The Marlin Hospitality Group

05/31/2019

Look who we found in LODGING Magazine! Take a moment to read about some great industry advice from our president, Ken Leone.

https://bit.ly/30ZavbC

As president and operating partner for Marlin Hospitality, Ken Leone leads and oversees the management teams and hospitality portfolios for Marlin.

03/21/2019

Our friend, Tomiko, with Passports and Grub has put together a great list of must-do activities and the best places to stay when visiting Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. We're so honored that our hotels made the list! Check it out here: https://passportsandgrub.com/thingstodointennessee-gatlinburg-pigeonforge/

Best things to do in Gatlinburg & Pigeon Forge include: Ripley's Aquarium, Great Smoky Mountains, Dollywood, Gatlinburg Space Needle & Sky Lift.

02/26/2019

Who tuned in to Living East Tennessee last week to catch our team promoting Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg for National Margarita Day? Check it out here if you missed it!

https://bit.ly/2T8a7Xa

The countdown is on for National Margarita Day and we thought it would be fun to celebrate with our friends from Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg! So sit back relax and enjoy as they whip up one of the signature margarita choices served at the resort! 

01/18/2019

We're so excited to announce this big news for our Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg team. Thank you to all who voted in support of our resort!

🎉🎉 HAVE YOU HEARD THE BIG NEWS?! 🎉🎉

Our resort was just named Best New Hotel by USA TODAY 10Best! We'd like to say a huge THANK YOU to all who supported us by voting in this contest. We feel so lucky to to have been given such a prestigious award.

Thank you for your continued loyalty and support! This has truly been an amazing first year for us because of all of YOU.

Learn more about the contest and our resort by visiting: https://www.knoxnews.com/story/money/business/2019/01/18/gatlinburg-jimmy-buffett-inspired-margaritaville-resort-wins-best-nation-great-smoky-mountains/2616347002/

01/14/2019

12/31/2018

Did you know that we manage spas, too? Take a look into our St. Somewhere Spa - Pigeon Forge. This beautiful, full-service spa is a part of Margaritaville Island Hotel. Its location on The Island serves hotel guests and non-guests alike. The spa's retail shop compliments its services, with quality skin care lines and popular salon products.

12/14/2018

Thank you to Kidding Around Greenville, SC for this amazing article about our Margaritaville Island Hotel! Check it out before you plan your next visit to the Smoky Mountains.

Thinking about a vacation in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee? Check out our review of the Margaritaville Island Hotel, which has a spa, roof top pool and onsite dining.

12/11/2018

What an honor to be featured in LODGING Magazine's December edition. Check out this article detailing how the Margaritaville brand has made waves in The Smoky Mountains!

https://bit.ly/2Lhg121

DECEMBER 2018 PERSON OF THE YEAR INDUSTRY INFLUENCERS SHARE THEIR PLANS FOR 2019 MIKE DEITEMEYER IS REWRITING THE NARRATIVE AROUND INTERSTATE HOTELS & RESORTS MARKETPLACE YOUR SOURCE FOR INDUSTRY RESOURCES AND SERVICES MIKE DEITEMEYER LODGING PRESIDENT & CEO INTERSTATE HOTELS & RESORTS LODGING MAGAZ...

12/03/2018

Buddy Clay, otherwise known as Foodie OC, recently visited our Margaritaville Island Hotel! Read his blog for a fun review written from a true foodie's perspective.

https://foodieoc.net/margarita-ville/

Lets get to the point–I love a good margarita. Its probably my favorite drink of…

11/20/2018

We are so proud to announce that Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg was named one of the 50 most scenic mountain resorts by U.S. News and World Report. Check out this article!

11/10/2018

Our hotels are proud to host bloggers and influencers to give potential guests an authentic look into what their experience would look like if they were to visit! Check out this article about Margaritaville Island Hotel by our most recent blogger, Collins Tuohy Smith.

http://www.collinsclosets.com/2018/11/05/pigeon-forge-travel-guide-margaritaville-island-hotel-review/

Travel Pigeon Forge Travel Guide + Margaritaville Island Hotel Review Posted on November 5, 2018 If you’re looking for a road trip, or a getaway weekend during the holidays; I can’t say enough about the Pigeon Forge area. As you all know, I’m a huge fan of Disney. One of the top reason I love ...

11/01/2018

Introducing Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg!

Led by General Manager Michael Russell, Margaritaville Resort Gatlinburg opened its doors in June of this year. It's located in the heart of downtown Gatlinburg on an island surrounded by The Pigeon River. This 163-room resort has no shortage of accommodations to suit any guest's needs. Family suites, king suites, executive suites and two and three-bedroom suites are all available for guests who wish to travel in groups, or simply, in luxury. Jimmy's Hideaway, a private bungalow nestled between the trees by the river, offers an ideal couple's retreat. The exclusivity of this suite is made complete by a privacy fence, private fire pit and back porch.

Beyond the room accommodations, this resort offers an outdoor pool with sizable two-loop water slide and children's splash pad. This is accompanied by an oversized hot tub, and covered terrace with outdoor fireplace and a view of the pool. An indoor pool offers protection from the rain and cooler weather. The License to Chill Bar serves hand-crafted cocktails and a full menu, while Joe Merchant's Coffee and Provisions offers hot and cold drinks, breakfast and grab-and-go lunch items. The full-service St. Somewhere Spa is located on property, boasting state of the art treatment rooms and steam showers.

10/05/2018

Take a look into Margaritaville's first select-service lodging property! Conveniently located on The Island in Pigeon Forge, Margaritaville Island Inn Pigeon Forge is within walking-distance to many of Pigeon Forge's top attractions. The inn offers indoor and outdoor pool accommodations, complimentary hot breakfast and complimentary beach cruiser rentals, putting a special Margaritaville twist on sight-seeing in the area. With 104 rooms, including family suites, this is the ideal destination for guests who simply wish to check "inn" and chill out. Find out more by visiting: https://www.margaritavilleislandinn.com/

09/24/2018

Get to know our hotels!

Margaritaville Island Hotel is not only special because it was the first property in our portfolio, it’s special because it’s a pioneer in the Margaritaville brand. This hotel was the first to bring the "lei'd back" Margaritaville vibe to The Great Smoky Mountains. Located on The Island in Pigeon Forge, which was named the 9th best theme park in the world by Trip Advisor, Margaritaville Island Hotel provides its guests with a mountain latitude and an island attitude.

Led by General Manager, Peter Ehrenberg, this 4-star, 132 room hotel boasts a variety of suites and accommodations for every type of traveler. Changes in Latitude Bar offers a full menu and riverside seating. The rooftop pool and Chill Bar are made complete with private cabanas and views of the Smoky Mountain Wheel and Island Show Fountains. In addition to all of this, the property also offers a Margaritaville Coffee Shop and full-service St. Somewhere Spa. Learn more by visiting https://www.margaritavilleislandhotel.com/welcome.html

08/24/2018