WHY IT RATES: Travel agents and advisors should be selling clients on the fun and relaxation ofMargaritaville Resort Orlando.-Donald Wood, Breaking News Senior Writer.
Margaritaville Resort Orlando, the highly anticipated vacation and residential destination in the heart of Central Florida, today announced that hotel reservations are open for stays beginning January 2019, with rates starting at $199.
The mega resort destination, being developed by Encore Capital Management, spans over 300-acres and includes four main components: Margaritaville Hotel, Margaritaville Cottages, Sunset Walk shopping, dining and entertainment district and Island H2O Live! Waterpark.
"Margaritaville Resort Orlando will be the first resort destination in this area where guests and owners can equally enjoy a personalized, premium experience and a robust offering of amenities, all within easy walking distance from their guest room or cottage home," said Alyssa Bushey, head of marketing for the resort. "More than 35 dining, recreation and relaxation options, shopping, spas, entertainment, a dine-in movie theatre and an exhilarating water park are all just a short stroll or trolley ride away."
CHECK IN AND CHILL OUT: MARGARITAVILLE HOTEL
The centerpiece of Margaritaville Resort Orlando will be a 184-room premium hotel experience that will inspire a vacation state of mind immediately upon arrival. Guests will be greeted in the main lobby with floor-to-ceiling views of the lagoon pools, the sounds of the tropics, and a refreshing welcome cocktail. Many of Margaritaville's signature décor elements-including a margarita glass chandelier made of over 300 glasses, and a 13-foot flip-flop sculpture-will serve as great backdrops for the perfect vacation selfies.
Island style continues in the guest rooms, which feature a comfortable, casual-luxe design that combines a cool and tranquil color palette with pops of color. Each room includes plush white bedding, a flat-screen TV, a coffee-maker, a mini-bar and a workstation. Suites also will be available, including the 2,500 sq. ft. Jimmy Buffett Suite, which includes its own private kitchen and sprawling terrace. All rooms will have balconies that overlook Fins Up Beach Club, which all hotel guests have access to, including its beach entry lagoon pools.
Margaritaville Resort Orlando makes it easy for guests to explore the best of the destination as well, with complimentary transportation to area theme parks for all registered guests.
HOTEL AMENITIES:
Dining
Margaritaville Hotel will offer four innovative dining options:
-On Vacation Cafe - This casual eatery will serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner inspired by Florida and international cuisines and flavors.
-Euphoria - This upscale-dining dinner option features an open-air kitchen, fresh seafood and grilled fare.
-Provisions - This fast-casual restaurant will provide various grab-and-go gourmet bites to enjoy while exploring the resort or area attractions.
-Salty Rim Bar & Grill - This poolside bar and grill serves island-inspired comfort-foods and grilled favorites. (This restaurant will be exclusive to registered hotel and cottage guests and owners.)
All restaurants in public areas will be open to cottage owners, resort guests, Orlando locals, and visitors. Al fresco and indoor seating will be available.
Spa
With eight treatment rooms, a sauna, steam room and salt room, St. Somewhere Spa is the ideal spot to relax and rejuvenate the mind, body, and soul. Experience custom designed treatments and indulge in a relaxing Wasting' Away Signature Massage or Margaritaville Signature Facial.
Kids' and Teens' Club
Margaritaville Resort Orlando has options for all ages with The Parakeets Kids' Club offering games, arts and crafts, and daily activities with a staff of trained counselors. For older kids, the Teen Center boasts daily programmed exploration activities, events, games, movies and more.
Events
With thoughtful planners, and a plethora of open spaces with great views, Margaritaville Resort Orlando is the ultimate destination for a wedding, meeting or celebration.
Dedicated planners will work with guests to bring their vision to life, with choices from over 40,000 sq. ft. of flexible indoor and outdoor spaces. A talented culinary team will create delectable dining options that will surely please guests. On-site spa and salon services are available as well, making it easy to go from flip flops to formal.
For all guests, the Coconut Telegraph Business Center will make doing business in paradise easy with computers, printers, and fax machines, as well as premium packing and shipping services all available on-site.
MAKE YOURSELF AT HOME: MARGARITAVILLE COTTAGES
For those wishing to turn their time in paradise into a permanent address, the option to own a private vacation cottage home is available as well. Buyers may choose from varying elevations and décor packages, all with lush tropical landscaping and access to resort amenities. As an added benefit, buyers may choose to rent their cottage during times that they are not in residence, with the confidence that every detail will be taken care of for them and their guests.
Renters will enjoy the choice of accommodations ranging from two to nine bedrooms, with the comforts of home including ensuite baths and modern, casual-luxe furnishings.
Owners and cottage guests will have access to the resort amenities and offerings, and can choose other optional services such as housekeeping, on-demand grocery delivery, and more.
Sip, Stroll & Savor: Sunset Walk at Margaritaville Resort Orlando
Sunset Walk at Margaritaville Resort Orlando will be the ultimate shopping, dining and entertainment destination for travelers and locals alike. The open-air promenade comprises almost 200,000 square feet of festive retail space, including Studio Movie Grill, a dine-in theater with 12 screens and more than 1,000 luxury recliners; and Rock & Brews, a gigantic craft brewery that will book live concerts and will be opened by former KISS bandmates Gene Simmons and Paul Stanley. Other tenants at Sunset Walk: Avalon Day Spa, Bahama Bucks, BurgerFi, Capone's, Cold Stone Creamery, Ford's Garage, GameTime and Sketchers.
Chills & Thrills: Island H2O Live! at Margaritaville Resort Orlando
Central Florida's newest water park will make waves as its newest and most technologically advanced, when Island H20 Live! at Margaritaville Resort Orlando opens in Spring 2019. Offering nine different thrill rides, including drop slides, a wave pool, and a raft ride, Island H2O Live! will incorporate technology in new and exciting ways designed to allow guests to customize their experience and share it with the world.
For those looking to be in the epicenter of action, yet in their own euphoric zone, tropically-inspired respite havens will abound with hammocks, cabanas, multiple food & beverage options and soft sand beaches around every turn.
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