
Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe/Houston
Best for families and outdoor lake activities: pools, a multi-acre water park, beach and on-site watersports.
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Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe/Houston is a 335-suite lakefront resort with family-targeted pools, a water park, private sandy beach and multiple on-site activities — read this if you want a lakeside family or leisure getaway. The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center is a full-service 4-star Marriott in The Woodlands Waterway focused on meetings, a full-service spa and Waterway access — read this if you need a central convention hotel or business-friendly base near The Woodlands shops and venues.
Updated · about 25 miles (≈40 km) apart

Best for families and outdoor lake activities: pools, a multi-acre water park, beach and on-site watersports.

Best for business and meetings: large conference capacity, central Waterway access and convention-hotel services.
When Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe/Houston wins: choose Margaritaville if your trip is about lake recreation, family fun, waterpark days, golf or a resort experience with multiple casual restaurants and a private sandy beach.
When The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center wins: choose the Marriott for conferences, meetings, weddings or a central stay in The Woodlands with easy walking access to Market Street, Woodlands Mall and the Waterway entertainment district — it also has a full-service spa for quieter downtime.
Bottom line: pick Margaritaville for an all-ages lake resort with on-site attractions and outdoor activities; pick The Woodlands Waterway Marriott when location, meeting space, and a convention-hotel footprint matter more than lakeside recreation.
| Category | Margaritaville Lake Resort, Lake Conroe/Houston | The Woodlands Waterway Marriott Hotel & Convention Center |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Lakefront resort playground with family attractions and casual, island‑style dining | Major full-service convention hotel centered on the Waterway and business/meeting services |
| Location | On Lake Conroe waterfront in Montgomery with private sandy beach | In The Woodlands Town Center on the Waterway within walking distance of Market Street and Woodlands Mall |
| Size (rooms) | 335 guest suites including 32 lakefront cottages | 345 rooms |
| Audience / age policy | All ages; family-focused (water park, kids activities); check-in minimum age 21 | All ages; not adults-only; check-in minimum age 18 (supplier listing) |
| Pools & water features | Five outdoor pools, Jolly Mon Water Park (≈3–3.5 acres), lazy river, swim-up bar, private beach | Outdoor pool and 1 hot tub; wheelchair‑accessible pool and pool hoist on site |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple Margaritaville concepts (LandShark Bar & Grill, License to Chill, Lone Palm Pool Bar, Boathouse, Joe Merchant’s, etc.) | Acqua Restaurant plus a coffee shop/cafe and a bar/lounge; room service during limited hours |
| Spa & wellness | St. Somewhere Spa — 18,000 sq ft with 13 treatment rooms, salon and thermal amenities | Full-service spa and spa treatment rooms on site |
| Meeting & event capacity | About 72,000 sq ft of meeting space, ballrooms, outdoor wedding sites and many venue options | 66,532 sq ft conference center with 27 meeting rooms |
| On-site activities | Golf course, watersports rentals, mini-golf, arcade, live entertainment and tennis/pickleball | Fitness center, walking access to concerts/live shows and nearby restaurants/shops; business center and concierge services |
| Parking & access | Self-parking and valet available; EV charging and free RV/bus/truck parking | Self parking (surcharge) and accessible parking spaces; valet for wheelchair‑equipped vehicle |
Margaritaville sits on 186 lakefront acres on Lake Conroe with direct beach and water access.
Choose Margaritaville if you want lakeside space, beach access and water activities at your doorstep.
The Woodlands Waterway Marriott sits in the heart of The Woodlands Town Center on the Waterway.
Pick the Marriott for a central, walkable location when shopping, dining or attending events in The Woodlands matters.
Margaritaville is an all-suite property with a mix of lakefront cottages and multi-bed suites aimed at families.
If you need space for family or prefer suite layouts and lakefront cottages, Margaritaville fits better.
The Woodlands Marriott offers 345 air‑conditioned guest rooms with standard full‑service brand amenities.
Choose the Marriott for straightforward, full-service hotel rooms geared to business and convention guests.
Margaritaville emphasizes island-inspired, casual lakeside dining across several on-site venues.
If you want relaxed, family-friendly meals with scenic lake views and poolside drinks, Margaritaville is the pick.
The Marriott focuses on meeting-friendly dining plus a main restaurant and bar for guests and delegates.
The Marriott works well when on-site dining needs to support meetings, receptions and business schedules.
Margaritaville’s headline amenity is its multi-acre water park and beach complex geared to families.
If pool days, water slides and beach time define your trip, Margaritaville delivers more options.
The Woodlands Marriott provides a conventional outdoor pool and hot tub with strong accessibility features.
The Marriott’s pool is suitable for relaxing between meetings and is notable for accessibility features, but it’s not a water-park destination.
Margaritaville combines a large spa with family entertainment and scheduled live shows.
Margaritaville mixes spa services with family entertainment and active pursuits for a broad leisure stay.
The Woodlands Marriott offers full-service spa treatments and immediate access to The Woodlands' evening venues.
The Marriott is a better fit if you want a hotel spa plus easy access to town-center nightlife and concert venues.

Margaritaville — water park, children's pool, private beach, arcade and supervised kids' activities.

The Woodlands Marriott — large conference center, 27 meeting rooms and express check-in/out services.

Margaritaville — LandShark lakefront dining, multiple pool bars and boat slips for waterside meals.

The Woodlands Marriott — walkable to Market Street, Woodlands Mall and Waterway attractions.
Margaritaville is aimed at families with a dedicated water park, children’s pool, arcade and supervised kids’ activities; its beach and family pools are the main draw.
The Woodlands Waterway Marriott is set up for meetings and conventions with about 66,532 sq ft of conference space and 27 meeting rooms; Margaritaville also has large event space but caters more to leisure groups.
Yes — both properties offer on-site full-service spas; Margaritaville’s St. Somewhere Spa is a large (18,000 sq ft) facility, while the Marriott lists full-service spa treatment rooms on site.
Yes. Margaritaville is explicitly family-focused; The Woodlands Marriott accepts families though it is primarily a convention hotel.
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