Discover an Unexpected Orlando

Experiences

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Surrounded by 500 acres of secluded luxury, discover a destination designed for families, couples, and group retreats where experiences come alive. Dive into a world-class pool deck where guests can enjoy an array of amenities including luxurious cabanas and daybed rentals offering a heightened level of bespoke personalization and undisturbed privacy. Fuel your curiosity for adventure through Grande Lakes Sports – an exclusive collection of outdoor experiences offered in our backyard. Explore the Everglades on a sunrise safari, take to one of eleven lakes for an afternoon of fishing, navigate the Hidden mountain bike trail, or discover the art of falconry. With a full program of Ritz Kids activities and a scheduled shuttle to Disney, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld, and other area theme parks, family-friendly fun is always close by and never in short supply.

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Private Pool Cabanas

The Ritz-Carlton outdoor pool and courtyard have been enhanced with new private custom-made poolside cabanas and daybeds with dedicated personal concierge service, a new poolside fireplace, and ample seating for comfort and relaxation.

Dip Into a Relaxing Stay

Lounge in luxury alongside the sprawling pool at The Ritz-Carlton in your personal cabana. Enjoy luxurious amenities like a seasonal fruit plate and snack basket, a mini fridge with non-alcoholic beverages, a sun care gift bag, and more while relaxing on sofa seating and chaise loungers.

Grande Lakes Pools

Spend a day under the sun in our outdoor heated hotel pool. Hotel guests may enjoy our adult-only, outdoor, heated lap pool at The Ritz-Carlton Spa with the purchase of a Spa Day Pass or Spa Treatment. In addition, overnight resort guests also have access to the pools at The Ritz-Carlton and JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes. Our pools offer a calming respite for guests to soak in the sun.

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Grande Lakes Sports

With more than 500 tropical acres to explore, the resort's backyard offers plenty of outdoor activities, sports, and recreation including eco tours of the property, unique falconry experiences, sunrise safari expeditions, and fishing excursions on our spectacular lake. Find your adventure.

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Eco-Tours

Travel back in time on a kayak or canoe through Shingle Creek during your two-hour guided Eco-Tour. You will be met by a trained guide who will take you on a specifically designed Outfitter's all-terrain golf cart through the property to the Headwaters of the Florida Everglades where you will have a chance to encounter the various wildlife that Florida has to offer.

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Falconry Experiences

With our resorts situated on over 500 acres of the most enchanting natural surroundings found in Florida, the opportunity to participate in a Falconry class is an exciting new addition to our ecological and outdoor activities.

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Fishing

Take to one of eleven private lakes and ponds on the Grande Lakes Orlando grounds, including the 48-acre Shingle Lake, for fishing excursions or angling expeditions by boat or from the shore.

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Mountain Bike Trail

The Hidden Lake mountain bike trail offers guests a two-mile mountain bike adventure on the resort's SCOTT and other high-quality, brand-name mountain bikes. Guests can venture on the trail at their own pace and just might catch a glimpse of wildlife along the way.

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Sunrise Safari

Take a ride on the wild side with an early-morning two-hour tour of the resort's 500-acre campus. Hop aboard an all-terrain golf cart led by a guide to observe and encounter the wildlife of Grande Lakes, including whitetail deer, bobcats, alligators, and owls.

Bocce Ball

Delight in a nostalgic game of bocce ball on two poolside outdoor courts with private cabanas.

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Tennis & Pickle Ball

Featuring two tennis courts and two pickle ball courts, getting in the game is a breeze at The Ritz-Carlton. Play a friendly match or take a lesson, no matter your skill or age. Break a sweat by enrolling in a tennis cardio clinic, where you'll learn the basics of the game while receiving a full cardio workout. For clinics and lessons call (407) 393-4900.

Grande Lakes Waterpark

Planning Your Trip

At Grande Lakes, every day is unique and filled with exciting opportunities. Our resort's privileged location offers guests so much variety that we made the burden of planning the ideal vacation effortless. Discover our itineraries, day trips and reservation recommendations to enhance your Orlando retreat.

Events Calendar

Whether traveling as a family, couple or with colleagues for a corporate event, The Ritz Carlton Orlando features experiences to entertain guests of all ages.

Photography Concierge

Precious family memories capture and create indelible marks on our hearts. At The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes we provide the unique activity of capturing you and your family through the lens of a professional photographer. Connect, play and share time together in front of the camera with the beautiful tropical backdrop. To reserve your photo shoot visit the Photography Concierge desk located on the lobby level.

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On-Site Outlets
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The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Orlando, Grande Lakes

Visit The Ritz-Carlton Spa® Orlando, Grande Lakes and feel the revitalizing powers of citrus-infused beauty treatments turn back the hands of time. Surround yourself with our hotel’s fragrant gardens and the serene sounds of nature in Orlando, FL.

Phone:   +1 407-393-4200
Mon-Fri:
9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Sat-Sun:
9:00 AM-7:00 PM
Appointment required
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The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Orlando, Grande Lakes

With an 18 hole, 72-par Greg Norman designed golf course at the resort, our hotel is the ideal destination for an Orlando, FL golf getaway.

Phone:   +1 407-393-4900
Address :   4048 Central Florida Parkway, Orlando, Florida, USA, 32837
Tee Times :
6:00 am - 5:30 pm
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The Ritz-Carlton Fitness Center

Open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day
Complimentary
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Swimming

The Ritz-Carlton Swimming Pool

Mon-Sun : 8:00 AM-10:00 PM

JW Marriott Waterpark

Mon-Sun : 8:00 AM-10:00 PM

Whirlpool

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