Looking for a family friendly place to stay in Orlando, FL? Here’s a little photo diary from our last trip to the JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes. We’ve traveled a good amount and this is our all time favorite family vacation spot. The grounds are massive and there’s something to do for everyone.
This is the entrance to a relaxing lazy river that meanders around the hotel property! Tubes are provided by the hotel.
The JW Marriott and Ritz Carlton (these sister properties are connected) offer scheduled family activities throughout the day. S’mores, fish feeding, crafts and snow cones are a few of our favorites.
This kids pool and playground is perfection if you have little ones. It is located at the Ritz Carlton Orlando, Grand Lakes and is just a hop, skip, and a jump away from the JW Marriott pools. We typically pool hop throughout the day because there are so many great swimming options.
I love seeing the updates and upkeep from year to year. This playground was a fun new addition.
There are a couple hotel restaurants with couch dining that make an easy dinner spot for tired kids!
I have to point out that there is a full Starbucks in the JW Marriott! My day doesn’t start without a good morning latte. 
We’ve done Discovery Cove for a day on our past two trips. It’s a short drive from the hotel and provides a full day of all-inclusive entertainment. Discovery Cove is a paradise of rocky lagoons surrounded by lush landscaping, tropical reefs, winding rivers, waterfalls, and pristine white-sand beaches. You can feed tropical birds, snorkel through a saltwater reef and play inches from a family of otters….
Unlimited access to Sea World comes with the purchase of one day at Discovery Cove. There are lots of rides for children, and the Shamu show is always fun.
If you’re looking to venture of property, Disney Springs is another great option that is nearby. They have a Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique if you have a little princess, a large LEGO store, a large World of Disney store, live entertainment at night, and lots of fun restaurants/shops to walk around.
Now that I’ve relived our trip to the JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes through this blog post, I’m ready to go back. It’s one of those places you can’t top!
HAPPY TRAVELING!
