Villas of Grand Cypress Orlando

Top notch. If you are a golfer and looking for a great location for a buddy weekend, Grand Cypress is worth strong consideration. The golf courses are in excellent condition and provide a variety of challenges. The villas are modern and spacious.

Wow ! What a nice place! Stayed there 3 night and was absolutely pleased with everything. The rooms are superb with a high level of comfort and luxury. The beds are heavenly.
Bathroom, shower, towels and amenities are all top noch.
The staff is very helpful and is always smiling and greating you whenever you walk by.
The only so-​so note would be the food at the main café. Ate there 2 times for lunch and both times were very disapointing. But a short drive out the complex you have a lot of restaurants to choose from
Would definitively go back!

This is one of the nicest places I have ever stayed! Absolutely perfect in every way!

After a nightmare of a stay at the B Resort, we arrived at The Villas of Grand Cypress and it was like stepping into a dream! We had booked our room just the night before and they were able to accommodate us. My husband and I were in Orlando to celebrate our mini honeymoon and the staff went above and beyond to make our stay magical and wonderful in every way! The bellman were so incredibly helpful and just knew exactly what they were doing to make everything super easy and relaxing! Registration took less than 5 minutes (it took us two hours and a nightmare experience of rolling our bags back and forth from room to room at B Resort!).
When we arrived in our room after a long day of parks, our bags were set up nicely and there was champagne and a beautiful fruit and cheese plate waiting for us! And the room itself was absolutely lovely: the king bed had every type of pillow, there was a gorgeous view of the golf course’s lake, and the room was spacious and open. The bathroom was made for royalty! It had a gorgeous tub (and fast-​filling) tub, a large mirror with embedded TV, and a shower with THREE different kinds of sprays! It made me want to cry tears of happiness! THIS is how to have a honeymoon!
To add to it, the grounds were gorgeous: they have bikes for rent and different trails and walking paths. There is an amazing fitness center and pool and a beautiful golf course. The resort was conveniently located from Disney and Universal AND we were able to book in-​room massages! If you are looking for a relaxing and beautiful and private place to stay and want amazingly top notch service, The Villas of Grand Cypress is your ideal resort!!!

I can’t say enough great things about this resort! So we planned a trip to Orlando for a family reunion. Just to give you some background we are somewhat of hotel snobs… More than I’d like to admit. We have stayed at some of the most prestigious brands. With that being said the Villas at Grand Cypress take it to a whole other level. We never in a million years expected to have such a wonderful experience at a resort in Orlando, Fl! We have always left places with at least one thing we felt could of been better. Not this time!!! From the food, to the service, cleanliness and restaurant venues. This entire property is just top notch. Amazing how a resort can have fully equipped kitchens with a blender and all. All the while offering excellent room service as well. There really is no other place to stay if you decide to visit Orlando. Highly recommend.

Back again for what is probably my 27^th year visiting Grand Cypress. Coming here as a kid was fantastic as the resort has so much to offer, but coming here as an adult is even more enjoyable. I can’t get enough. I would buy a unit here if I could and make it a permanent vacation spot. The staff is incredibly friendly and helpful, the grounds are pristine and the rooms are luxurious. This was my boyfriends second visit and he absolutely loves the golf courses. Thank you Grand Cypress for yet again a perfect stay. See you this winter!
Brittany

Back when it seemed like winter would never end, I decided to book our end of summer vacation at Universal (4 nights) and the Villas of Grand Cypress (3 nights). Our kids (ages 7 and 9) ensured that we went non-​stop at Universal, so we were spent by the time we made it to the Villas.
Check-​in was a breeze. We were early and had to wait a bit for our villa, so we had lunch, did a little shopping, and relaxed in the clubhouse for a few minutes. Everyone was friendly and helpful. The grounds were outstanding.
The Villa was a refreshing change from the park hotel. We had a 2-​bedroom with 2 baths (soaking tub, spacious showers, etc.). The 2-​story family room was an ideal place to relax and unwind the first day, and the kitchen was modern and convenient. The dining area was overwhelmed by the massive table, which would have been too large even if we’d had another family of four in tow. It didn’t really matter because the table was used mostly as a dropping off point for shopping bags and such. The kids loved having their own room and tended to vanish for hours at a time when we weren’t out and about.
The amenities were convenient, clean and plentiful. The hardest part for us was balancing our desire to relax and unwind against all of the things we could do. The on-​site pool was larger than those found at most hotels and not terribly crowded, so we spent part of the second day there. The kids wanted to try fishing, so we called the desk and had all we needed delivered to our door within 10 minutes. We also used the shuttle (which picked us up and dropped us off at our villa with virtually no delay between making the call and getting on the shuttle) to enjoy the massive pool, tennis courts and lake at the Hyatt (covered by our resort fee). We had planned to hit the on-​site bike trail (the available bikes were clean and looked relatively new) and the rock wall at the Hyatt, but we just ran out of time.
My wife ordered a couples massage for our last night, and they did a fantastic job. They set up quickly, the music was soothing, and the massage itself was incredibly relaxing… a great way to wrap up the vacation.
The pictures on Unilocal and elsewhere don’t do the Villas justice. Yes, everything looks the same, but you don’t get the feel of the place until you’re there. All — and I do mean all — of the employees were friendly and bent over backwards to make our stay enjoyable. Good resorts make sure to do all of the big things right. Great resorts do that and lots of little things to make you feel not just appreciated but welcome. This is a great resort. I cannot recommend the Villas at Grand Cypress enough.

Checked out today… great rescue Villas of Grand Cypress crew!!! I wanna say it to the world… your staff made every effort to accommodate the Young family. We appreciate the deluxe amenities of an upgraded Villa as well as A+ room service. My family couldn’t have been more pleased once we crossed the threshold. I’ll be sure to be back and visit soon and I’ll make sure to request Villa 4041 because it doesn’t get any better!!! It’s not how you start but how you finish… thanks again TEAM GRAND CYPRESS!!!

Perfect quiet getaway!
RELAXING
Quiet and Dog friendly.
The Villas are very comfortable and very well maintained.
The staff very accomodating.
Golf course is world class.

Everything about this place is amazing. Hands down best hotel I’ve ever been too. Will be back over and over again

Luv, Luv, Luv this resort. We came down for the NPE show at the convention center and because this is Spring Break we felt that this property would be quieter. It was and after a long day working… bliss. Since we were going to be here for 9 days, quiet and calm was a necessity. Nothing wrong with the resorts, but screaming kids running up and down the corridors is not conducive to early mornings and late work nights with a short amount of time for sleeping till the next day to do it all over again.
We initially had a room overlooking the golf course and moved into a room overlooking a pond which was simply stunning. The staff was incredible and told us to leave our luggage and they would move it for us. They also delivered our Fedex packages at the same time. .
The staff could not have been more accommodating or friendly. Being from Chicago it is always a hoot when everyone you see gives a friendly smile and a wave… especially when the city wave is unofficially the middle finger. The wild life is incredible, little cranes to big cranes and lizards… oh my :)
We loved that the room came with complimentary waters and a refrigerator. The room itself was beautiful as was the bathroom. We absolutely loved being able to sit on the patio in the mornings and evenings as it was so calming

I’ve been going here for years and it’s always been a consistently excellent experience with phenomenal customer service.
The Villas of the Grand Cypress is excellent if you want a quieter resort or you’re looking to focus on golf. While it works well for families, particularly with the villa layouts, I love that the pool isn’t overrun with kids.
The amenities are amazing— they renovated the bathrooms a few years ago and now have sleek showers with rainfall faucets, huge tubs, and nicely lit sinks (with TVs in the mirror, woop!). Villas and bedrooms are great, nice layouts, and there isn’t a bad view. The gym is nice, and the pool is very peaceful and they bring by frozen grapes, cold washcloths, and other little treats throughout the day.
The customer service is superb; in the many times I’ve been hee, they truly treat every single person like they are a VIP. It means a lot they they consistently want their guests to have a positive experience. Most of the staff has been here years, indicative that it’s just a nice place and they treat everyone well.
Proximity to Disney is great, and there’s a free shuttle to the nearby Hyatt if you want access to more pools and activities. The Room Service food is great (I’m obsessed with the coffee here), and the Club and Nine18 have awesome food, too. I would absolutely recommend for a quick weekend getaway, or some time with your significant other or family that’s tucked away yet allows access if you feel like going to the parks or other activities.

Total disappointment… For a new course there were no yardage markers in the fairways, no gps or placards with the layout of the holes. The holes were on top of each other, the greens were very confusing, dual greens on most holes, and there were minimal facilities for basic needs like using the bathroom. A huge disappointment for a NEW Jack Nicklaus designed course. Won’t play here again!

Absolutely fabulous! From the moment we arrived, the staff made us feel welcomed and right at home. They go out of their way to make sure you’re taken care of. By the fourth day there, I was so in love with this place, I didn’t want to leave.
The villas you stay in are private and very luxurious. They spared no expense on the renovations. The bathtub is big enough for two people, the shower is incredible. It has the European shower tower that I made an excuse to use at least twice a day. :)
There is a tv in the mirror in the bathroom as well that’s great to watch while putting your makeup on.
The bed is super comfortable.
The attention to detail is second to none.
They are so incredibly spacious, I think it said the one bedroom villa is around 1000 square feet. It’s literally a home away from home with full sized kitchen with large refrigerator and also has a washer and dryer. I absolutely recommend this property for families visiting Disney World. It’s a bit pricey but worth every penny.
This will be the only place we stay from now on when we visit orlando. How did I not find it sooner?!

Staff consistently friendly and helpful. Grounds beautiful. Food pricey but delicious. Very close to Disney. Open bar in the afternoon and evening. Beds would be more comfortable of they used higher grade sheets. Otherwise great stay. Would definitely return.

I have had the pleasure of coming to this amazing resort for the last nine years for my January Sales Meetings. The Villas are incredible. Spotless, beautiful décor and five star service. The last two years I had my own villa, and they both seemed new. The shower, in particular, was great. Perfect temperature and pressure. Might be a small thing, but the smallest thing is sometimes what you remember.
The golf courses are not for beginners. There is the New Course, based on the Old Course at St Andrews. All the holes are the same. I’ve played the Old Course, but, of course, since it’s Florida, it’s a little different from Scotland. The last two years it was very cold, under 45 °F, so it actually did feel like Scotland. Greens are fast, fairways wide, but there is trouble out there. Overall, a very fun round of golf. But, again, not for beginners, although this course, of the ones I play, is the easiest.
The North/​South is killer. You have to be very long off the tee and have a great iron game. I’m not great at both, so I tend to struggle on this one, but try to stay around a bogey each hole, which really is the best you can do if you’re not a single handicapper.
The North/​East set up is hard as well. The East has an island green, can’t remember what hole. Out of nine tries (or more) over the last nine years, I might have made it on three times. Winds tends to be up, and you need a very tight iron game on the East course.
I’m not a bad player, but after playing the North/​South/​East courses, one can be very discouraged. All are as hard as Bethpage Black, and the North/​South are as long. I would recommend a handicap of 15 or less if you expect to score. If not, go out and have fun, but do not hold up play for the better players. Pick your ball up after 5 strokes in the fairway and move on. I did a number of times!
The Clubhouse Bar is fantastic as well. Food and drinks are top notch. Cool décor too. A number of pro golf bags are hanging up as they host a number of tournaments here, especially the LPGA.

Beautiful golf course, great for any level, very welcoming staff, love love loved the entire experience! Didn’t get a chance to try the food in the club house, and as usual, anything near Disney property is expensive… Golf course cart service, $ 6;plus tip for a cup of coffee and Snickers bar. But oh well, that’s a vacation! January weather was cool but golf course was green and perfecf!

This review is for the New Course, a Nicklaus-​designed tribute to the Old Course at St. Andrews. Unlike many American courses that bill themselves as links tracts, this is the real deal, in looks, feel and playability. Wail away at them tee shots laddies and then find what swale, hummock or pot bunker you now have to contend with. Huge, quick, sandy undulating greens, many of them double and with the ability to run up, really complete the experience. There’s also a fine practice area with a great bunker for both greenside and fairway sand practice. The nineteenth hole is also comfortable with great drinks and food, including a very unhealthy but flavorful potato chips nachos. The New Course at Grand Cypress provides a great golfing experience.

Wide open fairways, rolling hills, tough greens. If you miss the fairway, you need lessons:) This is a beautiful course but some of the greens were shared and not sure I really like that idea because sometimes you had to wait and couldn’t tell which direction people were going.

Rarely do I want to give a place more than 5 stars. The Villas of Grand Cypress, however, deserves at least 6.
Just got back from our 3^rd stay at the resort and have loved it each time. In the past, we just accepted that the accommodations while comfortable were a bit dated. No more! The recent room renovations have made the place GORGEOUS, comfortable and high-​end. Just standing in the room, we felt pampered.
They excel at service too. Everyone who works there is friendly and helpful.
We go for golf and love it. The courses are well groomed and the greens are fantastic. The restaurant at the clubhouse is perfect for both pre-​round breakfast and post-​round lunch.
I can’t end this review without mentioning that we see few kids at the resort. While this makes the resort even more perfect for us, if you’re trying to craft the perfect vacation for kids, you may want to consider a hotel that caters more to the Disney crowd.
We’ll go again for sure. Perhaps we’ll see you there.

This place exceeded my expectations!!! The villa that my husband rented was modernized with nice décor. One of the coolest things was watching tv in the bathroom mirror when taking a shower. In addition, the service was impeccable. Housekeeping stopped by the room every single day to clean and change used towels. It was by far the most wonderful places I’ve ever been to in Orlando :)

I had to go to Orlando for a conference and was really dreading it! DREADING IT!
I’m have been to Orlando a few times for work and it always seems to be hot, humid and full of cranky kids.
So, I planned this trip to arrive as late as possible, and to leave as early as possible.
Staying 2 nights.
So, I arrive late. It’s not far from the airport really… maybe a 15 minute drive.
Turn into drive, which is gated.
The security guard got my name and verified that I was due to check in.
I proceeded through the gate and it was DARK. Pitch black. Scary for me as a woman traveling alone because I had never been there before and I knew that my room was a ‘villa’ which means exterior entry.
That always makes me nervous.
So, I find the reception and again, it was very quiet and dark. It wasn’t that late… maybe 930pm.
But this place is very residential, so it is really quiet after dark.
He greeted me by name and quickly got me checked in. The bellman took my keys and I followed him to the villa.
He explained to me where our meetings were and told me they would pick me up and take me to the conference center if I did not feel like driving myself.
I really could not see any part of the resort as we pulled up to the villa, which was set up like a typical condo unit.
I parked and we went inside.
It smelled as if it had just been built, which I love.
He showed me all the features and would not accept a tip… but I forced him. He made me feel comfortable in this dark, quiet resort.
There was a fridge, big TV with 3 HBO channels, Kuerig coffee maker, free wifi, and ICE COLD a/​c. I cranked it down to 68 and damn near froze. I LOVED that!
I have attached photos so you can see how nice the villa was… the bed was so comfortable and that deep tub was relaxing after long days.
Started off each day with a quadruple head shower, and got ready watching the news in the bathroom.
At the light of day, I checked out my patio which looked over the golf course. The landscaping is very nice, plush and tropical.
It wasn’t hot. September 4. Nice breeze and great temps!
I drove all around the resort and just soaked in the beauty of it all.
How can this place be so close to all that mouse madness???
Close to both outlet malls, close to Whole Foods for meals.
Great trip, which was unexpected. I really wanted to stay!
I seriously felt like I was in a resort on Maui or something.
I sure hope to stay there should I visit Orlando again!

What a difference a year made? Last summer, we had our off-​site here, and I gave them 4 stars for some small short-​comings. I’d heard that they’d spent a gazillion Brazilian reals giving it some face-​lift, but what I experienced was still beyond the high expectations set by that news. One of my (small) complaints last time was that it’s not easy knowing which villa is yours even when you’re in the general vicinity? Maybe they heard me, but this time, a golf-​carted staff not only leads your car to the right parking lot, but tells you definitively which is yours. WiFi speed too slow last time — check, it’s MagLev speed now. JUST for me, because I griped about it last time, they put in a small but serviceable fitness room — brand spanking new, and never saw anyone else in there.
Inside, everything was … PEABODY! I swear: from the motion-​activated night-​lights to the TV in mirror, all the way to the toiletries, they’ve copied directly from the Peabody — only the ducks and the fountain are missing. I’m not complaining, as they have really spared no expense. The living space had always been more than palatial for non-​suite abode (all with a sitting area outside when it’s not too hot); they’ve upgraded all the furnishings and modernized them. Is there anyone with the 18 iPod/​iPads to plug in — you will NOT run out. The bathroom is especially gorgeous, with both a garden tub and a walk-​in shower equipped with a shower tower. Turn-​down service now includes orange-​chocolate with valerian — all the better to help you snooze! What will they think of next — caffeine-​laced tooth paste to help you get up in the morning?
I’ll need to post some pictures. So how can I not hang a cinco on this gorgeous ‘new and improved’ place? BTW — the staff went through renewed training too, it seems.

It’s Scotland in Orlando…
Love this course as its significantly different than anything else in the area. A links-​style (lacks the shoreline and water views) Nicklaus design inspired by the Old Course in St Andrews. In fact, holes 1 and 18 are an exact replica of those we’ve seen on TV (or played for those fortunate few) — complete with the Valley of Death fronting the 18^th green. Beware that holes 1,18, 9 and 10 come complete with a burn that’s not visible from the tee and will swallow your golf balls.
The course has very few trees, a number of adjacent fairways, and double greens. The double greens were a bit difficult to get used to as you have to play gold flags going out and white flags on the inbound side. If you’re not paying attention, wouldn’t surprise me if some players hit to the wrong pin. Other than the burn, there’s not that much water on the course and a number of deep pot bunkers. Note that the pot bunkers are TRUE bunkers and will cost you at least a stroke. 6 – 8 foot walls of grass with difficult lies and stances are common. I believe I played laterally in every bunker I hit as there really is no other option. Greens are real large (given that most have 2 pins) with a lot of undulation.
The course itself is not that hard as Orlando rarely has strong gusty winds and the fairways and greens are expansive. This is reflected in the USGA slope/​rating. Could be a slow round on crowded days as I can see where groups that spray their tee shots would be playing into oncoming traffic on other holes. Was not a problem at least on the day I played.
All in all, a great and varied experience. Given that most Orlando courses are all pretty much alike with water all over the place (especially the other 9s at Grand Cypress) I really enjoyed playing a different type track that one would not often see on this side of the pond. The round here is expensive (well north of $ 100) but so are most of the other resort courses around this city. Really appreciate this alternative.