Rooftop pool and Chill Bar tips: hours, cabanas, accessibility and closures
Margaritaville Island Hotel’s rooftop pool deck is open daily (early morning to late evening) with later weekend hours; it includes a heated pool, hot tub, fire pits, private cabanas for hire and the seasonal Chill Bar. The rooftop deck has closed for winter renovations in past years, so check with the hotel or concierge for any seasonal closures before you travel.
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Rooftop pool hours and seasonal closures
Published rooftop pool hours run Sunday–Thursday 7:00 AM–10:00 PM and Friday–Saturday 7:00 AM–11:00 PM. These are the hours listed for the heated rooftop pool and deck.
The rooftop pool deck and hot tub have been closed in past years for renovation during the winter months (for example, closures from January through March). If you’re traveling in winter or shoulder season, confirm current pool availability with the hotel or concierge.
- Standard weekday hours: 7:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Weekend hours: 7:00 AM–11:00 PM
- Seasonal or renovation closures can occur (check ahead)
| Day | Typical Hours |
|---|---|
| Sun–Thu | 7:00 AM–10:00 PM |
| Fri–Sat | 7:00 AM–11:00 PM |
Cabanas, seating, and poolside services
Private cabanas are available for hire on the rooftop pool deck. The property describes shaded cabana options and plenty of sun loungers and fire pits around the pool and hot tub.
The Chill Bar on the rooftop serves tropical drinks, beer and light fare; the Chill Bar is seasonal and may be open to non-hotel visitors with limited seating. You can charge food and drinks from Chill Bar to your guest room.
- Cabanas: available to rent (reserve through the hotel/concierge)
- Chill Bar: tropical drinks, beer, sandwiches, salads and nachos
- Poolside seating: loungers, umbrellas and fire pits
| Service | Notes |
|---|---|
| Cabanas | Available to hire — check hotel for reservations and rates |
| Chill Bar | Seasonal; serves drinks and light fare; room charges accepted |
| Pool loungers | First-come seating around pool deck |
Accessibility and pool rules
Margaritaville Island Hotel is ADA compliant and provides a portable motorized lift chair for pool access. If you need accessibility assistance, notify the front desk or concierge before arrival so the staff can prepare the lift or other accommodations.
Dogs and pets are not permitted in the pool area under any circumstances. The hotel’s pet policy and pool rules are explicit on this point; verify pet arrangements with the hotel before travel if bringing a pet.
- ADA: portable motorized lift chair available for rooftop pool
- Pets: dogs are barred from the pool area at all times
- Need help? Contact the front desk/concierge to coordinate pool lift use
| Topic | Policy |
|---|---|
| Pool accessibility | Portable motorized lift chair available |
| Pets at pool | Not allowed in pool area |
Booking, charges and what’s included
Access to the rooftop pool and fitness center is included with the nightly Island Destination Fee assessed to reservations; the fee also covers in-room WiFi, bell service and two welcome margaritas at the Chill Bar. Confirm current destination-fee details and amounts with the hotel when you book.
Food and drinks from the Chill Bar and Fins Bar & Chill can be charged to your guest room. The hotel accepts major credit and debit cards; cash may not be accepted for incidental deposits—check payment requirements with the front desk at check-in.
- Island Destination Fee includes pool and fitness access plus other perks (confirm current fee with hotel)
- Poolside food/drinks: can be charged to your room
- Payment: Visa, Mastercard, AmEx, Discover and debit cards accepted; verify incidental deposit policy
| Item | Typical inclusion |
|---|---|
| Rooftop pool access | Included with Island Destination Fee |
| Welcome margaritas | Two per stay included with the destination fee |
| Pool cabanas | Available to rent (not included) |
Age policy, families and pool access
Margaritaville Island Hotel is family-friendly and welcomes guests of all ages, but the person making the reservation and checking in must be at least 21 with valid photo ID. The 21+ rule applies to the reservation/lead guest only, not to pool access.
Children may use the rooftop pool when accompanied by an adult, subject to any onsite pool rules. If you’re traveling with kids, double-check lifeguard presence and any posted pool supervision guidelines when you arrive—those details can vary by season and staffing.
- Lead guest must be 21+ at check-in with photo ID
- Families are welcome; children can use the pool with adult supervision
- Confirm local pool supervision rules on arrival
| Topic | Detail |
|---|---|
| Minimum check-in age | 21 (valid photo ID required) |
| Children at pool | Permitted when supervised by an adult |
| Lifeguard info | Check with pool staff/concierge (may vary) |
Practical tips for pool days and Chill Bar evenings
Arrive early for weekend evenings if you want prime loungers or a poolside table at the Chill Bar—weekends have later closing hours and higher demand. If you plan to rent a cabana, contact the concierge in advance to reserve availability.
Bring or request towels through hotel pool staff; check the concierge for current rules around outside food, guest capacity limits and any temporary closures. For Chill Bar arrivals, remember it’s seasonal and may accept non-hotel patrons with limited seating, so plan accordingly.
- Reserve cabanas through concierge early — availability can be limited
- Towels normally available from pool staff—ask the pool attendant or front desk
- Check for seasonal Chill Bar opening and rooftop deck closures before arrival
| When to visit | Why |
|---|---|
| Early weekday mornings | Quieter deck and easier loungers |
| Weekend evenings | Longer hours and lively atmosphere at Chill Bar |
| Winter months | Possible renovation closures — verify ahead |
