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The Pensacola Beach Resort

4.0 star property
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Sun deck
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Reception
Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Gulf Front) | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk
Lobby

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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165 Fort Pickens Road, Pensacola Beach, FL, 32561
  • Place, Pensacola Beach Beaches
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Pensacola Beach Gulf Pier
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Casino Beach
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pensacola, FL (PNS-Pensacola Intl.)
    ‪26 min drive‬
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Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Gulf Front) | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Gulf Front)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(25 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Bay Front) | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Executive Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Bay Front)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Gulf Front) | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony (Gulf Front)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(89 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Bay View | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Balcony, Bay View

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(21 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Bay View (Without Balcony)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(9 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Bay View (Without Balcony)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Balcony (Gulf Front) | Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Balcony (Gulf Front)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, desk

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony (Gulf Front)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(91 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Balcony, Bay View

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Bay View (Without Balcony)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(11 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible (Gulf Front)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Bay View (Without Balcony)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

The Pensacola Beach Resort

At The Pensacola Beach Resort, relax by an outdoor pool or hit the beach where you can enjoy surfing/body boarding. Change of bedsheets is available on request
The Pensacola Beach Resort offers 161 accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and complimentary bottles of water. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Guests can make use of the in-room fridges and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include a shower, bathrobes, designer toiletries and complimentary toiletries.

This Pensacola Beach hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as telephones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include a hairdryer and blackout curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, an iron/ironing board and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of The Pensacola Beach Resort's great beach location. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Pensacola Beach Beaches. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking, plus an outdoor pool.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet
  • Free self-parking
  • Enjoy American cuisine and a beachfront location while dining at Windrose
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include a concierge, a porter and luggage storage
  • On-site recreation includes volleyball
  • Guests really like the accommodation for the comfy beds, spaciousness and cleanliness
  • Just a 3-minute walk from Pensacola Beach Beaches and 3 minutes on foot from Santa Rosa Sound
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. Event space at this hotel measures 1672 square feet (155 square metres) and includes conference space. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and a vending machine are also featured at the business-friendly The Pensacola Beach Resort. The hotel can provide concierge services and wedding services. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Pensacola Beach hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy a cooked-to-order breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Windrose – This beachfront restaurant specialises in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 to 30 for adults and USD 10 to 30 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Windrose

Things to do

  • Beach volleyball
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping
  • Surfing/bodyboarding

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Outdoor pool
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Travel cot

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 1,672 square feet of conference space
  • 2 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • On the bay
  • On the beach
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 7 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2010
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Designer toiletries
  • Dressing gowns
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • IPod dock

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4 PM; check-in end time: 12:30 AM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 11 November to 01 March:
  • Bar/Lounge

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 17.00 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50.00 per accommodation, per day

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 to 30 for adults and USD 10 to 30 for children
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 17.00 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Parties and events are allowed on site
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Guests arriving after 4:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Children stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Hotel Margaritaville
Margaritaville Beach
Margaritaville Beach Hotel
Margaritaville Hotel
Margaritaville Beach Hotel Pensacola Beach
Margaritaville Beach Pensacola Beach
The Pensacola Pensacola
Margaritaville Beach Hotel
The Pensacola Beach Resort
The Pensacola Beach Resort Hotel
The Pensacola Beach Resort Pensacola Beach
The Pensacola Beach Resort Hotel Pensacola Beach

The Pensacola Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2364 out of 2873 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 327 out of 2873 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 108 out of 2873 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 36 out of 2873 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 38 out of 2873 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Keely

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful clean property. Loved everything about it and can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My room had an Amazing view of the gulf, it was clean, bright and very relaxing. The front desk staff were very friendly, the bartender was polite, knowledgeable of the area ,and room service was excellent. If I had to say one thing I didn’t like… I wish there was a microwave in the room🤓
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela, Janesville

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemarie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miki

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and the staff was very friendly!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

aaron

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriela

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful resort, amazing staff, and a stunning view of the ocean!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

robert f

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Chad

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beach was pretty. Staff were sub par and our room was dirty.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ejona

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Loved this place so much! It was clean, pretty, the perfect costal vibes. The staff were the sweetest and perfectly located next to everything. The best beach access. Bed super comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

trevor

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

vincent

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All fabulous
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Bill

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gulf view was stunning, the swimming pool was warm and clean for night swims. Views from all the windows didn't disappoint. Would stay here again. There was an extra 18% resort tax that I wasn't expecting, but whatever.
Sunrises
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damion

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John P

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location awesome beach and the gulf of mexico was beautiful!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dalia

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025