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# Hotel Margarita Village

Beachfront hotel with 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools

## Photo gallery for Hotel Margarita Village

![Exterior - Hotel Margarita Village (Francisco Fajardo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109550000/109548900/109548810/15677642.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit)

![Restaurant - Hotel Margarita Village (Francisco Fajardo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109550000/109548900/109548810/85c3c1f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Terrace/patio - Hotel Margarita Village (Francisco Fajardo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109550000/109548900/109548810/948e9de1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Reception - Hotel Margarita Village (Francisco Fajardo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109550000/109548900/109548810/3221a39f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

![Standard Quadruple Room, Pool View - Hotel Margarita Village (Francisco Fajardo)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109550000/109548900/109548810/a06b1063.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit)

- Overview
- Rooms
- Location
- Policies

At Hotel Margarita Village, you can look forward to a free breakfast buffet, a beach bar, and a coffee shop/cafe. For some rest and relaxation, visit the outdoor treatment areas. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. 

## Reviews

2.0

## Popular amenities

- On private beach
- Pool
- Breakfast included
- Spa
- Pet friendly
- Parking included

## Room options

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All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

3+ beds

Showing 4 of 4 rooms

### View all photos for Standard Double Room, Pool View

![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109550000/109548900/109548810/240aa686.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Standard Double Room, Pool View

### Highlights

Air conditioning

TV

Hair dryer

Minibar

Free bottled water

Wet bar

Champagne service

Iron/ironing board

- Sleeps 2
- 1 Queen Bed

### View all photos for Standard Room

![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109550000/109548900/109548810/240aa686.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Standard Room

### Highlights

Air conditioning

TV

Hair dryer

Minibar

Free bottled water

Wet bar

Champagne service

Iron/ironing board

- Sleeps 1
- 1 Large Twin Bed

### View all photos for Standard Triple Room, Pool View

![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109550000/109548900/109548810/240aa686.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Standard Triple Room, Pool View

### Highlights

Air conditioning

TV

Hair dryer

Minibar

Free bottled water

Wet bar

Champagne service

Iron/ironing board

- Sleeps 3
- 1 Queen Bed and 1 Large Twin Bed

### View all photos for Standard Quadruple Room, Pool View

![Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109550000/109548900/109548810/240aa686.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium)

### Standard Quadruple Room, Pool View

### Highlights

Air conditioning

TV

Hair dryer

Minibar

Free bottled water

Wet bar

Champagne service

Iron/ironing board

- Sleeps 4
- 1 Queen Bed, 1 Large Twin Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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## About the area

![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C10.94635%2C-63.92315&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=KhAeIAhKskKUQ8F-pOl5dxDgOtk=)

Avenida Bolívar, Francisco Fajardo, Nueva Esparta

#### What's nearby

- Museo de Arte Contemporáneo Francisco Narváez \- 17 min drive \- 9.7 km
- Basilica of Our Lady of El Valle \- 17 min drive \- 9.8 km
- La Caracola Beach \- 23 min drive \- 13.3 km
- El Yaque Beach \- 24 min drive \- 16.2 km
- Pampatar Beach \- 29 min drive \- 18.4 km

#### Getting around

- Porlamar (PMV-Del Caribe Intl. General Santiago Marino) - 20 min drive

#### Restaurants

- ‪Tropi Burger - ‬23 min drive
- ‪El Budarito de Margarita - ‬23 min drive
- ‪Sake - ‬23 min drive
- ‪Om Cafe Express - ‬22 min drive
- ‪Subway Sigo - ‬3 min drive

## About this property

### Hotel Margarita Village

Hotel by the sea

A free breakfast buffet, a beach bar, and a coffee shop/cafe are just a few of the amenities provided at Hotel Margarita Village. For some rest and relaxation, visit the outdoor treatment areas. Be sure to enjoy a meal at the two on-site restaurants. Free in-room WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices), is available to all guests, along with a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. 

You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:

- 2 outdoor pools along with a splash pad
- Free self parking
- A free beach club on site, massage treatment rooms, and outdoor furniture

Room features

All 120 rooms include comforts such as wet bars and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like free WiFi and air conditioning. 

Extra conveniences in all rooms include: 

- Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
- Daily housekeeping and desks

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## Property amenities

### Internet

- Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
- In-room WiFi speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)
- Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

### Parking and transportation

- Free self parking on site
- Limited onsite self parking
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking available

### Food and drink

- Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM
- 2 restaurants
- A bar/lounge
- A beach bar
- A coffee shop/cafe

### Things to do

- 2 outdoor pools
- Free beach club
- Free children's club
- Splash pad

### Family friendly

- 2 outdoor pools
- Free children's club
- Laundry facilities
- Splash pad

### Conveniences

- Guidebooks
- Laundry facilities
- Limited-hour front desk

### Guest services

- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Housekeeping (daily)

### Outdoors

- Garden
- On a private beach
- Outdoor entertainment area
- Outdoor furniture

### Spa

- 3 treatment rooms
- Massage
- Outdoor treatment areas

### Accessibility

- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Accessible shuttle
- No elevator
- Stair-free path to entrance
- Well-lit path to entrance
- Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair-accessible business center
- Wheelchair-accessible lounge
- Wheelchair-accessible pool
- Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (26 inches high)
- Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
- Wheelchair-accessible spa
- Wheelchair-accessible van parking

### More

- Designated smoking areas

## Room amenities

### Bathroom

- Hair dryer
- Shampoo
- Shower
- Soap
- Toilet paper
- Towels provided

### Entertainment

- TV

### Food and drink

- Champagne service
- Free bottled water
- Minibar
- Restaurant dining guides
- Wet bar

### More

- Air conditioning
- Desk
- Iron/ironing board
- Laptop workspace
- Safe

## Policies

### Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in fee: 50 percent of room rate

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18 

### Check-out

Check-out before 1:00 PM

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

### Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - midnight

Front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after 3:00 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

### Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

### Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 25 per pet, per day

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

Up to 24 lbs per pet

Pets cannot be left unattended

Food and water bowls are available

### Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

### Property payment types

## Important information

### Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

- Administrative fee: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay

We have included all charges provided to us by the property. 

### Optional extras

- Pet fee: USD 25 per pet, per day
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Early check-in fee: 50 percent of room rate (subject to availability)
- Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change. 

### You need to know

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

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

### We should mention

This property does not have elevators

## Frequently asked questions

### Does Hotel Margarita Village have a pool?

### Is Hotel Margarita Village pet-friendly?

### How much is parking?

### What time is check-in at Hotel Margarita Village?

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### Where is Hotel Margarita Village located?

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## Reviews

## Hotel Margarita Village Reviews

2.0

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### 2.0

Cleanliness

### 4.0

Amenities

### 2.0

Staff & service

### 4.0

Eco-friendliness

### 2.0

Property conditions & facilities

10 - Excellent

0

8 - Good

0

6 - Okay

0

4 - Poor

0

2 - Terrible

1

## Reviews

### 2/10 Terrible

#### Federico

Feb 14, 2025

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

La verdad que estoy muy disgustado ya que hice mi reservación a traves de EXPEDIA y al llegar al hotel la reserva no aparecía pero me tomaron la tarjeta y me dijeron que seguro llegaría y sino me lo cobrarían a la tarjeta. para mi sorpresa al hacer check out el hotel pe dijo que la "Nueva Administracion" solo trabajaba con "BOOKINGS" y que no tenia acuerdo alguno con Expedia. entonces para poder irme del hotel debían cobrarme la estadía en ese momento. asi que la pague con mi tarjeta y realice el reclamo a expedía. luego de una semana expedía dice que no va a devolverme el cargo que pague con ellos y tambien tengo el cargo del pago al hacer check out. definitivamente alguien miente y se aprovechan de los clientes. esto debe ser tomado en cuenta a la hora de volver hacer alguna reserva a traves del portal donde según mi uso soy cliente Platinum.

##### Federico

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

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