A new resort is coming to the area.

Margaritaville Resort Village Pocono Mountains will begin construction in 2023 and plans to open in mid-2024.

The $1.3 billion resort will include a Margaritaville Hotel, Camp Margaritaville RV Resort, Tiny Homes Bungalows, and a winter experience. The resort will be located on the Pocono Manor property in Pocono Township.

U.S. Matt Cartwright made the announcement Monday morning at a news conference at Kalahari Resorts.

Cartwright said it will more jobs and more tourism, making the area more attractive for rail service.

“Today is a great day for the Poconos,” Cartwright said.

Cartwright was joined by Chris Barrett, President and CEO of the Pocono Mountain Visitors Bureau and local, regional and state officials

Features of Margaritaville Resort Village include:

Margaritaville Hotel Pocono Mountains will pay homage to the original Pocono Manor built in 1902, providing wilderness gardens, unique restaurants, swimming pools, endless activities, and live entertainment. LandShark Bar & Grill, adjacent to the hotel, will offer beautiful views of two states and embody the charm of the Poconos.

Camp Margaritaville RV Resort, Margaritaville’s luxury camping and entertainment destination, will offer a variety of camping opportunities including RV and Super Premium RV sites and Cabins as well as a Margaritaville Retail Store, Fins Up Fitness Center, Cheeseburger in Paradise Restaurant, Fin City Game Room, and a 5 o’Clock Somewhere Swim-Up Bar. The RV resort will have pickleball courts, a Parakeets Kids Club, and a Barkaritaville Dog Park. The highlight: RV Suites with their own golf cart, covered charging station, hot tub, hammock, fire pit, Adirondack chairs, and covered “living room.”

Inspired by the historic rustic cabins found in the area, Tiny Homes Bungalows will have a cabin-feel and boast stone fire pits and country patios, providing travelers with the ultimate mountain living vibe. For those looking for a “forever” vacation, townhomes, within walking distance of the hotel, will provide every amenity needed for guests staying a week, a month, or longer. In addition, there will be approximately 1000 “build for rent” cottages in the village.

To embrace winter, dedicated attractions including the LandShark Tube Slide Runs and License to Chill Ice Pond, with an ice bar and coffee and hot chocolate stand, will be perfect for families looking for a little cold-weather fun. Surrounding the pond, a winter market will feature stands and shops with gifts, bakery goods, and crafts.