Complete destination management and event planning services
full-service concierge
wireless internet access
state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment
business center
translation services
on-site florist.
Recreation:
18-hole golf course
spa
fitness center
lazy river
three tennis courts
jogging paths
biking trail
fishing
eco-tours
and a variety of dining venues.
Nearby:
Orange County Convention Center and Orlando theme parks
including Walt Disney World
SeaWorld
and Universal Orlando.
Onsite Dining:Capacity
Citron
320
American Cuisine
Primo
146
Italian Cuisine
Quench
100
Light Fare
The Sushi Bar
142
Sushi And Asian Tapas
Whisper Creek Farm: The Kitchen
160
Small Plates
F&B Averages:
BreakfastBuffet $41Cont. $25
LunchBuffet $50Plated $45
DinnerBuffet $100Plated $75
Coffee Break$16
2-Hour Open Bar$38
Elite OverviewPlanner Ratings & Reviews
Elite Overview
From the editors of Elite Meetings
At the headwaters of the Everglades, the JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes spreads across 500 acres of lakes and waterways. This peaceful oasis provides not only 112,000 square feet of indoor function space and 998 elegantly appointed rooms and suites, but also close proximity to the area’s major theme parks. Shuttle service is available to Disney World, SeaWorld, and Universal Orlando.
Large groups easily gather under one roof thanks to the resort’s three ballrooms, while 37 breakout meeting rooms are conveniently located on the same level. The warm Orlando sun plays a starring role at the 76,000 square feet of outdoor event space, with many venues situated near the lakes. The adjoining Ritz-Carlton hotel provides an additional 57,000 square feet of indoor meeting space.
Among off-hours options are a lazy river and Grande Lakes Sports, with fishing excursions, kayaking, guided eco-tours, and a mountain-biking trail. Guests also get access to The Ritz-Carlton Spa, which features 40 treatment rooms, a 6,000-square-foot fitness center, and a 4,000-square-foot, adults-only, saltwater lap pool. A Greg Norman-designed, 18-hole championship course spoils golfers with a caddie concierge program.
Grande Lakes’ total of 12 dining options prove that variety is indeed the spice of life. Chef Melissa Kelly brings her homegrown concept to life at Primo, incorporating produce from the on-site organic garden. Whisper Creek Farm, a fruit and vegetable garden, supplies food for many of the restaurants and features an 11,000-square-foot event lawn for truly memorable group events among the citrus trees.
Planner Reviews
From our planner community
Average Planner Rating
4.5
Arrival Experience:
4.4
Meeting and Function Facilities:
4.3
Accommodations:
5.0
Activity or Recreation Options:
4.6
Food & Beverage:
4.6
Conference Services Staff:
3.8
Guest Service Experience:
4.3
Recommendation to Planners:
4.5
Beautiful meeting space and a very attentive convention services team.
Overall Rating: 3.8/5
Pharma
The venue is a gem!
Perfect location next to the Ritz Carlton hotel. The venue has a magnificent restaurant.
The sleeping rooms are nicely done. Very relaxing atmosphere for large conferences. Having the meeting at this venue, away from disney areas makes groups more productive.
The pool is perfectly situated on the property between the two hotels.
Overall Rating: 4.4/5
Corporate Planner Financial
I rarely give all "10s" in a review but having just come from our first program at this property, they really deserve it. Attendees loved the resort and amenities. The food was terrific, meeting space well thought out, and staff was very attentive.
The best part is, at either Grande Lakes property, you are assigned a "Meeting Butler" who is essentially at your beck and call. We joked that ours was like your grandmother following you around encouraging you to eat. It was a nice touch and we really felt that the hotel cared about the staff's well-being in addition to the guests.
I would book here again in a heartbeat. Oh, another plus (for us at least) is that you are close to the airport...and there's not a hint of theme parks anywhere on property.
For those who need onsite activities, they have fly fishing, kayaking, a great spa, amazing pools and golf.
Overall Rating: 5.0/5
Tiffany C. Opus Solutions 3rd Party Planner
Love this property and staff. Have always had a fabulous experience. The staff truly goes above and beyond! The meeting space is great and will continue to utilize when available and meets our needs.
Overall Rating: 4.9/5
janice a. sanofi-aventis Corporate Planner
Beautiful hotel, but our on-site event manager was MIA during most of the planning period and during the event. She was very difficult to get ahold of, and I received little response to emails and phone messages. The overall event was nice, she only missed a few details considering her neglectfulness prior to the event, we were lucky. But she made the planning process twice as hard as it should have been for us, her client, due to her poor response rate.
Overall Rating: 3.9/5
Corporate Planner
Property has relation with connecting Ritz Carlton. Option available to have events on both properties. On site golf and spa. Nearby to all ...Disney, Universal, etc. Meeting sevices were excellent. I would take another group to this property.
Overall Rating: 4.9/5
Mable J. AAA Corporate Planner
Overall Rating: 4.9/5
Association Planner
Elite RatingAverage Planner Rating
This property has been certified Elite Platinum and meets at least 25 of Elite Meetings Criteria.
This endorsement is an independent unbiased determination granted only to the
hotels meeting the standards set by the Elite Meetings Advisory Board.
Elite endorsement is never sold or licensed.
4.5
7 reviews
Arrival Experience:
4.4
Accommodations:
5.0
Food & Beverage:
4.6
Guest Service Experience:
4.3
Conference Services Staff:
3.8
Meeting and Function Facilities:
4.3
Activity or Recreation Options:
4.6
Planner-to-Planner Recommendation:
4.5
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Capacity Charts
Room Name
Almeria I
77
10.97
4
832
36
12
40
65
30
65
20
0
0
0
Almeria II
104
10.97
4
1,115
36
12
50
75
60
75
20
21
0
0
Amarante I
68
5.79
4
731
19
12
42
68
30
77
22
22
28
0
Amarante II or III
75
7.62
4
808
25
12
54
90
50
85
26
22
28
0
Barcelona
25
5.18
4
272
17
12
0
0
10
0
8
0
0
0
Citrus Garden
251
N/A
0
2,700
N/A
0
0
0
100
150
0
0
0
0
Coquina Ballroom
2,601
36.57
9
28,000
120
29
1,800
3,100
2,100
3,000
0
0
0
0
Coquina North or South
1,338
36.57
9
14,400
120
29
900
1,550
1,050
1,500
90
0
0
0
Cordova I
72
13.41
4
777
44
12
45
75
40
82
28
30
36
0
Cordova II
109
13.41
4
1,169
44
12
78
120
80
123
28
34
44
0
Cordova III
83
13.41
4
896
44
12
56
106
40
94
28
30
36
0
Cordova IV
84
8.83
4
904
29
12
60
95
60
95
22
26
36
0
Cordova V
70
11.27
4
749
37
12
51
75
40
79
22
28
34
0
Cordova VI
79
11.27
4
845
37
12
58
84
60
89
22
26
34
0
Del Lago I-IV each
74
7.62
4
800
25
12
58
96
50
84
26
26
34
0
Fairways Lawn
1,858
N/A
0
20,000
N/A
0
0
0
1,000
2,100
0
0
0
0
La Serena Boardroom
71
7.92
4
762
26
12
0
0
0
0
16
0
0
0
Lobby Patio
46
N/A
0
500
N/A
0
0
0
30
50
0
0
0
0
Marbella I
78
12.8
4
843
42
12
50
90
40
89
28
30
36
0
Marbella II
91
12.8
4
976
42
12
68
109
60
103
34
32
40
0
Marbella III
76
12.8
4
815
42
12
48
85
40
86
28
30
36
0
Marbella IV
97
12.49
4
1,041
41
12
68
111
60
110
28
32
40
0
Mediterranean Ballroom
2,756
38.40
5
29,666
126
18
1,980
3,248
2,300
3,123
0
0
0
0
Mialgro Boardroom
62
6.09
4
670
20
12
0
0
0
0
12
0
0
0
Palazzo A or F
154
15.24
5
1,661
50
18
100
187
110
175
0
42
52
0
Palazzo B or G
150
15.24
5
1,611
50
18
108
208
110
170
0
42
52
0
Palazzo Ballroom
1,857
30.17
5
19,984
99
18
1,332
2,156
1,600
2,104
0
0
0
0
Palazzo C or H
132
13.10
5
1,422
43
18
90
162
80
150
0
38
48
0
Palazzo D or E
465
15.24
6
5,009
50
20
340
550
320
527
26
0
0
0
Pooldeck
1,693
N/A
0
18,225
N/A
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Quench South Lawn
418
N/A
0
4,500
N/A
0
0
0
120
200
0
0
0
0
Salon I or VI
212
12.8
5
2,285
42
18
144
234
150
241
0
54
68
0
Salon II or VII
213
12.8
5
2,289
42
18
160
234
150
241
0
54
68
0
Salon III or VIII
182
12.8
5
1,956
42
18
144
220
120
206
0
46
60
0
Salon IV or V
737
38.4
6
7,938
126
21
522
896
660
836
44
0
0
0
Segura I
66
12.49
4
708
41
12
42
67
30
75
28
28
34
0
Segura II
62
12.49
4
662
42
12
39
63
30
70
28
28
34
0
Segura III
100
12.49
4
1,074
41
12
68
118
60
113
28
32
40
0
Segura IV
91
12.49
4
982
41
12
70
118
60
103
28
32
40
0
Segura V
104
13.1
4
1,120
43
12
78
127
60
118
28
38
46
0
Segura VI
97
21.33
4
1,044
70
12
70
124
60
110
28
32
40
0
Valencia
1,858
N/A
0
20,000
N/A
0
0
0
1,000
2,100
0
0
0
0
Valencia Terrace
427
N/A
0
4,600
N/A
0
0
0
120
160
0
0
0
0
Whisper Creek Farm
1,022
N/A
0
11,000
N/A
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Property News
GRANDE LAKES ORLANDO RECOGNIZED FOR ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE
Posted October 28, 2008
The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club Orlando, is off to a green start in 2008,
having been named a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary
Orlando, FL " January 2008 " Grande Lakes Orlando has been recognized for its
commitment to the environment and is pleased to announce that the Ritz-Carlton Golf
Club, Orlando, Grande Lakes is now a Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary.
Endorsed by the United States Golf Association, the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary
Program for Golf Courses provides information and excellence to help golf courses
preserve and enhance wildlife habitat, and protect national resources.
The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club at Grande Lakes has shown a strong commitment to its
environmental program. They are to be commended for their efforts to provide a
sanctuary for wildlife on the golf course property, said Jim Sluiter, Staff Ecologist for
the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Programs.
Being at the foot of the Florida Everglades lends itself to environmental responsibility
and consideration for wildlife. The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Orlando has worked
diligently to achieve certification in the programs qualification areas of Planning,
Wildlife and Habitat Management, Water Quality Management, Chemical Use Reduction
and Safety, Outreach and Education and Water Conservation. To become certified, the
resort had to first apply, and then present evidence by way of photography and more, in
order to show that steps were being taken to protect the area.
Andy Ragsdale, Course Superintendent, has led the effort to obtain sanctuary status on
this course and is being recognized for Environmental Planning and Environmental
Stewardship by Audubon International.
We are extremely proud to offer guests an outstanding golf experience while taking
environmental impact into consideration, stated Patrick Dill, Director of Golf. To be
certified by the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary is an honor that we will continue to
uphold and will strive to grow upon in the future.
- more "
Efforts which have been applauded by the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program
include:
o Protection of the habitat for endangered/threatened species on property
o Naturalization of over 40 acres of out-of-play property on the course
o Removal of exotic invasive vegetation such as Brazilian Pepper and Hydrilla
o Implementation of a comprehensive Integrated Pest Management and Best
Management Practices program to maintain healthy turf and monitor problems
o Increased awareness among golfers through education measures (including
signage of safe zones for native animals) regarding the importance of natural
areas (the Gopher Tortoise and Eastern Indigo Snake are protected wildlife near
holes 1-9 and 13, and receive easy, undisturbed access to nearby Shingle Creek)
The course at Grande Lakes Orlando is the 78th in Florida and the 655th in the world to
receive this honor. In addition to golf courses, Audubon International also provides
programs for businesses, schools, communities, and new developments. For more
information about Audubon International, visit www.auduboninternational.org.
About Grande Lakes Orlando
Grande Lakes Orlando is a unique 500-acre resort with a luxury 584-room Ritz-Carlton
and deluxe 1,000-room JW Marriott Hotels. In particular, the Grande Lakes Outfitters
program, which includes kayak and canoe eco-tours and an ORVIS fly fishing school,
reflects the resorts natural surroundings. Grande Lakes also offers the culinary mastery
of award-winning Chefs Melissa Kelly and Norman Van Aken, new total-wellness
inspired treatment programs at The Ritz-Carlton Spa and an 18-hole championship golf
course designed by Greg Norman. The estate is located 15 minutes from the Orlando
International Airport, five minutes from the Orange County Convention Center and
minutes from the major theme parks.
Guests at both hotels can enjoy all the facilities and services at Grande Lakes Orlando,
including the 18-hole championship golf course, designed by Greg Norman, the 40,000-
square-foot Ritz-Carlton Spa offering a wide selection of natural treatments, baths and
hydrotherapies, and advice from the worlds first Citrus Consultant.
For more information about Grande Lakes Orlando, visit www.grandelakes.com.
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MARRIOTT INTERNATIONAL, INC. (NYSE: MAR) is a leading lodging company with more
than 2,900 lodging properties in the United States and 67 other countries and territories. Marriott
International operates and franchises hotels under the Marriott, JW Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton,
Renaissance, Residence Inn, Courtyard, TownePlace Suites, Fairfield Inn, SpringHill Suites and
Bulgari brand names; develops and operates vacation ownership resorts under the Marriott
Vacation Club, Horizons by Marriott Vacation Club, The Ritz-Carlton Club and Grand
Residences by Marriott brands; operates Marriott Executive Apartments; provides furnished
corporate housing through its Marriott ExecuStay division; and operates conference centers. The
company is headquartered in Bethesda, Md., and had approximately 151,000 employees at 2006
year-end. It is ranked as the lodging industrys most admired company and one of the best places
to work for by FORTUNE. The company is also a 2006 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
(EPA) ENERGY STAR Partner. In fiscal year 2006, Marriott International reported sales from
continuing operations of $12.2 billion. For more information or reservations, please visit our web
site at www.marriott.com.
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