Margaritaville Hotel Jacksonville Beach
proudly presents
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 Margaritaville Hotel Jacksonville 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 the link in the Autism Concierge section below prior to your visit or seek the help of a member of Margaritaville Hotel Jacksonville Beach staff once you are there.
Throughout this Guide, we make use of the following Sensory Issue Advisory Triangles.
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Safety -
Crowds -
Body
Awareness -
Time or
Duration -
Noise -
Lighting -
Taste or
Smell -
Heat or Cold
Autism Concierge
While as much information as possible is provided in this Guide, you may still have detailed questions about things that are not covered here. You may ask as many questions as you wish by contacting the Autism Concierge. You can
do that by clicking here.
Autism Passport
If you feel that it would be helpful to let Margaritaville Hotel Jacksonville Beach know about issues that can be challenging for your loved one while traveling, please complete and share an Autism Passport by clicking here. and sharing it with Margaritaville Hotel Jacksonville Beach in advance of your visit.
Preparing for Your Visit
Make use of the Hotel Website at: https://margaritavillehoteljacksonville.com
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 using the link in Autism Concierge above.
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 using the link in Autism Passport above.
Crowds
In general terms,January, February, 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
- Address:
- 715 1st Street North, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250-7103, United States
- Phone Number:
- (902) 222-0222
- Website:
- https://margaritavillehoteljacksonville.com
- Best method of booking:
- Via our website https://margaritavillehoteljacksonville.com
202
Room(s)
8
Floor(s)
2
Restaurant(s)
plus in-room dining
plus in-room dining
1
Pool(s)
Nearest Airport(s)
| Airport | Distance |
|---|---|
| JAX - Jacksonville, US - Jacksonville International Airport | 28 mi |
Nearest Emergency Room(s)
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Baptist Beaches Emergency Room | 2 mi |
Nearest Pharmacy(ies)
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Walgreens | .6 mi |
Time or Duration
Normal check-in time is 4:00 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 ask at the front desk. The best method to request late check-out is to ask at the front desk.
Lost Person Help and Other Safety Information
Safety
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- 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.
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- Breakable cups or glasses:
- Cups or glasses can be easily replaced by non-breakable ones upon request.
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- Mini bar/fridge
- We provide a mini bar/fridge in our rooms for your convenience.
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- Mini bar/fridge can be emptied:
- The mini bar/fridge can be emptied upon your request.
Outdoor, Entrance and Public Areas
Noise
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- Sound Type:
- Recorded Music, Guest Conversation
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- Sound Intensity:
- Moderate - normal conversation is possible
Lighting
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- Lighting Type:
- Fluorescent, Natural Daylight
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- Lighting Intensity:
- Bright/Intense
Heat or Cold
This area does not offer climate control. Temperatures will vary according to ambient conditions.
Body Awareness
The whole area features high or vaulted ceilings.
Noise
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- Sound Type:
- Live Music, Recorded Music, Guest Conversation
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- Sound Intensity:
- Moderate - normal conversation is possible
Lighting
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- Lighting Type:
- Fluorescent, Natural Daylight
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- Lighting Intensity:
- Daylight or similar intensity
Heat or Cold
This area does not offer climate control. Temperatures will vary according to ambient conditions.
Body Awareness
The whole area features high or vaulted ceilings.
Noise
-
- Sound Type:
- Recorded Music, Guest Conversation
-
- Sound Intensity:
- Moderate - normal conversation is possible
Lighting
-
- Lighting Type:
- Fluorescent, Natural Daylight
-
- Lighting Intensity:
- Daylight or similar intensity
Heat or Cold
This area does not offer climate control. Temperatures will vary according to ambient conditions.
Body Awareness
The whole area features high or vaulted ceilings.
Noise
-
- Sound Type:
- Recorded Music, Outside/Street Sounds, Guest Conversation
-
- Sound Intensity:
- Moderate - normal conversation is possible
Lighting
-
- Lighting Type:
- Fluorescent, Natural Daylight
-
- Lighting Intensity:
- Daylight or similar intensity
Heat or Cold
This area does not offer climate control. Temperatures will vary according to ambient conditions.
Body Awareness
The whole area features high or vaulted ceilings.
Noise
-
- Sound Type:
- Live Music, Recorded Music, Guest Conversation
-
- Sound Intensity:
- Moderate - normal conversation is possible
Lighting
-
- Lighting Type:
- Natural Daylight
-
- Lighting Intensity:
- Daylight or similar intensity
Heat or Cold
This area does not offer climate control. Temperatures will vary according to ambient conditions.
Body Awareness
This is an outdoor area and does not have a ceiling.
Noise
-
- Sound Type:
- Live Music, Recorded Music, Outside/Street Sounds, Guest Conversation
-
- Sound Intensity:
- Moderate - normal conversation is possible
Lighting
-
- Lighting Type:
- Natural Daylight
-
- Lighting Intensity:
- Daylight or similar intensity
Heat or Cold
This area does not offer climate control. Temperatures will vary according to ambient conditions.
Body Awareness
This is an outdoor area and does not have a ceiling.
Noise
-
- Sound Type:
- Outside/Street Sounds
-
- Sound Intensity:
- Moderate - normal conversation is possible
Lighting
-
- Lighting Type:
- Natural Daylight
-
- Lighting Intensity:
- Daylight or similar intensity
Heat or Cold
This area does not offer climate control. Temperatures will vary according to ambient conditions.
Body Awareness
This is an outdoor area and does not have a ceiling.
Rooms and Accommodations
Noise (requesting the quietest rooms)
North side of the building is away from the restaurant. Standard Rooms are in the middle of the hotel, away from elevators.
| Maximum Occupancy | 2 |
|---|---|
| Bedding | 1 King Bed |
| Rollaways Available | No |
| Connecting Room Available |
Yes
|
| Connecting Room Category | Standard Room Two Queen Beds |
| Bath or Shower | A shower |
|---|---|
| Showerhead Configurations | Fixed ceiling/wall mounted shower head only |
| Guest-controlled Climate Control |
Yes
|
|---|---|
| Light control | Many light fixtures all, or almost all, controlled by on/off switch |
| Coffee Maker |
Yes
|
| Maximum Occupancy | 4 |
|---|---|
| Bedding | 2 Queen Bed s |
| Rollaways Available | No |
| Connecting Room Available |
Yes
|
| Connecting Room Category | Standard Room One King Bed |
| Bath or Shower | A shower |
|---|---|
| Showerhead Configurations | Fixed ceiling/wall mounted shower head only |
| Guest-controlled Climate Control |
Yes
|
|---|---|
| Light control | Many light fixtures all, or almost all, controlled by on/off switch |
| Coffee Maker |
Yes
|
| Maximum Occupancy | 2 |
|---|---|
| Bedding | 1 King Bed |
| Rollaways Available | No |
| Connecting Room Available |
Yes
|
| Connecting Room Category | Deluxe Room Two Queen Beds Partial Ocean View with Balcony |
| Bath or Shower | A shower |
|---|---|
| Showerhead Configurations | Fixed ceiling/wall mounted shower head only |
| Outdoor Space | Balcony (with lockable walkout door) |
|---|---|
| Window Locks | Guest-Controlled Lock |
| Guest-controlled Climate Control |
Yes
|
| Light control | Many light fixtures all, or almost all, controlled by on/off switch |
| Coffee Maker |
Yes
|
| Maximum Occupancy | 2 |
|---|---|
| Bedding | 1 King Bed |
| Rollaways Available | No |
| Connecting Room Available |
Yes
|
| Connecting Room Category | Deluxe Room Two Queen Beds Partial Ocean View with Balcony and King Bed Suite Oceanfront Corner |
| Bath or Shower | A shower |
|---|---|
| Showerhead Configurations | Fixed ceiling/wall mounted shower head only |
| Outdoor Space | Balcony (with lockable walkout door) |
|---|---|
| Window Locks | Guest-Controlled Lock |
| Guest-controlled Climate Control |
Yes
|
| Light control | Many light fixtures all, or almost all, controlled by on/off switch |
| Coffee Maker |
Yes
|
| Maximum Occupancy | 4 |
|---|---|
| Bedding | 2 Queen Bed s |
| Rollaways Available | No |
| Connecting Room Available |
Yes
|
| Connecting Room Category | Deluxe Room One King Bed Partial Ocean View with Balcony, Deluxe Room One King Bed Partial Ocean View, Premium Room One King Bed Corner Partial Ocean View and King Bed Suite Oceanfront Corner |
| Bath or Shower | A shower |
|---|---|
| Showerhead Configurations | Fixed ceiling/wall mounted shower head only |
| Outdoor Space | Balcony (with lockable walkout door) |
|---|---|
| Window Locks | Guest-Controlled Lock |
| Guest-controlled Climate Control |
Yes
|
| Light control | Many light fixtures all, or almost all, controlled by on/off switch |
| Coffee Maker |
Yes
|
| Maximum Occupancy | 2 |
|---|---|
| Bedding | 1 King Bed |
| Rollaways Available | No |
| Connecting Room Available | No |
| Bath or Shower | A shower |
|---|---|
| Showerhead Configurations | Fixed ceiling/wall mounted shower head only |
| Guest-controlled Climate Control |
Yes
|
|---|---|
| Light control | Many light fixtures all, or almost all, controlled by on/off switch |
| Coffee Maker |
Yes
|
| Maximum Occupancy | 4 |
|---|---|
| Bedding | 2 Queen Bed s |
| Rollaways Available | No |
| Connecting Room Available |
Yes
|
| Connecting Room Category | Premium Room Two Queen Beds Ocean View |
| Bath or Shower | A shower |
|---|---|
| Showerhead Configurations | Fixed ceiling/wall mounted shower head only |
| Outdoor Space | Balcony (with lockable walkout door) |
|---|---|
| Window Locks | Guest-Controlled Lock |
| Guest-controlled Climate Control |
Yes
|
| Light control | Many light fixtures all, or almost all, controlled by on/off switch |
| Coffee Maker |
Yes
|
| Maximum Occupancy | 4 |
|---|---|
| Bedding | 1 King Bed and 1 Sofa Sleeper |
| Rollaways Available | No |
| Connecting Room Available |
Yes
|
| Connecting Room Category | Deluxe Room Two Queen Beds Partial Ocean View with Balcony |
| Bath or Shower | A shower |
|---|---|
| Showerhead Configurations | Fixed ceiling/wall mounted shower head only |
| Outdoor Space | Balcony (with lockable walkout door) |
|---|---|
| Window Locks | Guest-Controlled Lock |
| Guest-controlled Climate Control |
Yes
|
| Light control | Many light fixtures all, or almost all, controlled by on/off switch |
| Coffee Maker |
Yes
|
| Maximum Occupancy | 6 |
|---|---|
| Bedding | 2 Queen Bed s and 1 Sofa Sleeper |
| Rollaways Available | No |
| Connecting Room Available |
Yes
|
| Connecting Room Category | Deluxe Room Two Queen Beds Ocean View with Balcony |
| Bath or Shower | A shower |
|---|---|
| Showerhead Configurations | Fixed ceiling/wall mounted shower head only |
| Outdoor Space | Balcony (with lockable walkout door) |
|---|---|
| Window Locks | Guest-Controlled Lock |
| Guest-controlled Climate Control |
Yes
|
| Light control | Many light fixtures all, or almost all, controlled by on/off switch |
| Coffee Maker |
Yes
|
| Maximum Occupancy | 4 |
|---|---|
| Bedding | 1 King Bed and 1 Sofa Sleeper |
| Rollaways Available | No |
| Connecting Room Available | No |
| Bath or Shower | A shower |
|---|---|
| Showerhead Configurations | Fixed ceiling/wall mounted shower head only |
| Outdoor Space | Balcony (with lockable walkout door) |
|---|---|
| Window Locks | Guest-Controlled Lock |
| Guest-controlled Climate Control |
Yes
|
| Light control | Many light fixtures all, or almost all, controlled by on/off switch |
| Coffee Maker |
Yes
|
| Maximum Occupancy | 4 |
|---|---|
| Bedding | 1 King Bed and 1 Sofa Sleeper |
| Rollaways Available | No |
| Connecting Room Available |
Yes
|
| Connecting Room Category | Deluxe Room Two Queen Beds Partial Ocean View with Balcony and Deluxe Room One King Bed Partial Ocean View with Balcony |
| Bath or Shower | A shower |
|---|---|
| Showerhead Configurations | Fixed ceiling/wall mounted shower head only |
| Layout | Toilet is in a separate room from the shower/tub. |
| Outdoor Space | Balcony (with lockable walkout door) |
|---|---|
| Window Locks | Guest-Controlled Lock |
| Guest-controlled Climate Control |
Yes
|
| Light control | Many light fixtures all, or almost all, controlled by on/off switch |
| Coffee Maker |
Yes
|
Restaurants and Food Service
Restaurants
| In-room Dining Service Times | |
|---|---|
| In-room Dining Menu Options | Special in-room menu |
| Cuisine Type | American beach food with a fresh coastal twist. From the LandShark burgers and fish sandwiches to tacos, fresh salads, and seafood entrees. Along with LandShark Lager, the bar menu includes imported and domestic beers, local craft beer, popular cocktails, and frozen drinks. |
|---|---|
| Reservations | Not Possible |
| Service Times | Lunch , Dinner |
| Serving Style | Table Service |
| Seating Type | Table , Bar/High Top , Booth |
| Indoor Seats | 0 Seats |
| Outdoor Seats | 0 Seats |
| Dietary selections on menu/as standard service | Wheat/Gluten Free , Dairy Free , Soy Free , Nut Free , Vegetarian , Vegan |
| Additional Dietary selections offered on request | Wheat/Gluten Free , Dairy Free , Soy Free , Nut Free , Vegetarian , Vegan |
| How to request special dietary requirements | Ask when dining |
| Average wait time to be seated (In approximate minutes) | 15 |
| Average wait time for food to be served (in approximate minutes) | 15 |
| Types of Sound | Live Music , Recorded Music , Guest Conversation |
| Sound Intensity? | Moderate - normal conversation is possible |
| Type of Lighting | Fluorescent , Natural/Daylight |
| Lighting intensity | Daylight or similar intensity |
| Reservations | Not Possible |
|---|---|
| Service Times | Breakfast , Lunch |
| Serving Style | Carry Out , Counter Service/Food Display |
| Seating Type | Table |
| Indoor Seats | 0 Seats |
| Outdoor Seats | 0 Seats |
| Dietary selections on menu/as standard service | Wheat/Gluten Free , Dairy Free , Soy Free , Nut Free , Vegetarian , Vegan |
| Additional Dietary selections offered on request | Wheat/Gluten Free , Dairy Free , Soy Free , Nut Free , Vegetarian , Vegan |
| How to request special dietary requirements | Ask when dining |
| Average wait time to be seated (In approximate minutes) | 5 |
| Average wait time for food to be served (in approximate minutes) | 10 |
| Types of Sound | Recorded Music , Guest Conversation |
| Sound Intensity? | Moderate - normal conversation is possible |
| Type of Lighting | Fluorescent , Natural/Daylight |
| Lighting intensity | Daylight or similar intensity |
Pools and Recreation
| Indoor or outdoor | Outdoor |
|---|---|
| Entry method | Steps with handrail |
| Heated Pool |
Yes
|
| Pool Lift/Hoist |
Yes
|
| Shallow End Depth | 8 inches |
| Deep End Depth | 5 feet |
- Beach is always swimmable
- Doesn't have lifeguard or other supervision on duty
- To access the gym, simply use your room key to enter through the designated entrance.
- The minimum age limit at the gym is at years old.
- The gym is not staffed.
Other Amenities
guest laundry services on 4th floor, ice machine on every floor, Seagrass Meeting Room on 4th floor, Terrace on 4th floor