Things to do at Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa
Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa is a large, family-friendly Orlando resort with multiple pools, a separate paid-admission Treasure Cove Water Park, on-site dining and a full-service Serenity Spa by Westgate. Popular on-site activities include seven outdoor pools and hot tubs, an 18-hole miniature golf course, marina rentals and scheduled shuttles to nearby theme parks for registered guests.
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Pools, Treasure Cove Water Park and poolside bars
Westgate Lakes has seven heated outdoor pools, seven hot tubs and four children's wading pools spread across the property, with general guest pool hours updated to 8:00 AM–10:00 PM (Treasure Cove hours differ).
Treasure Cove Water Park is a pirate-themed, separately ticketed attraction for registered on-property guests only; it includes dual 30-foot waterslides, a wave pool, the Castaway Creek lazy river, a splash pad and the Rikki Tikki Tiki Bar. Water-park hours are listed by the resort and can be weather-dependent.
- Treasure Cove rules: children must be accompanied by an adult; swim diapers required for non–potty-trained toddlers; outside food, coolers and floats are not allowed.
- Poolside bars include Citrus Breeze Pool Bar and Coral Reef Pool Bar (typical hours 12:00 PM–8:00 PM).
- Treasure Cove access requires separate paid admission and is available only to guests staying on-property.
| Facility | Notes |
|---|---|
| Seven outdoor pools | Heated; varied pool hours across the property |
| Treasure Cove Water Park | Paid admission for registered guests only; slides, lazy river, wave pool |
| Poolside bars | Citrus Breeze and Coral Reef serve cocktails, draft beer and light fare |
Serenity Spa by Westgate and fitness
Serenity Spa by Westgate is a full-service, 10,000-square-foot spa located on the third floor of the Pavilion; it offers massages, facials, body treatments, hair and nail salon services, and a signature head spa treatment.
The spa includes 12 treatment rooms (including couples' rooms), a steam room, sauna and hot tub access. The spa requires a credit card to hold appointments and enforces a 24-hour cancellation/reschedule policy.
- Spa hours listed as Monday–Sunday, 9:30 AM–6:00 PM.
- Fitness Center is housed within Serenity Spa and offers cardio and strength equipment plus fitness classes and yoga.
- The spa menu includes 'Spa Generation' services for children age 12 and under.
| Service | Typical details |
|---|---|
| Massage types | Deep-tissue, hot stone, sports, Swedish |
| Specialty | 50-minute head spa (scalp-focused) listed on spa materials |
| Booking policy | Credit card required; 24-hour cancellation policy |
Dining, bars and in-room delivery
On-site dining options range from a sports-bar restaurant to cafés and a pizza restaurant that offers pickup, delivery and in-room delivery. Drafts Sports Bar & Grill serves burgers, steaks, appetizers and draft beer with HD TVs for sports viewing.
Sid's Bistro and the Marketplace & Deli provide coffee, pastries, sandwiches, groceries and Hershey's ice cream. Cordovano Joe's (CJ's Pizza) offers New York–style pizza, pastas and salads and operates poolside delivery and in-room delivery service during posted hours.
- Drafts Sports Bar & Grill: lunch & dinner service; reservations accepted; casual dress.
- Sid's Bistro: coffee, smoothies and ice cream (typical morning to early-afternoon hours).
- Marketplace & Deli: groceries, deli sandwiches and snacks (typical long daily hours).
- Cordovano Joe's: pizza and pasta with in-room delivery (room service hours listed by the resort).
| Venue | Typical offerings |
|---|---|
| Drafts Sports Bar & Grill | Burgers, steaks, beer, cocktails; HD TVs |
| Sid's Bistro | Starbucks coffee, pastries, ice cream |
| Cordovano Joe's (CJ's Pizza) | New York–style pizza, pastas, in-room delivery |
Rooms and villa options
Room types at Westgate Lakes range from studio villas to multi-bedroom villas. Specific room names listed for the resort include Room (Resort Select), Room, 1 Bedroom, Deluxe Villa, 1 Bedroom, Studio (Villa), Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Villa, 3 Bedrooms and Villa, 4 Bedrooms.
Some villa configurations include kitchenettes or full kitchens, dining areas and living rooms suitable for families and groups. Certain larger villas can sleep many guests and are commonly used by families or groups traveling together.
- Room (Resort Select): 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed.
- Room, 1 Bedroom and Deluxe Villa, 1 Bedroom: 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed.
- Villa, 2–4 Bedrooms: multiple King and Double Beds plus Double Sofa Beds depending on the configuration.
| Room type (exact name) | Beds (as listed) |
|---|---|
| Room (Resort Select) | 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed |
| Room, 1 Bedroom | 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed |
| Villa, 4 Bedrooms | 3 King Beds, 2 Double Beds and 3 Double Sofa Beds |
Family activities and outdoor recreation
Westgate Lakes offers family-oriented recreation on the property: an 18-hole miniature golf course, a playground, sand volleyball, two tennis courts, a basketball court and lakeside rentals such as kayaks, canoes and paddleboats.
The resort runs the Wes T. Gator Kid's Club and lists children's wading pools and a fenced pool area for added safety. Many of these activities are included with the mandatory resort fee or available for an additional charge; check current guest-services details for pricing and schedules.
- Mini golf: 18 holes on-site.
- Lakeside marina: kayak, canoe and paddleboat rentals, plus fishing.
- Sports courts: tennis, basketball and sand volleyball for guest use.
| Activity | Typical notes |
|---|---|
| Wes T. Gator Kid's Club | Kids' activity program; family-friendly focus |
| Children's splash areas | Wading pools and a pirate-themed splash play structure at Treasure Cove |
| Outdoor rentals | Bikes, kayaks, paddleboats (fees or resort-fee inclusions vary) |
Meetings, events and wedding spaces
Westgate Lakes has a wide range of event spaces including the Grand Ballroom (seventh floor) and several ballrooms such as Versailles and Fontainebleau, plus outdoor options like Pelican's Landing Pool Deck and event setups at Treasure Cove.
Ballroom sizes and capacities vary by source; if you're planning a meeting or wedding, contact the resort's group-sales or events team to request a proposal and current specifications.
- Grand Ballroom: large divisible space on the seventh floor (resort lists roughly 15,000 sq ft in some materials).
- Versailles and Fontainebleau Ballrooms: multiple configuration options reported by venue directories.
- Outdoor event spaces: Pelican's Landing Pool Deck and portions of Treasure Cove are promoted for receptions and gatherings.
| Event space | What to confirm |
|---|---|
| Grand Ballroom | Square footage and maximum capacity for your setup |
| Versailles/Fontainebleau | Room layout options and AV capabilities |
| Outdoor venues | Weather policies and guest limits |
