New Margaritaville Resort to Open in Orange Beach, Alabama

If you love Orange Beach, Alabama, and in particular The Wharf area, then you'll be happy to know that a beautiful new Margaritaville Resort will be built soon there.

The Skinny on the New Margaritaville Resort in Orange Beach, Alabama

The new Margaritaville Resort Orange Beach will sit on 70 acres along the shores of the Intra-Coastal Waterway and will feature signature bars and eateries, endless entertainment, a resort pool, and much more.

The property will include a variety of lodging choices including single-family resort cottages, luxury waterfront condominiums, and hotel-style resort units.

“Located at the heart of the resort is the Waterfront District which will include multiple food and beverage destinations, activities for guests of all ages, resort retail, group meeting space, and transient boat parking,” the news release said.

“Guests will be able to board the ferry to head to The Wharf to enjoy a concert at the amphitheater, shop, eat, ride the Ferris Wheel, or take in the nightly laser light show along Main Street. A short three-minute walk from the Waterfront District is the sprawling six-acre amenity oasis deck with pool, waterslide complex, activity area, and poolside entertainment.”

When Will the Margaritaville Resort Orange Beach Open?

The groundbreaking for the new Margaritaville Resort Orange Beach is set for this fall.

Construction is set to begin on the Waterfront District starting in the summer of 2025, with the first phase of the resort opening in 2027.

The full resort is set to be completed by spring 2029.

More About the Margaritaville Brand

Margaritaville, a state of mind since 1977, is a global lifestyle brand inspired by the late Jimmy Buffet.

Currently, Margaritaville features over 40 lodging locations and over 20 additional projects in the pipeline. Those establishments include a variety of full-service and boutique hotel and resort brands, branded real estate, premium RV destinations, and gaming properties.

All of the above are complemented by an extensive suite of food and beverage concepts, including Margaritaville Restaurant, award-winning JWB Prime Steak and Seafood, 5 o'Clock Somewhere Bar & Grill, and LandShark Bar & Grill. Hotel brands include Margaritaville Hotels & Resorts, Compass by Margaritaville, Margaritaville Beach House, Margaritaville St. Somewhere, and the all-inclusive product, Margaritaville Island Reserve.

The newest brand additions to Margaritaville's properties include the rapidly growing Camp Margaritaville (one is located near Breaux Bridge) and Margaritaville at Sea cruise ships.

More than 20 million travelers and consumers every year change their latitude and attitude with Margaritaville. For more information, visit www.margaritaville.com and follow Margaritaville on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.