JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes

The property

The JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes operates at resort scale with 1,010 rooms, sharing a campus with the adjacent Ritz-Carlton and an 18-hole Greg Norman course. The footprint translates into amenity depth: a water park and lazy river, a full-service spa, multiple restaurants, and a fitness facility built like a real gym rather than a hotel afterthought.

What to expect

The rare combination of on-site golf and resort-scale family amenities under one roof. The Grande Lakes course gives you a round without a car, though it is a different layout from the Norman-designed International and National courses at ChampionsGate. For travelling families, the water park and lazy river quietly handle childcare during morning tee times, and the dining options stretch from quick bites to proper sit-down dinners. Marriott Bonvoy applies, with upgrade and points potential for frequent Marriott guests.

Rates and booking

$286 to $500 nightly plus a $55 nightly resort fee. The per-person cost for groups sharing a room can pull the effective rate competitive with smaller, less amenity-rich properties. Best suited to family golf trips and groups who want the on-site round and the deep amenity set together. Book direct for Bonvoy points or through your preferred travel platform.