Whether for an executive retreat, corporate celebration or social escape, each experience at Grande Lakes Orlando is thoughtfully created to inspire connection and leave a lasting impression.
Grande Lakes Orlando, the 500-acre luxury resort destination located in the headwaters of the Florida Everglades, has unveiled the completion of a multi-year-long meeting space renovation at both The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes and JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes.
Grande Lakes Orlando proudly holds the No. 1 and No. 2 spots on Condé Nast Traveler’s Best Resorts in Orlando list and is home to Central Florida’s only Forbes Travel Guide Five‑Star Hotel (The Ritz‑Carlton) and the only Forbes Travel Guide Four‑Star Hotel in North America.
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Inside Grande Lakes Orlando
In recent years, Grande Lakes Orlando has unveiled a comprehensive transformation across both hotels. Inspired by Florida’s natural beauty, these enhancements complete a resort wide evolution that began with guest room renovations and now extends a bright, refined aesthetic to group gathering spaces throughout the property.
True to The Ritz-Carlton brand, the Orlando resort brings forth airy, bespoke meeting services across its diverse ballroom and both indoor and al fresco event spaces. The property has the ability to host any group, including incentive-based conventions, in style with luxurious accommodations, legendary service, world-class dining, award-winning spa and golf, outdoor adventures, and unique seasonal programming.
Similarly, the JW Marriott Orlando features an elevated convention space of sophisticated design ballrooms, breakout rooms and outdoor venues. To round out agendas, attendees may partake in equally beautiful accommodations, award-winning service, world-class dining, and a range of luxurious activities and amenities to help get recharged and refreshed.
The elegant event spaces at Grande Lakes Orlando encompass more than 169,000 square feet of space. Your group can choose a venue perfectly tailored to their special occasion — whether a property-wide incentive group buyout, a lavish gala in one of the resort's six ballrooms, an intimate executive retreat, or a board meeting in one of the resort’s 56 breakout rooms. Supporting amenities such as luxurious accommodations, award-winning service, MICHELIN Recommended and four-star distinction Forbes Travel Guide dining options, and seasonal programming come together to foster the perfect balance of work and play for guests.
Curated Adventure: Bespoke Group Experiences
Incentive groups at Grande Lakes Orlando are certain to enjoy bespoke experiences designed to delight, inspire and connect. Golf-lovers can partake in everything from private golf tournaments and twilight glow golf on the 18-hole championship Greg Norman golf course, to organized events, including an Executive Golf Invitational, Golf Evening Event and Best Ball Team Competition.
For those seeking water-geared entertainment, countless options await, including wakeboarding clinics, guided paddleboard and kayak experiences, catch and release fishing excursions, and luxury cabana pool days. Adventure-lovers are certain to discover invigorating ways to explore the lush property grounds through activities such as archery, pickleball, biking tours and scenic 5Ks.
Wellness Redefined: Group Retreats and Mindful Escapes
Wellness takes center stage at the 40,000-square-foot Ritz-Carlton Spa, accented by three picture-perfect pools for enjoyment. Incentive groups seeking deep connection and rejuvenation can enjoy immersive yoga retreats, mindful nature immersions, sunrise yoga and meditation, tai chi, aromatherapy classes, and healthy cooking classes.
Unique treatments are available including Aescape, a fully customizable, technology-driven massage where the Aertable uses advanced sensors to map and understand the body’s unique contours and tension spots; Ammortal Chamber, a high-tech wellness pod that combines red light, sound, vibration, breathwork and hydrogen/oxygen to accelerate physical recovery and shift the nervous system into a restorative state; and Cryotherapy, exposing the body to extremely cold temperatures to stimulate natural recovery, energy and mood-boosting systems.
Moreover, the relaxation continues into the evenings with an atmosphere of indulgence, complete with wine, bourbon and chocolate tastings, intimate cigar nights, and live entertainment beneath the stars.
Elevated Entertainment: Endless Options for Every Group
Groups are additionally invited to participate in countless entertainment offerings on-site. Visitors can enjoy the resort’s leading Magic Show with acclaimed magician and America’s Got Talent finalist, Drew Thomas, and his award-winning colleagues. For those seeking trips featuring elements of art and culture, several classes and workshops are available for booking including sip-n-paint and mixology classes.
Grande Lakes Orlando also has an exclusive partnership Corsa HQ, wherein your attendees can rent high-end vehicles during their stay, including Rolls-Royce, Lamborghini, Ferrari, Bentley and more. Additionally, an exclusive space-themed package is bookable with Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, offering guests a one-day, concierge-guided adventure via EC-130 helicopter, where they can partake in NASA tours, immersive attractions, a scenic luncheon with expert talks, and a celebratory champagne toast.
Seasonal programming awaits groups as they can take full advantage of the resort’s existing seasonal special events to complement your program. “Summer by the Lake” offers an Oasis experience where you can host an outdoor event and complement it with existing Saturday night fireworks experiences.
Fall guests can partake in “Fall at Grande Lakes” with fall crafts, laser skeet shooting, canoeing and more, while the winter season brings a brand-new ice rink and the return of the resort’s renowned Winter Wonderland Market. The Winter Wonderland Market and ice rink can be used to elevate a group outing as an exclusive event.
