What's included with your stay and what costs extra
Your nightly rate covers the guest suite, standard in-room amenities, free Wi‑Fi, access to resort public areas (pools, beach, fitness center) and basic services such as the 24‑hour front desk and porter service. Extras commonly charged separately include on‑site restaurants and bars, spa treatments, golf tee times, parking/valet, day‑pass access to some activities for non‑overnight visitors, and a nightly resort fee (amount varies by booking channel).
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Arrival, check-in and front-desk services
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM CST and check-out is 11:00 AM CST; early or late arrangements are available based on availability. The front desk is staffed 24 hours, and you must present a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Basic front-desk services such as porter service, luggage storage and 24/7 assistance are included with your stay; confirm any special requests (cribs, rollaway beds) ahead of arrival.
- Check-in window runs from 4:00 PM until midnight (front desk 24/7).
- Minimum age to check in: 21 (guests under 21 may only check in with a parent or guardian).
- Photo ID and a credit card are required at arrival.
| Service | Included or extra |
|---|---|
| 24‑hour front desk | Included |
| Early check‑in / late check‑out | Subject to availability; may be extra |
| Luggage assistance / porter service | Included |
What’s included in your room rate
Your rate covers the suite or cottage you booked and standard in-room amenities. The property is an all‑suite resort and room types include Balcony Suite, Lake View Balcony Suite, Lake View Executive Suite, Lake View Presidential Suite, Lake Cottage, Loft (Lake, with Loft) and several Suite variants (for example: Suite, Suite with Tub, Suite Hearing Impaired).
Free Wi‑Fi is provided throughout the resort, including guest rooms. Many rooms open to a balcony, patio or terrace; if outdoor access is a concern for children, contact the resort before arrival.
- In-room Wi‑Fi: included
- Pool/beach access: included for registered guests
- Basic in-room coffee/tea and bottled water: often included in resort fee itemization (verify at booking)
| Room feature | Typical inclusion |
|---|---|
| Wi‑Fi | Included |
| Balcony/patio access | Depends on room type (many suites have balconies) |
| Towels for pools | Covered via pool towel service (part of resort fee itemizations) |
Parking, resort fees and transport
The resort offers on‑site self-parking and valet parking (both with in/out privileges), an electric vehicle charging station, and free RV/bus/truck parking. Exact daily parking/valet charges vary by channel — check your booking confirmation.
A nightly resort fee is commonly applied but the amount varies by booking site and date; third-party listings show a range of figures. Itemized inclusions reported in the fee include Wi‑Fi, pool towel service, in‑room coffee/tea, bottled water, fitness center access, pool access and intra‑resort transportation.
- Self-parking and valet: available on site (fees vary).
- EV charging station: on property.
- Free RV/bus/truck parking: offered.
| Item | Typical reported cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Self‑parking | Approx. $10/day (varies by source) | Verify on your reservation |
| Valet parking | Approx. $35–38/day (varies by source) | Verify on your reservation |
| Resort fee | Varies by booking channel (check confirmation) | Covers items like Wi‑Fi and pool towels per some itemizations |
Pools, Jolly Mon Water Park and beach access
Registered guests have access to the resort’s pool complex and private sandy beach; the property lists five outdoor pools including a children's pool and an 18+ adults‑only infinity pool with a swim‑up bar. Pool hours and access rules are posted locally.
Jolly Mon Water Park is a multi‑acre attraction (listed at roughly 3–3.5 acres) with a lazy river, waterslides, splash pad and a swim‑up bar. Safety notes: there is no lifeguard on duty for some water‑park areas, riders must meet posted height requirements (48 inches for slides), and children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
- Five outdoor pools: including children's pool and an adults‑only infinity pool.
- Jolly Mon Water Park: lazy river, slides, splash pad (no lifeguard on duty in some areas).
- Private sandy beach on a protected cove of Lake Conroe: included for resort guests.
| Feature | Included for guests? |
|---|---|
| Main pools & beach | Yes |
| Water park (Jolly Mon) | Included for guests; day‑passes used for non‑overnight visitors |
| Adults‑only infinity pool | Yes (18+ only) |
Dining, room service and what costs extra
The resort is not an all‑inclusive property: meals and drinks are sold à la carte. On‑site outlets include LandShark Bar & Grill (lakefront lunch/dinner), License to Chill Bar & Café (breakfast/lunch/dinner), Joe Merchant's Coffee & Provisions (grab‑and‑go) and several pool bars and lounges.
Breakfast is available daily at License to Chill and grab‑and‑go options are at Joe Merchant's; third‑party reports list a typical full breakfast price around $15–20 per adult. Expect to pay for restaurant meals, alcoholic drinks, room service and many poolside or bar purchases.
- LandShark Bar & Grill: lakefront dining; open for lunch/dinner (hours vary).
- License to Chill Bar & Café: serves breakfast, lunch and dinner; breakfast available daily.
- Joe Merchant's Coffee & Provisions: grab‑and‑go coffee and breakfast items (hours posted).
| Meal/service | Included |
|---|---|
| Breakfast at License to Chill | Available for a fee (not included in room rate) |
| Poolside drinks / Lone Palm Pool Bar | Charged à la carte |
| In‑room dining / pizza deliveries | Charged to the room or billed separately |
Spa, golf, activities and reservations
St. Somewhere Spa (18,000 sq ft; 13 treatment rooms) and The Golf Club at Margaritaville Lake Resort are on property and require reservations; treatments, tee times and specialty activities are charged separately.
Other fee activities include watersports rentals, boat rentals, the golf driving range, mini‑golf (Parrot Island), arcade games and select organized classes. Some activities and facilities (mini‑golf, water park, tennis/pickleball, fitness center) are reserved for resort guests, members, or day‑pass holders; day‑pass pricing and availability vary.
- Spa appointments: book ahead; spa phone listed as 936.448.3100.
- Golf tee times and lessons: reservations required; green fees and rentals are extra.
- Watersports and rentals: charged per rental (kayaks, SUPs, pontoon/jet skis via the resort or third‑party operators).
| Activity | Reservation required | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| St. Somewhere Spa treatments | Yes | Varies by service |
| Golf tee time | Yes | Green fees and cart fees apply |
| Watersport rentals / tiki cruise | Yes or sign-up at activity desk | Charged per activity (examples listed in activity guides) |
Pets, kids and extra guest policies
Dogs are permitted only in designated Lake Cottage rooms and on the first floor of the Tower with a reservation: up to two dogs per room are allowed with a $150 per‑stay fee. Dogs are not allowed in dining areas, the spa, fitness center or pool areas.
The resort is family‑friendly with supervised kids' activities, a children’s pool, an arcade and mini‑golf. Some facilities (fitness center) restrict minors — for example, no one under 12 may use the fitness center.
- Pet fee: $150 per stay for up to two dogs (room and floor restrictions apply).
- Children: water‑park rules require under‑12s to be accompanied by an adult; slide height limits apply.
- Fitness center: minors under 12 not permitted.
| Policy | Details |
|---|---|
| Pet rooms | Lake Cottage rooms and first‑floor Tower rooms only |
| Pet fee | $150 per stay (up to 2 dogs) — confirm when booking |
| Kids at water park | Under 12 must be accompanied by an adult; some rides require 48" minimum height |
