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Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo

3200 River Ranch Boulevard River Ranch, Lake Wales, FL, USA, 33867
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About us

Westgate River Ranch Resort and Rodeo is the largest authentic Ranch in the Southeastern US and the only one in Florida. A unique Dude Ranch experience awaits you at this 1,700-acre ponderosa of winding trails and pristine waters where horseback riding, airboat rides, swamp buggy rides, golf, skeet shooting, hayrides, line dancing at the Saloon and a sanctioned rodeo every Saturday night are just some of the activities to enjoy. If you would like a more immersive experience, we can organize a cattle drive with real cowboys for your group or event. Throw on your favorite western wear and enjoy a hayride with a singing cowboy followed by rustic BBQ grub. For a quieter evening, mingle with other guests in our restaurant The Smokehouse Grill which overlooks the Kissimmee River and offers a scrumptious and diverse menu. Spend the night or opt for a day trip at our full-service resort - Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo boasts more than 8,000 square feet of flexible meeting and banquet space and is able to accommodate up to 250 people in 12 different areas of the property. Come and find your inner cowboy and leave your City Slicker worries behind. Nothing beats the laid-back vibe, fresh air and great outdoors so start planning your adventure today.

Venue Details

ChainWestgate Resorts
BrandWestgate Resorts
Built2000
Renovated2013
Total meeting space17,173 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms158
Venue typeResort

Industry Ratings

Northstar
AAA

Awards

Industry awards
Westgate River Ranch Earns 2012 TRIPADVISOR CERTIFICATE OF EXCELLENCE 2011 Venue of the Year from the National Skeet Shooter's Association. World Class Tourist Destination recognition from the Central Florida Visitors & Conventions Bureau.

Amenities

Room features and guest services
  • Calls (local)
  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • View (garden)
  • Voicemail box
Facilities
  • All inclusive
  • Extended stay
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite gift shop
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Pet friendly
  • Space (outdoor)
  • Space (private)
  • Space (semi-private)
  • Wheelchair accessible

Seasonal Availability

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High season
Oct 01 - Oct 31Jan 01 - Feb 29
Shoulder season
Mar 01 - May 31Sep 01 - Sep 30
Low season
Jun 01 - Aug 31

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
17,173 sq. ft.
Largest room
2,499 sq. ft.
Space (private)
Available
Meeting rooms
10
Second largest room
1,200 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
8,000 sq. ft.
Space (semi-private)
Available
Space (outdoor)
Available
Standing capacity
250
Seating capacity
250
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Hollow square
Royal conference
Grand Hall
2,499 sq. ft.
50 x 48 sq. ft.
-
250
60
200
250
250
160
60
60
60
Longhorn Center
|
2,744 sq. ft.
66 x 30 sq. ft.
-
150
60
104
150
150
60
60
72
60
Mustang Room
285 sq. ft.
19 x 15 sq. ft.
8 ft.
35
18
24
35
35
24
24
24
-
Palomino Room
285 sq. ft.
19 x 18 sq. ft.
8 ft.
35
18
24
35
35
24
24
24
-
Arabian Room
240 sq. ft.
16 x 15 sq. ft.
8 ft.
28
12
16
28
28
16
18
16
-
Appaloosa Room
225 sq. ft.
15 x 8 sq. ft.
8 ft.
28
12
16
28
28
16
-
16
-
River Ranch Chapel
1,000 sq. ft.
-
-
200
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Wedding Gazebo
|
1,000 sq. ft.
-
-
200
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East Corral
|
4,500 sq. ft.
-
-
300
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Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
158
Single (1 bed)
29
Single (1 bed) rate
$129.00 - $500.00
Double (2 beds)
105
Double (2 beds) rate
$139.00 - $500.00
Suites
24
Tax rate
7%
Occupancy rate
12%

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 59 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Street parking
Bus parking

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Orlando International Airport
Airport
82 mi
Take 528 West (BeachLine Expressway) to I-4 West. Exit at U.S. 27 and travel South. At State Road 60 (Lake Wales Exit), take a left and travel East for approximately 25 miles. Westgate River Ranch will be on your right-hand side. Distance from Orlando International Airport to Westgate River Ranch: 82.5 miles
1 Airport Boulevard
Orlando, FL, US 32827
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Tampa International Airport
Airport
91 mi
Take State Road 60 East. Continue East approximately 25 miles past U.S. 27. Westgate River Ranch will be on your right-hand side.
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170 mi
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Airport
189 mi
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Miami, FL 33126
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Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier
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Smokehouse Grill
Nightlife
0 mi
Westgate Smokehouse Grill, a charming waterfront eatery that overlooks the scenic Kissimmee River at Westgate River Ranch. The casual, laid-back Smokehouse Grill features a family-style menu.
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Florida Sky Diving Center
Recreation
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American Championship Rodeo
Recreation
5 mins
Cowpokes and bronco busters descend upon Westgate River Ranch every Saturday night at 7:30 PM for an evening of fun for the whole family at the 1,200-seat rodeo arena.
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Florida Natural Vistor Center
Museum
30 mi
Learn all about our humble beginnings and follow Florida Natural rich history. And of course, no visit is complete without sampling one of the many varieties of Florida's Natural® Brand Premium juices.
20160 Highway 27
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Recreation
28 mi
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Park
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Additional Information

Facility Restrictions

Pet Friendly – Westgate Resorts will allow up to two (2) dogs per room/suite as "pets", no other types of animals are permitted on property. A mandatory, non-refundable fee of $100.00 will be charged upon check in for dogs. There are size and breed limitations. Guests with service animals will not be charged any of the above fees.

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Westgate Championship Rodeo Hayrides & Country Buffet Smokehouse Grill River Ranch Saloon Wedding Chapel Pet Friendly Horseback Riding Pony Rides Petting Farm Heated Outdoor Pool & Hot Tub Barbecue Facilities Trap & Skeet Range Western Store General Store with Deli Full-Service Marina Bait & Tackle Shop Boat Rentals Airboat & Swamp Buggy Rides Onsite Private Airport Adventure Park - Zip Line - Rock Wall - Mechanical Bull - Mini-Golf - Bungee Jumper - Private Rodeos - Teambuilding

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Sustainable Practices

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Does Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
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Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
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Health and Safety

Were practices at Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
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