What’s included at Marriott's Grande Vista — and what costs extra

What’s included in the rooms and villas

The resort offers hotel-style guest rooms and multiple villa types. Room names include Room, with Sofa bed, Balcony; Villa, 1 Bedroom, Balcony; Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Balcony; and Villa, 3 Bedrooms, Balcony — plus tub variants (", Tub") listed for some categories.

Villas include fully equipped kitchens with kitchen bar seating, separate living and dining areas, a whirlpool tub in the Master bath (where provided), private balcony or porch, and an in-unit washer and dryer.

Complimentary Wi‑Fi is advertised throughout the property (Marriott Bonvoy members receive in-room internet access when booking direct).

• Typical in-room items: kitchenette or full kitchen, washer/dryer (in villas), balcony/porch, seating/dining space
• Beds: examples include 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed (Room, with Sofa bed, Balcony and Villa, 1 Bedroom, Balcony) and 2–3 Double Beds in some villa types
• No resort fee is charged at the property

Pools, pool rules and towel policy

Marriott's Grande Vista has multiple heated outdoor pools (several main pool areas plus smaller village pools), whirlpool spas, and a children’s pool. Pools generally operate 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., weather permitting.

There are no lifeguards on duty; children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Inflatable floats are not allowed except for infant floats and approved life jackets or armbands.

• Towels: guests scan a room key at a towel-tracker machine on each pool deck and may take one towel per guest; towels must be returned before leaving the pool area
• Chair saving: personal items/towels shouldn’t be used to reserve chairs for more than 30 minutes; unattended items left longer may be removed
• Cabanas, umbrellas and some poolside services are available for a surcharge

On-site dining and what you’ll pay extra for

The resort has multiple paid dining venues: Copa Loca Bar & Grill (poolside bar and light meals), The Grill at Grande Vista (clubhouse restaurant), The Grande Cove Restaurant and Mist Pool Bar (family-friendly restaurant and pizza), Brewcoast Coffee Co. (coffee and breakfast), plus The Marketplace grab-and-go.

Meal charges, drinks and bar tabs are not included in room rates; the property operates as a cashless resort so you’ll use credit/debit cards for purchases.

• Copa Loca Bar & Grill: open daily 11:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.; reservations recommended at peak times
• The Grande Cove Restaurant and Mist Pool Bar: open daily 11:00 a.m.–10:30 p.m.; family-friendly menu including pizza
• Brewcoast Coffee Co.: breakfast and coffee service (typical hours 6:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m.)
• The Marketplace: grab-and-go convenience items, open daily

Recreation, fitness and the spa

Complimentary use of the 24-hour Fitness Center is included with your stay. The resort also offers tennis, pickleball, basketball courts, miniature golf, table tennis and a sports complex (hours typically 7:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.).

The Spa at Grande Vista is on-site in the Village Center and offers treatments by appointment (massages, facials, manicures/pedicures, body wraps, steam-room access, etc.). Spa services and packages are paid extras and require advance booking.

• Fitness Center: open 24 hours, complimentary
• Sports Complex and courts: typically open 7:00 a.m.–11:00 p.m.; some scheduled wellness classes under the clubTHRIVE program
• Spa treatments, golf lessons, driving-range use and pro-shop purchases are additional fees

Fees, payments and other extra charges to expect

The property advertises no resort fee. However, several services commonly carry extra charges: on-site self-parking for many rental reservations, spa treatments, golf and equipment rentals, and some poolside cabanas or premium seating.

The resort is cashless (credit cards are accepted; cash is not). A refundable security/incidentals deposit is required at check-in — listings differ on the exact amount, so confirm with the resort or your booking agent before arrival.

• On-site self-parking: published daily charge for rental reservations (Marriott lists $30 plus tax per vehicle per day; some booking sites show different rates)
• No resort fee is listed by Marriott’s official property information
• Pets: pets are not allowed; service animals are welcome without fee
• Security deposit: refundable deposit required at check-in (amount varies by listing)

Location, transport and nearby attractions

Marriott's Grande Vista sits on International Drive at 5925 Avenida Vista in Orlando. The resort is close to SeaWorld, Discovery Cove and Aquatica, and a short drive from the Orange County Convention Center and outlet shopping.

The resort does not operate an airport or theme-park shuttle. Guests typically use rental cars, rideshare/taxis, or third-party shuttle services; the I‑RIDE Trolley and local Lynx buses serve the International Drive area for lower-cost connections.

• Nearest airport: Orlando International Airport (MCO); Marriott lists about 15 miles to the property
• Nearby drive times (approx.): SeaWorld/Discovery Cove only a few minutes; Universal and Disney area parks are a short drive
• No on-site shuttle to theme parks; property transportation options are limited

Check-in, policies and practical tips

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM and check-out is by 10:00 AM. The minimum check-in age for the primary guest is 18 years old.

The property is smoke-free. Service animals are permitted without fee; pets are not allowed. Pools have no lifeguards — children 12 and under must be supervised by an adult.

• Bring a government photo ID and a credit card for incidentals and the refundable security deposit
• The resort stamps a weekly activities schedule available at check-in and posts it in the lobby
• Confirm parking charges and the security-deposit amount with BookResorts or Marriott before arrival if this matters to your budget