Age and kids policy at Marriott's Grande Vista
Marriott's Grande Vista is an all-ages, family-friendly resort; the minimum check-in age for the primary guest is 18. The property has facilities for children (including a children's pool) but is not an all-inclusive resort — meals and drinks are pay-as-you-go at on-site restaurants and cafés.
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Checking in: age requirements and ID
The primary guest on the reservation must be at least 18 years old to check in. Guests should be ready to present a government-issued photo ID and a credit card for incidentals as required at check-in.
Check-in time begins at 4:00 PM and check-out is by 10:00 AM. The front desk is open 24 hours to assist with arrivals and departures.
- Minimum check-in age: 18 for the primary guest
- Bring government-issued photo ID
- Credit card required for incidentals; refundable security deposit may be collected
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Check-in time | From 4:00 PM |
| Check-out time | By 10:00 AM |
| Minimum age to check in | 18 years |
Children, pools and water safety
Marriott's Grande Vista is family-friendly and lists a dedicated children's pool among its water facilities. There are multiple outdoor heated pools across the resort (several sources describe four main pool areas).
No lifeguards are on duty at any pool or water area — children age 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Pool hours are listed as 7:00 AM to 11:00 PM, weather permitting.
- Children’s pool available
- No lifeguards on duty — supervise children at all times
- Children 12 and under must be with an adult
- Pool hours: 7:00 AM–11:00 PM (weather permitting)
| Pool rule | What you need to know |
|---|---|
| Towels | Scan room key at towel tracker; one towel per guest; return towels before leaving |
| Reserving chairs | Do not use towels/personal items to save chairs for more than 30 minutes |
| Inflatables | Not allowed except infant floats and approved life jackets/armbands |
Room types, children and occupancy
The resort offers hotel-style guest rooms and villa-style accommodations. Room names used by the resort include Room, with Sofa bed, Balcony and several Villa options (Villa, 1 Bedroom, Balcony; Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony; Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Balcony), including variants noted with tubs.
Published occupancy limits in the resort materials specify combined maximums for villa categories — for example, a 1-bedroom villa is listed with occupancy rules (see official information for precise combined totals and age-based guest counts). Bedding and exact guest capacity can vary by unit and are subject to the property's stated limits.
- Room, with Sofa bed, Balcony (beds: 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed)
- Villa, 1 Bedroom, Balcony (beds: 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed)
- Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony (beds: 2 Double Beds)
- Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Balcony (beds: 3 Double Beds)
| Room type (as listed) | Bedding (as listed) |
|---|---|
| Room, with Sofa bed, Balcony | 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed |
| Villa, 1 Bedroom, Balcony | 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed |
| Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony | 2 Double Beds |
Dining, meal plan and children
Marriott's Grande Vista is not an all-inclusive property. Villas include fully equipped kitchens if you want to prepare meals in-room, and the resort offers multiple pay-as-you-go dining venues on site.
On-site dining options include poolside and family-friendly choices; hours and services vary by venue so check current schedules on arrival or the resort’s dining page.
- The property is NOT all-inclusive — meals and drinks are charged separately
- On-site venues: Copa Loca Bar & Grill; The Grill at Grande Vista; The Grande Cove Restaurant and Mist Pool Bar; Brewcoast Coffee Co.; plus The Marketplace grab-and-go
- Villas have fully equipped kitchens for self-catering
| Venue | Typical offering / hours (published) |
|---|---|
| Copa Loca Bar & Grill | Poolside bar and light meals — 11:00 AM–9:00 PM |
| The Grande Cove Restaurant and Mist Pool Bar | Family-friendly menu, pizza — 11:00 AM–10:30 PM |
| Brewcoast Coffee Co. | Coffee and breakfast sandwiches — 6:30 AM–11:30 AM |
Safety, pets and service animals
Pets are not allowed at Marriott's Grande Vista; service animals are permitted and welcome without a fee. Bringing pets contrary to policy can result in a charge per the property's enforcement (third-party reports reference a room recovery fee for violations).
The resort is smoke-free and provides accessible features (accessible registration desk, accessible pool and accessible fitness center). If you require accessible rooms or services, request them in advance to confirm availability.
- Pets not allowed; service animals welcome with no fee
- Smoke-free property
- Accessible public areas and some accessible rooms/fixtures available
| Policy area | Summary |
|---|---|
| Pets | Not allowed |
| Service animals | Allowed at no fee |
| Smoking | Property is smoke-free |
Practical notes for families
There are family-friendly on-site recreational options (multiple pools, a children's playground, miniature golf, sports courts and a spa). The resort prints a weekly activities schedule available at check-in and in the lobby.
Parking and payment: Marriott's site states 'No Resort Fees.' On-site self-parking is listed as a paid option for rental reservations (check your booking type for possible exemptions); the resort operates as a cashless property, so plan to pay with cards.
- Weekly activities schedule provided at check-in
- Multiple family activities on site: playground, miniature golf, sports courts
- No resort fee advertised; parking fees may apply depending on reservation type
- Property is cashless — credit/debit cards accepted
| Item | Traveler tip |
|---|---|
| Parking | Daily parking fee listed for rental reservations — verify at booking |
| Pool safety | No lifeguards; supervise children 12 and under |
| Payments | Cashless resort — have a card for on-site purchases |
