The Grove Resort & Water Park Orlando

This is a family-first megaresort that tries to be everything at once: a lakeside escape, a splashy water park, a conference-and-wedding center and a multi-unit home-away-from-home for extended families. Bright pools, a lazy river and an arcade sit a short walk from spacious two- and three‑bedroom suites with full kitchens; an on-site Starbucks and three restaurants keep caffeine and dinner lines moving for tired park-goers. The lakefront offers calmer moments with paddleboards and sunset views, while manicured event lawns and ballroom space cater to weddings and reunions. Service can tilt between heartfelt — a desk agent who personally walks you to your suite, or kitchen staff who handle severe allergies with care — and the frantic, with delayed housekeeping or amenity snafus on busy weekends. Locals treat it as an event and weekend escape, while tourists use it as a multi-family base for the theme parks. It’s showy and practical in equal measure: bring patience, bring kids, and book extra time to enjoy the water and the quiet moments by the lake.