Margaritaville Vacation Club Resort in St. Thomas Review | US Virgin Islands Family Vacation!

Anyone in the market for a tropical paradise? Well, look no further than the USVI! Welcome to the Margaritaville Vacation Club Resort in St. Thomas, US Virgin Islands! We've stayed at a lot of resorts in our day, but the USVI Margartaville is one of our all-time favorites. Situated on a beautiful bay in eastern St. Thomas, the Margaritaville provided us with an approachable, yet luxurious beach experience and some of our favorite family memories of all time. And you don't have to be a full blown "Parrot Head" to enjoy this resort . . . but it does help. Join us at the Margaritaville St. Thomas for a full resort overview and review, and get those tropical drinks ready! #margaritaville #usvirginislands #beach #island #familyvlog
00:00 Welcome to Margaritaville!
1:31 Lobby & Check-in
2:36 Golf Cart Escort
2:50 Studio Room Tour
4:50 Property Walk & Groceries
6:11 What the Kitchen Includes
6:56 The Beach
7:32 Hillside Pool
9:19 Swim-up Pool Bar
9:43 Balcony Drinks
10:10 The Food
11:03 Epic Bartending Fail
12:21 Beach Pool
14:15 Happy Hour
15:02 The Review
Where we went:
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Who are we?
Welcome to MiCaleb Goes West! We are Caleb and Michelle West, and we have a full blown case of wanderlust. We have dedicated as much of our lives as possible to traveling the world, finding adventures, hanging out with amazing people, and eating and drinking everything in our path. Now our adventures continue as we try to show our little girl how much fun this world can be when you spread optimism and aren’t afraid to try new things. We may not be professional KZbinrs, but we are professional life-lovers. Nothing gives us a natural high like experiencing something new, and we aim to have fun in everything that we do. We would love to share our adventures with you. Welcome aboard!

[@jg109426]

This video is super helpful! My partner and I have always traveled as a couple, but now we’re planning to take our first trip with our infant in the near future ,It’s a whole new adventure, and your videos are giving me some much-needed confidence. Thank you!

[@micalebgoeswest]

Wow-we can’t tell you how much this comment means to us. Like y’all, we traveled so much as a couple and when we had our daughter we made it a huge priority to keep it going. She is almost 3 now and we have been able to take her on so many adventures, and these are some of our favorite travel memories. It’s not always easy traveling with an infant or toddler, but it’s SO REWARDING! And this St. Thomas Margaritaville trip was one of our faves. We wish you and your family many safe trips and awesome memories in the years to come 😀🛫🏝️

[@TheMoonlightAdventures]

We are Wyndham owners and are considering going here for our 26th anniversary. Thank you for the great VLOG!

[@micalebgoeswest]

We truly appreciate you watching and are so happy you enjoyed it!!! As you saw, we were blown away by the property. It was so beautiful and well kept. Wishing y’all a wonderful 26th anniversary and safe trip!

[@geraldlorden6682]

Looks like you 3 really enjoyed yourselves. Looking at the Caribbean in January. Have looked at the Margaritaville resort. Great Video. Thanks for all the info

[@micalebgoeswest]

We are so happy you enjoyed it! And you are correct-we had such a great time. We wish you the best of luck in planning your Caribbean vacation! If you have any questions we are happy to help. Thanks!

[@cheldog9356]

in March my sister and brother in law and I traveled to St. Thomas with their baby... HIGHLY RECOMMEND! She did so great and I love that she got that experience

[@micalebgoeswest]

That’s awesome! We love hearing of other families who travel with their baby, so thank you for sharing. It’s not always easy, but the memories you make with your little child or niece/nephew are ones you’ll never forget. Thank you!

[@kissi301]

Loved it!🥰💫

[@micalebgoeswest]

So happy you enjoyed it! We truly appreciate you watching and commenting. Have a great day!

[@michaelgaujanian8149]

Thank you for showing us around. Staying there in a couple months and wanted a heads up

[@micalebgoeswest]

We are so happy that you found it helpful! The property is stunning and there are great views to be had from every room. We hope you have an amazing trip!

[@bruceanderson2530]

I stayed here 3 times luv it !! Going back in May. I never knew they put 18% gratuity on the bill. Thank you for the great video and tips !!

[@micalebgoeswest]

You have stayed their 3 times-now we are jealous! That place is so fun and we hope you have an amazing trip when you return in May. And yes, it took me 4 days to notice the 18% gratuity 😀. We are so happy you enjoyed the video. Thanks for watching & commenting!

[@m-jay356]

Happy you guys enjoyed the trip. I think she looks like dad btw lol

[@micalebgoeswest]

Thanks so much for watching! And yes, unfortunately she looks more like dad, that poor thing ….(this is dad responding obviously) 😎

[@StemanLaJoy]

Thanks for all the helpful info in this video. My wife and daughter and I are headed there in the early summer. Looking forward to it even more now!

[@micalebgoeswest]

We are so happy you enjoyed it! We fell in love with this place and made so many amazing memories there. We hope you all have a wonderful trip, as well!

[@greggill1255]

How was it?

[@StemanLaJoy]

@@greggill1255 had a blast. Actually waiting on our layover flight home. Spent 2 weeks in Bldg 14 beside the hilltop pool. Visited St. John’s, Sapphire, Coki, Magen’s, Lindqvist beaches - awesome. Rained one day out of our 14 so I’d say it was a huge success!!!

[@micalebgoeswest]

That’s awesome! So happy y’all had a great trip. Travel safe!

[@doodsanddudes]

When we were in pigeon forge we stopped into the one on the island. So cool. Didn’t realize they are windham Love jimmy! Margs! Ehhh good times

[@micalebgoeswest]

We saw the Margaritaville in Pigeon Forge, too, but didn’t get a chance to stop there. After going to this one we realize that we love that brand, so we may have to try another one out soon. I think we are like-minded travelers 😉

[@doodsanddudes]

@@micalebgoeswest 💯 totally

[@davidshierling7381]

We’re going in March ‘24 and basically will have this exact trip

[@micalebgoeswest]

That’s awesome! We hope you have an amazing trip! We had such a great time and can’t wait to go back. Thanks for watching!

[@jharrisfosho]

Can’t thank y’all enough for this review -just booked for me and my little one! When I get there I’ll tell them y’all sent me AND to check out y’all’s review

[@micalebgoeswest]

We are so happy this was helpful! As you can probably tell, we absolutely LOVED the Margaritaville and it gave us some incredible family memories. We hope you and your little one have an amazing trip! Thanks so much for watching!

[@sippinprettydesigns9011]

I loved this video…you guys are amazing including the baby 💕

[@micalebgoeswest]

Oh my gosh this made our day 😊. Thank you so much for watching and commenting! We made so many great memories in Margaritaville St. Thomas and are happy you enjoyed it!

[@DominiqueKStrom]

This is a great review, so helpful! Heading there in June. Question for you, did they have towels at the pool?

[@micalebgoeswest]

Thanks so much! We are so happy you enjoyed it. During our visit they did have towels at the pool, and you could switch them out whenever you needed. We hope you have a great trip!

[@dragonblood999]

Rivers is soo cute, you guys are great. the video was great. I lived there in St. Thomas for five years, Is a beautiful Island..

[@micalebgoeswest]

Wow-thank you so much! We really appreciate you watching and commenting. It was so exciting for us to show Rivers this beautiful island and see it through it through her tiny eyes. It’s such an incredible place. We are jealous that you got to live there!

[@sabrinapinkdiamond]

Omg I love you guys personalities and positive attitudes!!!!

[@micalebgoeswest]

That really means a lot-we truly appreciate it! Life is too short to have a bad attitude 😃. Thanks so much for watching and we hope you have a great day!

[@SALTSWIMSKIREPEAT]

Your fam is so cute & keeps getting cuter! Love it!

[@micalebgoeswest]

That is so sweet of you to say! We really appreciate you watching and enjoy your travels, as well!

[@LFranklya]

Very informative, thanks

[@micalebgoeswest]

Thanks so much! We are so happy you enjoyed it. And if you are heading that way, we wish you a great trip

[@mikenewman68cowboy]

Thank you for the very inviting &well though of video..

[@micalebgoeswest]

We are so happy you enjoyed it! We really appreciate you watching and if you are heading to St. Thomas we wish you a great trip!

[@Charlie-zj3hw]

Cruising right now is the most affordable all-inclusive bang-for-your-buck vacation!

[@micalebgoeswest]

You ain’t wrong on that! We actually just booked one for ourselves so fully agreed!

[@PrettyStraightforwardBudgets]

We take our kids everywhere with us lol absolutely no judgement. They are literally our best friends.

[@micalebgoeswest]

This is just the coolest comment and we love it. That is exactly how we hope to be with our daughter as she gets older. We really appreciate you watching! It’s always great to hear from other cool parents out there 😎

[@MOAB-UT]

STJ has a Westin and Gallows Point. If you are forced to stay on STT, at least stay at the Ritz Carlton.

[@wifeofcrimepodcast4067]

Is the sargassum seaweed bad right now? I just booked and then got a message from them about it

[@micalebgoeswest]

I’ve been looking into the seaweed situation in the USVI and there were a lot of reports of significant seaweed in late March, but I can’t find any current information. I know the resorts usually send out an FYI message to prepare the guests just in case, so I hope it’s not too bad during your trip! If you can’t find any updated info you can always call the resort and ask them for the current conditions, too.

[@NadiaP-fy2cw]

Did they offer breakfast or breakfast options at the resort? We booked a visit middle of May and we are HUGE breakfast people.

[@micalebgoeswest]

Hello, fellow breakfast lovers! Yes, Margaritaville Resort featured 2 different breakfast options. The market had fresh made pastries, breakfast sandwiches, and coffee each morning. The actual restaurant also had a breakfast menu each morning with heartier options. So you should be able to get your breakfast fix! Thanks for watching!

[@karenlewis2568]

Needs more food options. In the compound. Other than that it was fabulous.

[@micalebgoeswest]

Completely agreed. We ate at the Margaritaville restaurant and pool bar multiple times, so another option or 2 would be great. We did enjoy walking across the road to Coki Beach to eat or down the shore to the Sun & Sea Bar & Grill, too. Those were close options when you need a break from the Margaritaville food. Thanks for watching!

[@QuietStormAffiliate]

How expensive were the drinks and food, since you have to buy all your own meals!

[@micalebgoeswest]

Great question. This was our first trip to St. Thomas ever and we found the food prices everywhere to be fairly expensive. We live in Orlando near the theme parks where everything is similarly expensive so we call it “theme park prices.” The Margaritaville restaurant and bars had theme park prices. Beer was about $8-9 and cocktails were $12 (but Happy Hour is BOGO!). Food entrees were in the $20-$30 range. Hope this helps!

[@angelicamartinez6879]

How was thr food ?? Was there restaurant nearby

[@micalebgoeswest]

We were very impressed with the food at the on-property Margaritaville restaurant. They had a menu that changed per dining period and everything we tried was fresh and tasty. The pool bars also feature a limited menu. There are other restaurants in walking distance, like the Sun & Sea Bar & Grill that is at another resort down the beach and lots of options at nearby Coki Beach. Hope this helps!

[@kimberlystewart192]

Did y’all get a taxicab from airport to resort?

[@micalebgoeswest]

We rented a car because we wanted to explore the island during our weeklong stay. But we just had friends go to this same resort and they had no problems getting a cab when they arrived. It’s about a 20-30 minute drive depending on traffic.

[@onlytymewilltell]

I’m planning to take my daughter for her 18th birthday in august. I didn’t plan on renting a car so I was wondering if you could tell me if taxis are abundant there or if the resort can help get you taxi??

[@micalebgoeswest]

That sounds like an amazing trip for an 18th birthday! The resort can definitely assist you with getting a taxi; they seemed to be prevalent on the island as far we as could tell. The concierge was also able to arrange day tours or bus tours for different areas, too. Hope this helps and you have an amazing trip!

[@onlytymewilltell]

@micalebgoeswest lol yeah it's a summer vacation/graduation gift/18th birthday celebration all rolled into one! 😊 💟

[@micalebgoeswest]

Well we are jealous. Sounds like an amazing time! Wishing y’all a wonderful celebration.

[@onlytymewilltell]

​@micalebgoeswest I have 1 more question if you don't mind. I just noticed the resort requires 2 $250 deposits at check in. Are those refundable after check out???

[@micalebgoeswest]

We actually booked our stay through a time share exchange company (RCI), so we used points to book and didn’t pay any deposit. I would expect that the deposits are refundable at checkout, but you may want to email or call the resort just to be sure. My guess is they refund them once they ensure the room was left in good condition.

[@melo3240]

What month of the year did you go?

[@micalebgoeswest]

Our trip was in May. The weather was great during our entire trip with little-to-no rain. Hope that helps!

[@melo3240]

yes thank you! @@micalebgoeswest

[@Filthyrich1999]

Can someone tell me on average how much I will be spending on food?

[@micalebgoeswest]

Hey there! Your average price for food all depends on if you are only eating on property or if you are going to be eating out. It’s not an all-inclusive so you pay for food A La Carte. We found lunch entrees ranged from about $17- $25 and dinner entrees ranged from $20-40. They also have a breakfast cafe serving coffee, sandwiches, and pastries in the $5-12 price range. Even if you don’t leave property you can order delivery pizza or walk across the street to a little plaza with some good options. We hope this helps!

[@Filthyrich1999]

@@micalebgoeswest Thank you.

[@micalebgoeswest]

Our pleasure! We hope you have a great trip!

[@ItsMeDeeDee]

Looking for an all inclusive Saint Thomas resort for my baby 1st birthday

[@micalebgoeswest]

That sounds like a really special trip and we hope you find the right place to stay in St. Thomas! We couldn’t find any true all inclusive resorts on the island but we found lots of great resorts. Someone told us that St. Thomas doesn’t allow all inclusive properties but we haven’t researched that specifically. Though Margaritaville isn’t an all inclusive, it had everything we needed so we didn’t have to leave unless we wanted to. Hope that helps and good luck!

[@ItsMeDeeDee]

@@micalebgoeswest thank you

[@ItsMeDeeDee]

@@micalebgoeswest can you recommend my an all inclusive island other then Mexico please kids friendly

[@micalebgoeswest]

We have heard really good things about the all inclusive properties in Jamaica. They have lots of properties to choose from (Sandels is the most famous one but it’s also the most expensive). We’ve had many friends travel to Jamaica with kids and had a wonderful time. We’ve also heard some really good options in the Bahamas. We have only stayed at one all inclusive resort in Cancun, Mexico (Sunset Royal Beach Resort, which we loved) so my apologies that we don’t have specific resorts to recommend. But we hope that helps!

[@cherellelipscomb7425]

Great Video, What month was your visit?

[@micalebgoeswest]

Thanks so much! We are so happy you enjoyed it! We went in May and the weather was perfect. It was hot as expected but it was before hurricane season so we had very few storms. Happy to answer any other questions you may have. Thanks!

[@angelicamartinez6879]

How much were the drinks at happy hour

[@micalebgoeswest]

Beers were about $8 and cocktails were about $12, but everything was BOGO during happy hour so it was a good deal

[@angelicamartinez6879]

@MiCaleb Goes West thanks for your response definitely planning a trip very soon there.... just a little scared cause I have phobia of cats and i noticed i seen some around the outside of some of the rooms

[@micalebgoeswest]

We are happy to help! Honestly we didn’t see many cats or dogs while we were there and we drove all over the island. So if you go we hope you have the same experience!

[@angelicamartinez6879]

@MiCaleb Goes West planning a trip for july will let you know how it went thanks again !

[@stephenlodge3036]

I thought food and drinks were included?

[@micalebgoeswest]

When we visited the Margaritaville Resort it was not an all-inclusive resort, so there were no food/drink packages available. From everything I’ve read it seems like that is still the case, but you can always check with the resort to see if they are offering new options now. We hope that helps!

[@stephenlodge3036]

Much appreciated yeah after further research the laws in Virgin Islands over alcohol haven’t changed yet so no all inclusive options

[@micalebgoeswest]

Good to know. We never looked up the laws there so appreciate you sharing

[@yudabomb7078]

The Hillside Pool definitely gets "minors not recommended" . I have lots of stories that are not KZbin appropriate . LMAO

[@micalebgoeswest]

Ha we bet. We were always there early and left long before the true partying began so we missed out on that part of the fun. 😎

[@Dotti83]

I’I’ll be there in some months😊

[@micalebgoeswest]

We hope you have an awesome trip! This place is pure paradise 😃

[@MOAB-UT]

Do more research. Next time, stay at STJ. 10 minutes away by shuttle boat. Night and day better. Been 6 times- just got back. Always enjoy leaving STT and arriving STJ. The resort looks fine but I go to an island to explore the island- not a hotel.

[@micalebgoeswest]

We appreciate the recommendation! We rented a car and explored the island quite a bit (not in this Margaritaville segment obviously), and we loved everything we saw on the island. We can’t wait to go back. We really appreciate the recommendation!

[@MOAB-UT]

@@micalebgoeswest I am glad you at least got over to the far superior, prettier and safer island. Silly not to stay there- it's literally a 10 minute ferry from Red Hook. I just timed it since we were running late for dinner reservations. 10 minutes. No longer. Was this a paid gig for Margaritaville? Is that why? Otherwise, zero reason to stay there vs. literally camping at Cinnamon Beach. STJ is sooooooooooooooooo much better.

[@micalebgoeswest]

Oh no-it was definitely not a paid gig. We are FAR too unfamous to get paid gigs lol. It was our first time to the island at all and we always have fun everywhere we go, and we had a blast at Margaritaville but we honestly have fun wherever we go. We agree with you though-staying at a resort the whole time is no way to explore a place. We love getting out and actually seeing a location. We didn’t get a chance to go to St. John’s on this trip but it’s very high on our list when we return!

[@MOAB-UT]

@@micalebgoeswest Oh you explored STT. Got it. You really missed out. More research next time. At least you all had fun! STJ kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKOspHiZltiFnKc&ab_channel=StJohnVideos

[@micalebgoeswest]

Definitely! Our favorite part of KZbin is getting great travel recommendations from fellow travelers so we really appreciate you sharing. We know that STJ is going to be awesome so we are returning when our daughter is just a little older. Thank you again!

[@8883mp]

How much of a discount did Margaritaville give you for propping up their hotel? Because we stay there every year and have visually watched the place decline I'm not saying I don't love it but the hotel has plenty of downfalls including not telling the guest that the tip is already included

[@micalebgoeswest]

Not a dime! We aren’t nearly famous enough to get any kind of discount, my friend! It was our first trip and we were (obviously) very impressed. But if you have been multiple times and seen changes over the years we understand. That is exactly what we tell people about disney world so we get it. But our Margaritaville experience was really good. But 100 percent agreed about not telling guests about the tip being included.

[@8883mp]

@@micalebgoeswest I admit I fell in love with a place to and we will definitely go back again just a little bummed to see some things indecline but Margaritaville has a lot of memories for my family hope I didn't come off too negative on my comment my apologies

[@micalebgoeswest]

Not at all! No need to apologize. We completely understand when you go to a place multiple times and start to take ownership in it. It also means that you notice when things change. We wish you and your family an awesome next trip there. We truly appreciate you watching!