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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

Local Attractions

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.
4100 George J Bean Parkway
Tampa, FL, US 33607
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The Aviators Club
The Aviators Club
Airport
0 mi
The Aviators Club is a luxurious resort fly-in community specifically designed for aviators and their families. The Aviators Club provides pilots with a fully serviced 5,000 foot paved and lit runway with T-Hangers, tie-down facilities, and fuel services.
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Lakeland Linder Regional Airport
Airport
59 mi
3900 Don Emerson Dr
Lakeland, FL 33811
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Palm Beach International Airpot
Airport
124 mi
1000 James L Turnage Blvd
West Palm Beach, FL 33415
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Ft Lauderdale - Hollywood International Airport
Airport
170 mi
100 Terminal Dr
Ft Lauderdale, FL 33315
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Miami International Airport
Airport
189 mi
2100 NW 42nd Ave
Miami, FL 33126
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Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier
Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier
Recreation
52 mi
A historic landmark on Florida's Space Coast, the world-famous Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier stretches 800 feet over the Atlantic Ocean and is home to restaurants, bars, gift shops and live musical entertainment. In addition to great fishing, the Westgate Cocoa Beach Pier offers fishing equipment rentals, beach rentals, fresh water showers, regulation beach volleyball courts, lifeguards year round and some of the absolute best surfing on the East Coast!
401 Meade Ave Cocoa Beach
Cocoa Beach, FL 32931
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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.
Universal Studios Orlando
Recreation
94 mi
6000 Universal Blvd.
Orlando, FL
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Walt Disney World
65 mi
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RP Funding Center
Theater
57 mi
701 W Lime St
Lakeland, FL 33815
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Raymond James Stadium
Theater
93 mi
4201 N Dale Mabry Hwy
Tampa, FL 33607
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Tropicana Field
Recreation
111 mi
1 Tropicana Dr
St Petersburg, FL 33705
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Florida Sky Diving Center
Recreation
30 mi
440 South Airport Rd
Lake Wales, FL
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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.
3200 River Ranch Blvd
River Ranch, FL 33847
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LEGOLAND Florida
Park
45 mi
Child LEGO theme park
1 LEGOLAND Way
Winter Haven, FL, US 33884
Universal Shooting Academy
Recreation
20 mi
Shooting Academy
4330 C. R. 630 East
Frostproof, FL, US 33843
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Sebring International Speedway
Recreation
65 mi
Racetrack
Sebring, GA, US
Historic Bok Tower Gardens
Recreation
28 mi
1151 Tower Boulevard
Lake Wales, FL 33853
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Lake Wakes Museum & Cultural Center
Museum
27 mi
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
Lake Wales, FL 33853
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Spook Hill
Recreation
28 mi
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Ridge Audubon's Babson Park Nature Center
Park
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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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Additional details

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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Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
No response.
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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If applicable, could you please provide a link to Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
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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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Does Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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