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Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake of the Ozarks faqs

 
Q : Is there a microwave and refrigerator in the room?
A: All of our guest rooms and suites have a refrigerator and coffee maker. Microwaves are available for an additional $10 per night. You will need to contact the property directly to add this service to your room.
Q : Does Margaritaville Lake Resort offer suites?
A: We do have one- and two-bedroom suites available on the main property as well as one- to six-bedroom houses in the Tan-Tar-A Estates complex. Visit our "Stay" page for more information.
Q : Does Margaritaville Lake Resort have a off property shuttle?
A: Uber drivers and taxi service are available in the Lake of the Ozarks area.
Q : Does Margaritaville Lake Resort offer boat rentals?
A: Port of Indecision Mariana does rent pontoon and ski boats as well as Waverunners. The marina is open mid-April through mid-October every year. Visit our “Play” page for more information.
Q : Can I park my boat overnight at the docks?
A: Yes, Margaritaville Lake Resort does offer overnight covered dock slips. The cost is $40 per night. Contact guest services to reserve a dock.
Q : What is Lake of the Ozarks known for?
A: Missouri's most popular lake destination features more than 1,100 miles of shoreline – that's more shoreline than the coast of California. The Lake of the Ozarks offers access to public beaches; great fishing; and plenty of room for fun and recreation on the water.
Q : What’s there to do at Lake of the Ozarks?
A: Some of the most popular activities and sights among locals and tourists alike include:
  • Boating on the lake
  • A visit to Bridal Cave
  • The Swinging Bridges of Brumley
  • Waverunner rental
  • Ha Ha Tonka State Park
  • Golfing
  • The Willmore Lodge
Q : Can I fish at Margaritaville Lake Resort?
A: Yes, Margaritaville Lake Resort offers a fishing dock located at the resort. Use of the dock for fishing is free to all guests of the resort.
Q : Do your rooms offer microwaves or refrigerators?
A: All of our guest rooms and suites have a refrigerator and coffee maker. Microwaves are available for an additional fee of $10 per night. Please contact guest services to add this service to your room.
Q : Does Margaritaville Lake Resort offer beach access with swimming?
A: No, for safety purposes, we do not allow swimming in the lake off of the shores of our resort. Our resort is located on the main channel of Lake of the Ozarks and boat traffic can make swimming dangerous. There are several public swim beaches located at the Lake of the Ozarks State Park that are nearby.
Q : Does Margaritaville Lake Resort have waverunner rentals?
A:

Yes, Margaritaville Lake Resort’s full-service marina offers waverunner rental for $47.50 per half hour plus gas or $90 per hour plus gas.
Q : Is Margaritaville Lake Resort pet-friendly?
A:  We allow service animals however pets are not allowed at the resort. R Veterinary at The Lake in Linn Creek (573-346-5733) is located nearby for guests who need to board their pet.
Q : What Mile Marker Is Margaritaville Lake Resort located on?
A: Margaritaville Lake Resort is located on mile marker 26 on the Lake of the Ozarks at 494 Tan Tar A Drive, Osage Beach, Missouri 65065.
Q : What time is check-in and check-out?
A:

Check-in begins at 4:00PM. Should you arrive early, you can pre-register and begin to enjoy the amenities at the resort ahead of time.<br>


Check-out is at 11:00AM. Once you check out, you can continue to enjoy our activities and attractions for the remainder of the day. Requests for late checkouts are accepted, but not guaranteed depending on hotel occupancy.
Q : Does Margaritaville Lake Resort have a resort fee?
A: Yes, our daily resort fee includes:
  • Unlimited in-room access to High-Speed Internet Service
  • Use of Business Center located in the Main Lobby
  • Coffee service in guest room
  • Refrigerator in guest room
  • Local and "1-800" telephone calls
  • Incoming guest faxes
  • Shuttle service throughout the resort and estates complexes
  • Shuttle service to and from the Oaks Golf Courses
  • Use of Fin's Up Indoor Pool & Fitness Center
  • Use of outdoor Tennis Courts
Q : Does Margaritaville Lake Resort include admission to Jolly Mon Indoor Water Park?
A: No, admission to Jolly Mon Indoor Water Park is not included in our room rates. Admission to the park is:
  • $17.00 per person per day for hotel guests
  • $22.00 per person per day for non-hotel guests
  • $5.00 per person per day for admission for observers
  • Ages 2 and under are free
Q : What’s the closest airport to Margaritaville Lake Resort?
A: The nearest major airport is Lambert-St Louis International located in St Louis, MO. It is approximately 2 1/2 hours from the resort. Kansas City International Airport, located in Kansas City, MO, is approximately 3 hours from the Resort. Smaller airports near us include:
  • Springfield-Branson National Airport, located in Springfield, MO, approximately 2 hours away
  • Columbia Regional Airport, located in Columbia, MO, approximately 1 1/2 hours away
Q : Does Margaritaville Lake Resort have an airport shuttle?
A: Yes, we provide complimentary transportation to and from the airports in the Lake of the Ozarks Area. There are two airports in the area - Lee C Fine Airport and the Grand Glaize Osage Beach Airport. The Grand Glaize Airport is the closest to Tan-Tar-A.
Q : Does Margaritaville Lake Resort have safety deposit boxes?
A: Yes, safety-deposit boxes are available at the front desk. Please see the front desk staff when you check-in if you require use of a safety deposit box.
Q : Do all of your buildings have elevators?
A: There are elevators in Building A and E, as well as an elevator to access JB's Boathouse Grill and Fin City Arcade. There are no elevators in Building B, C, D, Windrose, Complex F or the Estates Complex.
Q : What age do you have to be to check in?
A: Guests 18 years of age and younger must have a parental consent form signed by the parents of the person responsible for the room. All people in the room must also sign a no party policy and show a valid form if ID.
Guests ages 19 to 20 years old must sign a no party policy but do not need parental approval. Everyone in the room must show a valid ID.
All room, tax and resort fees will be collected prior to check-in as well as a $100 damage deposit.
Persons under the age of 21 found drinking will be evicted and the Sheriff's Department will be contacted as well as the parents of the individual(s).
Q : Can you go swimming in Lake of the Ozarks?
A: Cooling off in the lake is a great way to spend a hot summer day! Swimming is not permitted off of the shores of the resort due to our location. You can rent pontoon boats from our marina to spend the day in the lake. The  Lake of the Ozarks State Park is near by as well if you would prefer to visit their public beaches.
Q : What is your cancellation policy?
A: Reservations need to be cancelled at least 72 hours prior to the arrival date to avoid any penalties. Some conferences and special advance purchase rates may have stricter cancellation policies.
Q : Do I have to stay at Margaritaville to use the many recreations facilities?
A: Excluding Fins Up! Indoor Pool and Fitness center, all of our recreational facilities and restaurants are open to the public. This includes Lakeside Pool and Landshark Pool. There is not an additional cover charge for either pool.
Q : Do you have a boat ramp to launch our boat?
A: The nearest boat ramps are located at Lake of the Ozarks State Park, which is located 5 miles from the resort by land and 8 miles by water.
  • Pa He Tsi boat ramp is available March 1 - October 31 and is free to use
  • PB2 boat ramp is available year round and costs $5 per use
Complimentary trailer parking is available for resort guests at the Oaks parking log on State Road KK.
Q : Do you allow Recreational Vehicles (RVs) on property?
A: RVs are not permitted on the main property of the resort due to our narrow roadways. Please park your RV at the Oaks Golf Course parking lot which is located on State Rd KK about 2 miles from the entrance to the resort. We do provide complimentary shuttle service to and from the Oaks parking lot.
Q : Is smoking permitted within the Resort or Guest Rooms?
A: Most areas of the resort are smoke-fee, including all of our guest rooms, all public corridors, all food and beverage outlets, and all recreational facilities. Designated outdoor smoking areas are located throughout the resort.
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