Michael Garcia Staff writer May 29, 2024

While some Texas families are making summer vacation plans outside of the state, others may be headed for a hotel resort along Lake Conroe.

With Memorial Day weekend being the unofficial kickoff for its leisure season, Margaritaville Lake Resort on Lake Conroe staff are preparing for another summer of hosting 1,000 guests a day, said Tom Faust, vice president of sales and marketing for the resort. 

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“We’ll run very high occupancy all summer,” Faust said, noting that the resort has 335 guest suites.

Faust describes the resort, which sits on 186 lakefront acres on Lake Conroe, as a “cruise ship on land,” offering five pools and a lazy river, 12 cabanas around the pool, 18 holes of golf, a spa and salon, boat rentals and sunset cruises. 

Here’s what to know about the hotel resort for those visiting this summer:

New amenities at the resort

The hotel resort has added several new activities for guests to enjoy, including magic shows and axe throwing.

Magic shows at the resort are scheduled every Saturday, performed by Atlantic City Entertainer of the Year Award Nominee Harry Maurer and a rotating series of other magicians that have been on TV, casino showrooms, comedy clubs and other major venues across the country, the resort’s website states.  

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The magic shows run through Aug. 31 and seating is first come first serve. Tickets are $60 per person for general admission and $75 for VIP. 

Axe throwing is being offered on the Palm Court, which tickets cost between $20 per person to $129 for a family pass. 

Summer discounts

People looking to book a room can get 40 percent off for dates between June 4 to Dec. 31, the website states.

The sale includes overnight accommodations in a guest suite, with a private furnished balcony or patio, and complimentary access to amenities such as the Jolly Mon Water Park, Fin City Arcade, Parrot Island Mini Golf, tennis, pickleball and the Fins Up Fitness Center. 

In order for guests to take advantage of the sale, stays must be booked by June 4. 

Day trips and passes

The resort also offers day passes and cabana rentals for people looking to take a day trip over the weekend — at a cost of $49 a ticket. 

The day pass includes access to the three-acre water park with a lazy river, splash zone, a private beach, heated-infinity pool, water slides and heated waterslide pool, and two hot tubs. The day pass also includes access to mini golf, an arcade; tennis, pickleball and basketball courts.

Attracting guests from Houston and Texas

The resort sees roughly 80 percent of guests from the Houston region, Faust said. 

“We’re very Texas oriented,” he said. “It’s a lot of people who drive in and…are surprised when they get here that they’ve got a resort that offers the amenities that we do, that’s an hour drive at most points in Houston.”

Faust also said that the resort sees a lot of guests from around Texas as well, noting that it’s less of a hassle than travelling outside of the state.

“There’s as much to do here for every person,” Faust said, noting the resort caters to a lot of families. “We do a lot of family activities. We also have couples that come and enjoy the weekend with ample opportunity to eat and drink and have a good time.” 

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