JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes
Florida · United States
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Character and identity
This 998-room resort sprawls across 500 acres at the headwaters of the Everglades, set apart from the theme park clamour despite sitting within striking distance of Disney, Universal and SeaWorld. A recent multi-million dollar refresh has reshaped the property around family travel, with a new waterpark, lazy river, poolside restaurant and multi-room bunk-bed suites, while the reimagined lobby lounge and upgraded rooms aim at a more design-aware guest. Whisper Creek Farm: The Kitchen sources from an onsite garden, and stays unlock the full Grande Lakes complex: a Greg Norman 18-hole course and the 40,000-square-foot Ritz-Carlton spa next door.
Who's it for
Best for:
Families park-hopping who want a tranquil base rather than a character-themed hotel, particularly those with toddlers who will use the new family suites, dedicated kids' amenities and waterpark. Also strong for conference attendees using the 80,000 square feet of meeting space, and golf and spa travellers happy to pay for the Ritz-Carlton adjacency.
Should look elsewhere:
Couples seeking an intimate, adults-only retreat will find the scale and stroller traffic overwhelming. Design literates chasing a distinctive boutique aesthetic should look past the neutral, business-hotel palette of the rooms, and anyone wanting to walk to Disney attractions will need a car or shuttle.
Bottom line
What you're really buying is access: a calmer, greener address that still puts the major Orlando parks within easy reach, plus full run of the Ritz-Carlton's golf and spa next door. Families should book a renovated family suite with bunks; couples or spa-focused guests should consider the top-floor Presidential Suite or simply stay on the Ritz side instead.
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What this place offers
- Bar
- Fitness classes
- Golf
- Gym
- Meeting rooms
- Outdoor pool
- Pet friendly
- Restaurants
- Spa
- Tennis
