Ritz Carlton Orlando Grande Lakes

International Drive, Orlando

Star rating

Executive Suite
Standard Queen Room
Highball and Harvest
Standard Room
Executive Suite, living room, lounge, Suite, Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes, Orlando, Florida
Bleu
Executive Suite
Standard Queen Room
Highball and Harvest
Standard Room
Executive Suite, living room, lounge, Suite, Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes, Orlando, Florida
Bleu

The hotel

At The Ritz-Carlton Orlando Grande Lakes, you can take in the ambience of Orlando with a helping of utter sophistication. This hotel offers plenty of opportunities for fun, sport and pampering, without ever having to leave this 500-acre resort. There's a wide selection of on-site activities on offer, with an 18-hole Championship golf course, 40,000 sq ft spa and adventure experiences including fly fishing, eco-tours and kayaking. There is a choice of 11 restaurants and bars offering guests a unique culinary experience. Guest rooms are furnished and fitted to the highest standards and each of the sumptuous bedrooms has a 5ft balcony with panoramic view over the lake, pool or gardens. The resort is located minutes away from world-famous attractions such as Walt Disney World® Resort and Universal Orlando Resort™.

Amenities

  • Tennis
  • Babysitting service
  • Families
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • No Smoking
  • Restaurant
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Spa
  • Valet parking

Where is it

Just off Central Florida Parkway, 10-min drive to Universal Orlando Resort™, 15 minutes to Walt Disney World® Resort.

Hotel information

582 rooms on 15 floors in 1 building with 6 lifts. All with large balcony/patio, air-conditioning, flatscreen cable TV, coffee maker, in-room iPod dock, WiFi, mini-bar, safe, iron and board, bathrobes and slippers, and hairdryer. Free bottled water at turn-down. Standard Rooms have garden view, 2 double beds or 1 king-size bed, sleeping maximum 4 persons.

Lake Front Rooms with lake front view and a balcony sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Lake View Rooms with lake view sleeping maximum 2 adults. Connecting rooms available on request.

Executive Suites with lakefront views, 1 king-size bed and a double sofa bed sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Presidential Suites and Royal Suites with 1 king-size bed, separate lounge, dining room and kitchen sleeping maximum 2 adults.

Ritz-Carlton Club® Level available with all room types offers:

  • 24-hour access to the Club Lounge; snacks and non-alcoholic drinks
  • Complimentary alcoholic drinks 11:00am-10:00pm
  • Complimentary Ritz Kids for up to 3 children (age 4-12) per day
  • Concierge team 7.00am-10.00pm
  • Five daily food and beverage presentations
  • Views of area fireworks
  • Media rooms with movies and classic family games

Valet parking from US$52 per day, plus tax (payable locally, subject to change). Complimentary shuttle bus to Walt Disney World® Resort and Universal Orlando Resort™.

11 restaurants including Norman's (New World cuisine), Bleu (poolside snacks and cocktails), Fairways Pub (golf clubhouse; steak and seafood), lobby lounge (cocktails and afternoon tea), Highball and Harvest, Vitale (spa café for healthy options) plus dining options at the adjacent JW Marriott.

Outdoor swimming pool, poolside cabanas*, 3 tennis courts, Ritz Kids activities, 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* (local charge), plus use of all facilities at the JW Marriott Hotel, including 'lazy river' swimming pool. Adventure experiences including guided eco-tours on Shingle Creek* and fishing*.

Complimentary WiFi in public areas. 24-hour room service*. Babysitting services*. Corridor of retail shops.

This hotel has a resort fee of $53 plus tax per room, per day (payable locally, subject to change)

Fee includes: Free WiFi, Unlimited domestic phone calls, WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort and Universal Orlando Resort™, daily recreation activities, driving range privileges, two pool floats, and Ritz Kids (two hours, for 2 children aged 4-12). 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), $20 per night*, subject to change and availability.

Mini-fridge available on request, $20 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 Exceeding Exceptional Staff and Property

Jun 15, 2025 Allison D Phoenix, Arizona

We had an amazing stay! Everyone was so kind and friendly. We were greeted by Ivan as we got out of the car and he set the tone for the rest of our stay. Madison at the front desk was helpful and made the check in process so easy. Ernie, the bellman, did a great job sharing tips and tricks to make our stay more enjoyable. Vachira, the concierge,… Read more
We had an amazing stay! Everyone was so kind and friendly. We were greeted by Ivan as we got out of the car and he set the tone for the rest of our stay. Madison at the front desk was helpful and made the check in process so easy. Ernie, the bellman, did a great job sharing tips and tricks to make our stay more enjoyable. Vachira, the concierge, went out of her way before and during our stay to answer questions and make sure we had everything we needed. Our chairs at the pool were well shaded by umbrellas and we were well taken care of. Ella and the whole team goes out of their way to make sure guests have what they need. Andres at the Lobby Bar was our favorite bartender. He makes excellent drinks and has a lot of knowledge to share. The service at First Perk was personable. They were interested in their guests and making sure every order was right. We went on the Sunrise Safari. Riding around this massive property gave me a new appreciation for this area of Florida. It was an unforgettable experience filled with herons, deer, and alligators. Lori and Andrew were extremely knowledgeable and fun to listen to. Our accommodations were top notch. We loved this properly and hope to return in the future. Read less
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Jun 12, 2025 Mary H Lake Worth, Florida

The Ritz Grand Lakes is a very nice property with beautiful grounds and beautiful rooms and public spaces. Our room was spacious and had an amazing view with an extremely comfortable bed and a big beautiful marble bathroom. The front desk staff, while efficient, wasn’t overly friendly, however, the rest of the staff in the hotel was wonderful.… Read more
The Ritz Grand Lakes is a very nice property with beautiful grounds and beautiful rooms and public spaces. Our room was spacious and had an amazing view with an extremely comfortable bed and a big beautiful marble bathroom. The front desk staff, while efficient, wasn’t overly friendly, however, the rest of the staff in the hotel was wonderful. From the concierge to restaurant and bar service to the Bell, staff and valet staff, everybody was extremely friendly and helpful. I also had a manicure in the spa, which was absolutely wonderful! A very pampering experience. And Spa is absolutely beautiful. The food on the property was good but a little pricey, but this is to be expected for a Ritz. Overall, we had a very nice time for the couple of days that we were there and would definitely stay there again. Read less
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May 29, 2025 rossibalboa007 Manchester, United Kingdom

We recently returned from our second visit to the The Ritz -Carlton in Orlando and it is one of the best experiences we've ever had . From start to finish , the team completely exceeded our expectations and delighted us in every possible way. The location is perfect and is only 15-20 minutes taxi from a variety of high end restaurants, even though… Read more
We recently returned from our second visit to the The Ritz -Carlton in Orlando and it is one of the best experiences we've ever had . From start to finish , the team completely exceeded our expectations and delighted us in every possible way. The location is perfect and is only 15-20 minutes taxi from a variety of high end restaurants, even though they have ample on site including the sister Marriott hotel. The grounds are breathtaking and is great for morning and evening walks with all the wonderful nature the hotel has to offer. The facilities are fantastic and immaculate -every detail is thought through , with beautifully designed rooms not too complicated and an amazing pool with high end cabanas. On our next visit we will opt for the club level access as it seemed very good value for money considering the quality of food and drinks they have which you can also enjoy on an outside balcony. What really made the holiday unforgettable was the level of service . All the staff was very friendly and genuine which can let alot of 5 star hotels down. I'm pretty sure not one member of staff didn't walk past us without being friendly during our 8 night stay. A special thank you to Ann in guest services who was in touch months before the holiday to arrange a special holiday for my mother and answered any questions i had regarding room types and filled me with plenty of confidence before my arrival .Her warmth and attention to detail was as good as anything we've experienced across the world in high end hotels and is a credit to the company. We left feeling cared for, relaxed and looking forward to coming back. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating BEWARE OF HIDDEN CHARGES SUCH AS $ 62 P/NIGHT FOR VALET PARKING!!

May 25, 2025 esterlino16 Miami, Florida

Disappointed! This is RC in name only. I would never go back to that hotel again. I am a Marriott/RC Elite Rewards program for over 20 years, currently Platinum Elite. When I called asking for an early check in, their answer was that would cost $175. One or two hour before check in time, they cannot sell the room to anybody, unless they are also… Read more
Disappointed! This is RC in name only. I would never go back to that hotel again. I am a Marriott/RC Elite Rewards program for over 20 years, currently Platinum Elite. When I called asking for an early check in, their answer was that would cost $175. One or two hour before check in time, they cannot sell the room to anybody, unless they are also operating the property as a motel by the hour...Then when I arrived to the hotel and gave the key to the valet attendant I was hit with a $58 plus taxes rate per night. Not even in in NY, London or Paris they charge that outrageous amount of money. I purchased the room ($650 with bkfst). To my surprise, -according to them- that was Continental Bkfst that included coffee, and pastries only. If I wanted the buffet I have to pay an additional $ 38 or order a la carte and pay the prices of the menu. In addition, to the prices, the service is well below average. It took one hour to have my breakfast. 10 min to fill the glasses with water, 15 more minutes to get the OJ. After 25 minutes waiting for the coffee they came to tell me the coffee machine was being serviced. Finally they brought the coffee, but not the food. For the time they brought the food, the coffee was cold. Then they brought a new hot coffee, and the food wa cold. In two words: TOTAL DISASTER. I never had such a bad experience in a RC hotel. And they pretended to include 20% service charge. You can get better service in a Holiday Inn and pay only $ 150 . They charge $58 + taxes = $62 for valet parking that with just four cars it is total chaos. The two lanes blocked. You can tell this a hotel has no management at all. Read less
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May 19, 2025 NYCTraveler39 New York City, New York

We stayed at Grande Lakes in early May and had an amazing experience. I had been to the property many years ago but it is much better than I remembered. Service from the staff was impeccable and no request ever felt like a burden. I had wondered, given Orlando is a child/family destination, if this Ritz would be up to the rest of the chain’s… Read more
We stayed at Grande Lakes in early May and had an amazing experience. I had been to the property many years ago but it is much better than I remembered. Service from the staff was impeccable and no request ever felt like a burden. I had wondered, given Orlando is a child/family destination, if this Ritz would be up to the rest of the chain’s standards and honestly this ended up being one of the best Ritz’s we’ve stayed at. The hotel also went over and above to add some special touches for us. I’m lifetime titanium and was staying at the Ritz for my 50th birthday (which I was dreading) and to spend some time at Disney to feel like a kid again. Apparently my partner notified the hotel ahead of time and we were placed in an absolutely beautiful suite and every night when we got back to the room there was a treat waiting with notes from guest services. From layer cakes to cupcakes, champagne to chocolates, every night was something different. It made a psychologically rough day so much better so I can’t thank the staff enough for all they did. :) Separately, the grounds are lovely, gym is big, pool area never filled (even when the JW was absolutely jammed) and breakfast offerings (a la carte plated) quite large and high quality. Only reco I have at all is that the breakfast buffet could be more expansive. It was good don’t get me wrong, but the sweets section is huge (amazing though) and I think they could be more creative with the other savory sections as well. Other than that we had a flawless 5 nights. Thank you, we won’t hesitate at all to return. Read less