Proposals and honeymoons at The Ritz‑Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes
The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes is a large 500-acre resort that offers multiple wedding venues, ballroom options, and on-site honeymoon amenities — from spa treatments at The Ritz-Carlton Spa to romantic dining at Knife & Spoon or The Lobby Lounge. Couples can hold ceremonies outdoors (Whisper Creek Farm, Citrus Garden, Fairways Lawn, Da Vinci Lawn) or in ballrooms and follow with honeymoon time using the spa, adults-only spa pool, and resort restaurants.
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Why choose The Ritz‑Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes for a proposal
The resort has a variety of intimate and dramatic settings for a proposal: lakeside lawns, terraced courtyards, and the resort’s garden spaces. Whisper Creek Farm, Citrus Garden, Palm Courtyard and Da Vinci Lawn are all named on the property and offer different outdoor moods.
If you prefer an indoor moment, several ballrooms and lounges provide polished backdrops for a proposal followed by a private dining experience or cocktail reception.
- Outdoor ceremony spots: Whisper Creek Farm, Citrus Garden, Da Vinci Lawn, Fairways Lawn
- Indoor options: The Ritz‑Carlton Ballroom, The Plaza Ballroom, Tuscany Ballroom, The Lobby Lounge
- Wedding services and on-site event planners are available for coordination (contact the resort for details)
| Venue | Typical use |
|---|---|
| Whisper Creek Farm | Rustic outdoor ceremonies, family-style dinners |
| Citrus Garden | Small-to-mid outdoor ceremonies |
| The Lobby Lounge | Casual indoor proposals, cocktails or afternoon tea |
Event venues, weddings and capacities
The resort offers a wide range of event spaces — ballrooms, lawns, and garden venues — with capacities that suit small elopements up to large receptions. The property lists 48 event rooms and large outdoor lawns for sizable gatherings.
Capacities vary by space; for example, The Ritz‑Carlton Ballroom and Tuscany Ballroom each accommodate over a thousand guests, while outdoor lawns like Fairways Lawn and Da Vinci Lawn are among the largest outdoor event spaces.
- The Ritz‑Carlton Ballroom: listed square footage 15,696 sq ft (capacity listed on some sources up to 1,750 seated)
- Tuscany Ballroom: listed at 13,485 sq ft (seated capacity cited on sources up to 1,500)
- Fairways Lawn and Da Vinci Lawn: large outdoor capacities for ceremonies and receptions (Fairways Lawn cited up to 2,500; Da Vinci Lawn up to 2,100)
| Venue | Noted capacity |
|---|---|
| The Ritz‑Carlton Ballroom | Up to 1,750 seated (square footage listed 15,696 sq ft) |
| Tuscany Ballroom | Seated capacity cited up to 1,500 (13,485 sq ft) |
| Fairways Lawn | Listed capacity up to 2,500 |
Rooms and honeymoon suite choices
The property offers 582 rooms and suites across 21 room types. Options range from guest rooms with balconies to large multi-room suites such as the Presidential Suite and Royal Suite.
Popular choices for honeymoons or romantic stays include Club Room categories with lake or resort views and the Presidential Suite options; suites can provide separate living and dining areas and private balcony views.
- Room types include: Room, Pool View; Room, Lake View; Room, Resort View
- Club offerings: Club Room, Lake View; Club Room, Resort View; Club Room, with Sofa bed
- Suites: Executive Suite, 1 Bedroom (Pool View / Resort View / Lake View), Presidential Suite (Pool View and Family Club Lounge Access), Royal Suite
| Room name | Notes |
|---|---|
| Room, Pool View | Balcony options; sleeps up to 4 guests depending on bed configuration |
| Club Room, Lake View | Club access (where applicable) and lake views |
| Presidential Suite (Pool View) | Largest suite option listed; separate Presidential Suite Family with Club Lounge Access also available |
Dining and romantic meal ideas
The resort lists several dining venues suitable for proposals, rehearsal dinners and honeymoon meals. Knife & Spoon is the resort’s signature steak-and-seafood restaurant; Highball & Harvest highlights farm-to-table Southern cooking using produce from the resort’s garden.
For a low-key romantic moment, The Lobby Lounge offers afternoon tea and evening cocktails with views over the gardens, lakes, and golf course. Poolside options like Bleu Pool Bar offer casual, outdoorsy dining during daytime hours.
- Knife & Spoon — signature steak/seafood restaurant (bar/lounge hours and dining room hours listed on the restaurant page)
- Highball & Harvest — farm-to-table Southern American cuisine, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner
- The Lobby Lounge — afternoon tea and evening cocktails (hours vary by day)
- Bleu Pool Bar — casual poolside menu (daytime service)
| Venue | Best for |
|---|---|
| Knife & Spoon | Special-occasion dinner |
| The Lobby Lounge | Cocktails, afternoon tea, relaxed sunset views |
| Bleu Pool Bar | Casual daytime poolside meals |
Spa, adults-only pool and honeymoon treatments
The Ritz‑Carlton Spa, Orlando, Grande Lakes is a large 40,000-square-foot facility with private treatment rooms, saunas, steam rooms, a co-ed relaxation lounge, and an outdoor lap pool reserved for spa guests. Spa hours are Monday–Friday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM and Saturday–Sunday 9:00 AM–7:00 PM.
Spa treatments include signature citrus- and herb-based therapies drawing on the resort’s garden produce; a Kids and Teen Spa menu is also available. Note the spa facility and spa pool are restricted to guests 18 and older for most services and facility access.
- Spa signature and specialty treatments draw on on-site organic garden ingredients
- Adults-only spa pool and lap pool access requires guests to be 18+
- Vitale Spa Café serves smoothies, salads and light fare during spa hours
| Service | Details |
|---|---|
| Spa hours | Mon–Fri 9:00 AM–5:00 PM; Sat–Sun 9:00 AM–7:00 PM |
| Adults-only rule | Spa facility and spa pool access restricted to guests 18+ |
| Spa size | 40,000 sq ft with multiple treatment rooms and relaxation spaces |
Pools, cabanas and honeymoon pool time
The resort operates three outdoor pools: a family-friendly main pool (Solaire Pool), a kids/wading pool, and an adults-only spa lap pool that follows spa hours. The main pool hours are listed as 8:00 AM–10:00 PM.
Private poolside cabanas and daybeds are available for reservation for an additional fee; guests may request cabana booking and arrival details from the resort or concierge.
- Main resort pool (Solaire Pool): family-friendly, heated, open 8:00 AM–10:00 PM
- Kids Pool: shallow/wading pool for children
- Spa lap pool: adults-only and follows spa operating hours
- Private cabanas/daybeds may be reserved for a fee
| Pool | Notes |
|---|---|
| Solaire Pool (main) | Family-friendly, heated; listed hours 8:00 AM–10:00 PM |
| Kids Pool | Shallow/wading pool for children |
| Ritz‑Carlton Spa Pool | Adults-only lap pool following spa hours |
Practical tips: timing, transport and policies
Standard check-in is 4:00 PM and check-out is 11:00 AM. The main guest checking in must be at least 18 years old. Valet-only parking is offered on site (no self-parking) and the resort charges a valet fee; confirm current rates directly with the hotel.
The resort is about 10 miles from Orlando International Airport (MCO). A reservation-based shuttle and theme-park transportation are available as part of services tied to the resort fee or by separate reservation; check with the resort for current details and any fees.
- Address: 4012 Central Florida Parkway, Orlando, FL 32837
- Check-in/check-out: 4:00 PM / 11:00 AM
- Airport: Orlando International Airport ~10 miles (confirm current travel time)
- Pet policy: 1 dog or cat up to 25 lbs per room with a non-refundable pet fee of $250 (confirm current terms before booking)
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Check-in / Check-out | 4:00 PM / 11:00 AM |
| Minimum age to check in | Main guest must be at least 18 years old |
| Parking | Valet-only on site (confirm current fee with hotel) |
