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Lagoon green space
Alexis L.

We toured the Evermore Orlando Resort while searching for Quinceañera venues for my daughter, and while the property is beautiful, it ultimately wasn't the right fit for our event. The smaller venue overlooking the lagoon is definitely the highlight. The view is stunning and feels far more unique than a typical ballroom. However, if you want access to the outdoor green space near the lagoon, that comes with an additional fee, which adds up quickly. The larger ballroom, which would accommodate more guests, unfortunately doesn't have the same charm. It feels more like a standard hotel ballroom and doesn't take advantage of the scenery that makes the property special. Another challenge we ran into was that many of the elements we discussed needed the coordinators approval. When we mentioned things like dessert carts and other decorative details, the coordinator explained they would all need to be approved. Even when we discussed our daughter's padrinos sponsoring a merch shop, that also required approval. While it's understandable that venues want to protect their property, the process felt a bit restrictive for the type of celebration we were planning. One really cool feature of Evermore is the ability to rent large vacation homes nearby that sleep up to ten guests, many with private pools and even theater rooms. For a destination-style celebration or wedding weekend, that could be a great option for families staying together. In the end, with a guest count of around 120, neither of the event spaces felt like the right fit for our needs or budget. Evermore may still work well for smaller celebrations or resort-style events, but for our particular event we decided to keep looking.

Loving the nice seal when the door is closed.

First, credit where it's due. Whoever is running Evermore's marketing and social media deserves a raise because it's incredibly effective. The videos of the Big Blue Lagoon are everywhere, and inviting influencers, vloggers, and large travel YouTube creators to experience complimentary stays, villas, dining, and activities is obviously generating attention. However, it's worth remembering that many of those creators are reviewing an experience they didn't pay for. Our family did. This review isn't based on a hosted stay or a sponsored trip. It's based on what it was like to spend thousands of dollars for a 10-day family vacation. Day One We originally booked two villas but were moved into a flat instead. After arriving from a 12-hour drive, we unpacked, turned on the ice maker, lowered the thermostat, and left for a couple of hours to buy groceries for our stay. When we returned, the unit felt just as hot as when we left. The thermostat still read 75°, and the air conditioning hadn't cooled the room at all. We contacted maintenance, and while waiting we discovered additional issues: * The ice maker wasn't producing ice. * Water was leaking underneath the entry door. * The unit had a strong musty odor that suddenly made sense once we saw the water intrusion. This wasn't exactly the first impression we expected after everything we'd seen online. To Evermore's credit, they agreed to move us into another accommodation. Instead of the original villa, we were relocated to what they refer to as a "five-story flat" (it's actually a four-bedroom unit located on the fifth floor--not a five-story residence). We were relieved because we assumed we'd finally have functioning air conditioning. Unfortunately, moving wasn't simple. We had to repack everything we had already unpacked, load our vehicles during a Florida rainstorm, unload everything again at the new building, and then wait another 45 minutes because our door code hadn't been activated. By the end of the first day, most of our vacation had been spent troubleshooting rooms, packing, moving, waiting, and dealing with customer service instead of making memories with our family. We told ourselves, "Things happen. We still have nine days left." Unfortunately, the Problems Continued The second unit had issues too. Two of the four bedrooms had virtually no airflow from the air conditioning system. It honestly felt like the ductwork wasn't even connected to those vents. Then came Florida's typical afternoon storm. Rainwater flooded the balcony so badly that it began coming through the window seals and into the unit. The floor became slippery enough that our child slipped, fell, and hit his head. When we reported both the water intrusion and that our child had fallen, we expected genuine concern and urgency. Instead, the response was an offer of a $500 resort dining credit. While compensation has its place, what disappointed us most was the lack of empathy surrounding the safety concern. Service Customer service throughout the stay was inconsistent. Many employees were friendly, but overall the resort often felt understaffed or disengaged. We frequently saw employees gathered in building lobbies on their phones instead of actively assisting guests. At the pool, staff openly discussed frustrations about pay differences compared to neighboring properties. At the food hall, managers often appeared to spend more time standing over employees than helping guests during busy periods. Bartenders frequently seemed more focused on completing closing duties than serving customers who were waiting. None of these moments individually ruined the vacation, but together they created an experience that didn't reflect the premium pricing Evermore charges. The Disconnect Evermore has incredible potential. The lagoon is beautiful. The property itself is visually impressive. The concept is fantastic. But the experience behind the marketing simply didn't match the expectations created online. When you're paying luxury prices, you expect luxury accommodations, responsive service, properly maintained rooms, and genuine concern when safety issues arise. Unfortunately, that wasn't our experience. Final Thoughts If you're considering Evermore, don't rely solely on the influencer videos filling your social media feeds. Read reviews from paying guests. Look for recurring themes. For us, the beautiful marketing couldn't overcome repeated maintenance issues, multiple room relocations, water intrusion, inconsistent customer service, and an overall experience that fell well short of what a luxury resort should provide. I genuinely hope Evermore addresses these issues because the property has enormous potential. Our family simply expected the experience to match the price.

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Steve M.

We stayed here for our cousins wedding and got to say it's a really nice resort . Huge house with numerous bedrooms for a lot of friends or family. . Full kitchen and toiletries . Just have to bring your own food . They have everything you need. Not sure what these cost but comes with. Private heated pool as well. Grounds have restaurants and other shops and stores . Also a golf course that I didn't know about. Worth looking into to for big groups .

Deon A.

As an early birthday present I was taken to the Papaya Pool Club restaurant at the Conrad at Evermore resort. The restaurant is at a lagoon resort near Old Town West. After having my car valeted (it is required) I stepped out the back doors of the Conrad to walk to the Papaya Pool Club. The sight was breathtaking!!! Our restaurant was outdoor seating with your choice of covered seating with benches against the wall of the hotel, covered tables, bar seating, tables not covered to soak in the sun. Our server Omar was genuinely friendly, funny, and gave recommendations from drinks to appetizers to main dishes. Some of the alcoholic drinks are served in half seashells. Mocktails are available for those not wanting alcohol. Our party chose the covered seating with the benches along the wall. Even with the covered seating we had a view of the lagoon and man made beach. The clear see through water made you feel like you were away on vacation and left Orlando. In the moment all concerns of work, house, etc. did not exist. This place truly transports you to another reality filled with good food, good accommodations, informative and friendly staff, and an island like resort. For our food we started off with Empanadas that came and wings. We could not decide which kind of wings so we asked for the sauce on the side and was given three; buffalo, teriyaki, and ranch to try out. For the main dishes two of us went with the medium well burger and fries. The pictures does it no justice as it was much bigger and taller in person than the picture shows. It was pressed down and cut in half just so we could eat it. Another tried out a fish sandwich that was fried with fries. For dessert we went with a banana pudding that was just awesome! It tasted like a gourmet homemade version. After our meal we just sat there for a while and looked out at the water views. The day concluded with a tour of the grounds and planning a stay at the resort in the near future. If you have not visited Evermore resort you need to go. There are many other restaurant options, taco food stand, and even a food hall. This place is a must at least once!!!!

CC J.

My new favorite getaway! Floridians love to vacation in other parts of Florida is so true. My family decided to spend a few days after Christmas here ...as a treat from my sister in law. I somehow got through the weekend without spending a penny, lucky me! We had 2 luxury 4 room suites that slept 20. One day we totally took advantage of lounging on the beach with drink and food service, kayaks, there was a hula hoop contest, basketball, dj, water slide, hot tub, hammocks... everything you can imagine or want on a resort! The restaurants on site are beautiful. Fire pits scattered here and there. Location is super close to all the parks; we went to Universal Studios. But back to the resort... the rooms are comfortable and quiet. All the stations on tv and streaming options. Full kitchens. Felt like home. Highly recommend.

Christiaan N.

One of the best places to have a little staycation if you're close to Orlando and definitely more reasonable in terms of price point for families (4 to 20/30 people) that want to vacation in Florida to go to the Disney parks. They have flats, houses, villas and the Conrad hotel. Staff keeps everything clean and there's ample parking. Overall, a very good place for families big or small!

Tammy W.

Worth every penny! One of the best resorts I have ever been to. Staff was attentive. Facility was immaculately maintained. Place was breathtaking. You don't need to go anywhere staying here. Just enjoy the soft sandy beach, hit the warm pools, water slide, golf, kayak on the bay, grab a bite at the restaurant or food hall. So much more to do here. Great break from Disneyworld. Love that they offer complimentary shuttle to Disney. They have a shuttle almost every hour (except after 9:40, next time is 11:40 for EPCOT). Room service was delivered with care, although they've never came to retrieve the cart even though we pressed the button twice. Also wished their menu had some more options other than the usual burgers and fries American fare. We ended up ordering door dash by day 3 for Asian options. My kids didn't like the pizza, and chicken teriyaki and rice was very sour with the coleslaw making it inedible. The room was spacious and clean. Complimentary robes and slippers were given. They have a stocked mini fridge- note the fridge has sensors so if you remove something you will be charged even if you put it back. They give you 1 empty reusable bottle and you can refill it at the stations. Otherwise, be prepared to pay $6 for a bottle of water.

Tisha S.

I spent Thanksgiving at Evermore with my family and had a wonderful time! The grounds are beautiful and I loved the holiday decorations throughout the resort. We stayed in the flats. It was spacious and perfect for our family. The kids loved the bunk beds. We appreciated the variety of eating options and activities. My niece had a blast making friendship bracelets, participating in Taylor swift trivia, and getting her hair wrapped in an assortment of colors at the stand. We are already planning a return trip!

Nicole B.

This resort was great! It was beautiful, big, and very nice for families. We stayed in a 4 bedroom flat with about 11 people and we were comfortable. The flat had 4 bathrooms, a huge balcony, a very nice open kitchen area with a huge island with lots of seating. I truly enjoyed this resort. The food was a little pricey along with the cocktails. But, the food was pretty good. The cockatiels were a bit weak imo. The pools open at sunrise and close at sunset. The slide pool closed at 10pm which is also pretty cool. (I didn't go down that slide and i regret it) they have sand by the lagoon and a bunch of chairs, swings, hammocks and beach chairs with umbrellas. They also have a volleyball court, a boathouse, and so many other amenities that have to do with the water. They have kayaking and paddle boarding, as well as boat rental for the lagoon. All in all, i enjoyed my stay here. I wish they would've came and cleaned since they charge a $650 cleaning fee. Nobody came and cleaned the unit our entire stay which was annoying. We called for more towels, dishwashing pods etc. they provided those rather quickly as well. The resort is a bit off the beaten path. If you're not driving, Ubers will have a very hard time locating you. Keep that in mind. But, I'd return here with a group it was perfect for us all. See pics below.

Activities in the pool hosted by Evermore
Celina B.

I stayed here with my girlfriends to celebrate my 40th birthday and it was an amazing time. The employees are all super sweet and accommodating. The villas were well kept, the trolley was convenient and timely. Amenities are top notch. We loved the kayaks, boat ride, available seating, restaurants, and huge slide! Everything we did was fun. Zero complaints! Anytime I have a chance, I recommend Evermore resort. We are planning another big family get away next year!

2BR Villa not fully cleaned, Dead bugs
Amy L.

This review reflects my 6-night stay in 2BR Villa. Prep & Check-in: Prior to the stay we received many emails about paying the remainder of the bill despite already paying in full initially, which is odd. Evermore has an app, that will assist you in setting up optional "Easy Pass" for check-in which will give you a QR code to scan at arrival gate. The app is not user friendly. You can make an account, add guests, but it continues to ask for your reservation number, removes guests and wants you to update it repeatedly. That being said I would attempt to complete the pre-check-in per directions you will receive in emails. Having the QR code to scan made check-in extremely easy, the door lock pass code and Villa location was sent via text message and was seamless. Our villa was ready by 12p. There are 2 gate entrances, one entrance has much better signage as to specific villa locations than the other. We found villa numbers more helpful than actual names of roads. 2BR Villa - We were a villa in 1400s (Pride Court Section) which was right across from Lagoon/Slide entrance and just a few steps to villa pool and 2 hot tubs. Great location with simple parking. The villa itself though was dated, hard to tell what they actually may have "refreshed" since remodel. Kitchen was complete with all utensils. Washer and Dryer combo and they give you laundry/dishwasher tabs. Air conditioner was perfect. Very spacious rooms and bathrooms. Very nice terrace area overlooking pond/golf area. Huge dining room table, enough for 8 people. Soaking tubs looked lovely but only one had a working drain, the other wouldn't hold water. Rainfall showers with body jets were great. Wi-Fi was quite spotty - in our villa we had limited connection while in the kitchen areas and would have to move around to get the better access. Pros: Many windows, vaulted ceilings, great view, and spacious. Cons: Dated and damaged furniture. There were many stickered dots throughout villa so Evermore is aware that things are damaged or not working and still allows you to pay full price without fixing items prior to stay. Poor painting and carpet work - obvious chips, drips, and just overall poor painting and carpet work throughout. Clearly not deep cleaned. Many dead bugs, months of dust and other guest's wrappers in the kitchen. We are realistic (Being Florida) and did see some live bugs that we took care of, but the dead bugs should not be there. Some of the terrace doors were dated/old wood had gaps that let in the bugs and lizard/gecko type friends that while I am not afraid of, is not what is expected when a booking high end resort. Amenities: The Lagoon is beautiful as in pictures. Many lifeguards and staff at lagoon/slide and looks like a lot of fun for families. The Villa pool had no staff at all, appeared unkempt with weeks of leaves and branches around area. The pool itself was warm and very clean. 2 villa hot tubs looked dated but clean. The food court was empty at dinner time when we walked through. We didn't try any of the restaurants or food here, so cannot speak to that. Fees: Not included in cost of room or taxes was an additional $360.00 "All in one" Fee including cleaning, damages, and amenities. I don't know about you, but I have never left a hotel/resort damaged. As I described cleaning was far from extensive and when you check-out, they expect you to have trash and dishwasher taken care of. Staff: Their text function is very good, and they were responsive to removing a lizard/gecko friend that we couldn't reach, but then another quickly came after him and we realized they could get in from the gap in old door. We cleaned up and removed bugs ourselves as we don't prefer others entering room once we have our belongings out. They do have safes for you to use though. Front gate staff always smiled and were pleasant. Overall, the stay was enjoyable, we didn't spend that much time at the resort, we spent much of our time at theme parks, shopping, cooked in our room after going to Publix and/or went our to local restaurants for meals. Unless you are planning to use the lagoon, pools, and slide or have multiple families to break up some costs there are much newer/value properties with villas in Orlando that the Evermore.

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Great property and well kept grounds. Great friendly helpful staff everywhere. Golf was great also

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$$$

Portofino Bay is the best resort I have ever stayed at, and primarily because of the people. My…read morefiancé and I had our wedding at the resort and everyone went above and beyond to make it special. The hotel manager, Joe, went out of his way to insure that we returned to something special every night, especially on our wedding night-thank you we will cherish the photo forever; chef Michael, our own personal wedding night chef is our new dear friend and OMG you have to try one of his dishes at Tratoria; Andy was our own personal planner and made our wedding extra special, even walking my Liz down the isle; and the staff at Mamas, including Mama, and all of the other wonderful people that make Portofino SO special, thank you all. Just a magical place to stay. We will be back! Until then, mi famiglia. Liz&LukeLovingLife

My partner and I just got back from a staycation at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, and once again it…read morereminded me why this is one of my favorite hotels in Orlando. I've stayed here several times over the last 15 years, and it never disappoints. As one of Universal Orlando's original three Premier Resorts, it has everything you could want. The rooms are huge, the beds are hands down the most comfortable in all of the Universal hotels, the sheets are unbelievably soft, and there are plenty of great restaurants on property. The value is incredible too. Your room key doubles as an Express Pass at Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure, and if you've ever priced those passes, you know they can easily cost over $200 per person, per day. That alone makes staying here worth considering. We kicked off our trip with drinks at the Thirsty Fish. Check out my separate review because it was fantastic. We also had dinner at Mama Della's, which deserves its own review as well. This trip was all about the resort. We talked about going to CityWalk and maybe even hitting the parks, but we were having such a great time that we never left the hotel. Since it was just the two of us, it turned into the perfect relaxing getaway. Most people head to the Beach Pool with the slide, but we spent our time at the Villa Pool, and it was exactly what we were looking for. It reminded me of the pool at the Ritz-Carlton. Palm trees everywhere, a huge pool, tons of lounge chairs, and a much quieter atmosphere. It's only a short walk from the Beach Pool, and I was happy to find out it has the same full food and drink service. I ordered a tequila berry spritzer...or at least I think that's what it was called. I'll post a picture because I can't remember the exact name, but it was so good that by our second day it seemed like everyone around the pool was ordering one. Our second night, a big thunderstorm rolled in. We had reservations at CityWalk but canceled them, grabbed pizza and a Caesar salad from Sal's Market (see that review too), and had dinner in our room. Honestly, it ended up being one of my favorite parts of the trip. Good food, a little TV, some quality time together, and no reason to be anywhere else. We were only there for three days, but it felt like a true vacation. Whether you're coming to Orlando for the parks or just looking for an amazing staycation, Loews Portofino Bay is hard to beat. Was this review a little long? Probably. Do I care? Not even a little. We had an amazing time, and I think you will too.

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Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate

3.6(512 reviews)
11.7 mi

Beautiful resort with plenty going on and lots of amenities to enjoy. I stayed in the Sunset…read moresection, which felt like its own little neighborhood within the property. The resort was easy to navigate, and there were no shortages of dining options. The room was gorgeous and had some thoughtful touches that I appreciated, including pillow spray, a clothes steamer, and even a weighted blanket. It's the little things that make a work trip feel a bit more like a vacation. My biggest complaint? The gym was about the size of my thumbnail. Thankfully, it still managed to squeeze in everything I needed for a solid workout, so I can't complain too much. The conference food was good, though nothing particularly memorable. The late-night food offerings, however, were a welcome surprise and definitely earned bonus points. This is a fantastic property for hosting large corporate meetings and events. The staff was friendly and accommodating throughout our stay. They did have to move some activities indoors due to weather, but everything seemed to be handled smoothly. Overall, a great resort that balances business and leisure well.

Beautiful hotel/resort, with an amazing staff. I was recently staying here for a work conference…read moreand had a very nice stay at the Omni, as I usually do when. I stay at Omnis. Check-in/out was very easy, my room was clean, nice and spacious, with a beautiful view. The bar and pool area is huge and so much fun! We all had a blast and really enjoyed each others company down at the pool bar. If I had one thing to note I wished were better, most of the nights there was only 1 bartender at the pool bar, and with our large conference and also probably other guests out there, it was hard to get service. But that guy was working amazingly so it wasn't him, he just couldn't be in multiple places at once! Was pleasantly surprised at how much of a hit the lay river was with us, but we had a blast! Lastly, the party that was put together by the staff was 10/10! Really do appreciate all the hardwork and how much fun we had! Wish I'd thought to take pictures, but I guess I was too busy enjoying myself!

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Lazy River at Omni Orlando Resort at Championsgate

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The Wave Pool at Omni Orlando Resort at Championsgate

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Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort

Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort

3.1(485 reviews)
3.1 miDisney World, Horizons West / West Orlando
$$$

We recently stayed at Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort and overall had a really enjoyable…read moreexperience--it ended up being a great choice for our trip. There's a lot to love about this resort. The jogging trail and overall scenery are genuinely beautiful and make it feel like a relaxing escape after long park days. The freestyle soda machines were a nice perk, and the food quality exceeded expectations--it felt thoughtfully prepared rather than typical cafeteria-style resort food. Our room was very clean, which always makes a big difference, and the variety of transportation options to the parks was convenient and flexible. For what we paid, the value felt fair, especially considering the amenities. The pool area was also a highlight, and throughout our stay, the employees were consistently professional and helpful. The on-site laundry room was another underrated bonus--it made it easy to head home without a pile of laundry waiting. That said, there were a few drawbacks. We did notice gnats occasionally making their way into the room, which was frustrating. Transportation to Magic Kingdom in particular was inconsistent--the bus took a long time and caused us to miss early entry one morning. One bus driver interaction also stood out, as we were repeatedly corrected about our stroller not being "fully folded" (even though it was), along with strict direction on where we could stand or sit. Additionally, depending on your room location, the walk to Centertown Market can be quite long and inconvenient. The resort is also a bit far from any off-property convenience stores if you need to grab last-minute items, and the lack of a fitness center may be a downside for some guests. Overall, despite a few inconveniences, this was a fun and enjoyable place to stay. The positives definitely outweighed the negatives, and I would recommend it--and would stay here again.

This was the first Disney property we ever stayed in as a couple with kids. We chose it because the…read moretheme seemed interesting for our oldest son and it was promoted as a mid tier resort. When a vacation room has a door that faces the outside of the property I defined that as a motel and so that perception was immediately disappointing. We also experienced a lot of bugs coming in and out of the room and since you weren't in an interior space, traditional to a hotel, it contributed to having to walk through them. The resort is big in the pool area was nice. Getting from our room to the common area with food and gift shops seemed quite a distance, especially for us with a younger family. Travel to and from the park was convenient, although like any resort, very busy during peak times. Having visited other Disney resorts and resorts outside of the park, we would no longer choose to stay at the Caribbean beach resort.

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The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes

The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes

4.2(424 reviews)
6.0 miSouth Orange Blossom Trail / OBT
$$$

I recently went here for a stay-cation and it does live up to its reputation…read more Its all in the details! From higher end bedding, to sparkling clean and well maintained everything, to the fresh lobby flowers, it all says high end and was much appreciated. Check in took a few minutes of waiting around noon and we were accommodated to an early check in. There was no availability for a room upgrade but the standard one was beautiful regardless. The bed was very comfortable, the bathroom was beautiful and very clean with a separate shower and tub. The toiletries were a nice touch since my husband forgot to bring his toothbrush. The soaps, shampoo, body wash and conditioner all seemed like a higher quality with muted, natural scents. The grounds a very pretty, they shared amenities with the JW next door which created a fun day going from their lazy river then back to the Ritz pool for some R&R. The Ritz pool area has complimentary water, fruit, sunscreen, towels floating mats. The pool server was attentive as well. The lobby bar is large with friendly wait staff. I had probably the best charcuterie board I've ever had, featuring really decent gluten free toast in lieu of regular crackers, fresh honey comb, and high quality meats and cheeses. Fruit and electrolyte water was waiting in my room after a long day at the pool, which was a pleasant surprise. The breakfast buffet was inside Highball&Harvest, which was packed full of options, including gf muffins, toast, and waffles which were made in their kitchen area away from the buffet. There are a lot of amenities that I walked by but didn't utilize, like mountain bikes for their wood path, canoes, pool tables, ping pong, foosball, giant chess, soccer goals and a bunch of kids activities. Overall, I had an excellent stay at the Ritz Carlton and would love to return soon!

The exceptional cuisine, breathtaking views overlooking the property, and the inviting pool bar…read morecreated an experience that will remain an unforgettable memory. Every detail reflected excellence and genuine hospitality. The signature chocolate cake was extraordinary, and the catfish was simply outstanding. I have enjoyed freshly caught fish on many occasions, yet I have never experienced catfish with such remarkable flavor and quality. It left a lasting impression on my palate. I made it a point to personally compliment the chef for delivering such an exceptional culinary experience.

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