Margaritaville Vacation Club - St. Thomas

Hotels
Wyndham Extra Holidays
8.2 (396 reviews)
6080 Estate Smith Bay, St. Thomas, 802 , St. Thomas , VI

Facilities

Fitness facilities
Electric car charging station
Health club
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Luggage storage
Table tennis
Concierge service
Wheelchair accessible
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Nice rooms
Helpful staff
Infinity pool
Great views
Cons:
Bad smells
Limited food options
Beach issues
Long wait times for shuttles

Categories

Cleanliness
7.34
Multiple reviews cited unpleasant smells, likely related to seaweed.
Service
8.81
Most reviews highlighted staff as friendly and helpful, with a few exceptions.
Location
7.85
Beach access issues and seaweed problems negatively impacted the location experience.
Room Quality
8.8
Several reviews noted that the rooms were nice and well-maintained.
Amenities
8.33
The infinity pool received positive mentions, but limited dining options were noted.
Value for Money
8.29
Some guests felt added fees and poor beach access diminished overall value.
Food and Beverage
7.34
Reviews indicated limited food options and mixed dining experiences.
Overall Experience
8.81
Despite challenges, guest enjoyment of the stay was noted, with some wishing to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 16:29

Property Description

Welcome to Margaritaville Vacation Club - St. Thomas, your paradise retreat in the heart of the Caribbean!

Relax and Unwind: Dive into one of our two outdoor swimming pools or refresh at the health club while soaking in the tropical sun. Perfect for relaxation, your escape is just a splash away.

Culinary Delights: Savor delightful meals at the renowned Margaritaville Restaurant or enjoy a quick bite at our snack bar/deli. Wind down with a cocktail at one of our two bars, including poolside options for the ultimate chill experience.

Comfort and Convenience: Each of our 264 uniquely decorated rooms features a private balcony or patio, equipped with modern amenities like LCD televisions, refrigerators, and microwaves. With complimentary Wi-Fi and free self-parking, your comfort is our priority.

Indulge in this tropical getaway—book your stay with us today!

Important information:

  • This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
  • Some facilities may have restricted access. Guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: STT

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Pets

    Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

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Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 396 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.34
Service: 8.81
Location: 7.85
Room Quality: 8.8
Amenities: 8.33
Value for Money: 8.29
Food and Beverage: 7.34
Overall Experience: 8.81
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lisarF9468LX Family
8
Nice room, great employees
Pros:

Get a car and explore! The room was nice and the employees are amazing. Neil and Schneider were standouts! No housekeeping unless you ask for it but wasn’t a problem for us. The climb up the mountain to our room was the worst but lots of golf carts to help.

2026-06-06 via Tripadvisor
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Jose family_with_children us
7
Beautiful view
Pros:

The landscape is beautiful.

Cons:

Too much stairs, the staff with golf car ignoring all people.

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Tammy couple us
6
2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Rochell solo_traveller us
9
Pros:

The pool and the room.

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Dawn solo_traveller us
1
Pros:

They could not find my reservation

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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enrico family_with_children it
8
Un buon soggiorno ai tropici.
Pros:

Struttura molto ampia e bella, tipico resort ai Tropici, personale gentilissimo e pronto ad aiutare. Ristorante ottimo e relativamente economico.

Cons:

In fase successiva alla prenotazione non sono riuscito a parlare con nessuno della struttura, richieste, chiarimenti. Mail e messaggi inutili. Pazienza. La spiaggia del villaggio era inutile, e lo sapevo, poco più di un porticciolo per natanti, piena di alghe, ma bastavano pochi minuti di auto o di navetta gratuita per raggiungere le più belle spiagge tropicali.

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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carmink2026 Family
6
Unhappy
Pros:

Only one restaurant with long wait and bad service. We were an older group and there were 88 steps to get to room. 28 steps in suite to go upstairs to go to bedroom or bathroom and go back down. No room service. Parking lot floods. Maid came in day before we left and threw out a lot of our stuff like we were gone. Which included alcohol, groceries, coffee filters, drinks, important papers, etc. We reported but were not compensated for.

2026-05-15 via Tripadvisor
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BUES couple us
8
NO Landshark at this Margaritaville
Pros:

Breakfast was really good along with the seafood soup (Great) and appetizers were excellent with prices very comparable to our South Florida home. Pool area is beautiful and spacious. We liked the location. Easy access to the Red Hook ferry or short ride downtown.

Cons:

Being stuck in a room up on the hill, at the mercy of the intermittent phone system for a ride most anywhere on property. It sure would have been nice if there was a spa on site for a simple couples massage.The swim up pool bar must be up at the hilltop pool. My number one complaint, NO Landshark!!! At a Margaritaville?? in 2026? No joke!

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Rhonda solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Very nice

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Cindy family_with_children us
3
Definitely wouldn't stay here again
Pros:

The room was pretty nice
The lady who checked us in was nice

Cons:

Most of the staff was not friendly or welcoming
The place had a lot of hills and wasn't easy to get around the resort. Pools are just ok. There is virtually no beach which was deceiving from the website... it's filled with seaweed so it's unusable and the water isn't clear

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Aldona family_with_children cy
8
I definitely would come back the staff was lovely especially that guy who greets u at the reception
Pros:

The coffee shop was not nice the lady didn’t even bother to foam the milk she just poured it as it was 🙈

Cons:

Wish there was bigger choice of fish , salads and healthy choices overall but it was ok

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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TRAVIS extended_group us
8
Great St Thomas VI Margaritaville Stay
Pros:

Great stay. Fast and easy check-in and check-out. Very clean and well kept resort. Rooms clean and well kept with balcony of bay strip. Lots of Restaurants and bars on site. Several pools to chose from. Several beaches within 5 mins drive. Airport 20-25 mins away depending on traffic. Grocery store/convenient store 1 min drive/5 min walk. Night clubs and restaurants nearby. Great location as everything you need is in walking distance. Food at restaurants was solid. The drinks made by bartenders were pretty strong. Parking was free. Golf carts ran most of all day so easy to get picked up and dropped off on the resort. A/C ran well with no issues. Hot water for showers remained consistent. Rooms were stocked with necessary amenities. Great stay. Enjoyed the resort. Would definitely stay again!!

Cons:

There was not much I didn't like. Check-in lobby was a bit hot but I wasn't in there long enough to make the stay a dub. Mosquitoes were crazy wild outside at night so bring your OFF spray lol. My legs and arms still in agony from the bites lol. The A/C was cold when it ran but it stayed off for long periods of time making it warm and uncomfortable for some stretches at night. Other than that, overall was a great stay.

2026-04-28 via Nuitee
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Jason solo_traveller us
3
My day was OK, but I’m really hurt please assist me. I’m in rough shape.
Pros:

I need to complete an accident report I slipped near to the restaurant. I was in shock when employees smothered me with questions. I was very uncomfortable and just wanted to sit somewhere then general manager came over and asked me and I just wanted to be left alone for a minute and yes, I should’ve filled out an accident report and I am in such pain. I can’t even walk so we have to talk and see what your establishment can do for me. Please call me back general manager at 607-242-5822. Talk to you soon. Email me the accident report and date please I gotta get an MRI thank you.

Cons:

Everything was just ok. I got hurt and got smothered 607-242-5822. Please give me a return number so my attorney can figure out how to get paid for my MRI.

2026-04-27 via Nuitee
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jeanlO7843LX Couples
10
Gorgeous resort, views were spectacular
Pros:

25th Wedding Anniversary trip, dream come true! 3 nights wasn’t long enough but we squeezed every minute we had exploring St. Thomas & St. John

2026-04-26 via Tripadvisor
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Getaway21818277139 Family
6
Beautiful Views, But Too Many Inconveniences
Pros:

I recently stayed at Margaritaville Vacation Club - St. Thomas with my husband from May 19–20, and overall the experience was mixed.

Upon arrival, we were warmly welcomed, which set a positive tone for the stay. The room was spacious, clean, and comfortable, with a king-size bed, sofa bed, kitchen, and a nice bathroom setup. However, it’s important to note that there is no housekeeping service, which may be inconvenient depending on the length of your stay.

Unfortunately, the beach on the property was very disappointing and not as advertised. It was completely covered in seaweed/sargassum, making it inaccessible during our visit. The good news is that Coki Beach is just a short walk away and was absolutely beautiful and clean, with plenty of food and drink options. My husband had the jerk chicken and I had the oxtails (served with rice & peas, sweet plantains, and salad)—everything was delicious and the portions were generous.

The layout of the resort is also something to consider—rooms are located far from the main entrance and situated on hills. While golf cart transportation is available, wait times can be inconvenient, so be prepared for a lot of walking.

The infinity pool with the swim-up bar was a standout feature, offering beautiful views and a great atmosphere. That said, it’s located at the top of a hill with many stairs, which could be a concern—especially after drinking, as it may not feel very safe navigating back down.

The on-site restaurant was underwhelming. The food was subpar, the drinks were watered down, and even the coffee tasted very weak. The only highlight was our waiter, Chris, who provided good service and made decent food recommendations. Also, be aware that an 18% gratuity is automatically added to all purchases, including at the pool.

One of the more frustrating aspects was the vacation club/timeshare presentation setup. While incentives like discounted excursions, a $100 voucher, and a free airport taxi sound appealing, there was poor communication from the concierge team. We were not informed about restrictions (such as not drinking before the presentation), did not receive a confirmation text with details, and were not assisted with booking the promised return taxi. When we tried to arrange it the following day, we were told it was already fully booked. The presentation itself is scheduled for 1.5 hours, but it does run longer as they continue trying to sell you on the offer and go over pricing details. We did speak with a manager regarding these issues, and she ultimately rectified the taxi situation by booking us a ride for the day of our departure at no cost to us, which we appreciated.

Overall, while there are some nice amenities and friendly staff, the inconsistencies, lack of communication, and missing services made this stay feel average at best.

2026-04-24 via Tripadvisor
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Marcelo couple us
1
Terrible smell all over hotel and sargassum terribly managed.
Cons:

Dirty hall, employees with angry faces, at checkin nobody informed that there are no room cleaning even for 3 nights.
The beach is awfull, sargassum and bad smell all over the hotel. Employees were just pailing up more and more sargassum at the beach over and over, leaving a terrible smell all over, pools, restaurants, bar, everywhere.
I would never recommend it.

2026-04-24 via Nuitee
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vickihW9845SU Couples
6
Nice Landscaping
Pros:

We are long time Wyndham owners dating back to Fairfield Timeshare in the 90's. We made our reservation for Margaritaville in St Thomas in December 2025 before they became their own entity. We were aware of the sargasm issue as it is in most tropical regions. Despite having no beach and the stench of the sargasm by the restaurant, we still chose to stay there . Limetree was full which would have been our first choice. Compared to our last stay there in 2023 I can say the office staff was more professional. However we were very disappointed in the "attitudes" of the restaurant staff. The hostess needs to be reminded of the definition of welcoming folks to their establishment. We had an awesome waiter one evening, Chris, who truly made you feel he enjoyed his work and his customers. The others were just downright mean and disrespectful. . I guess it doesn't matter how you act to the customers when your tip of 18% is already added to the bill! Our breakfast waitress tried to get us to leave a cash tip when it was clearly stated the bill contains the tip.
When we met with the mandatory salesman, he told us we were low on the priority list since we declined to buy into Margaritaville. Any input we gave was shot down. I had some safety concerns in the room as the microwave is over the refrigerator and it makes removing hot items dangerous. There was a hole in the wall by the bed that was there 3 years ago as we stayed in the same room.
Overall the grounds are absolutely beautiful. Being next to Coki beach is a plus for the beautiful beach and snorkeling - pick non cruise days!
You may have a different experience so go for it!

2026-04-23 via Tripadvisor
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David solo_traveller us
2
Pros:

Facility was laid out nicely.

Cons:

Room smelled like mildew and mold, bed had huge dips in it, totally uncomfortable, miserable actually, air condition didn't work well.

2026-04-20 via Nuitee
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lisamartoneg Family
8
Friendly people
Pros:

Stayed here for four days and for the most part it was a good stay. The people who work there are hard workers but definitely ran on island time. Daily cleaning off the beach of seaweed.. that’s just part of the Caribbean really can’t be stopped. I would definitely stay here again. I had a great view of the ocean although when we originally got there we had to change rooms because the one they put us in was kind of outdated. Coki beach is a must and they have a shuttle.

2026-04-17 via Tripadvisor
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Michelle couple us
5
2026-04-14 via Nuitee