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Camp Margaritaville Crystal Beach

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A VISITOR GUIDE

For guests with AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER and other neurodiverse conditions.

About this Guide

The information in this guide has been prepared by Autism Double-Checked to assist visitors with ASD when visiting Camp Margaritaville Crystal Beach. For neurodiverse visitors, please make use of the information that may relate to your visit. For neurotypical parents, caregivers or traveling companions, please make use of this to assist the special guest that you are accompanying.

The objective, throughout, is to give advance information about sensory, and other, issues that may need extra consideration for visitors with ASD. The Guide gives information about the nature of these issues. Guests should view this information in the context of their own, unique, challenges.

Due to the wide variety of issues that may arise for individuals with ASD, such guidance is general in nature. If you encounter something that is not covered in this guide, please contact the Autism Concierge by clicking here prior to your visit or seek the help of a member of Camp Margaritaville Crystal Beach staff once you are there.

Throughout this Guide, we make use of the following Sensory Issue Advisory Triangles.

  • Safety
  • Crowds
  • Body Awareness
  • Time or Duration
  • Noise
  • Lighting
  • Taste or Smell
  • Heat or Cold

Preparing for Your Visit

Make use of the Hotel Website at: https://www.margaritavilleresorts.com/camp-margaritaville-rv-resort-crystal-beach-tx

Review the information given in this guide.

If you need further specific information that is not covered by either of the above resources, you should contact the Autism Concierge by clicking here

If you wish to share information ahead of your visit about your unique needs and preferences, please use the Autism Passport. You can get that by clicking here.

Crowds

In general terms, January, February, October, November, and December are the quietest. Weekdays, Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays are generally the quietest times of the week.

Visitors who have problems with crowds may wish to take this information into account when planning a visit.

Important General Information

1
Restaurant(s)
plus in-room dining
1
Pool(s)

Nearest Airport(s)

IATA Code Full Name Distance
IAH George Bush Intercontinental Airport 87 mi

Nearest Emergency Room(s)

Name Distance
UTMB Health - University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston 12 mi

Nearest Pharmacy(ies)

Name Distance
CVS Pharmacy 14 mi

Time or Duration

Normal check-in time is 3:00 pm and normal check-out time is 11:00 am.

Guests arriving earlier, or departing later, than normal times may request early check-in or late check-out. These will be handled on a "best efforts" basis, subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.

The best method to request early check-in is to call in advance. The best method to request late check-out is to ask at the front desk.

Lost Person Help and Other Safety Information

Safety

  • Lost Person Protocol:
    • If a family member gets lost, report to a member of the front desk staff and request an alert to all staff members who may be able to assist in searching.
    • Give them as much information as possible including gender, age, race, clothing description, last known location, direction of travel, if known, and communication abilities (verbal/non-verbal/understands verbal communication).
    • It is recommended that you have a recent photo available on your mobile device so that you can share it with the resort team.
    • In normal circumstances GPS functions throughout the premises and there are no “blind spots.”
    • Stay at the front desk. This will enable the resort team to locate you as soon as possible once your family member has been located.
  • Other Safety Protocols:
    TBA

Outdoor, Entrance and Public Areas

Rooms and Accommodations

Noise (requesting the quietest rooms)

RV Rental lots B16-B20 are typically the quietest due to being further away from the highway.

Notes for the Guests

RV Rental Amenities: • Custom Fire Pit • 4 Adirondack Chairs • Picnic Table • Large Awning for Shade • Keurig Coffee Machine • After Range At Camp Margaritaville, we furnish linens, including bed sheets and towels, for your comfort and convenience. Camp Margaritaville ensures that each RV unit is equipped with the following items: Dinner plates, Salad bowls, Cups, Silverware, Pots and pans, Mixing bowls, Cutting boards, Measuring utensils, Serving and cooking utensils, Can and wine opener, Dish towels and hot pads, Toaster, Coffee maker, Linens and towels Pets are not permitted in RV rentals. However, service animals and emotional support animals are welcomed. Please remember to pack your favorite pool or beach towels as we do not provide them. Your comfort and enjoyment are our priority, and we can't wait to host you!

Restaurants and Food Service

Restaurants

Pools and Recreation

Facilities

Jumping pillow, basketball goal, playground and gaga ball pits.