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The Pensacola Beach Resort

4.0 star property
Beachfront hotel near Pensacola Beach Beaches

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Gulf Front)
Interior
Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Bay Front)
Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Bay Front)

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

Map
165 Fort Pickens Road, Pensacola Beach, FL, 32561
  • Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Casino Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Pensacola Beach Boardwalk
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Room options

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bay View (Without Balcony)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Premium bedding, pillowtop beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Gulf Front)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bay View (Without Balcony)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Bay View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Gulf Front)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(65 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Balcony (Gulf Front)

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Balcony (Gulf Front)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bay View (Without Balcony)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View (Without Balcony)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(7 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Bay View

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Bay View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Gulf Front)

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Gulf Front)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(62 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Bay Front)

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Bay Front)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Gulf Front)

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Gulf Front)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(16 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

About the area

Pensacola Beach

On the beach.Within a 15-minute walk of this Villa Sabine hotel, you'll find Pensacola Beach Beaches and Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier. Santa Rosa Sound and Casino Beach are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Casino Beach - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Pensacola Beach Boardwalk - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Quietwater Beach - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Park West On-Leash Dog Beach - 4 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • Pensacola Station - 24 min drive
  • Pensacola Intl. Airport (PNS) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Crabs We Got Em - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Flounder's Chowder House - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Sandshaker Lounge & Package - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Shaggy's Pensacola Beach - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Dock At Pensacola - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Pensacola Beach Resort

Beachfront hotel near Pensacola Beach Beaches
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Event space at this hotel measures 1672 square feet (155 square meters) and includes conference space. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly The Pensacola Beach Resort. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Self parking is free.

This Pensacola Beach hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 161 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 1672 sq ft of conference space
  • 155 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 2010
  • Deli
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
The Pensacola Beach Resort offers 161 accommodations with iPod docking stations and laptop-compatible safes. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include showers, bathrobes, designer toiletries, and complimentary toiletries.

This Pensacola Beach hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include complimentary bottled water and hair dryers. Hypo-allergenic bedding, irons/ironing boards, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Travel crib

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 30 for adults and USD 10 to 30 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • Surfing/bodyboarding

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • iPod dock

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; Check-in end time: 12:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from November 11 to March 01:
  • Bar/Lounge

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 17.00 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per day

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 30 for adults, and USD 10 to 30 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 17.00 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Parties and events are allowed on site
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, and Diners Club. Cash is not accepted. Parties and events are allowed on site. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Hotel Margaritaville
Margaritaville Beach
Margaritaville Beach Hotel
Margaritaville Hotel
Margaritaville Beach Hotel Pensacola Beach
Margaritaville Beach Pensacola Beach
The Pensacola Pensacola
Margaritaville Beach Hotel
The Pensacola Beach Resort
The Pensacola Beach Resort Hotel
The Pensacola Beach Resort Pensacola Beach
The Pensacola Beach Resort Hotel Pensacola Beach

The Pensacola Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1729 out of 2259 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 316 out of 2259 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 128 out of 2259 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 2259 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 2259 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rose

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel! Customer service was excellent and breakfast was really good.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

TONYA

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful!
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

April

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Necia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

LEWIS, Elgin

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We were over charged!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kemal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location in Pensacola We enjoyed at the beach with the family.Pretty cool place. Food is delicious!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful place

This place was absolutely beautiful 😍. I will definitely stay here again. The location is picturesque there are several restaurants and bars within walking distance. The staff was absolutely lovely and should I have the need to visit Pensacola again this is where I plan on staying.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfection!

Fabulous hotel...top notch in every way! Our room was magnificent. We wished we could have stayed longer than one night.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

adam

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredible property and priced right. Love the location, just walking distance from busy and nice private beach.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bogdan, San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carmen

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
I didn’t like that the pool was not heated and the food was very expensive for the kids menu.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

James, SAn Diego

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very quiet& private, great ocean view
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property was very clean and spacious. The staff was also friendly and helpful. Love the beach views!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone here was so friendly and welcoming. Dylan at the poolside bar makes the best drinks and is a wealth of knowledge on what to do there! Quiet beach, quiet hotel. Perfect for a family with small kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ty

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Proximity to the beach
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The accommodations were excellent. The rooms are spacious and comfortable. The pool had plenty of chairs and the drink and food service was top notch. The beach area was clean and beautiful.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

harlee

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very easy to get to. Loved that the access to park at the hotel and access to the Gulf is awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This place is a new go to! We absolutely loved it. Not too crowded and the staff was so so friendly! The waitresses and waiters were amazing! The front desk people as well. Perfect location away from the crowds! We can’t wait to come again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Rich

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

First time since the name change.

Was in the area for an event, the location was convenient.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connie

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, beach access was great benefit, clean beautiful beach, heated pools, and good size rooms
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a beautiful property. The beach is beautiful. The staff is very friendly and helpful. This is our favorite place to stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brent

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2025