractions.
Choose The Westin if you want a downtown location within easy walking distance of Crown Center and museums.
Margaritaville offers a mid-size set of rooms and suites with many pool-view balconies and some ground-floor walkouts.
Margaritaville’s rooms are geared toward families and pool access rather than business-grade club floors.
The Westin offers a broad range of room types across a large room inventory, including club and multiple-suite options.
The Westin has a much larger selection of room categories for business and higher-end leisure stays.
Margaritaville focuses on casual, family-friendly dining with multiple on-site outlets.
Margaritaville is best if you want multiple casual dining and poolside options on property.
The Westin lists One East as its primary restaurant plus a coffee shop and bar options.
The Westin provides a single signature restaurant and supporting outlets suited to convention and downtown guests.
Pools are Margaritaville’s focal point with both year-round indoor attractions and a seasonal outdoor resort pool.
If on-site pool activities are a priority, Margaritaville is clearly stronger.
The Westin lists an outdoor pool, hot tub, and a health club as recreational amenities.
The Westin provides standard hotel pool and wellness facilities but not a family-focused waterpark experience.
Margaritaville emphasizes family entertainment and a 24-hour fitness center.
Margaritaville centers on family entertainment and casual evening options rather than a formal nightlife scene.
The Westin concentrates on health club and business-friendly evening options.
The Westin fits travelers who want fitness and business amenities with quieter, upscale evening options.

Large year-round indoor pool with obstacle course and a seasonal outdoor zero-entry pool with waterslide and cabanas.

Far more conference space (54149 sq ft) and 32 meeting rooms, plus downtown location near Crown Center and the convention center.

Located in Village West close to Kansas Speedway, Legends Outlets, Children's Mercy Park, and family attractions.

Steps from Crown Center attractions, museums, and downtown theaters—handy for cultural sightseeing.
Margaritaville is better for families thanks to the indoor obstacle-course pool, waterslide, arcade, and multiple kid-friendly dining options.
The Westin is located at Crown Center and is within walking distance of museums, SEA LIFE, and LEGOLAND® Discovery Center.
Margaritaville is listed as having no spa; The Westin’s listing does not publish a dedicated spa (Not published).
The Westin, with over 54,000 sq ft of conference space and 32 meeting rooms, is the stronger choice for large conferences; Margaritaville offers about 14,000 sq ft suitable for smaller meetings and weddings.
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