Margaritaville Island Hotel

About The Hotel

Margaritaville Island Hotel on Island Drive is a 4.6-rated (2,825 reviews) tropical-themed resort at the Island in Pigeon Forge, with a pool, a bar and lounge, a fitness center, valet parking, and a prime location steps from the Great Smoky Mountain Wheel and the Island shops and dining. A polished, upbeat resort; the pool is the shared water feature, with jetted-tub rooms a category to confirm at booking. Guests praise the location, the clean rooms, the friendly service, and the walkable Island setting. It is a lively, premium resort for travelers who want to walk to action and entertainment.

What Guests Are Saying

“My wife and I stayed at the Margaritaville Island Hotel in Pigeon Forge for three days in April, 2026. We were celebrating my 76th Birthday and our 57th Anniversary. We were very pleased with every aspect of our stay. The room was clean and comfortable. The huge shower was very nice and the balcony overlooking the fountains was fantastic! We love to people-watch and we spent a good deal of time sitting there and enjoying the fountain display. Not quite the Bellagio in Las Vegas, but very entertaining, especially when the fountains danced to music. Every member of the staff that we encountered was excellent, always cheerful and helpful. With all of the stores, rides, and restaurants located in the Island, you could spend you entire time here. But there is a lot to see and experience in Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, don’t miss it! We highly recommend this hotel and are looking forward to a return visit.” — Snibbod1950, 5 stars

“We had an amazing stay at Margaritaville! The entire place was very clean, and the staff was incredibly nice and welcoming from the moment we arrived. The location was perfect and super convenient, with so many fun things to do nearby. The pool was one of our favorite parts — it was awesome, and being heated made it even better! The views were absolutely beautiful and made the stay feel even more relaxing. Everything about this place was great. It is a little pricey, but honestly, it was well worth it for the experience. We would definitely stay here again!” — Berbie1987, 5 stars

“We have stayed in Pigeon Forge & Gatlinburg several times, but this was our first time at a Margaritaville resort. I can’t say enough good things. The facility is so clean and smells amazing. Beds & pillows- 10/10. Pool- 10/10. Fins Bar- 10/10. We did the valet parking and they are the nicest people and were quick when retrieving our truck. Every person we interacted with was friendly and polite. Prime location and worth the money. We will definitely be back when we can stay longer.” — AshleighLP83, 5 stars

Pros & Cons

Pros:

• A 4.6 across 2,825 reviews — a polished, upbeat resort
• A prime location at the Island, steps from the shops and the Wheel
• A pool, bar/lounge, and fitness center
• Walkable to the Island’s dining and entertainment
• Well-run and consistently well-reviewed

Cons:

• A busy resort at a high-energy entertainment complex
• A premium price for the location and the brand
• A jetted-tub room is a specific room type — confirm at booking; the pool is the shared amenity
• Parking is valet — factor it into the cost

The Location

At the Island in Pigeon Forge, steps from the Great Smoky Mountain Wheel, the shops, and the dining. You can find more details or book your stay on TripAdvisor.