Give your attendees space to spread out and a host of other benefits by booking unforgettable outdoor spaces at Orlando’s meeting hotels and resorts (Evermore Orlando Resort pictured).
Outdoor meetings and events are a great way for groups to increase creativity, enhance team bonding, improve mental well-being and boost morale. In Orlando, it is easy to reap these benefits thanks to the plethora of unique outdoor spaces — and the great year-round weather — found in our destination’s hotels and resorts.
When you meet outdoors (and indoors) at one of our 150 convention hotels, you’ll have access to in-house A/V experts, banquet and catering services, and a host of other extras to ensure your outdoor event runs smoothly. Poolside options are available at most of the hotels and resorts as well.
Read on to discover the outdoor space options at Orlando’s convention hotels and resorts so you can take your Orlando meeting outside.
Outdoor Spaces Near the Orange County Convention Center
Hilton Orlando
Hilton Orlando
Directly connected to the Orange County Convention Center, the Hilton Orlando sits on more than 26 acres of lush landscaping and tropical inspirations adjacent to International Drive. Its five distinct outdoor event venues total 46,000 square feet of space with the capacity for as many as 3,750 guests.
Descend 21 at Hyatt Regency Orlando
Hyatt Regency Orlando
The Hyatt Regency Orlando’s Garden Terrace features 20,000 square feet of outdoor space hanging atmospheric market lights and personalized venue décor and seating to fit your group’s needs. Descend 21, the elevated sports bar, features outdoor landscaped terrace with fire pits overlooking the property’s spectacular Grotto Pool.
Rosen Shingle Creek
Rosen Shingle Creek, Rosen Plaza and Rosen Centre
Minutes from the Orange County Convention Center, Rosen Shingle Creek features more than 128,000 square feet of outdoor space and boasts breathtaking landscaping that serves as an exceptional background for events hosted on its expansive, open-air terrace. Nearby, the meetings-friendly Rosen Plaza and Rosen Centre also offer outdoor space and are directly connected to the convention center.
Whisper Creek Farms
JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes and The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes
The DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld, a AAA Three Diamond resort, offers beautifully landscaped outdoor areas, an outdoor pavilion, a terrace with space for nearly 1,200 guests, and a 6,000-square-foot outdoor veranda with a fireplace, opening up new opportunities for unique gatherings.
Outdoor Spaces Near Walt Disney World® Resort
The Waterside at Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek
Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek and Waldorf Astoria Orlando
You can meet on a private island at Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek and Waldorf Astoria® Orlando. Meeting planners can choose from multiple outdoor event spaces including the 10,476-square-foot Signature Island, which can host up to 1,102 guests, and the new Waterside Lanai and Patio which provides 14,060 combined square feet of space for up to 950 guests. Also, The Promenade offers 10,167 square foot and stunning views of the Waldorf Astoria Golf Course.
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
The JW Marriott Bonnet Creek & Spa features a 5,000-square-foot outdoor lawn and an expansive, open-air rooftop terrace that’s perfect for capping your event with Disney’s nighttime fireworks (when available).
Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World® Resort
When you choose to meet outdoors at the AAA Five Diamond resort, Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World® Resort, you are ensured of a customized experience for your event — supported by Four Seasons’ famous personalized level of luxury — all in a lakeside setting with spectacular outdoor lawns and unique venues. Open-air options include the 3,800-square-foot Lady Palm Lawn, which can host as many as 552 guests, and the King Meadow Lawn, which has capacity for 700 attendees.
Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort
One of Orlando’s most iconic resorts, the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, a Marriott property, offers over 128,190 square feet of beautifully landscaped outdoor function space. The property is undergoing an expansion that will add 120,000 square feet of meeting space, bringing its total amount of space to 469,000 square feet.
Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
The Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress offers the Oak Terrace, which is completely enveloped by a mature oak tree adorned with lanterns, for smaller receptions, and the 4,053-square-foot Grand View Terrace where groups up to 100 guests can enjoy the fresh air and Orlando sunshine with a tropical backdrop.
Evermore Orlando Resort and Conrad Orlando
With more than 15 different locations around the resort, Evermore Orlando Resort features stunning event locations overlooking the 8-acre Evermore Bay including the 6,000-square-foot Barbara Ann’s Beach. The Boathouse, which features a 2,300-square-foot ballroom, offers an event lawn, and an outdoor deck overlooking the bay.
Across Evermore Bay, Conrad Orlando’s tropical outdoor spaces also offer spectacular waterfront views for meetings and events. Lyonia Lawn offers 9,000 square feet of outdoor event space that overlooks the bay. Planner can hold their event on the edge of the bay itself along 3,096 square feet of white sand beach. Spartina Court with its boardwalk and 3,095 square feet of space, is the perfect place to meet under a beautiful Orlando sunset.
Orlando World Center Marriott
Unforgettable outdoor event space abounds at the Orlando World Center Marriott, with multiple open-air venues for planners to choose from. One of the most notable is the Hawk’s Landing Golf Club where planners can host an impressive event on the driving range of the property’s championship golf course.
The Grove event lawn at Caribe Royale Orlando
Caribe Royale Orlando
Caribe Royale Orlando’s newest outdoor venue is The Grove, a beautifully landscaped, 20,000-square-foot event lawn offering groups up to 2,000 guests an extraordinary green space for receptions, banquets, team building and more.
Surrounding Neighborhoods and Districts
Lake Nona Sculpture Garden
Lake Nona Wave Hotel
Art and nature coincide with your attendees when you host your event at the Lake Nona Sculpture Garden at the Lake Nona Wave Hotel. Three distinct outdoor spaces within the garden collectively offer 5,875 square feet of space that can accommodate small and mid-size groups up to 280 guests. The area’s key feature is a distinguished selection of sculptures from The Lewis Collection, one of the world’s largest private art collections.
The Alfond Inn
The lavish gardens surrounding The Alfond Inn, a boutique hotel in Winter Park near downtown Orlando, offers 10,000 square feet of outdoor space including the 3,182-square-foot South Lawn and 2,400 square-foot Courtyard Lawn. Respectively, they can accommodate groups up to 240 and 300 people.
