
Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe/Houston
Best for multi-generational family trips, water-activity weekends, and events that need lots of meeting or wedding space on a lake.
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Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe/Houston is a 335-room (including 32 cottages) lakefront, activity-heavy resort on Lake Conroe aimed at families and groups who want pools, watersports and onsite entertainment. Hotel Indigo Spring - Woodlands Area is a 3.5-star IHG boutique property in Spring, Texas for travelers who prefer a design-forward, lifestyle-branded stay near The Woodlands.
Updated · about 25 miles (40 km) apart

Best for multi-generational family trips, water-activity weekends, and events that need lots of meeting or wedding space on a lake.

Best for design-forward business or leisure stays close to The Woodlands’ shops and venues, with a compact boutique hotel feel.
When Margaritaville wins: choose Margaritaville Lake Resort if you want a wide range of onsite activities (Jolly Mon Water Park, five pools, private sandy beach, watersports, golf), large meeting/wedding venues, and multiple casual dining venues on a lake.
When Hotel Indigo wins: choose Hotel Indigo Spring - Woodlands Area if you want a smaller, boutique-branded hotel near The Woodlands (shopping, Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion) with modern rooms, a 24-hour fitness center and a quieter, more urban-suburban location.
Bottom line: pick Margaritaville for a purpose-built lake resort and family entertainment; pick Hotel Indigo for a compact, lifestyle-branded stay near The Woodlands when you don’t need resort-scale amenities.
| Category | Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe/Houston | Hotel Indigo Spring Woodlands Area |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Large, themed lake resort with family activities, multiple pools and entertainment options | Lifestyle-oriented IHG boutique hotel with contemporary design and neighborhood access |
| Location | Lake Conroe waterfront in Montgomery (private sandy beach, boat access) | Spring (Rayford) near The Woodlands attractions and business campuses |
| Size (rooms) | 335 suites (including 32 lakefront cottages) | 103 guestrooms |
| Who it's for | Families, groups, weddings, active/resort-seeking guests | Business and leisure travelers seeking a boutique branded stay near The Woodlands |
| Pools & water | Five outdoor pools, 18+ infinity pool, Jolly Mon Water Park and private sandy beach | One outdoor seasonal pool (open March 1–Sept 30) |
| Dining & bars | Multiple on-site outlets (LandShark Bar & Grill; License to Chill Bar & Café; Joe Merchant's; Lone Palm Pool Bar; others) | One on-site restaurant (Crudo Restaurant and Bar) plus snack bar/deli and bar/lounge |
| Spa & wellness | St. Somewhere Spa — full-service, 18,000 sq ft with 13 treatment rooms | Not published |
| Meetings & events | Extensive meeting and wedding venues (up to ~72,000 sq ft; multiple ballrooms and outdoor sites) | Conference space ~624 sq ft (one meeting room) |
| Accessibility & family features | Children’s pool, kids’ activities, arcade; pet policy allows dogs in select cottages/first-floor Tower rooms (fee) | Family-friendly (not adults-only); accessible rooms and features listed; pet policy: Not published |
| Fitness | Fins Up Fitness Center plus fitness/Pilates classes | 24-hour fitness facilities |
Margaritaville sits on 186 waterfront acres on Lake Conroe with direct lake access and a private sandy beach.
Choose Margaritaville if you want a true lakefront setting where most activities are onsite.
Hotel Indigo Spring - Woodlands Area sits in Spring (Rayford) with easy access to The Woodlands business and entertainment districts.
Choose Hotel Indigo if you prioritize proximity to The Woodlands and local dining/entertainment over lake access.
Margaritaville is an all-suite property (335 suites) with multiple suite types and 32 lakefront cottages.
Choose Margaritaville for larger suites, cottages and accommodations geared toward families and groups.
Hotel Indigo offers contemporary standard rooms and accessible options across about 103 guestrooms.
Choose Hotel Indigo for modern, compact rooms with a range of accessibility options near The Woodlands.
Margaritaville offers multiple on-site dining venues with lake views and poolside options.
Margaritaville is better if you want multiple casual dining and drink venues without leaving the property.
Hotel Indigo has one on-site restaurant (Crudo Restaurant and Bar) plus a snack bar/deli and a bar/lounge.
Hotel Indigo suits travelers who plan to eat out locally or who want a single on-site restaurant with nearby dining options.
Margaritaville’s signature water offering is the Jolly Mon Water Park plus five pools and a private beach.
Pick Margaritaville when water activities and a private beach are central to your trip.
Hotel Indigo maintains a single outdoor seasonal pool and fitness facilities for guests.
Pick Hotel Indigo if you don’t need resort-scale aquatic amenities and prefer a compact hotel footprint.
Margaritaville has an 18,000 sq ft St. Somewhere Spa and several on-site evening entertainment options.
Margaritaville fits guests who want spa services and scheduled entertainment on property.
Hotel Indigo provides a 24-hour fitness center and local nightlife access via The Woodlands area.
Choose Hotel Indigo if you want a reliable gym and plan to use nearby Woodlands nightlife and dining.

Margaritaville — water park, multiple pools, beach, mini-golf, arcade and supervised kids’ activities.

Hotel Indigo — lifestyle boutique feel and short drive to The Woodlands’ shopping and venues.

Margaritaville — extensive indoor/outdoor event spaces and large ballroom capacities.

Hotel Indigo — modern accessible rooms and a 624 sq ft conference/meeting space for small meetings.
Margaritaville — it has a dedicated kids’ water park, children’s pool, beach and family activities; Hotel Indigo has a single seasonal pool and is more compact.
Hotel Indigo Spring - Woodlands Area — it’s located in Spring with short drives to The Woodlands venues and shopping; Margaritaville is on Lake Conroe and requires a longer drive.
Not published — the supplier listing for Hotel Indigo notes a health/beauty spa nearby but does not list a full-service on-site spa comparable to Margaritaville’s St. Somewhere Spa.
Yes — both welcome families. Margaritaville is explicitly family-focused with many kids’ amenities; Hotel Indigo is not adults-only and lists family-friendly rooms and policies.
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