Best for
Grande Lakes suits Orlando trips with days between park visits, offering resort activities when you prefer to stay on the grounds.
Best for
Grande Lakes suits Orlando trips with days between park visits, offering resort activities when you prefer to stay on the grounds.
What makes it special
Book a guided kayak or canoe trip along Shingle Creek to explore the waterways at the headwaters of the Florida Everglades.
Room to consider
Request an Executive Suite with two queen beds if you're sharing; its living room provides space to gather away from the beds.
Insider tip
Reserve the scheduled theme park shuttle at least twenty-four hours ahead; transport to selected parks is included in the resort fee.
Free membership gives you access to preferred rates, exclusive benefits and current promotions for your stay.
The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes gives an Orlando stay a broader horizon than theme parks alone. The hotel sits within a 500-acre resort landscape of lakes, gardens, golf, pools, and working farm spaces, yet Orlando International Airport is only 10 miles away. Major attractions remain accessible, with scheduled transportation serving several of the area's theme parks. Back at the resort, the setting shifts the pace toward open water, palms, and long views across the grounds. This balance is the property's clearest advantage: days can be as active as Orlando demands, while mornings and evenings still feel anchored in a self-contained Florida resort.
The Ritz-Carlton shares Grande Lakes with the neighboring JW Marriott, enlarging the range of recreation and dining available within the estate. Overnight resort guests may use pools at both hotels, and the wider grounds support everything from a quiet spa day to fishing and guided nature activities. The scale is helpful for families and groups with different interests, but it also gives couples room to shape a calmer stay. Travelers with full days planned elsewhere may use only a fraction of what is here. Those who leave time between park days will find that Grande Lakes functions as a destination in its own right.
A chair and ottoman furnish the room. The writing desk has an electrical outlet. There is also an iron with an ironing board. USB outlets and individual climate control are fitted. Featherbed bedding is layered with a duvet and Frette linens. A minibar is also provided.
Marble finishes, double vanities and a lighted makeup mirror feature in the bathroom. Standard layouts have a separate bathtub and shower. Accessible alternatives are available in this category. Some allocations offer connecting rooms. One crib is permitted. Rollaway beds are not available.
A chair and ottoman furnish the room. The writing desk has an electrical outlet. There is also an iron with an ironing board. USB outlets...
A writing desk with an electrical outlet, USB outlets and individual climate control are fitted in this non-smoking room. The bedding includes a featherbed, duvet and Frette linens. A minibar, an iron and an ironing board are also provided. Some rooms can be allocated with a connecting door.
The marble bathroom has double vanities and a lighted makeup mirror, with a separate bathtub and shower in standard layouts. A hair dryer is included among its fittings. The room allows one crib, but no rollaway bed. There are two telephones, and the entertainment options include cable channels and Netflix.
A writing desk with an electrical outlet, USB outlets and individual climate control are fitted in this non-smoking room. The bedding includes a featherbed, duvet...
A chair with an ottoman sits alongside a writing desk, and a walk-in closet is part of the layout. The windows can be opened. Featherbed bedding, a duvet and Frette linens are supplied, while USB outlets and individual climate control are fitted.
The marble bathroom has double vanities and a lighted makeup mirror. Standard layouts pair a bathtub with a separate shower; accessible bathroom arrangements also exist. An iron, ironing board and minibar are included. Connecting rooms are available in some allocations. One crib is permitted, but rollaway beds cannot be added.
A chair with an ottoman sits alongside a writing desk, and a walk-in closet is part of the layout. The windows can be opened. Featherbed...
A separate living room is divided from the sleeping area by a privacy wall. A sofa, chair and table for four furnish the suite, which also has a walk-in closet and two balconies. The windows can be opened, and USB outlets are fitted.
There are one and a half marble bathrooms, with a separate bathtub and shower, double vanities and a lighted makeup mirror. Featherbed bedding, a duvet and Frette linens are supplied. Some suites have a connecting option. A minibar, iron and ironing board are provided. The crib allowance is one; rollaway beds cannot be accommodated.
A separate living room is divided from the sleeping area by a privacy wall. A sofa, chair and table for four furnish the suite, which...
Two balconies and a walk-in closet are part of the suite layout. The living room is separate, with a privacy wall between the living and sleeping areas. A sofa, chair and four-seat table furnish the lounge, alongside a writing desk. Openable windows and USB outlets are fitted.
The one-and-a-half-bathroom arrangement has marble finishes and double vanities. Standard layouts feature a bathtub and separate shower, while accessible alternatives are available. The bedding uses a featherbed, duvet and Frette linens. An iron, ironing board and minibar are provided. Connecting options exist for some suites; one crib is allowed, but no rollaway.
Two balconies and a walk-in closet are part of the suite layout. The living room is separate, with a privacy wall between the living and...
A privacy wall separates the sleeping area from the living room. The layout includes a walk-in closet, a sofa, a chair and a table with four seats. Two balconies extend the accommodation outdoors. Both bedroom layouts have featherbed bedding, duvets and Frette linens.
There are one and a half bathrooms, finished in marble with double vanities. Standard bathroom layouts include a separate bathtub and shower. A writing desk, USB outlets, an iron and an ironing board are provided, along with a minibar. The suite is non-smoking. One crib is allowed, while rollaway beds are unavailable.
A privacy wall separates the sleeping area from the living room. The layout includes a walk-in closet, a sofa, a chair and a table with...
Additional Club guest charges may apply.
Featherbed bedding, a duvet and Frette linens are matched with a marble bathroom. Standard bathroom layouts have a bathtub and a separate shower, alongside double vanities and a lighted makeup mirror. The furnishings include a writing desk, and there are USB outlets, an iron and an ironing board. This is a non-smoking room with individual climate control.
Continental breakfast begins the Club Lounge food service, followed by light culinary offerings through the day and into the evening. A dedicated concierge is available in the lounge. A crib can be requested, with a limit of one. Rollaway beds are not offered in this category.
Featherbed bedding, a duvet and Frette linens are matched with a marble bathroom. Standard bathroom layouts have a bathtub and a separate shower, alongside double...
Additional Club guest charges may apply.
Continental breakfast and light culinary presentations are served through the day and evening in the Club Lounge. A dedicated concierge is available there. Inside the room, the windows open, and the furnishings include a writing desk with an electrical outlet. USB outlets and individual climate control are also fitted.
Featherbed bedding comes with a duvet and Frette linens. The marble bathroom combines double vanities and a lighted makeup mirror with a separate bathtub and shower in standard layouts. An iron and ironing board are provided. Some rooms can connect, subject to allocation. A single crib may be requested; rollaways are not permitted.
Continental breakfast and light culinary presentations are served through the day and evening in the Club Lounge. A dedicated concierge is available there. Inside the...
Additional Club guest charges may apply.
The marble bathroom pairs a bathtub with a separate shower, alongside double vanities and a lighted makeup mirror. A featherbed, duvet and Frette linens dress the bedding. There is a writing desk, plus USB outlets and an iron with an ironing board. The room is non-smoking and has individual climate control.
In the Club Lounge, daily culinary presentations include continental breakfast and lighter offerings into the evening. A dedicated concierge is part of the service. Some connecting room arrangements are available, without a guarantee for every allocation. Up to one crib can be added; no rollaway beds are allowed.
The marble bathroom pairs a bathtub with a separate shower, alongside double vanities and a lighted makeup mirror. A featherbed, duvet and Frette linens dress...
Additional Club guest charges may apply.
A living and dining area includes a sofa, a chair with an ottoman and a table for four. A wet bar and walk-in closet are also part of the suite, with two balconies outside. The bedding has a featherbed, duvet and Frette linens.
The marble bathroom has a separate bathtub and shower, double vanities and a lighted makeup mirror; there is an additional half bathroom. Daily culinary presentations and dedicated concierge service are offered in the Club Lounge. Some suites can connect. One crib may be added on request, but a rollaway bed is not an option.
A living and dining area includes a sofa, a chair with an ottoman and a table for four. A wet bar and walk-in closet are...
Additional Club guest charges may apply.
A living area, dining space and walk-in closet form the suite layout, with a sofa, a chair and a table for four. The pantry contains a mini fridge, dishes, glasses and silverware. Featherbed bedding is finished with a duvet and Frette linens.
The suite has one and a half marble bathrooms with double vanities. Standard bathroom layouts have a separate tub and shower; accessible arrangements are also offered. Club Lounge service includes daily culinary presentations and a dedicated concierge. There are no connecting rooms in this category. One crib is permitted, and rollaway beds are not available.
A living area, dining space and walk-in closet form the suite layout, with a sofa, a chair and a table for four. The pantry contains...
Additional Club guest charges may apply.
The bedroom is separated from the living area by a privacy wall. There are distinct living and dining rooms, a walk-in closet and a table seating four. A sofa and chair furnish the lounge. Two balconies and a pantry with a mini fridge, dishes, glasses and silverware complete the layout.
The marble bathrooms comprise a full bathroom and a half bathroom. The full bathroom has separate bathing and shower areas, double vanities and a lighted makeup mirror. Club Lounge service offers daily culinary presentations and a dedicated concierge. Connecting rooms are available. One crib can be added; rollaway beds are not permitted.
The bedroom is separated from the living area by a privacy wall. There are distinct living and dining rooms, a walk-in closet and a table...
Additional Club guest charges may apply.
Separate living and dining rooms are divided from the sleeping area by a privacy wall. A table seats six, and the suite also has a walk-in closet, a sofa and a chair. The pantry is equipped with a mini fridge, dishes, glasses and silverware. Two balconies are part of the layout.
One and a half marble bathrooms include a separate bathtub and shower, double vanities and a lighted makeup mirror. A featherbed, duvet and Frette linens complete the bedding. Club Lounge culinary presentations and dedicated concierge service are included. Connecting rooms are available; one crib is permitted, with no rollaways.
Separate living and dining rooms are divided from the sleeping area by a privacy wall. A table seats six, and the suite also has a...
Guest rooms and suites keep the landscape in view through private balconies overlooking the gardens, pool, golf course, or lake. Inside, the practical constants are well-appointed work areas and marble bathrooms with dual vanities. The palette draws on marine tones and soft textures, a measured approach that suits both vacation time and business travel. Balconies matter here because they make the estate part of the room rather than a backdrop glimpsed only on the way outside. For travelers balancing early park departures with slower resort mornings, a lake or garden outlook can meaningfully change the rhythm of the stay.
Suites and residential accommodations extend that idea with larger living spaces and, in selected categories, multiple outdoor areas. They are the more comfortable fit when several generations are traveling together, when privacy between sleeping and living areas matters, or when the accommodation will be used for more than overnight rest. Club rooms and suites add access to The Ritz-Carlton Club Lounge, with a dedicated concierge and daily culinary presentations. The distinction is useful: standard rooms retain the core balcony-and-view experience, while upper categories place more emphasis on space, hosting, and time spent in residence.
Dining at the hotel ranges from a considered dinner to coffee before an early start. Knife & Spoon is the signature steakhouse, with seafood also central to the menu. Highball & Harvest takes a more relaxed Southern direction and works across breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The Lobby Lounge pairs light fare and cocktails with views toward the gardens, lakes, and golf course, while Bleu Pool Bar handles casual lunches beside the water. First Drop is the useful morning stop for locally roasted coffee, pastries, sandwiches, salads, and snacks.
The resort's food story is tied to Whisper Creek Farm, whose produce and herbs are used in the kitchens alongside ingredients from local growers and suppliers. That connection is most relevant at Highball & Harvest, where the Southern menu gives local sourcing a natural context rather than treating it as decoration. Vitale Spa Cafe offers salads, smoothies, and lighter meals near the wellness facilities, and Fairways Pub provides clubhouse dining with a view of the 18th hole. Together, these venues make staying on the estate for a full day easy without forcing every meal into the same level of formality.
At 40,000 square feet, The Ritz-Carlton Spa is substantial enough to be planned as its own part of the trip. Its 40 treatment rooms are joined by separate lounge facilities, sauna and water-based wellness areas, a full salon, an outdoor lap pool, and Vitale Spa Cafe. Selected treatments draw on herbs from the resort garden, honey from resident bees, and citrus from local orchards, giving the menu a connection to the estate rather than an interchangeable resort-spa identity. The adult-only spa pool sits within this dedicated wellness setting, with access linked to a spa treatment or day pass.
The Athletic Club supports a more active routine with cardio machines, free weights, and strength equipment available around the clock. That makes it possible to combine a workout with time at the main resort pool, a spa appointment, or a quieter lunch at Vitale. Wellness here need not become a rigid program. The facilities are broad enough for a full day, but they also work in shorter intervals between meetings, golf, or family activities. Travelers who value a serious spa should give it time; it is one of the features that most clearly separates this hotel from an attraction-focused Orlando base.
The Ritz-Carlton's heated outdoor pool is the calmer center of its pool scene, with loungers and cabanas arranged around a broad deck. Access across Grande Lakes adds the neighboring JW Marriott's waterpark, where a lazy river, three waterslides, and lagoons shift the emphasis toward family recreation. This shared arrangement lets adults settle into a quieter pool day while families have a more energetic option nearby. It also reduces the need to leave the resort simply to vary the day, an advantage after long hours at Orlando's major attractions.
Golf gives Grande Lakes a second strong outdoor identity. The resort course is an 18-hole, par-72 design by Greg Norman, laid out across wetlands, ponds, and native Florida habitat. A clubhouse, practice facilities, instruction, and equipment rental support both dedicated golf trips and a single round within a broader vacation. The landscape remains part of the experience even for non-golfers, appearing in room views and from the Lobby Lounge and Fairways Pub.
The most distinctive activities at Grande Lakes turn toward the headwaters of the Florida Everglades. Guided eco-tours travel by kayak or canoe through Shingle Creek after crossing the property with a trained guide. Fishing is available on the resort's lakes and ponds, while falconry experiences, sunrise wildlife safaris, and a mountain-bike trail offer different ways to explore the grounds. These are not substitutes for Orlando's headline attractions. They give the itinerary contrast and a more specific sense of Central Florida, especially on a morning that might otherwise disappear into another pool or shopping day.
Families have the clearest range of choices. Ritz Kids activities draw on land, water, environmental responsibility, and local culture, while the waterpark and outdoor program create options for different ages. Adults retain access to the spa, golf, considered dining, and quieter pool settings, so the resort does not feel built around children alone. Couples can use the same breadth differently, pairing a nature activity or round of golf with dinner and a spa afternoon. The property works best when its grounds are treated as part of the Orlando plan, not merely the interval between excursions.
The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes is therefore most compelling for travelers who want two versions of Orlando in one stay. Theme parks and city attractions remain within reach, but the hotel adds water, wildlife, golf, farm-linked dining, and a spa with genuine depth. Its size brings choice rather than a single prescribed resort routine. A well-paced visit might alternate one demanding day beyond the gates with another spent almost entirely on the estate. That contrast allows Orlando's energy to remain close without letting it define every hour.
Access to the neighboring JW Marriott's lazy river gives overnight guests a gentle floating break without leaving the Grande Lakes resort.
Knife & Spoon's dry-aged steaks give meat enthusiasts a reason to dine on site, with seafood options for companions who prefer fish.
Personal shopping at The Signature Shop helps you select clothing and accessories on site, useful when you need something for an evening out.
4012 Central Florida Parkway, Orlando, FL 32837, United States
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Yes. The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes is a strong choice for travelers who want luxury resort space near Orlando attractions. The resort has 582 rooms and suites, balconies, dining, spa, golf, water park access, Grande Lakes Sports, and family-friendly amenities.
The resort is on Central Florida Parkway within the 500-acre Grande Lakes Orlando resort area. This location works well for Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld, the convention area, golf, and resort days.
The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes has 582 rooms and suites. Room options include lakefront rooms, suites, Club Level rooms, and family-friendly adjoining accommodations.
Rooms are designed with calm colors, marble bathrooms, dual sinks, work space, and private balconies. Guests can choose views toward lakes, pools, gardens, or the broader Grande Lakes resort grounds.
Yes. Grande Lakes Water Park adds a lazy river, waterslides, lagoons, cabanas, and poolside dining. This makes the resort useful for families who want Orlando fun without leaving the property every day.
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