We had the wonderful opportunity to spend a weekend at the all new (opened June 2020) Margaritaville Lake Conroe resort. The moment I stepped foot on the property, I instantly felt a feeling of ease and excitement. It feels like you just got transported into the Caribbean, yet not quite as it’s located just north of Houston. I live in a burb of Houston, Sugar Land, which is only about an hour and half from the resort. This will be my new go-to staycation spot. If you are not from the area, it is definitely worth the visit. Stay tuned, for 30% off your next visit.
When you walk in, you are immediately greeted by a warm welcome with a huge smile on the face of several staff members. The lobby has this giant flip flop that is decorated based on the season/holiday, which is super fun! For our visit, it was during the Christmas season and they know how to do it right!
Planning trips can be a challenge as you work through all the logistics. That is one thing I love about a resort like Margaritaville as they have everything on-site, which takes away the harder parts of the trip planning. You can park your car and leave it there for the duration of your stay as you enjoy a wealth of activities right on-site.
Since COVID-19 is around and may be for a while, I did want to mention that they have a whole page dedicated to the pre-cautions & measures they are taking to protect their guests. All the employees wore masks, which put us at ease and the extra cleaning measures are important. There was hand sanitizer available throughout the property. Just a heads up though, some of the guests chose not to wear their mask in public areas, but I think this is something that we all see often. It is hard to enforce it, but just a reminder to everyone to please do your part in staying safe, wear a mask.
Where to Stay
They have several suite options. Within the main tower, you can get a lake view suite, a king balcony suite or a double balcony suite. If you really want to elevate the experience, there is a presidential suite & 2 executive suites. They also have handicap accessible room options. If you want something a little more private, and since it is a pandemic, a little more pandemic (and wild toddler) friendly, I recommend the lake cottages. We stayed in these and they are all right on the lake as their name implies with a front porch & chairs where you can take in the views. Our lake cottage included a king size bed downstairs, living area, kitchenette, first floor bathroom, with a loft that had 2 double beds. The loft has a low ceiling, so be cautious, we all bumped our heads on the ceilings a few times haha (no heads were harmed during the duration of the stay hehe). The beds were all extremely comfortable, I loved the pillows, and the rooms were nicely decorated. There are no tubs in the room but there is a big spacious shower. What I love most about them is that the floor on the main level were not carpet, which to me means it is easier to clean between guests. My toddler loves to lay, roll, eat off (yuck), and do several things on the floor so this gave me peace of mind. The cottages were within steps of the resorts amenities so no need to hop in the car. One tip, if you are a mom traveling with younger kids, especially if they are sensitive to noises, the cottages closer to the resort (ex 01, 02, 03, etc.) will pick up the noise from the Landshark Restaurant. So my advice is to bring a noise machine or request one of the cabins on the far end (so 26-32 for example).
The Fun Stuff
There are so many fun activities on the resort property. Here is a list to name a few:
Waterpark (3 acres to be exact) - Includes a swim up bar and lazy river. 1 of the pools are heated.
Boat & Watercraft rentals (If you have your own boat, there are over 80 boat slips including a couple in front of each lake cottage)
Sports courts for tennis, pickleball, & basketball
Miniature golf course
18 hole golf course, driving range
Arcade
Fitness center & Spa (More on the spa later)
5 dining spots
Events - During the holidays we enjoyed Breakfast with Santa plus the Holiday both parade. Both of which are annual events. They have a New Years Eve event coming up, that you can check out here. These are open to the public, but my recc is to definitely stay for a night or 2. There will be live music and delicious food.
Grub Time
There are 6 food places on property, 5 are open to the public with the exception of the pool bar. If you really want to check it out, then I recommend booking or getting a day pass. We experienced 3 of the restaurants - Joe Merchant, Landshark Grill, and License to Chill. Joe Merchant is more casual dining option, and prob the best for kids. You can get brewed Starbucks coffee, and more small meals (pizza, breakfast sandwich, bagels, etc). Landshark Grill boasts beautiful views of the lake, and is also kid friendly, especially if you opt for patio dining. Everyone enjoyed their meal there, but our favorite meal was at License to Chill. This one is more upscale dining. We enjoyed a hand-crafted cocktail, margaritas to be exact, and some really well prepared steaks. They were so juicy and tender. The kids ate at Joe Merchants (pizza) beforehand as they are extremely picky.
Relaxation at St. Somewhere Spa
I am giving the spa it’s on section, because it deserves it. I have been to some of the greatest spas in Houston and this one, was next level! The experience was impressive and the extensive menu is something worth mentioning. I decided to try something out of my norm (I usually opt for a facial or a massage), so I went with a body treatment. This was essentially a facial for the body but also included some massaging. I did not want it to end! Jennifer did an amazing job and I got a really nice mini nap in. My skin felt so soft and moisturized, plus smelt amazing! My husband had the CBD healing massage and when he was done, it put him in a state of relaxation that he needed more than ever. It was so nice to just have an 1-1.5 away from the busy reality of life, especially life this year. It is open to the public, and it is worth the trip. You have access to the steam room, jacuzzi, medication garden, and lounge area for before or after treatment. You can also keep your mask on throughout the experience should you choose and all staff wear their masks. IF YOU GO, PLEASE DO THIS and thank me later haha.
Overall, the experience was extremely positive. I really needed this at the time we went. It has been a challenging year for all of us, and I definitely recommend a change in scenery. It does the soul good! As promised, they were kind enough to give me a discount code that is good through April 2021 to my friends and blog guests. Here is the discounted link! Happy booking!!
As always, thank you for reading and if you go for a visit, please let me know. XoXo