Venue Overview
Enjoy laid-back luxury where everything you want is included at the all new Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Cancun, by Karisma.
This 5-star property gives instant access to sparkling blue waters and lush tropical gardens. The new upscale coastal design of this charming resort features elegant touches inspired by the lyrics and lifestyle of Jimmy Buffet. Margaritaville Island Reserve is unique in that it has all the world-class amenities of a luxurious, all-inclusive hotel coupled with a laid-back, beachyvibe -making it the perfect place for people who value exceptional quality without any pretense or complications. Margaritaville's sense of fun and escapism combined with Karisma's personalized service, premium food and beverage, and intimate architectural setting creates the ultimate getaway. Live daily entertainment and a wide range of activities will engage all types.
Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Cancun, by Karisma strays far from the typical all inclusive resort with amenities, services, and style found nowhere else. The natural, untapped environment, convenient location to Cancun and Playa del Carmen and attention to detail make this resort the perfect location for an unforgettable getaway. Wedding couples will find ideal settings including a beachfront gazebo and the signature Sky Wedding location, featuring stunning 360-degree views from the private rooftop terrace. The azure sea and stunning sunset create the perfect backdrop for exchanging vows. Let Destination Weddings help plan your perfect, romantic escape.
This resort is proud to have recently completed the necessary training to be certified as Autism Ready by the ADC.
Resort Amenities
Restaurants, Bars, & Lounges
Rita’s Taco House
With a spectacular ocean front deck, Rita’s Taco House redefines the joy of Mexican tacos and beach inspired fares. Enjoy some of the finest agave-based beverages in the Riviera Maya and be sure not to miss our mariachi nights with live local performances.
Frank & Lola’s
Serving handcrafted, authentic and exquisitely prepared Italian cuisine, Frank & Lola’s is the resort’s premium dining experience.
The Beach House
Located beachside, this open-air Caribbean inspired restaurant serves international fares from a mouthwatering food display. From early morning to late night, all to be enjoyed in an upscale yet casual atmosphere, ideal for family and friends.
Latino Fusion Cuisine
Latino offers the best of two culinary cultures where Latin flavors meet Asian spices and preparations.The restaurant offers fresh, locally sourced ingredients for creative dishes, intriguing flavors and fun presentations.
BARS & LOUNGES
COMPASS – CARIBBEAN RUM LOUNGE
The compass rose takes us to the West Indies and sugar cane-inspired beverages. Along with a full bar offering, Compass showcases a wide array of Caribbean rums and rum-based concoctions.
LICENSE TO CHILL BAR – ADULTS ONLY
With a breezy beach location and attached wet feet pool, License to Chill is the perfect place to let the day go by, sipping on your favorite cocktail.
5 O’CLOCK SOMEWHERE BAR
As the lyrics go, “That sun is hot, and that old clock is moving slow.” Indeed, it is five o´clock somewhere. A staple of any Margaritaville®
experience, 5 o’clock Somewhere is the perfect place anytime of the day for poolside cocktails, a cold beer or world famous Margaritaville® margaritas.
S.O.S. SWIM UP BAR - STRANDED ON A SAND BAR
Enjoy refreshing in-pool or poolside beverages. Select from a wide variety of fresh tropical concoctions at this nautically inspired swim-up bar complete with hanging beds. Enjoy and sip away, you are stranded on a sandbar.
BLENDED – WELLNESS & SMOOTHIE BAR
Jimmy says: “You chew a little juicy fruit, wash away the night, it’s good for your soul”. This is Margaritaville Island Reserve’s place for a healthy fix. Join us and get supercharged with one of our super food bowls, vegan options, fresh fruits and smoothies.
RITA’S TACO HOUSE
With a spectacular ocean front deck, Rita’s Taco House redefines the joy of Mexican tacos and beach inspired fares. Enjoy some of the finest agave-based beverages in the Riviera Maya and be sure not to miss our mariachi nights with live local performances.
Resort Amenities
- Live entertainment every day and night
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Signature events – including Beach and Pool Parties
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Evening bonfires
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Pop-up experiences including mixology classes, Caribbean parades, cocktail tastings, flip-flop Olympics, and more
- 4 pools
- 4 restaurants
- 6 bars
- Refreshing welcome treat on arrival
- All local and selected international premium alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks
- All meals and specialty snacks
- Daily activities program
- 4 swimming pools (2 Oceanfront)
- Parakeets Kid’s Club with supervised activities for children
- Nonmotorized water sports
- Fitness Center
- Live performances and entertainment
- Joe Merchant’s Coffee & Provisions
- Wifi
- 24-hour room service
- International Phone calls
- Golf nearby
- Spa ($)
- Sauna ($)
Childrens Programs
Complimentary supervised daily programming for children ages 4-12 is available at the Parakeets kid's club. Enjoy activities such as arts & crafts, cookie decorating, face painting, video games, singing, dancing, pool time and more!
Rooms
Standard Room Amenities
Margaritaville® Island Reserve’s 148 guestrooms and suites are a blend of island inspired, casual design and luxurious comfort. Influenced by the colors of the sea, sand and sky, the accommodations offer bedding with crisp all white linens, custom furnishings accompanied by subtle maritime accents, ensuring maximum comfort and total relaxation. All accommodations open to a balcony complete with Adirondack chairs or day bed, overlooking either the Caribbean Sea, pools or gardens. All guest rooms and suites are provided with air conditioning, smart TV, either one king bed, two queen beds, or king size bed with pull out sofa bed, safety deposit box, amenity kit, direct dialing telephone, deluxe bathrobes, rain forest showerhead, hairdryer and vanity mirror.
Paradise Room
Paradise Rooms feature a blend of island inspired, casual design and luxurious comfort. Influenced by the colors of the sea, sand and sky, accommodations offer bedding with crisp all-white linens and custom furnishings accompanied by subtle maritime accents, ensuring maximum comfort and total relaxation. These cozy rooms feature a King sized bed as well as a roomy terrace with table and chairs. Room measures 312 sq. ft.
Paradise Junior Suite
Paradise Junior Suites feature a blend of island inspired, casual design and luxurious comfort. Influenced by the colors of the sea, sand and sky, accommodations offer bedding with crisp all-white linens and custom furnishings accompanied by subtle maritime accents, ensuring maximum comfort and total relaxation. All Paradise Junior Suites feature two Queen sized beds, a relaxing sitting area, and spacious terrace with table and chairs. In suite bathrooms feature his and hers sinks, a Rainforest shower and a free-standing tub. Connecting suites are available upon request. Room measures 463 sq ft.
Paradise Suite
The Paradise Suite features a blend of island inspired, casual design and luxurious comfort. Influenced by the colors of the sea, sand and sky, accommodations offer bedding with crisp all-white linens and custom furnishings accompanied by subtle maritime accents, ensuring maximum comfort and total relaxation. Paradise Suites are divided into two parts: a King sized bedroom area and a living area with pull-out sofa bed, table, chairs and extra TV, which opens to a large terrace with sitting area. In suite bathrooms feature his and hers sinks, a Rainforest shower and a free-standing tub. Guests enjoy the luxury of direct pool access through the terrace. Connecting suites are available upon request. Room measures 624 sq ft.
Swim Up Paradise Junior Suite
Swim Up Paradise Junior Suites feature a blend of island inspired, casual design and luxurious comfort. Influenced by the colors of the sea, sand and sky, accommodations offer bedding with crisp all-white linens and custom furnishings accompanied by subtle maritime accents, ensuring maximum comfort and total relaxation. All Swim Up Paradise Junior Suites feature two Queen sized beds, a relaxing sitting area, and spacious terrace with table and chairs. In suite bathrooms feature his and hers sinks, a Rainforest shower and a free-standing tub. Guests enjoy the luxury of direct pool access through the terrace. Connecting suites are available upon request.Room measures 463 sq ft.
Royal Paradise Suite
The Royal Paradise Suite features a blend of island inspired, casual design and luxurious comfort. Influenced by the colors of the sea, sand and sky, accommodations offer bedding with crisp all-white linens and custom furnishings accompanied by subtle maritime accents, ensuring maximum comfort and total relaxation. Features a master bedroom, with a luxurious king size bed, living room area, a kitchenette, double and single sofa bed for children to sleep at night. This suite is fully equipped with high tech smart TV’s and a contemporary bathroom with double sinks and glass enclosed showers and our exclusive “Aguas del Amor” (private outdoor shower). The connecting room has two queen beds and a double and single sofa bed for children to sleep on at night. Bedroom divided by a modern sliding door for more privacy. Fully equipped with high tech smart TV’s and a premium minibar and a contemporary bathroom with double sinks and glass enclosed showers. Room measures 516 sq ft.
Swim Up Paradise Suite
The Swim Up Paradise Suite features a blend of island inspired, casual design and luxurious comfort. Influenced by the colors of the sea, sand and sky, accommodations offer bedding with crisp all-white linens and custom furnishings accompanied by subtle maritime accents, ensuring maximum comfort and total relaxation. Swim Up Paradise Suites are divided into two parts: a King sized bedroom area and a living area with pull-out sofa bed, table, chairs and extra TV, which opens to a large terrace with sitting area. In suite bathrooms feature his and hers sinks, a Rainforest shower and a free-standing tub. Guests enjoy the luxury of direct pool access through the terrace. Connecting suites are available upon request. Room measures 624 sq ft.
Additional Room Categories
Paradise Luxury Room
This cozy and Caribbean-decor inspired room features a king size bed, private bathroom with rainshower, guest-controlled mini split type AC, 60" high-definition smart TV, and a nice terrace furnished with a table and adirondack chairs. Room measures 312 sq. ft.
Royal Swim Up Paradise Suite
Features a master bedroom, with a luxurious king size bed, living room area, a kitchenette, double and single sofa bed for children to sleep at night. This suite is fully equipped with high tech smart TV’s and a contemporary bathroom with double sinks and glass enclosed showers and our exclusive “Aguas del Amor” (private outdoor shower). The connecting room has two queen beds and a double and single sofa bed for children to sleep on at night. Third room has a master bedroom, featuring king size bed, living room area with double and single sofa bed for children to sleep at night. Bedroom divided by a modern sliding door for more privacy. All rooms fully equipped with high tech smart TV’s and a premium minibar and a contemporary bathroom with double sinks and glass enclosed showers. Room measures 516 sq ft.
Presidential Chill Out Suite
The Presidential Chill Out Suite offers a beautiful oceanfront location, and features a blend of island inspired, casual design and luxurious comfort. Influenced by the colors of the sea, sand and sky, accommodations offer bedding with crisp all-white linens and custom furnishings accompanied by subtle maritime accents, ensuring maximum comfort and total relaxation. Presidential Chill Out Suites are divided into two parts: a King sized bedroom area and a living area with pull-out sofa bed, table, chairs and extra TV, which opens to a large terrace with sitting area. In suite bathrooms feature his and hers sinks, a Rainforest shower and a free-standing tub. Guests enjoy the luxury of direct pool access through the terrace. Room measures 624 sq ft.
Presidental Swim Up Chill Out Suite
The Presidential Swim Up Chill Out Suite offers a beautiful oceanfront location, and features a blend of island inspired, casual design and luxurious comfort. Influenced by the colors of the sea, sand and sky, accommodations offer bedding with crisp all-white linens and custom furnishings accompanied by subtle maritime accents, ensuring maximum comfort and total relaxation. Presidential Swim Up Chill Out Suites offer a King sized bed, table and chairs, and a large terrace with sitting area. In suite bathrooms feature his and hers sinks, a Rainforest shower and a free standing tub. Guests enjoy the luxury of direct pool access through the terrace. Room measures 624 sq ft.
Activities
At Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera Cancun the fun never stops. Morning noon and night you’ll discover activities designed to keep you engaged, challanged and entertained.
Daytime activities include kayaking, paddleboarding, snorkeling, beach soccer and volleyball, corn hole, horseshoes, bocce ball, darts, scuba diving clinics, cooking classes, and more!
Enjoy weekly events such as Margarita blending (and sampling!), Blackjack, Beer Pong and Texas Hold’em tournaments, beach parties, karaoke night and more.
Plenty of fitness classes are also available during your stay .For those seeking high energy action there’s Latin Dance and Beach soccer, and for those in favor of more mind and body wellness, stretching and yoga is available.
Wedding Packages
Isle Love You Wedding Experience
32 persons minimum
Effortless Planning:
- 2-night personalized, private Wedding Dress Rehearsal to meet the team, view the venues, experience the resort and enjoy menu tastings. Included a rehearsal hair style or rehearsal make up. *
- Guaranteed to be the only wedding taking place during the stay (no other ceremonies the day of, the pre or post days)
- Dedicated services of a Wedding Designer
- Premium wedding location & ceremony time guaranteed (Sky wedding)*
For the Couple:
- Private in-suite check in
- Margarita Frozen Concoction Maker in suite*
- Double points for use at Joe Merchant’s Coffee & Provisions*
- Complimentary suite upgrade to the next available category*
- Couple’s 50-minute relaxing massage at St. Somewhere Spa*
- Nightly turn down service
Group Amenities:
- Semiprivate Hotel check in
- Margaritaville beach bag for each guest room with essentials including sunblock, hand sanitizer and a tumbler*
- Personalized welcome letter with group itinerary
- Pool Party with floating bars, floaties, sound system, bites and drinks
- Beach section reserved daily with signage for the group*
Welcome Cocktail Tiki Bar Beach:
- Decorated Tiki Hut
- Flower necklaces for guests*
- Live local musicians*
- Limbo contest
- International Open Bar & Finger Food*
- Tiki Bar Beach Cocktail duration of 2hrs
Welcome Private Group Dinner Reservations:
- 3 course plated dinner 4-hour international open bar
- Monogrammed dinner menu $500 USD credit towards centerpieces
Wedding Ceremony Inclusions:
- Groom's room day of ceremony for the gents to prepare and relax, fully stocked with premium drinks and snacks*
- Bridal party reservation at St. Somewhere
- Spa’s Bridal Suite with sparkling wine & bites
- Non-denominational minister Symbolic wedding certificate
- Sky or Beachfront Wedding location- Service, cold scented towels, ceremony programs and hand fans*
- Up to 32 Gold or Silver rustic style beach chairs or Tiffany chairs
- Altar Table (choice of either modern acrylic or rustic beach style)
- Wooden or White linen aisle runner
- Décor including 2 hanging corsage for the gazebo and 6 aisle markers
- Sound system with microphone
It’s 5 O’Clock Somewhere Cocktail Party:
- Private 1-hour event in a premium location Freshly prepared margaritas & international open bar
- Hors D’oeuvres* 4 high top tables with centerpieces to match the ceremony décor
- Live music – 6-piece Mariachi band*
Wedding Reception:
- Private reception location Family style dinner menu*
- Up to 32 chairs to match the ceremony décor*
- $500 US credit towards centerpieces
- 4-hour DJ set and monogrammed dance floor Kids amenities (bubbles & coloring kits)
- Maracas for guests – shake for a kiss! Decorated sweetheart table for the couple
- Hora Loca entertainment Three tier cake and Margarita popsicle cart
- Fins Up! Sweet table with an assortment of mini desserts
Farewell Brunch on the Beach:
- Beachfront tacos & beers Tables & sun umbrellas
- Selection of tacos & international open bar Souvenir sombreros for the guests
- Sound system Flip Flop Beach Olympics
- Honeymoon Experience
- Private four course candlelit dinner on the beach
- Chef's special honeymoon breakfast in bed
- 15% off spa services Fresh flowers in room
- Romantically decorated suite on wedding night
- 1-night return stay anniversary voucher
*Terms & Conditions Apply. Please see your Destination Wedding Specialist for more details.
Love Song Wedding Experience
24 persons minimum
Effortless Planning:
- Dedicated services of a Wedding Designer
- Premium wedding location & ceremony time guaranteed (Sky wedding)
For the Couple:
- Private in-suite check in
- Margarita Frozen Concoction Maker in suite*
- Double points for use at Joe Merchant’s Coffee & Provisions*
- Complimentary suite upgrade to the next available category*
- Couple’s 50-minute relaxing massage at St. Somewhere Spa*
- Nightly turn down service
Group Amenities:
- Semiprivate Hotel check in
- Personalized welcome letter with group itinerary
Welcome Cocktail It’s 5 O’clock Somewhere Cocktail Party:
- Private 1-hour event in a premium location
- Freshly prepared margaritas & international open bar
Welcome Private Group Dinner Reservations:
- 3 course plated dinner
- 4-hour international open bar
- Monogrammed dinner Menu
- $500 USD credit towards centerpieces
- Live Local Music- Marimba (one set of 45min)
Wedding Ceremony Inclusions:
- Groom's room day of ceremony for the gents to prepare and relax, fully stocked with premium drinks and snacks*
- Bridal party reservation at St. Somewhere Spa’s Bridal Suite with sparkling wine & bites
- Non-denominational minister
- Symbolic wedding certificate
- Sky or Beachfront Wedding location- Service, cold scented towels, ceremony programs and hand fans*
- Up to 24 Gold or Silver rustic style beach chairs or Tiffany chairs
- Altar Table (choice of either modern acrylic or rustic beach style)
- Wooden or White linen aisle runner
- $500 ceremony décor credit
- Sound system with microphone
Wedding Reception (4hrs event):
- Private reception location
- Family style dinner menu*
- Up to 24 chairs to match the ceremony décor*
- $500 US credit towards centerpieces
- 4-hour DJ set
- Two-tiered cake and Margarita popsicle cart
Farewell Brunch on the Beach:
- Beachfront tacos & beers
- Tables & sun umbrellas
- Selection of tacos & international open bar
- Sound system
- Flip Flop Beach Olympics
- 2-hour event service
Honeymoon Experience:
- Private four course candlelit dinner on the beach
- Chef's special honeymoon breakfast in bed
- 15% off spa services
- Fresh flowers in room
- Romantically decorated suite on wedding night
- 1-night return stay anniversary voucher
*Terms & Conditions Apply. Please see your Destination Wedding Specialist for more details.
Always and Forever
CEREMONY DÉCOR:
- Romantic ceremony location.
- Table with white linen.
- Special aisle runner. *
- Uncovered white garden chairs.
CEREMONY SERVICES:
- Sound system with speakers and microphone.
- Non-denominational minister.*
- Translation of ceremony
- Wedding certificate.*
- Filing of all documents.
RECEPTION:
- Semi- private dinner reservation for wedding group in our international restaurant (restaurant and group sizes vary by hotel).*
- Personalized menu card.
SIGNATURE SERVICES:
- Expert Signature Wedding Designer TM.
- Groom’s room with gourmet bites on day of the wedding for 5 hours.*
- Personalized wedding website.
- Honeymoon gift registry.
MEMORABLE MOMENTS HONEYMOON PACKAGE:
- Chef’s special gourmet honeymoon breakfast in bed.
- Chilled bottle of sparkling wine delivered to your room upon arrival.
- 15% discount on spa services.
- Fresh tropical floral arrangement in room.
- Romantically decorated suite with rose petals, aroma therapy and candles.
- Beachfront sky massage two for one.*
- One night return stay anniversary voucher.
*Terms & Conditions Apply. Please see your Destination Wedding Specialist for more details.