Family stays and the age/kids policy at Margaritaville Resort Times Square
Margaritaville Resort Times Square is family-friendly and welcomes guests of all ages; the only minimum is that the person who reserves or checks in must be at least 18. Children of all ages may use guest rooms and hotel facilities (including the rooftop pool), and up to three children age 12 and under stay free when sharing a room with a parent or guardian using existing bedding.
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Who can stay: age policy at a glance
Margaritaville Resort Times Square is an all-ages property. The resort’s FAQ and guest information state children of all ages are welcome throughout the hotel.
The only age-related restriction applies to the person booking or checking in: that guest must be at least 18 years old.
- Children: allowed everywhere on property, including the rooftop pool
- Check-in/reservation: must be made by a guest age 18 or older
- Children staying free: up to 3 children age 12 and under stay free when using existing bedding in their parent/guardian’s room
| Who | Policy |
|---|---|
| Children (all ages) | Welcome; may use rooms and facilities |
| Person booking/checking in | Must be 18 or older |
| Children 12 & under | Up to 3 stay free when sharing room using existing bedding |
Rooms and sleeping arrangements for families
The resort lists a range of room types; families commonly book rooms with multiple beds or a suite with a sofa bed. Room names you may see when booking include Premium Room, 1 King Bed; Premium Room, 2 Double Beds; Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds; Standard Room, 2 Double Beds; and Suite, with Sofa bed.
Suites include a 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed and provide a separate living area where a sofa bed can sleep children. Use existing bedding rules apply for the free-children policy.
- Suite, with Sofa bed — 1 King Bed + 1 Double Sofa Bed (suitable for small families)
- Premium Room, 2 Double Beds and Deluxe Room, 2 Double Beds — options for families who need separate beds
- Standard Room, 2 Double Beds — another two-bed option on lower floors
| Room name | Typical bed setup |
|---|---|
| Premium Room, 1 King Bed | 1 King Bed (alternate bed choices listed on booking pages) |
| Premium Room, 2 Double Beds | 2 Double Beds |
| Suite, with Sofa bed | 1 King Bed + 1 Double Sofa Bed |
Rooftop pool rules and family use
The rooftop pool (located on the 6th floor) is described as family-friendly and 'not just for grown-ups'; families are welcome to swim together. The pool is heated and open year-round, with seasonal hours.
Pool access is primarily for hotel guests. Non-guests may be able to buy limited day passes or rent cabanas on select dates through third-party services, but dining alone does not grant pool access.
- Location: rooftop pool on the 6th floor (access via the 6th-floor elevator)
- Hours: seasonally 8:00 AM–8:00 PM (warmer months) and 10:00 AM–4:30 PM (colder months); pool is open year-round
- Supervision & safety: a lifeguard is on duty daily; private cabanas and poolside food/drink service are available
- Pool access: priority for resort guests; limited day passes/cabanas for non-guests (availability varies)
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Lifeguard | On duty daily |
| Cabanas | Private cabanas available at the pool |
| Poolside dining | LandShark Bar & Grill serves poolside food and drinks |
Dining, meal plans and kids
Margaritaville Resort Times Square has several on-site restaurants and bars open to both guests and outside visitors — Margaritaville Restaurant & Tiki Bar, LandShark Bar & Grill (poolside), 5 o'Clock Somewhere Bar (rooftop), License to Chill Bar (lobby terrace), and Joe Merchant's Coffee & Provisions.
The resort is not all-inclusive: meals and drinks are charged separately. Breakfast is offered a la carte (not complimentary) with cooked-to-order items listed at roughly $8.99–$23.99 per person on booking references.
- Margaritaville Restaurant & Tiki Bar: breakfast–late night, two-story venue open to guests and the public
- LandShark Bar & Grill: poolside dining on the 6th floor (breakfast/lunch/dinner hours listed by the resort)
- Joe Merchant's Coffee & Provisions: coffee and quick bites for families on the go
- Dining does not automatically include pool access
| Venue | Type / Notes |
|---|---|
| Margaritaville Restaurant & Tiki Bar | Two-story, open daily (breakfast available); reservations encouraged |
| LandShark Bar & Grill | Poolside dining on 6th floor; serves breakfast, lunch & dinner |
| Joe Merchant's Coffee & Provisions | Coffee and quick snacks |
Resort fee, amenities and what it covers
A mandatory nightly resort fee applies and is charged separately from the room rate. The resort lists specific inclusions tied to this fee.
Included amenities commonly referenced with the fee are priority pool access, two bottled waters daily, Wi‑Fi, 24-hour FINS UP! Fitness Center access, in-room coffee, luggage storage, and streaming capability.
- Mandatory resort fee (amount published on the resort site) — charged per night separately from the room rate
- Typical inclusions: priority pool access, two bottled waters, Wi‑Fi in rooms and public areas, 24-hour fitness center access, in-room coffee and luggage storage
- Fitness: FINS UP! Fitness Center is available 24 hours for guests as part of the fee
| Included service | Notes |
|---|---|
| Priority pool access | Part of the resort fee; pool still reserved primarily for guests |
| Wi‑Fi | Included and bundled with the resort fee |
| Fitness center | 24-hour access to FINS UP! included |
Practical family tips: check-in, pets and accessibility
Check-in begins after 3:00 PM and check-out is by 12:00 PM (noon). At check-in the resort may request government-issued photo ID and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit for incidental charges. Guests can use contactless check-in and mobile room access if desired.
Pets are allowed with limits: one pet (dog or cat) up to about 25 lbs per reservation with a fee; service animals are exempt. Pets are not permitted at the rooftop pool. The resort offers wheelchair-accessible rooms and public areas.
- Check-in: after 3:00 PM local time; late arrivals should call front desk to avoid a no-show
- Check-out: by 12:00 PM (noon); early/late check-in/out may be available for a fee and subject to availability
- Pets: one pet up to ~25 lbs per reservation with a fee (service animals exempt); no pets at the rooftop pool
- Accessibility: wheelchair-accessible rooms and accessible public washrooms are available
| Topic | Quick note |
|---|---|
| Mobile check-in | Available; mobile room access supported |
| Pet policy | One pet up to ~25 lbs; fee applies; pool access for pets not allowed |
| ID at check-in | Government photo ID and card/deposit may be required |
