
JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes
Best for travelers who want full-service hotel amenities (spa, restaurants, concierge) plus a large connected waterpark and on-site golf.
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JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes is a large lakefront luxury resort with a heated lazy river, on-site golf and a full-service spa; read this if you want hotel-style service, resort pools and golf. Encore Resort and Water Park at Reunion by Rentyl is a family resort made up of vacation-home–style rentals with private pools and a complimentary water park; read this if you want larger multi-bedroom homes and kid-focused water-park amenities.
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Best for travelers who want full-service hotel amenities (spa, restaurants, concierge) plus a large connected waterpark and on-site golf.

Best for families or groups who need multi-bedroom vacation homes with private pools and direct access to a complimentary on-site water park.
When JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes wins: choose JW Marriott if you want a full-service, hotel-based resort experience — multiple distinct restaurants, a large full-service spa (Ritz‑Carlton Spa), organized kids’ programming, a quarter‑mile lazy river and on-site Greg Norman golf.
When Encore Resort and Water Park at Reunion by Rentyl wins: choose Encore if you need house-style accommodations (4–13 bedroom options listed) with private pools and prefer a property centered on a family water-park setup and self-catering kitchens.
Bottom line: both properties are family-friendly and deliver strong water-based recreation; pick JW Marriott for hotel service, dining variety, spa and golf on a large lakefront estate, or pick Encore for larger private homes and easy, budget-friendly group stays with a complimentary water park.
| Category | JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes | Encore Resort and Water Park at Reunion by Rentyl |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Upscale, full-service resort on a large lakefront estate | Vacation-home resort focused on family stays and water-park fun |
| Location | Orlando (Central Florida Pkwy) near theme parks and convention center | Kissimmee (Reunion area), a drive from Orlando attractions |
| Size | Large resort campus (500 acres) with 1,010+ rooms across resort buildings | Extensive rental community with many house types; supplier notes 800 individually decorated guestrooms/units |
| Who it's for | Families and leisure guests who want hotel service, on-site activities and golf | Families or large groups who need multi-bedroom homes and private pools |
| Pools & water attractions | Grande Lakes Waterpark: connected pools, heated quarter‑mile lazy river, zero‑entry area, kids' aqua course and three waterslides | Complimentary water park access, waterslides, heated pool(s), lifeguard and children's pool; private pools in many homes |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple branded venues (Primo, Whisper Creek Farm, Knife Burger, EvrBar, Citron, Starbucks, Café Bodega) | 2 on-site restaurants, a coffee shop/cafe and poolside/snack options; room service during limited hours |
| Spa & wellness | Full-service spa (The Ritz‑Carlton Spa, shared with adjacent Ritz‑Carlton) with many treatment rooms and spa café | Full-service spa listed in supplier amenities |
| Rooms / unit types | Hotel rooms and suites (16 types listed, from standard rooms to family suites and presidential suites) | Vacation homes and large multi-bedroom luxury houses (many 4–13 bedroom options, many with private pools) |
| Meeting & events | Extensive meeting and ballroom inventory (multiple ballrooms and outdoor event lawns) | Conference space (about 835 sq ft) and one meeting room |
| Shuttle / park access | Reserved transfers to Walt Disney World, Universal and SeaWorld (complimentary shuttles to some parks) | |
JW Marriott sits on a 500-acre lakefront estate near International Drive, the convention center and major theme parks.
Choose JW Marriott if you want a resort campus with lakefront grounds, easy convention-center access and on-site activities.
Encore Resort and Water Park at Reunion by Rentyl is in Kissimmee’s Reunion area, within driving distance of Disney and other Orlando attractions.
Choose Encore if you prefer staying in Kissimmee close to Disney-area attractions with easy driving access.
JW Marriott offers traditional hotel rooms and suites designed for families and business travelers.
Pick JW Marriott for hotel rooms, suites and the convenience of daily housekeeping and full-service amenities.
Encore supplies vacation-home–style units and larger luxury houses, many with private pools and kitchens.
Pick Encore when you need space, kitchens and private pools for groups or extended family stays.
JW Marriott has multiple branded restaurants, a lobby bar and cafés covering breakfast through dinner.
JW Marriott suits guests who want a variety of on-site dining options and a signature fine-dining choice.
Encore offers fewer on-site restaurants but supports self-catering in vacation homes.
Encore works well when you want to cook in a rental kitchen or rely on basic on-site dining for families.
JW Marriott’s signature water offering is the Grande Lakes Waterpark integrated into the resort experience.
Choose JW Marriott for a hotel-style, staffed waterpark with a lazy river and full pool schedule.
Encore centers its property on family water-park amenities plus private pools in many homes.
Encore is a solid choice when you want private-pool homes plus a family water park included in the stay.
JW Marriott pairs the large Ritz‑Carlton Spa with fitness classes and a 24‑hour fitness center (adjacent).
Choose JW Marriott for a substantial spa program and on-site wellness classes.
Encore lists a full-service spa and fitness facilities as part of its on-site amenities.
Encore fits guests who want basic spa and family-oriented evening entertainment within a vacation-home setting.

JW Marriott — multiple restaurants including Primo, a MICHELIN‑recommended Italian restaurant.

Encore — multi-bedroom luxury houses (4–13 bedrooms) and kitchens with private pools in many units.

JW Marriott — access to the large Ritz‑Carlton Spa and an on‑site Greg Norman golf course.

Encore — complimentary on-site water park access and kid-friendly amenities across the rental community.
Encore is generally better if you need many bedrooms, kitchens and private pools for a group. JW Marriott can host large events but uses hotel rooms and suites rather than private multi-bedroom houses.
Yes. JW Marriott has the Grande Lakes Waterpark with a lazy river and slides; Encore provides complimentary access to an on-site water park plus private pools in many homes.
JW Marriott is the better fit: it provides access to the large Ritz‑Carlton Spa and an on-site Greg Norman–designed golf course.
Encore units commonly include full kitchens for self-catering. JW Marriott is a hotel with restaurants and cafés; standard hotel rooms do not include full kitchens.
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