Margaritaville Key West, FL
The original Margaritaville located on Duval Street in Key West is nothing impressive, in fact, if it wasn't the original I doubt I would ever go in there. Drab interior and no outside bars or pools. Again, it holds "swagr" because it is the original and of all the locations I'd say this is the best bet to actually see Jimmy Buffett as he has a house in Key West.
Margaritaville Myrtle Beach, SC (Broadway at the Beach)
I visited this location a few years back before I knew Jenny but this is a pretty cool Margaritaville. It's mostly indoors, but it's large, open and spacious. There is a large hurricane that comes to life as it hangs from the ceiling, and a tequila bottle emerges and fills a blender. If I recall correctly, this happens as "Margaritaville" plays. The atmosphere is festive, the staff was friendly and overall I had a pretty solid time at this location.
Margaritaville Orlando, FL
This is the closest Margaritaville to Tampa and it's located at City Walk, just outside of the Universal Studios complex. If you're a Jimmy Buffett fan you'll be happy when you realize the original plane from "Jamaica Mistaka" is located outside. The is a very large location with both indoor seating, outdoor seating, and a satellite bar near the Jamaica Mistaka plane. I've been many times and on the weekdays it can be a little boring, but the weekends are a ton of fun. There is usually a band on the outside deck that plays Jimmy Buffett as well as other tropical style music.
Margaritaville Ochos Rios, Jamaica
Located just outside of the cruise terminal this is an awesome spot to get hammered. If you're used to the Unites States you'll be happy to note that there is a pool, slide, and pool bar. Not only that it's also beach front and just a short 1/4 mile walk from the cruise terminal. I'd say of all the Margaritaville's I have been to this is in my top 3. Enjoy the party atmosphere, drinks some Red Stripe Light and dance away on the open dance floor. (See our Ochos Rios Review)
Margaritaville Georgetown, Grand Cayman
So far this is my #1 pick for Margaritaville's. Located just outside of the cruise terminal it is a 2-Story open location with patio seating and indoor seating. The "indoor seating" is really just covered seating as there are no walls separating it from the outside. This location had the best party atmosphere as tequila shots flowed and the ladies fought over Margaritaville T-shirts in a scavenger hunt. This Margaritaville has a pool and pool slide, but not pool bar. Either way I promise you cannot go wrong with this Margaritaville!
(See our Grand Cayman Review)
Margaritaville Cancun, Mexico (and Cancun Airport)
The Cancun Airport Margaritaville is a poor attempt at creating a fun environment. It's nothing more than a dressed up bar in an airport, there was no energy, no excitement and I do not recommend it.
Margaritaville Cancun is at the very end of the Hotel Zone as you approach Downtown Cancun. I stopped at this location before I did anything else and was severely disappointed. Again, minimal energy and no pools or outside bars. It was very dark on the inside and quite honestly had there not been a lot of Jimmy Buffett paraphernalia lying around I probably wouldn't have realized where I was. I do not recommend this location.
Margaritaville Cozumel, Mexico
Considering Cozumel is a major cruise destination I was surprised to find that Margaritaville was a distance from the terminal. I would say 2-2.5 miles so a taxi is likely your best bet. This location is fairly spacious and as you walk in you are met with a large interior bar and lots of interior seating. We immediately ventured for the outside deck which had a band playing, was located on the water and had a cool bar with swings as chairs. However despite the fact that it was a cool location the energy wasn't there. I felt like i was at Ruby Tuesday's, not Margaritaville. Furthermore, you can write on a dollar bill and attach it to the bar but when we asked for a staple gun they looked at us as if we were crazy - How else am I going to attach the dollar bill? If you're heading to this location for food or a chill experience then you have my support, but if you want to party your ass off head two blocks north to Carlos N' Charlies which combines with Senior Frogs. We highly recommend the yard drinks!
There are several other Margaritaville's which we have not yet been. These include Turks & Caicos, Hawaii, Motego Bay and Negril. As we travel throughout the year rest assured if there is a Margaritaville we will be there, and we will add it to our reviews.
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