The Truth Behind Our Stay at Margaritaville in Pigeon Forge
Last Updated on January 22, 2024 by Allison Lancaster
Each year my mom and I try to take a few days to get away somewhere. Sometimes we head to the beach, but this year we headed to Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. Growing up in North Carolina and living in Tennessee now, we visit the Pigeon Forge area a few times a year. The recent trip I took with my mom and my little one to Margaritaville in Pigeon Forge was truly one of the best visits I have ever had to the area.
I received a product(s) or service(s) in exchange for this post. All thoughts, words and opinions are my own.
The Location
We stayed at Margaritaville Island Hotel in Pigeon Forge. I have heard amazing things about the Island at Pigeon Forge but haven’t been until this visit. We were certainly in for a treat! The Island is located right in the heart of Pigeon Forge, which was so convenient. It was easily accessible to great shopping, restaurants and downtown Gatlinburg.
The Island itself has so many amazing shops, restaurants and things to do. You really don’t ever have to leave there during your stay!
A few of our favorite places on The Island in Pigeon Forge were:
The Great Smokey Mountain Wheel (althought we didn’t ride it, it looked amazing)
Tip: Check out the Island’s website for some great coupons before your visit.
Margaritaville Hotel Pigeon Forge
When we first arrived at the hotel, we decided to utilize the hotel’s valet parking. It is $12 a day and completely worth it if you are traveling with a little one, or if you just want the luxury of valet parking during your stay. If you chose not to do the valet parking, there is a shuttle that shuttles you back and forth from the parking lot to the hotel free of charge.
Tip: I highly recommend doing valet parking during your stay, completely worth it and the valet staff were wonderful!
When you first walk into the hotel, you feel like you are on an island. You are greeted by friendly staff in the gorgeous hotel lobby. There are even live birds in the lobby (and throughout the Island)! Check in was seamless. We arrived early and decided to check to see if our room was ready. It was! This was so helpful, especially after a long car ride with my little one. The front desk staff were wonderful, friendly and check in only took maybe 5 minutes because the staff were prepared for our arrival.
Tip: If you arrive early, give the hotel a call to see if early check in is a possibility.
Walking into our room was amazing! Again, we felt like we were on an island somewhere. The headboards have “License To Chill” on them, which was such a cute touch. The room was equipped with a Margarita Maker (recipes included), Keurig Coffee Maker (stocked with coffee and tea for our stay), a fireplace, a safe (that was large enough to fit my laptop, my mom’s tablet and several other valuables), an alarm clock with an Iphone dock, and more.
Our Room at Margaritaville Pigeon Forge
Our room was a river view room. The view from the balcony was beautiful and so relaxing. The hotel also has ‘street view’ rooms that overlook the shops and fountains at the Island. I talked to several other hotel visitors who had street view rooms and they said their view was amazing as well.
The bathroom in the hotel room deserves its own post. I know, that’s weird, but seriously. The bathroom was gorgeous. Each bathroom has a rainfall shower, which was so relaxing. This momma takes all of the relaxation she can get! The bathroom was also stocked with Bath and Body Works toiletries, a fun little perk.
Does Margaritaville Pigeon Forge have a pool?
The hotel has a gorgeous rooftop pool which has an amazing view of the Great Smokey Mountain Wheel. You can also watch the Island Show Fountain from the pool.
The next time we visit Pigeon Forge, I will definitely stay at the Margaritaville Island Hotel Pigeon Forge. I highly recommend it if you are visiting the area. I was also excited to learn that there are several other Margaritaville hotels in different areas, we hope to visit one soon.
The Spa
The hotel was just a part of this wonderful stay. I was able to visit St. Somewhere Spa at the Margaritaville Island Hotel during our stay. I cannot say enough good things about the spa! Each and every staff member that I encountered during my visit to the spa was not only professional but so friendly and nice. I had a massage, manicure and pedicure at the spa. Let me tell you, I left feeling like a new woman! It has been years since I had a massage, and I remember now why I used to get them quite often. I honestly have not felt that relaxed in months. Even if you aren’t staying at the hotel, you can still visit the St. Somewhere Spa. We live about an hour and a half from Pigeon Forge and I am already making plans to return to the St. Somewhere Spa very soon.
The Area
We had a wonderful time during our stay in Pigeon Forge. We had some amazing food and did what most girls love to do…shop!
The best food we had during our visit was at Billy Goat Tavern in Pigeon Forge. The service was excellent and the food, amazing. All of their food is locally sourced and is ‘farm to table’. I highly recommend the pimento cheese appetizer and the Maui chicken.
other recommendations when visiting Pigeon Forge:
- Visit the Christmas Place. It’s a fun year-round Christmas shop that is a Christmas-lover’s dream.
- Check out the Tanger Outlets. We usually visit them a few times a year and there are some great deals there.
- If you like pancakes, there are many great pancake houses in the area, make sure to try one during your stay.
Have you ever been to Margaritaville in Pigeon Forge? What was your favorite part?
Thank you to Margaritaville Island Hotel, St. Somewhere Spa and Billy Goat Tavern Pigeon Forge for participating in sponsoring parts of our visit. As always, all opinions are my own.
What a wonderful family getaway. I love that your little one is just chilling on the bed. Plus that ferris wheel is awesome.
Yes, it was amazing and he had a blast!
We go to Pigeon Forge often (only live about 1.5 hours away). I’ve been in the lobby of that hotel for the coffee shop — it’s a beautiful place!! Looks like your room was really nice.
We are about that far away too! It was such a nice weekend getaway.
My husband and I traveled to Pigeon Forge YEARS ago and haven’t been back. Looks like another trip is in order. This place looks like a lot of fun.
For sure, it is the perfect place for a couples’ getaway.
This is only a few hours from us! I would love to go visit and take my son. He’d have a great time.
I loved how kid friendly The Island was! There are so many things for kids to do there.
Looks like yall had a fabulous time! What a gorgeous place to stay!
Ive never been to Pigeon forge..this looks like an amazing get away and your pics are superb! What a cute lil guy you have! I am dying to see the smoky mtns!
Valerie
Fashion and travel
Ive never been to Pigeon forge..this looks like an amazing get away and your pics are superb! What a cute lil guy you have! I am dying to see the smoky mtns!
Valerie
Fashion and travel
What a fabulous getaway for the whole family. I’ve been hearing a lot of great things about Pigeon Forge. I would love to go one day.
Glad you and your momma had a great time together. My husband really enjoys Pigeon Forge and always suggests this location.
I have never been to Pigeon Forge but it looks so fun and family friendly! That is the best! SO glad you had a good time.
It is for sure family friendly, I can’t wait to take our little one when he gets older!
I have never heard of this hotel but it looks like such a great place to visit. We are planning on being in the area next spring and I’m pinning this so I remember to put it on the list.
It’s a great place for a couples getaway for for the entire family!
Looks awesome. Makes me want to vacation.
I seriously just booked our cabin for Gatlinburg for January. We went last year and had so much fun. We had fun skiing and doing the Dixie Stampede. I’ll put some of these shops on our list to visit.
For sure, we have visited so many times but I would go back just to visit the Island and everything there!
This place looks amazing! I would love to go there. The room is really beautiful.
If it wasn’t for that amazing view, I never would have left that hotel room! The room itself is enough to stay here with the family! There’s just plenty of things to do here!
I agree, it was such a beautiful and relaxing room.
Lucky! Even the baby looked like it was having a blast! It looks amazing there!
He had a great time!
I love reading about people’s vacations. I love to travel but don’t get to very often with two very busy teenagers! This looks like a great place to visit.
I love the ambiance of the hotel, not just the ordinary hotel I’ve been into. What a wonderful vacation!
Yes, it was like a resort and spa stay all in one. The room was so relaxing!
My family and I love Pigeon Forge!!! Looks like a perfect place to stay.
xoxo,
Angelle
http://www.dashingdarlin.com
It’s so great!
I love going to the different Margaritaville restaurant, love their machines but they have resorts too? Wow I am impressed it looks so fun and cozy thanks for the review I would love to visit one day!
I have a friend who lives nearby and is in desperate need of a treat. She works her ass off all day and never expects anything in return and I think her and her kids would love it there.
The spa would be perfect for her…I am dying to go back.
I love Pigeon Forge, but I haven’t stayed in this hotel. It looks really beautiful, and that food?? It looks so delicious! Gimme!!
Yes! It was an amazing experience, I can’t wait to go back
This looks like it was such a fun time. I would love to be able to visit Pigeon Forge one day!
Aww such a cute hotel. I have heard nothing but great things about that place. I live in SC but have tons of friends that go and visit for vacation. I am glad you loved it!
You certainly had a wonderful vacation! I love doing quick getaways and I will certainly keep Pigeon Forge with Margaritaville Island Hotel in mind when I plan our next vacay! Thanks for sharing!
Yes we did! It was wonderful!
This all looks so fun! Glad you had a great time, thanks for sharing!