
Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa
Best for families and groups who want large villa layouts, multiple pools and an on-site water park option.
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Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa is a 4-star villa-style, family-focused resort with multiple pools, a water park (paid access), and accommodation from studios to five-bedroom villas — good for families and groups who want self-contained rooms and kid-friendly recreation. JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes is a 4-star upscale Grande Lakes resort with polished service, a large spa, golf access, and meeting facilities — good for travelers who want refined dining, spa and convention-scale amenities.
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Best for families and groups who want large villa layouts, multiple pools and an on-site water park option.

Best for guests who prioritize higher-end dining, a large full-service spa, golf access and a polished resort atmosphere.
When Westgate Lakes wins: choose Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa when you need multi-bedroom villas, lots of pools and explicit family features (kids’ club, playground, mini golf) or when you want an on-property water park for a separate fee.
When JW Marriott wins: choose JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes when you prefer a more polished, service-driven stay with signature restaurants, a large spa and resort-scale meeting/golf amenities.
Bottom line: Westgate is the practical family-and-group choice with villa layouts and recreational variety; the JW Marriott is the upscale Grande Lakes option for travelers after spa, dining, golf and convention-ready facilities.
| Category | Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa | JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Casual, family-focused villa resort | Upscale, polished full-service resort |
| Location | International Drive / Convention Center area | Grande Lakes complex (on a lake, near Ritz-Carlton Golf Club) |
| Size (rooms) | About 1,990 rooms (villa units across resort) | 1,010 rooms |
| Ages | All ages; family-first amenities and kids’ programming | All ages; family-friendly but positioned upscale |
| Pools & water play | Seven outdoor pools, seven hot tubs, children’s pools + Treasure Cove Water Park (paid access) | One outdoor pool plus poolside bar(s) and access to nearby outdoor pool options |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple casual on-site venues (sports bar, deli, pizza, pool bars, snack bar) | Several polished restaurants including Italian at Primo, coffee shop and bars (room service available) |
| Spa & fitness | Serenity Spa by Westgate — 10,000 sq ft with kid’s spa menu, fitness classes | Full-service spa with reservations required for treatments; on-site fitness facilities and classes |
| Known for | Villa layouts up to five bedrooms, family recreation and an on-site paid water park | Polished Grande Lakes amenities: dining, spa, golf and event space |
| Event & meeting space | Large flexible meeting and ballroom space, outdoor venue options and private island event sites | Conference space and meeting rooms suitable for large groups and conventions |
Westgate Lakes sits in the International Drive/Convention Center district near theme-park shuttle routes and local attractions.
Best if you want quick access to Orlando’s theme-park corridor and I‑Drive entertainment.
JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes is part of the Grande Lakes complex on a lake, with golf nearby and resort-style grounds.
Best if you want a resort campus with golf and polished grounds rather than the I‑Drive tourist strip.
Westgate Lakes emphasizes villa-style accommodations from studios up to five-bedroom villas for groups and families.
Choose Westgate if you need space, kitchens or multi-bedroom layouts.
JW Marriott offers traditional hotel rooms with upscale finishes across its high-capacity resort towers.
Choose JW Marriott for refined hotel rooms and full-service hotel conveniences.
Westgate Lakes has multiple casual and family-friendly food outlets across the resort and pool bars for quick meals.
Good for casual meals, families and in-villa dining.
JW Marriott focuses on more polished dining experiences, including a noted Italian restaurant and room service.
Choose JW Marriott for higher-end restaurant options and a refined meal experience.
Westgate’s headline amenity is family recreation: seven pools, seven hot tubs and a pirate-themed water park (paid access).
If family water play and on-site activities matter most, Westgate is the practical choice.
JW Marriott’s standout features are its spa and golf connections; the property is part of the Grande Lakes campus with refined outdoor space.
Pick JW Marriott when golf, spa and a resort campus setting are the priority.
Westgate’s Serenity Spa and fitness offerings are family-friendly with kids’ spa options and daily classes.
Wellness at Westgate balances family needs and accessible spa services.
JW Marriott emphasizes a full-service spa and fitness facilities with upscale treatment options.
JW Marriott is the better pick for a higher-end spa and quiet evening dining.

Westgate Lakes — villa layouts, kids’ club, seven pools and a dedicated water park (paid access) make it ideal for families and groups.

JW Marriott — full-service spa, fitness programs and proximity to The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club suit wellness- and golf-focused stays.

Westgate Lakes — multi-bedroom villas with kitchens and living areas give more space per dollar for families and groups.

JW Marriott — signature restaurants, polished service and convention-friendly meeting space work for business travel and fine-dining seekers.
Westgate Lakes — it’s designed around family recreation (kids’ club, playgrounds, multiple pools and a water park that admits on-property guests for a fee).
No — Westgate’s Treasure Cove Water Park requires a separate paid admission reserved for registered on-property guests; JW Marriott does not list an on-site water park.
JW Marriott is aimed at an upscale spa-and-resort experience; Westgate also has a large family-friendly spa (Serenity Spa) but with more family-oriented services available.
Not in the same way — Westgate offers studio through multi-bedroom villas; JW Marriott is a full-service hotel with traditional hotel rooms.
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