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View from a high floor at Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress. The large outdoor pool features rock formations and waterfalls, surrounded by blue umbrellas, lush trees, a lake, and the parking area.
Hyatt RegencyOrlando, United StatesFebruary 2023

Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort Review

By the Globalist Notes coupleStayed, photographed, and reviewed in person

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With theme park shuttles and a lagoon-style pool, this resort is a great fit for families looking to combine Orlando sightseeing with a relaxing stay.

FamilyResort

Key Points from This Stay

Resort Fee$50waived byGlobalist Benefit
Breakfast BenefitRestaurant · Buffet, A la carteprovided byGlobalist BenefitDinner
ParkingCovered, Valet · $39waived byGlobalist BenefitValet parking fee$54waived byGlobalist Benefit
Waterslide poolHot Tub / SpaBeach access

This Stay at a Glance

Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort is a sprawling property ideal for travelers looking to balance Orlando theme park visits with resort-style relaxation. If you aren't set on staying at a Disney-owned property, this resort is an excellent alternative for those who prefer a slower pace over the 'rope drop' rush. While it offers convenient access to Walt Disney World and Universal Studios, its real advantage is the ability to retreat from the intensity of the parks to enjoy significantly more spacious and comfortable facilities.

The rooms were comfortable enough for resting after long days of walking through the parks. The lagoon-style pool, complete with 12 waterfalls and a waterslide, along with the lakeside walking paths, provides plenty to do without ever leaving the grounds. It’s a balanced choice for those who want to manage the fatigue of an Orlando trip by mixing theme park excursions with downtime at the resort.

The resort seen from our room. The big pool with its rocks and waterfall and the blue umbrellas are all in view, and beyond them the dense trees, the lake and the parking lot show just how large the grounds are.
The curved outdoor pool lit up at night. The palms and rows of loungers glow softly under the dark sky, making it a nice loop for an evening stroll.
The resort at dusk under a yellow sky, with the terraced building, the artificial waterfall and the pond out front. This was the scene that greeted us on arrival and set the tone for the stay.
The Partners statue of Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse holding hands in front of Cinderella Castle at Magic Kingdom. It was crowded on a clear day, but close enough to the resort for an easy day trip.

Room Upgrade Experience

Room on this stayStandard King

The Standard King room was spacious and well-maintained. Floor-to-ceiling windows leading to the balcony provided excellent natural light, and the seating area beside the bed offered a comfortable spot to unwind after a long day at the theme parks. At night, the balcony offered views of the Orlando skyline and distant hot air balloons, capturing the resort's relaxed atmosphere.

The Standard King room. A gray sofa sits beside the white-linen king bed, the full-height window to the balcony lets in plenty of daylight, and the geometric carpet adds to the resort feel.
Orlando at night from the room window. A high-rise lit in blue stands in the distance and a hot-air balloon hangs in the sky, so we got a city night view without leaving the resort.
The night view from the Standard King room's balcony. The railing and curtains frame the shot, with resort lights and the city glow beyond, worth sitting out on the balcony for at night.

No Lounge

Lounge access was not available on this stay.

Breakfast Experience

Breakfast is served in a typical large-resort style with a wide variety of options. The menu included staples like Eggs Benedict and fresh fruit, making it a solid way to fuel up before heading to the parks. The restaurant is bright and open, with garden views that allow for a leisurely start to the morning.

Eggs Benedict with hash browns, a fruit bowl and a red juice on the wooden table, ordered at breakfast. The fruit bowl had good variety, and with the main it made a solid morning meal.
Two eggs Benedict with hash browns and a little cup of ketchup on a white plate. The ham and poached eggs on English muffins came with plenty of hollandaise, and the crispy hash browns made this one of the better breakfast picks.
A fruit plate from the breakfast buffet: melon, orange, strawberries, blueberries and blackberries in a gray-striped bowl. The berries were fresh, a light way to start the morning.
The bright, open breakfast buffet area. Plates are stacked on the central island and guests are serving themselves, and even at peak morning hours the lines stayed short.
Our breakfast table by the window. The front plate holds smoked salmon, sausage, a muffin, salad and bread, the back one fruit and pastries, and eating with the garden in view made the morning feel unhurried.

Dining Experience

Dinner

After returning from Disney World, I had the fish tacos at the hotel restaurant, which were the highlight of my stay. The balance of textures and the sauce were excellent, offering a meal that felt like a step up from typical theme park fare. The menu featured a variety of entrees priced between $12 and $20.

The main-dish menu we checked in the evening. Local Florida Green Salad, Shrimp Tacos, Crispy Fried Chicken Sandwich and the Atrium Burger run about $12 to $20, not bad for a resort.

Pools & Facilities Experience

Hot tub / spaWaterslide poolBeach access

The large lagoon-style pool, designed with 12 waterfalls and rock formations, feels more like a small water park than a standard hotel pool. At night, the area is illuminated, creating a calm atmosphere for a stroll or a rest. Spending time at the poolside bar, 'On the Rocks,' with a cocktail while enjoying the Florida sun was a highlight.

The resort is well-equipped with a hot tub, walking trails, and various activity facilities, making it easy to spend a relaxing day on-site even if you aren't visiting the theme parks.

The large lagoon-style pool and its waterslide were particularly popular with families. The resort also offers a nature-friendly environment, where you can spot ibises roaming freely around the pool area.

The shores of Lake Windsong, located in the heart of the resort, are lined with sand, giving it the feel of a beach resort. There are various water activities available, such as kayaking, which are perfect for a day without Disney plans.

There is an on-site 9-hole golf course for a casual round. A parrot named 'Merlot' lives in the lobby, adding a bit of charm to the check-in and check-out process.

A cocktail and the menu on an outdoor table at On the Rocks, the pool bar. With palms, blue umbrellas and a clear sky as the backdrop, it was a lazy afternoon spot.
A big orange chair painted with a parrot sits under a palm on the lakeside sand. Kayaks and small boats are moored on the lake behind, nice to have water options beyond the pool.
Merlot, the red-and-blue parrot perched on a wooden stand in the lobby. A sign with his photo and the hotel name stands below, and he drew our eyes every time we crossed the lobby.
The pool seen from the room at night. The lit water, the rock formations and the palms stand out in the dark with the parking lot and city lights beyond, a different face of the resort from the daytime.
The golf course on the resort grounds. Green fairways, palms and a small pond spread out under a clear sky, worth a walk around even if you are not golfing.

Service Impressions

Service rating not recordedService notes are still being written.

Resort Fee & Parking Check

Parking typeCovered parking, Valet parkingParking fee$39Valet parking fee$54Resort fee$50Other fees

The hotel operates a shuttle to Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, and Disney Springs, making it easy to get around without worrying about theme park parking. Both self-parking and valet options are available for a fee.

Other fees: The $50 resort fee covers the Disney and Universal Orlando shuttles as well as various resort activities. Guests 21 and older receive a complimentary glass of champagne at check-in, which helped set the vacation mood immediately upon arrival.

Late checkout was honored on this stay: 4 PM

Before You Book

You don't necessarily need to stay at an official Disney resort when visiting Disney World. If you aren't planning on early park entry, Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress is a great alternative. It offers reasonable proximity to the parks while providing much more expansive resort facilities. It is a well-balanced choice in the Orlando area if you want to combine theme park visits with resort relaxation.

Location & Getting Around

1 Grand Cypress Blvd, Orlando, FL 32836, USA

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A pink drink on an outdoor table at On the Rocks, with palms, blue umbrellas and the lake behind. Just sipping it while looking out at the water was enough to fill an afternoon.
Holding the surfboard-shaped sign with the On the Rocks Bar & Grill logo. The terrace seating, umbrellas and palms behind capture the resort's vacation vibe.
The tall building with red balconies on every floor and the entrance below. A tree in pink bloom and palms stand out front with guests heading in, and the sunny weather made the facade look especially sharp.
The pool deck, where three white ibises wander past a lounger draped with a yellow towel under a teal umbrella. They were not shy, so we got to watch them up close while relaxing.
Inside the high-ceilinged restaurant. Wooden chairs and tables sit on a checkered carpet, and the garden and trees show through the big windows, a quiet place to eat in natural light.
The breakfast restaurant seen from the floor above. Light wood round tables sit on a herringbone floor with a service cart and dishes in the middle, and the high ceiling gives it a striking sense of openness.
The atrium lobby seen from an upper-floor corridor. The gridded glass ceiling, the stacked room corridors and the indoor garden and ponds on the ground floor line up symmetrically, and the scale of the resort hits you at once.
The atrium lobby at night from an upper-floor corridor. The corridors on each level, the stone floor below and the garden and small fountain show under the lights, a calmer mood than during the day.
The outdoor garden we came across on an evening walk. Square lanterns hang from the branches of a big tree, glowing softly over stone steps and a small plaza, a lovely place for a slow walk at night.
A steamboat-style cruise boat moored on the lake near the resort, with a cloudy sky and dock facilities behind. We spotted it while exploring the lakeshore and stopped to take a look.
Two armchairs and a small table by the window of the Standard King room. The lake and woods spread out below the full-height glass, and sitting here with a morning coffee was the best part of the room.

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