A boutique property with 45 holes of Nicklaus golf and a dedicated academy on site.
The Villas of Grand Cypress provide a boutique alternative to Orlando's larger resorts, with 146 units on a property that includes 45 holes of Jack Nicklaus golf. The New Course, Nicklaus's tribute to St Andrews, is the centrepiece, but the broader golf offering includes three additional nines and a golf academy that draws golfers seeking instruction alongside their resort stay.
The villa format suits golf groups better than standard hotel rooms. Units include full or partial kitchens, separate living areas, and enough space for groups of three or four to share comfortably without compromise. The property sits near the Disney corridor, within a few miles of Grand Cypress New Course and within 15 minutes of Waldorf Astoria and the Bonnet Creek resorts.
Amenities beyond golf include a pool, spa, tennis, rock climbing, fishing, and bicycles. The Nine18 restaurant handles on-site dining with competence. The overall character is of a resort that prioritises the golf experience and the villa lifestyle over theme-park-adjacent spectacle, which appeals to golfers who want separation from the tourist density of International Drive.
Nightly rates of $200 to $538 position the Villas in the upper-mid range, with the golf access and the villa format justifying the premium over standard hotel accommodations at similar price points. Booking is available through Booking.com and direct.