Marriott's Lakeshore Reserve
11248 Lakeshore Reserve Dr, Orlando, FL 32837, Orlando, United States
3-star hotel
Guest rating: 4.7 / 5
Overview
Marriott’s Lakeshore Reserve is a 3-star resort property in Orlando set across 500 acres of landscaped tropical gardens. It is positioned as a spacious, stay-and-play base with extensive on-site recreation and a mix of hotel-style rooms and larger villa-style accommodations. Public ratings are strong at 4.7/5 from 1,380 reviews.
Rooms & Villas
Accommodations range from upscale guest rooms to 1–3 bedroom villas and townhouses. Standard rooms include free Wi‑Fi, TVs, pull-out sofas, balconies, and kitchenettes. Larger units add fully equipped kitchens and separate living/dining areas, which can work well for groups planning to cook some meals in-unit.
Dining & On-site Services
On-site food options include a bar and a relaxed grill restaurant, plus familiar conveniences like Pizza Hut and a Starbucks café. A grocery store is available on the property, supporting longer stays and self-catering in villas. Parking is available.
Amenities & Recreation
Recreation centers on a pool area with slides and cabanas, alongside a whirlpool tub, sauna, and fitness center. The property also includes a golf course. Guests also mention enjoying time around the pool and a lazy river, and walking the landscaped grounds.
Location & Nearby Attractions
The resort is at 11248 Lakeshore Reserve Dr, Orlando, FL 32837, with quick access to Orlando’s major theme-park corridor. Nearby points of interest include SeaWorld Orlando (3,586 m), Discovery Cove (3,589 m), Gatorland (5,450 m), Universal Orlando Resort (9,078 m), Universal Studios Florida (9,762 m), and Disney Springs (9,597 m). Farther afield are Epcot (12,250 m) and Magic Kingdom Park (15,292 m), with Walt Disney World® Resort (14,284 m) and Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park (16,678 m) also within driving distance.
Best for
This resort suits families and multi-generational groups who want space to spread out, thanks to 1–3 bedroom villas/townhouses with full kitchens and separate living/dining areas. It’s also a strong fit for travelers planning “pool days,” with a pool complex featuring slides and cabanas, plus additional wellness facilities like a whirlpool tub, sauna, and fitness center. Theme-park visitors can use it as a central base for SeaWorld/Discovery Cove and the Universal and Disney areas.
Travel tips
A car is useful here, particularly if you plan to visit multiple parks across Universal, SeaWorld, and the Disney area; parking is available on-site. For self-catering, consider stocking up at the on-property grocery store, especially if you’re in a villa with a full kitchen. Expect many major attractions to be a straightforward drive: SeaWorld/Discovery Cove are among the closest, while Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom are farther out.
What guests say
Reviews consistently highlight strong service and helpful staff, with guests describing the overall stay as very high quality. Comfort is a recurring theme, including well-managed rooms and comfortable beds/linens. Guests also call out the on-site dining positively, noting good value and a pleasant patio setting. Pool-focused leisure stands out in guest feedback, with particular enthusiasm for spending full days at the pool and enjoying water features like a lazy river and slides.
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