Resort Details
- 5 o´CLOCK SOMEWHERE BAR & SWIM UP BARAs the lyrics go, “That sun is hot and that old clock is moving slow.” Indeed, it is 5 o´Clock Somewhere. A staple of any Margaritaville® experience. Relax in the pool or poolside and savor casual cocktails, a cold beer or sparkling wine and of course, the world-famous Margaritaville® margaritas. Sit in the swings at the bar or relax poolside.
- FRANK & LOLA’S - ITALIAN TRATTORIA“Lola loves Frank, Frankie loves Lola, on their second honeymoon in Pensacola” Handcrafted, authentic and exquisitely prepared Italian dishes. Whether featuring locally sourced seafood or prosciutto from Parma, the cuisine is created and served to make you feel at home and includes a fresh selection of antipasto, pasta, meat and seafood and delicious pizza from our wood-burning pizza oven. Located on the lower-level plaza, Frank & Lola offers both indoor and outdoor seating.
- JOE MERCHANT’SA unique setup that puts you in control of your in-room refreshment center. Our easy-to-use Joe Merchant point system allows you to customize your in-room experience according to your and your family’s preferences. Joe Merchant’s is also the place for a freshly brewed Mexican coffee while you peruse our extensive beverage and snack offer. The product list is available in each room.
- JWB STEAKHOUSEEach aspect of a visit to JWB Steakhouse is designed to be much more than just a dining experience, it’s part visit to your small-town butcher and part theater. At JWB, guests are invited to step into the aging room where our restaurant team will gladly and carefully explain everything one needs to know about delicately aged cuts, of custom-raised northern Mexico and US beef as well as a selection of other artisanraised proteins. Choose your cut, the size and once weighed, let our chefs do their magic.
- LANDSHARK - BREWERY & GRILLWith its brick and industrial design, LandShark redefines one of Margaritaville’s signature restaurants. With two terraces overlooking the calm waters, it’s the ideal place to enjoy an Artesanal lager, brewed right on-site, or one of our succulent freshly-grilled specialties. Come and say hello to our brewmaster, enjoy a beer sampler tray, or join us in the evening for a beer-matching menu, live music or to watch your favorite sport on the screens
- LICENSE TO CHILL, WET FEET BAR & BEACHSIDE GRILL“License to chill, and I believe I will” In a chilled atmosphere just steps from the pool and the Caribbean Sea, guests can enjoy the cool sea breeze, sip a freshly made cocktail and lunch on casual fare including a delicious selection of seaside salads, burgers and other tempting delicacies. Stay cool while taking in the sun, and step in our wet feet bar where tables are in shallow water, another one-of-a-kind Margaritaville® experience.
- S.O.S. SWIM UP BAR (STRANDED ON A SAND BAR)Climb to the top of the island tonight, I want to count the stars. I feel like I’m stranded on a sand bar”. Walk over or simply swim from one of our swim-up rooms. Enjoy refreshing in-pool or poolside beverages throughout the day, with a wide selection of non-alcoholic and alcoholic options.
- SALTED RIM – MARGARITA BAR & LOUNGETequila, Margarita and “Salted Rims”….that’s what it’s all about. Salted Rim is a celebration of the agave plant in Mexico, which after distillation transforms itself into not only the most known Mexican beverage, tequila, but also the lesser-known Bacanora and increasingly popular Mezcal. They are all unique in their production and history.Located in the main lobby overlooking the property, guests can revel in Caribbean elegance with the finest lounge service, authentic and extensive selection of tequilas, mezcals and bacanoras, to create their favorite Margarita, blended, frozen, shaken, as well as other more adventurous creations. A menu is available, although our mixologists are ready to display their innovative bartending skills and prepare new and exciting concoctions.
- THE BOATHOUSEThe Boathouse takes all-day dining to new heights with inventive culinary creations and an international food display with a wide variety of dishes cooked or baked to order, all to be enjoyed in an upscale yet casual atmosphere.
- 24-hour room service†
- Accessible parking†
- Accessible rooms†
- Air conditioning
- Baggage hold†
- Ballroom†
- Currency exchange†
- Internet services†
- Laundry Facilities†
- Live entertainment†
- 24-hour room service†
- Accessible parking†
- Accessible rooms†
- Air conditioning
- Baggage hold†
- Ballroom†
- Currency exchange†
- Internet services†
- Laundry Facilities†
- Live entertainment†
- Pool†
† Fees may apply
- General †• Daily Pool Parties with Local Bands and a DJ• Pickleball tournament• LIVE MUSIC• Ping-pong
- Golf †
- Pool †3 free-form swimming pools
- Spa †
- Volleyball †
† Fees may apply
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
1841 reviews
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Dec 16, 2025Kindest staff!
Amazing visit to Margaritaville!! Higinio and Baldo are the kindest and most attendant servers at the LandShark Restaurant! We had the best time daily with them, they really took care of us. Highly recommend!
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Dec 16, 2025
Would go back
We really enjoyed our 7 night stay at this resort. The entertainment staff works really hard. Shout out to Angel, Dennis, Marielle and Johnny for making our vacation more fun! The rooms are very nice and the staff here are incredible. We enjoyed the buffets and the Italian restaurant was amazing! Apart from having no beach area, this resort was still worth visiting!
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Dec 15, 2025
Home away from home 🩵
Just returned from an incredible 10-day stay at Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Maya (Adults Only), and once again this resort exceeded expectations. One of the very highlights of our trip was dining at Frank & Lola’s italian restaurant several nights throughout our vacation. A huge thank you to Gabriel, our server, and Juan Carlos, the manager, who went above and beyond every evening to ensure our meals were perfect. Their attention to detail and genuine care made us feel so special. Eddy also deserves recognition as his pizza, ravioli, and focaccia bread are absolutely delicious. Breakfasts and dinners at The Boathouse were another standout. Noel and Eddie consistently went the extra mile to make our mornings special, including bringing a beautiful fruit plate to our table each day. Sergio, the chef during Boathouse dinners, is both a wonderful person and a fantastic cook. He always took the time to explain the buffet options and made incredible stir-fry dishes customized exactly how you want with your choice of meat, vegetables, sauce, pasta, sides, etc. His teriyaki chicken is some of the best that I’ve ever had and this is coming from someone who loves teriyaki chicken lol. One small piece of feedback for The Boathouse would be to add more fresh fruit options, especially berries like raspberries and blueberries, which have been available during our past stays. We also missed having fruit available on the dinner buffet and feel that would be a great addition. Having fresh fruit available throughout an all inclusive stay is important to me and a lot of travelers. Lunch at License to Chill: the cheeseburgers were delicious and made for a perfect meal between pool time. Loved sitting with Noel and Gabino. We also dined at JWB’s Steakhouse. While the sides and desserts were good, the steak was unfortunately very chewy and gristly, and the service was not on par with the rest of the resort. Our evenings were often spent at the Landshark Brewery, which we absolutely love. We’d stop by each night for a small dessert and to enjoy the entertainment. The DJ sessions and karaoke nights were so much fun. A big shout-out to our servers Laura, who is incredibly sweet, and Ricky, who is always fun and engaging to talk with. I hope the resort brings back s’mores nights at the fire pit next to Landshark, as that was always a highlight of previous trips. We also enjoyed drinks at The Salted Rim with the purple Free Soul martini being hands-down my favorite. The frappes at Joe Merchant’s were exactly how I like them - icy and cold and so flavorful, which was such a refreshing treat in the heat and humidity. Carmen deserves a very special shout-out for always being so kind and welcoming. I’d love to see Joe Merchant’s bring back Dr. Pepper and more snack options. Housekeeping was absolutely flawless. I am very picky about cleanliness, and the room was kept totally spotless. Huge thanks to Juliana, our housekeeper, for her excellent work. My very sincere appreciation goes to Johan, one of the Island Ambassadors on staff. From the moment we arrived, he made our stay feel truly special. He would often walk with us to dinner and we loved chatting with him during that time. He is kind, friendly, and clearly dedicated to making every guest feel welcome and cared for. The entertainment crew was outstanding and brought so much energy and life to the resort. Mariel, Angel, Dennis, and Juan were all fantastic. Mariel and Angel greeted us daily and were incredibly sweet. Dennis led amazing water workout classes, and it was Juan’s very first week on the job! Juan was so sweet and will fit in perfectly. Music trivia by the pool was a blast, and we absolutely loved the newly added bracelet-making classes. I met so many great people at these classes and came home with cute handmade souvenirs. I hope they continue in the future (and I would really love to see more bead and string options!). Finally, Sergio also deserves recognition for always checking in on us at the pool to see if we needed drinks. He was so easy to talk to and made our pool days even better. Loved the music out by the pool, except for the one afternoon they played 100% country music. Overall, this resort is a 5/5 experience, and we cannot wait to return. Thank you to everyone who made our stay so wonderful and for giving the Margaritaville spirit from beginning to end. 🌴🍹
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Dec 15, 2025
Super fun Salsa class
Dennis and Angel did great and were super fun. They made it easy to follow and enjoy it. Would recommend anyone join them for a quick and fun moment to remember.
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Dec 15, 2025
Honeymoon
Dennis and angel with the entertainment were great with teaching us salsa. Perfect adult get away! 10/10 would recommend
- AdvisoryThe Municipality of Rivera Maya will be charging an Eco Tax of 32.00 Mexico Pesos (approx. $1.60 USD) per room per night. This amount is not included in your vacation price and will be collected at your hotel. These funds are being used to protect, maintain and conserve the natural beauty of the destination the area and its surroundings. This fee is subject to change at any time without notice by the hotel.
- AdvisoryMargaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Maya will be charging all guests an Environmental Fee of 28.87 MXN per room per night. This amount is not included in your vacation price and will be collected at your hotel.
- Check In: 3:00 PM
- Check Out: 12:00 PM
- Minimum Guest Age: 18
- General Policies:
Check-in Policy - Hotel requires a credit/debit card authorization or cash deposit upon check-in for incidentals; this will place a hold on your funds.
Convention Policy - Individuals attending a convention cannot book this property for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be subject to higher room rates upon arrival.
Hotel Spring Break Policy - This hotel cannot guarantee a spring-break-free environment.
Transfer Policy - A price may display when children stay free, if your vacation includes transfer to your hotel.
General Information - Room taxes and service fees are included in vacation price. Minimum night stay restrictions may apply. Reservation changes may not be permitted unless authorized by the hotel.