Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake of the Ozarks

Hotels
8.3 (754 reviews)
494 Tan Tar A Drive , Osage Beach , US
+1 573-348-3131

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Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Nice amenities
Good location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Outdated rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
7.63
Cleanliness was noted as a concern, with comments on rooms not being clean and hairs on towels.
Service
9.1
Staff described as amazing and super helpful, contributing positively to the experience.
Location
8.64
Convenient location for activities such as the shuttle to Land Sharks.
Room Quality
7.59
Rooms mentioned as outdated with a need for more than just a coat of paint and some concerns about cleanliness.
Amenities
8.62
Positive remarks about the various amenities including pools and activities on the property.
Value for Money
8.08
Overall good value considering the positive experiences, although some areas could be improved.
Food and Beverage
8.13
Food described as great, but some inconvenience regarding room service.
Overall Experience
8.6
Many guests expressed a desire to return, indicating a generally positive experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 00:56

Property Description

Luxurious Amenities

Indulge in the ultimate relaxation experience at Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake of the Ozarks. Enjoy the seasonal outdoor pool, indoor pool, and fitness center to unwind and rejuvenate during your stay.

Dining and Entertainment

Savor delicious meals at the on-site restaurant and sip on refreshing drinks at the bar. With BBQ facilities available, you can host a fun-filled gathering with friends and family. Plus, stay connected with free WiFi throughout the property.

Comfortable Accommodations

Each room is thoughtfully designed with your comfort in mind, featuring modern amenities such as a flat-screen TV, air conditioning, and a private balcony in select rooms. Wake up to freshly brewed coffee from your in-room coffee machine and start your day right.

Book now for a memorable stay at Margaritaville Lake Resort Lake of the Ozarks.

Important information:

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: OSB

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 754 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.63
Service: 9.1
Location: 8.64
Room Quality: 7.59
Amenities: 8.62
Value for Money: 8.08
Food and Beverage: 8.13
Overall Experience: 8.6
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Stephanie • couple • us
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2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Delinda • solo_traveller • us
8
Very Nice
Pros:

Staff friendly and helpful. Sheri our shuttle guide, Bonnie at front desk, Shelby at the restaurant, Doug the maintenance man.

Cons:

I was not able to do a survey on the spot to recognize the employees.

2026-09-09 • via Nuitee
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Hallman • extended_group • us
7
Fun facility, but a little "long in the tooth".
Pros:

Rooms clean, fairly well laid out but dated and showed signs of aging. Switched us from 6th floor to 2nd with concomitant decrease in views, but still adequate.

Cons:

Pillows were lousy.

2026-09-04 • via Nuitee
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Anthony • couple • us
8
2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Phyllis • family_with_children • us
8
Pros:

It was very clean, staff were super friendly and helpful

Cons:

It was an odd set up check in was in a different building than room. To putt putt golf it was small and had to pay extra to play should have been included with stay in my opinion. To get to boat shack to rent a boat was an obstacle just to get there very confusing and not an easy access. The pools were always crowded we didn't get to enjoy them because of that

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee
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Michael • family_with_children • us
10
2026-08-31 • via Nuitee
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Zach • extended_group • us
8
2026-08-29 • via Nuitee
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Jill • extended_group • us
10
We had an amazing time! We’ll be back!
Pros:

Convenience of all amenities!

Cons:

Nothing!!

2026-08-27 • via Nuitee
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Dills • family_with_children • us
8
2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Marla • couple • us
9
It was fun and relaxing the people there we kind and friendly.
Pros:

Very pretty location and lots to do and if you want to just chill you can do that too. Really enjoyed the golf course too.

Cons:

There were a lot of cobwebs on the deck area. There were a lot of dust bunnies around the air conditioner unit in the room and it looked like possible mold on the unit vents. There were large dust bunnies at the top of the sliding glass door.

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Marquette • solo_traveller • us
10
Pros:

Very clean and staff was friendly. Will be back

Cons:

No complaints

2026-08-24 • via Nuitee
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Karen • family_with_children • us
7
Won't go with kids next time
Pros:

Didn't get to do much. We had too many kids to do anything. I stayed in the room a lot. Customer service was excellent

Cons:

Pools extremely cold. Indoor pool was awful. Didn't enjoy at all. Water park way too expensive even just to go watch. I stayed in room.

2026-08-23 • via Nuitee
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Clarence • family_with_children • us
3
Over priced and out dated.
Pros:

Nice view of the lake.

Cons:

Everything was old and run down.

2026-08-17 • via Nuitee
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Sherree • couple • us
1
Pros:

Breakfast

Cons:

The room smelled like mold. Air conditioner did not cool the room

2026-08-11 • via Nuitee
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Diana • couple • us
5
Pros:

That it was right on the lake

Cons:

Not many activities had no actual beach to get in the water, pools too small, the covered parking is not secure at all. Building and rooms are outdated. Too expensive for what it actually has

2026-08-07 • via Nuitee
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Bailey • couple • us
10
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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LaPan • family_with_children • us
2
I can sum it up in one word......UNSAFE
Pros:

The location was fine. I liked the wristband keys to the rooms. That was very convenient.

Cons:

When the power went out there were no safety procedures. No emergency lights, no back up generators, no running water, no communication from the staff.
After 36 hours of no electricity, stinky toilets, no AC in 110° heat, and pitch black hallways, stairways, and rooms we finally checked out early.

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Michael • family_with_children • us
10
2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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jonjF1535XA • Family • Bartlett, Illinois
4
Great location, nice staff, needs better emergency system in place.
Pros:

The resort was a great location located right on the water with many restaurants and places right on site. Our stay was cut short because the power was knocked out on July 4. We had no power for 18 hours, no water. We were forced to check out and cut our family vacation short the next day. What was shocking to me was there was no emergency lighting in the hallways (had to use cell phone light) and no back up generators. How can a place like this not have a generator back up? Or emergency lighting? My 5 year old liked the property, but was really disappointed that we had to leave. The staff was good. I also did not like the property has public access. Swimming in an outdoor pool with my child while a group of teens or 20’s blew 1 hitters and were using vulgar language in the hotel pool with families around was not ideal. For a chain of group of hotels to be this big and expensive I expect more. The room was clean but for the price the basic room was overpriced.

2026-07-30 • via Tripadvisor
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Sunshine47219952032 • Family
6
One and done.
Pros:

Overall, we enjoyed out Stay at the resort. There are a few things that need addressed.The exhaust fan in the bathroom was very dirty. The shower head is barely over 5 1/2 feet above the tub floor. My husband had a very hard time using it. The deck and railings were in desperate need of renovation. The TV was constantly losing it's signal.I appreciate the fact they don't waste resources on daily housekeeping, however they could offer garbage service since the trash cans are so small. We also noticed that the stairs and hallways were never vacuumed during our stay. We saw the same trash on the stairs every day.
The building we were in had NO elevator. We were not warned of this nor were we offered assistance. If we were mobility challenged there is no way we could have stayed there. We couldn't get to our room without stairs.
On a positive note, the decor in the room was nice and the beds were comfortable. The pool area was great.The Tiki Hut Pool bar was fun. We ate atLandshark Bar & Grill and the food was wonderful. The License to chill bar was a nice break from the heat.

Be WARNED, the resort is VERY hilly. Parking can be a pain. They do offer golf cart transportation but it was hard to get.

Overall the stay was ok, I'm not sure I would stay again. I don't think it is up to the standards of the Margaritaville/Jimmy Buffett branding.

2026-07-29 • via Tripadvisor