
Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe/Houston
Best for multi-generation family vacations, waterpark days, and lakeside recreation.
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Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe/Houston is a family-friendly, activity-forward lakeside resort with water parks, beach access, golf and a large spa. The Westin At The Woodlands is a polished, upscale Westin hotel in The Woodlands’ dining and entertainment district for travelers who want branded comfort steps from restaurants, shops and nightlife.
Updated · about 25 miles apart

Best for multi-generation family vacations, waterpark days, and lakeside recreation.

Best for a refined stay with easy walking access to The Woodlands’ dining, shopping and entertainment.
Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe/Houston wins when your trip centers on outdoor recreation, waterpark fun, private beach time, or an on-site golf and wedding/event program — it’s built around lake activities and family entertainment.
The Westin At The Woodlands wins when you want a compact, polished hotel with predictable Westin room standards, a single convenient on-site restaurant and immediate access to Market Street, The Woodlands Mall and live venues. It’s the better choice for dining- and nightlife-focused stays near The Woodlands’ Waterway district.
Bottom line: choose Margaritaville for a full-service lake resort and active family weekend; choose The Westin At The Woodlands for a refined, walkable base in The Woodlands’ restaurant and shopping district.
| Category | Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe/Houston | The Westin At The Woodlands |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Casual, resort-style, activity-driven | Polished, urban-resort hotel in a dining/retail district |
| Location | Lake Conroe waterfront, 186 acres, private sandy beach | The Woodlands Waterway district, walkable to Market Street and Woodlands Mall |
| Size (rooms) | 335 accommodations (303 suites + 32 lakefront cottages) | 302 guestrooms |
| Audience / ages | All ages; family-first amenities and kids' programs | All ages (not adults-only) |
| Outdoor pools / water features | Five outdoor pools plus Jolly Mon Water Park and private beach | 1 outdoor pool |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple on-site venues including LandShark Bar & Grill, License to Chill, Lone Palm Pool Bar, Joe Merchant’s | Number of restaurants - 1 (Sorriso Modern Kitchen + cafe/bar options listed) |
| Spa & wellness | St. Somewhere Spa — 18,000 sq ft, 13 treatment rooms; fitness center and classes | Spa services on site and 24-hour fitness center |
| Meetings & events | Large resort conference center and multiple ballrooms/meeting rooms (up to ~72,000 sq ft) | Conference space ~26,492 sq ft with 16 meeting rooms |
| Known for | Waterpark, lake activities, family entertainment and golf | Location in The Woodlands’ dining/entertainment district and proximity to Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion |
| Pet policy | Dogs allowed in designated lake cottages and first-floor Tower rooms (fee, limits apply) | Not published |
Margaritaville sits directly on Lake Conroe across 186 acres, with a private sandy beach and on-water activities.
Choose Margaritaville for a property-first vacation centered on lake access and outdoor activities.
The Westin At The Woodlands sits in The Woodlands’ Waterway/dining district, steps from Market Street and the mall.
Choose The Westin when you want a city-adjacent stay with short walks to dining, retail and nightlife.
Margaritaville is an all-suite property with a mix of tower suites and 32 lakefront cottages.
Pick Margaritaville if you want larger suite layouts, family-friendly bedding options or a private cottage on the lake.
The Westin At The Woodlands offers standard Westin guestrooms and several studio and executive suite options.
Choose The Westin for consistent Westin bedding, single-room service standards and convenient downtown-style rooms.
Margaritaville provides multiple on-site restaurants and bars with lakeside and poolside choices.
Margaritaville is better when you want varied on-site dining without leaving the property.
The Westin features an on-site restaurant and bar with additional dining a short walk away on Market Street.
The Westin is best if you plan to eat out in The Woodlands’ restaurant district rather than rely on hotel dining.
Water-focused amenities are central at Margaritaville — multiple pools, a water park and a private beach.
If pools, beach time and a waterpark are the reason for your trip, Margaritaville is the clear pick.
The Westin maintains a single outdoor pool plus full fitness facilities and nearby lake/river activities off-property.
The Westin suits travelers who want a hotel pool but plan to spend time exploring The Woodlands’ public venues.
Margaritaville pairs a full-service 18,000 sq ft St. Somewhere Spa with family entertainment and nightly live shows.
Choose Margaritaville for on-site spa treatments plus evening resort entertainment and family activities.
The Westin offers spa services and a 24-hour fitness center with nightlife and live entertainment a short walk away.
The Westin works when you want a hotel spa plus quick access to The Woodlands’ restaurants and evening events.

Margaritaville — water park, multiple pools, private beach, arcade and supervised kids’ activities.

The Westin — walkable to Market Street, Woodlands Mall and The Woodlands’ restaurants and bars.

Margaritaville — extensive on-site event spaces, ballrooms and outdoor waterfront venues suited for big groups.

The Westin — polished Westin rooms, concierge and a compact urban-hotel footprint in The Woodlands district.
Margaritaville Lake Resort — it has a water park, multiple pools, a children’s pool, supervised kids’ activities and family-oriented amenities.
The Westin At The Woodlands — it’s in the Waterway/Market Street area within easy walking distance of many restaurants, bars and entertainment venues.
Yes. Margaritaville has extensive meeting and ballroom space including multiple large ballrooms and outdoor venues; The Westin offers ~26,492 sq ft of conference space and 16 meeting rooms for smaller-scale events.
Margaritaville — private beach, watersports rentals, boat slips, and the multi-acre Jolly Mon Water Park.
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