JW Marriott Grande Lakes Orlando

International Drive, Orlando

Virgin rating

Lobby bar
Queen Queen Guest Room
Quench
Citron
Whisper Creek Farm
Lobby bar
Queen Queen Guest Room
Quench
Citron
Whisper Creek Farm

The hotel

If you are looking for a truly luxurious stay, JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes is the ideal resort for you. It offers a combination of timeless elegance and idyllic tropical landscapes that provide spectacular views from lavishly appointed rooms. This destination offers plenty of opportunities for fun, sport and pampering, without ever leaving the 500-acre resort. The Resort offers a wide selection of onsite activities with an 18-hole Championship golf course, 40,000 square foot Spa and adventure experiences including fly fishing, eco-tours and kayaking. There are 7 restaurants and bars offering guests a unique culinary experience. The guest rooms are furnished and fitted to the highest standards and accentuated by a Lazy River Pool. The resort is also located just minutes away from world-famous attractions.

Amenities

  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Babysitting service
  • Kids Club
  • Car Included
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Free transport to theme parks
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box

Where is it

Set in 500 acres of lush, landscaped gardens, just off Central Florida Parkway. 10-min drive to Universal Orlando Resort®, 15 minute drive to Walt Disney World® Resort. Transfer time from airport: 20 minutes.

Hotel information

998 rooms on 26 floors in 1 building with 12 lifts. Balcony/patio in most rooms, air-conditioning, cable TV, alark clock, tea/coffee maker, mini-fridge, safe, iron and board, hairdryer and bathrobes. Rooms with 2 double beds or 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 4 persons.

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Self parking from US$25 per day plus tax, valet parking from US$32 per day, plus tax (payable locally, subject to change). Complimentary scheduled transportation to Walt Disney World® Resort and Universal Orlando Resort™.

7 restaurants and bars: Primo (Italian cusine), Citron, an American Brasserie, Whisper Creek Farm: The Kitchen, Lobby lounge and Sushi Bar, Quench poolside bar and grill, Cafe Bodega, Starbucks® café.

Lazy river, swimming pool, 3 tennis courts, volleyball, hydrotherapy pools and kid's activities* (5-12 years) at JW Marriott or Ritz Kids® programme* at The Ritz-Carlton, plus use of all facilities at The Ritz-Carlton hotel within the resort complex, including the health spa* with 40 treatment rooms, lap pool, fitness centre, sauna and steam room (local charge for treatments). 18-hole, Greg Norman-designed Championship golf course with caddy concierge service*. Grande Lakes Outfitters* featuring an Orvis Fly Fishing School* and guided eco-tours on Shingle Creek*.

24-hour room service*. Babysitting services*. Corridor of retail shops. WiFi*.

This hotel has a resort fee of $48 plus tax per room, per day (payable locally, subject to change)

This charge and its inclusions are subject to change and include: Free WiFi, unlimited domestic phone calls, shuttle bus to WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort and Universal Orlando Resort™, daily recreation activities, driving range privileges, two pool floats, and one fitness centre class. Resort fee, tax and inclusions are subject to change - please see hotel check-in for current inclusions available to you upon arrival.

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

*Denotes local charge.

Rollaway beds available on request (only available for King Rooms and Suites), $25 per night*, subject to change and availability.

Please note: Each hotel has their individual room cleaning operation, which may mean your room isn't serviced every day, please check with the hotel reception team on arrival for further details.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Favorite Orlando hotel for 30 somethings

Apr 15, 2024 katie l Tampa, Florida

Spent a night at this wonderful property for my birthday. Hotel is expensive (as are most JWs) but well worth it. It is one of those hotels that you dont need to leave. We booked this one primarily because of the pool/lazy river. We're 2 30 somethings who enjoyed some r&r and pool cocktails. Decided to get a day bed for the day and imo it was well… Read more
Spent a night at this wonderful property for my birthday. Hotel is expensive (as are most JWs) but well worth it. It is one of those hotels that you dont need to leave. We booked this one primarily because of the pool/lazy river. We're 2 30 somethings who enjoyed some r&r and pool cocktails. Decided to get a day bed for the day and imo it was well worth it. Julian helped us throughout the day and was great at making sure we had everything we needed. My only complaint (is that there is a 18% gratuity added for the cost of the day bed, and did not go to Julian, so what does it go to, most day beds we have rented have the option to leave a tip, not require one?) The DJ by the pool was a nice touch. The rooms are lovely, nice and spacious, ask for an upgrade to lake view if possible, sunsets do not disappoint. Many restaurants on site, our favorite is Primo but we popped into the Kitchen to say Hi to one of our favorite sassy bartenders Seth. He's so fun and makes a great espresso martini. The lobby bar is great for sports and after a long walk down the hall you can go to the Ritz bar which stays open a little later and is more of a louder (but fun) crowd. Always shut it down here! Things to be aware of, there is no way out of getting out of the $50 resort fee (lot of amenities so i get it) and $35 i think for parking so almost at $100 before anything. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Beautiful hotel - a welcome retreat after Disney!

Apr 13, 2024 Sassa77 UK

Beautiful hotel. We enjoyed four wonderful nights here. The pool is incredible, the slides ( no queue!) were a big hit with the children. Lovely relaxing ambiance and plenty of sun loungers. Our connecting rooms were spotless with great views. We had a fantastic round of golf, complete with alligators and vultures! Special thanks to the breakfast… Read more
Beautiful hotel. We enjoyed four wonderful nights here. The pool is incredible, the slides ( no queue!) were a big hit with the children. Lovely relaxing ambiance and plenty of sun loungers. Our connecting rooms were spotless with great views. We had a fantastic round of golf, complete with alligators and vultures! Special thanks to the breakfast team at Citron. Fabulous food and what a warm and friendly team, who go out of their way to create a positive environment. We ate in most of the restaurants and enjoyed the Ritz Carlton. Would definitely recommend staying at the JW to families. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating It could be better.

Apr 12, 2024 thamiresc797

The hotel is Beautiful as well the room. The lack of information at the check in was a little disappointing. The pool was disappointing as well. Would be nice to know that we could use the pool at the Ritz. Because the pool at the jw it was a bit crowded and it took us a while to find a chair with an umbrella since we had a baby with us, when we… Read more
The hotel is Beautiful as well the room. The lack of information at the check in was a little disappointing. The pool was disappointing as well. Would be nice to know that we could use the pool at the Ritz. Because the pool at the jw it was a bit crowded and it took us a while to find a chair with an umbrella since we had a baby with us, when we did it was next to chairs that had a big mess of food the server came to clean after a long time and did not offer any menus or never came back. It felt like they were understaffed. We figured out on our own after walking to the ritz that we could use there pool and there service was outstanding. The only people that were wonderful at the Jw was Yuri housekeeper and Maya the concierge. Next time we will stay at the Ritz. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Impressed as always

Apr 11, 2024 FWCritic Kelowna, Canada

This is our second visit within a year to this hotel and once again 5 stars is the rating. Clean and quiet rooms, comfortable soft sheets, great view of the lazy river. This hotel has once again exceeded our expectations. The Citron brassiere ( for breakfast) was excellent. The croissants were very good and Don manning the omelette bar… Read more
This is our second visit within a year to this hotel and once again 5 stars is the rating. Clean and quiet rooms, comfortable soft sheets, great view of the lazy river. This hotel has once again exceeded our expectations. The Citron brassiere ( for breakfast) was excellent. The croissants were very good and Don manning the omelette bar deserves a HUGE raise as he proved he could manage up to eight orders at once. What a superstar! The gym which is shared with the Ritz-Carleton was large, clean with a great variety of equipment and a chilled towel to finish off your workout with was an elegant touch. The knife burger food had large portions and convenient for pool side lounging. The pools were a perfect temperature as were the hot tubs. The valet’s worked hard to expedite the retrieval of your vehicle. The lobby bar had a wonderful menu with many east coast favourites. Thank you JWMarriott you’ve done it again. Can’t wait to come back !!! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Beautiful property and wonderful staff, enjoyed a three night stay at JW Grand Lakes Orlando

Apr 6, 2024 ShannonfromKansas Wichita, Kansas

Stayed 3 nights at JW Marriott this week. An amazing 600 acre property with Ritz and JW. Beautiful inside and out. Rooms were very nice, quiet, and very clean. As far as hotel goes, great pools, landscaping and lakes make every view beautiful. Mario took care of us at the pool restaurant multiple times. He was great. Pools were busy this week. … Read more
Stayed 3 nights at JW Marriott this week. An amazing 600 acre property with Ritz and JW. Beautiful inside and out. Rooms were very nice, quiet, and very clean. As far as hotel goes, great pools, landscaping and lakes make every view beautiful. Mario took care of us at the pool restaurant multiple times. He was great. Pools were busy this week. Julien offered drinks many times even with busy pool. Had breakfast daily at Citron and great service from restaurant staff Sidney and Kathy were very nice. Absolutely loved Jonathan as our server. Wonderful personality and soon to be doctor as he is also attending dental school! Resort fee covers free mountain bike rental. Sophia and one other (forgot her name) got us hooked up and we took off road bike trail which is nice and takes about 30 min and is close by You can also ride entirely on paved paths if desired. Fitness center is next door (5 min walk) at Ritz and very nice with complimentary waters, towels, and nice staff. Location is great. We did not go to parks but many did. This is a family filled resort with many kids going to Disney/ Universal. We were close to many restaurants and stores and able to drive most anywhere in 20 min or less. Depending on Marriott status continental breakfast included and can be uprgraded for $9. Breakfast can get busy after 9:00 but a huge selection. Overall loved our stay. Read less