The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes
Spread across more than 500 acres at Grande Lakes, this Five-Star Orlando resort combines championship golf, a three-story 40-treatment-room spa, farm-to-table dining and a full waterpark with lazy river.
The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes occupies more than 500 acres of lakes, wetlands and landscaped grounds south of central Orlando. The scale provides an unusually convincing resort setting while keeping Walt Disney World, Universal and the airport within practical driving distance.
Guest rooms and suites use calm Florida-inspired colors and include balconies overlooking gardens, water or golf. New multi-bedroom residential accommodations add private pools, full kitchens and enough space for large family groups.
The three-story spa is one of the resort’s greatest assets, with 40 treatment rooms, a private lap pool and extensive fitness facilities. The on-site championship golf course is an Audubon sanctuary and hosts the annual PNC Championship.
Families have access to the Grande Lakes Waterpark, with waterslides, a lazy river, lagoons and cabanas. The broader resort also incorporates Whisper Creek Farm, kayaking and outdoor programming that give guests alternatives to the theme parks.
The Ritz-Carlton Orlando is best for travelers who want Orlando to feel like a destination resort rather than simply a place to sleep between attractions. Golf, spa, waterpark and farm-driven dining make staying on property genuinely rewarding.