Rooftop pool, cabanas and pool rules — what to expect
The rooftop pool at Margaritaville Resort Times Square is a year-round heated pool on the 6th floor with lifeguards on duty and private cabanas; it’s open to hotel guests (priority access is included with the nightly resort fee) and to a limited number of non-guests via day passes or cabana rentals. Pool hours change seasonally and dining at the resort does not automatically grant pool access.
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Where the pool is and what it is
The rooftop pool is located on the 6th floor of Margaritaville Resort Times Square and is described as Times Square’s only rooftop pool. The pool is heated and available year-round.
A lifeguard is on duty daily at the pool. The 6th-floor area includes loungers, private cabanas and poolside dining served by LandShark Bar & Grill.
- Location: 6th floor (access via the 6th-floor elevator)
- Heated and open year-round
- Lifeguard on duty daily
- Poolside food and drinks available from LandShark Bar & Grill
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Floor | 6th |
| Heated | Yes — year-round |
| Lifeguard | On duty daily |
Hours and seasonal changes
The pool’s hours change with the seasons. During warmer months the pool is open 8:00 AM–8:00 PM; during colder months it operates 10:00 AM–4:30 PM.
Because the pool is heated and runs year-round, those specific seasonal hours are the published schedule; check with the front desk on arrival for exact dates and any temporary changes.
- Warm months: 8:00 AM–8:00 PM
- Colder months: 10:00 AM–4:30 PM
- Hours can be confirmed with the front desk or concierge
| Season | Typical pool hours |
|---|---|
| Warmer months | 8:00 AM–8:00 PM |
| Colder months | 10:00 AM–4:30 PM |
Who can use the pool and how access works
The rooftop pool is primarily for hotel guests. The mandatory nightly resort fee includes priority pool access for registered guests.
Non-guests cannot access the pool simply by dining at the hotel; a limited number of day passes or cabana rentals may be available on select dates (often sold through third-party services).
- Hotel guests: priority pool access included with the resort fee
- Non-guests: limited day passes or cabana rentals may be offered on select dates (availability varies)
- Dining at the resort does not automatically grant pool access
| Guest type | Pool access |
|---|---|
| Registered hotel guest | Priority access included with resort fee |
| Non-guest / restaurant patron | No automatic pool access; purchase day pass/cabana if available |
Cabanas, seating and poolside service
The rooftop deck has standard loungers and private cabanas; LandShark Bar & Grill sits beside the pool and offers poolside ordering so guests can get food and drinks without leaving their chairs.
Cabanas are offered separately from general pool access and can provide shade and a more private poolside space; reserve in advance if you need one on a busy day.
- Private cabanas available (separate rental from general pool access)
- Poolside food and drinks served by LandShark Bar & Grill (6th floor)
- Loungers and umbrella seating are available on the deck
| Seating type | Notes |
|---|---|
| Private cabana | Separate rental; offers shade/privacy |
| Loungers | First-come basis around pool deck |
| Poolside dining | Order from LandShark Bar & Grill |
Pool rules, safety and family policy
Margaritaville Resort Times Square promotes a family-friendly pool — children of all ages are welcome to swim with adults, and there are no adults-only pool sections noted in official materials.
A lifeguard is stationed at the pool daily. Pets are not allowed at the rooftop pool; service animals are handled under separate policies.
- Children of all ages are welcome; families may swim together
- No adults-only sections are listed in resort materials
- Pets are not permitted at the rooftop pool (service animals excepted)
| Rule | Detail |
|---|---|
| Children | All ages welcome; family-friendly pool |
| Pets | Not permitted at rooftop pool (service animals excepted) |
| Safety | Lifeguard on duty daily |
How the resort fee and other amenities relate to pool use
A mandatory nightly resort fee is charged separately from room rates; the fee includes priority pool access for registered guests, two bottled waters daily, Wi‑Fi and 24-hour fitness center access among other inclusions.
The property also offers other pool-adjacent amenities: LandShark Bar & Grill (poolside dining), the 5 o'Clock Somewhere rooftop bar and the License to Chill Bar. There is no on-site spa, but the resort partners with an off-site spa for treatments.
- Resort fee includes priority pool access and two bottled waters daily
- 24-hour access to the FINS UP! Fitness Center is included with the resort fee
- LandShark Bar & Grill serves breakfast, lunch and dinner beside the pool (breakfast is a la carte and not included in room rates)
| Inclusion | Notes |
|---|---|
| Priority pool access | Included with mandatory nightly resort fee |
| Fitness center | FINS UP! — 24-hour access included with resort fee |
| Poolside dining | Available from LandShark Bar & Grill (charges apply) |
Practical tips for using the rooftop pool
Confirm pool hours with the front desk when you arrive — seasonal schedules are published but may change. If you plan to rent a cabana or buy a day pass as a non-guest, reserve early through the hotel or an authorized third-party service.
Remember that dining at Margaritaville Restaurant or other bars does not automatically include pool access; pool access for non-guests requires a separate purchase when available.
- Check pool hours at check-in; hours vary seasonally
- Reserve cabanas or day passes ahead of time if available
- If you’re visiting just to dine, ask the front desk about pool-day-pass availability — dining alone does not grant access
| If you are... | Recommended action |
|---|---|
| Hotel guest | Confirm hours at check-in; pool access priority included |
| Non-guest wanting pool access | Look for day passes or cabana rentals in advance |
| Dining visitor | Dining does not include pool access; ask about day pass options |
