The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes
The Ritz-Carlton is the adult side of Grande Lakes, with the family water features safely on the neighbouring campus.
30-Second Verdict
Book the Ritz-Carlton if you want a genuinely quiet luxury resort and you are happy to drive to the parks. Skip it if you are travelling with children who want a lazy river, because that is next door at the JW Marriott and this hotel is built for the opposite guest.
Quick facts
- Area
- Grande Lakes
- Property type
- Luxury resort
- Star classification
- 5 star
- Guest score
- 8.7 out of 10 from 157 reviews
- Room occupancy
- Standard room sleeps 3; Suite sleeps 4
- Details checked
- August 2026
Best for
- Couples and adults on a resort-first trip
- Guests who will use the spa and the golf
- Special occasions where quiet is the point
- Travelers who want luxury without a theme park address
Skip it if
- You are travelling with young children
- You need a room for five or six
- Your week is mostly park days
- You are not renting a car
Location and park fit
Grande Lakes sits south of the Convention Center, away from the park entrances. The Universal parks and SeaWorld are the closer cluster and Walt Disney World is a longer drive.
Rooms and family fit
Standard rooms are sized for two or three, with suites for four. This is not a hotel for a family of five, and the JW Marriott half of the campus is where larger parties should look.
Transport and mobility
A car is required. Nothing is within walking distance and every park is a drive.
Park benefits
None. It is an independent luxury resort with no park affiliation.
Pool and rest-day fit
Calm pools, one of the largest spas in Florida and a golf course, with the JW Marriott's water features available on the shared campus if children are along.
The separation between the two halves is the reason this works: the noise stays on the other side.
Cost beyond the room
Resort fees and self-parking charges at this property change and are not published here, because an out-of-date figure is worse than none. Ask the hotel for the all-in nightly total before comparing it with another rate.
The quietest genuine luxury in Orlando, at the cost of being a drive from everything. If you want quiet and short park mornings, that combination does not exist in this city.
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Hotel details and the guest scores on this page were checked in August 2026.
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Common questions
Is the Ritz-Carlton Orlando adults only?
No, but it is designed for adults, and the family water features sit on the neighbouring JW Marriott campus. Orlando has no significant adults-only resort.
Can Ritz-Carlton guests use the JW Marriott lazy river?
The two hotels share a campus and facilities. Confirm exactly what your rate includes with the hotel when booking.
Is the Ritz-Carlton good for a theme park trip?
Only if the parks are a minor part of the week. Every park is a drive from Grande Lakes, and hotels closer to the gates will serve a park-heavy itinerary better.