Luxury Hilton resort - Conrad Orlando at Evermore Resort - breaks ground next to Walt Disney World

Mar 11, 2021 in "Evermore Orlando Resort"

 Conrad Orlando concept art
Posted: Thursday March 11, 2021 3:17pm ET by WDWMAGIC Staff

Dart Interests, developer and owner of large-scale real estate projects, and global hospitality company Hilton, today broke ground on the 433-room luxury Conrad Orlando as part of their latest project, Evermore Orlando Resort.


“We are thrilled to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Conrad Orlando today, coming one step closer to welcoming our first guests in summer 2023,” said Christopher Kelsey, President of Dart Interests.

Conrad Orlando at Evermore will be managed by Hilton Management Services and will debut with 433 rooms, including 51 suites and 10 family suites. Other features include 40,000 square feet of indoor meeting space, a spa and numerous dining options including a signature rooftop experience.

The resort’s interior design will create connections to nature including guestrooms finished in hues of sand and water that offer an abundance of light and floor-to-ceiling picturesque views out to Evermore Bay. Spa and fitness activities such as yoga, meditation and hydrotherapy will be offered in both an indoor and outdoor environment. Upon opening, the hotel will operate with Hilton CleanStay, Hilton’s standard of cleanliness and disinfection in properties around the world, for a healthy experience from check-in to check-out.

“We are pleased to mark the groundbreaking milestone of Conrad Orlando as we grow our portfolio across the Americas and in key locations globally,” said Nils-Arne Schroeder, global head, Conrad Hotels & Resorts. “We look forward to creating a dynamic reflection of Orlando with our development and construction partners that will draw and inspire travelers from around the world.”

Conrad Orlando guests will also enjoy access to Evermore’s massive 20-acre tropical beach complex and an 8-acre crystalline water amenity by Crystal Lagoons. The surrounding beach areas will feature zero entry swim areas, bars, cabanas, private fire pits and an aquatic adventure area with a waterslide, rope swing and watersports of all kinds. Other amenities will include a food hall & gourmet market, a casual resort restaurant featuring views overlooking both the golf course and bay and a two-story Boathouse that will serve weddings and private events.

“This new resort represents the resiliency of the hospitality industry. While COVID-19 has had an unprecedented impact on the travel industry, companies like Dart Interests continue to drive opportunities for new development, growing a network of resort properties to best accommodate guests as demand for travel resumes. PCL is proud to have begun work on this project, and we look forward to working together to build success for our partners at Dart Interests and their guests,” said Rick Goldman, vice president & district manager of PCL Construction.

Evermore Orlando Resort will open with nearly 1,500 bedrooms spread among an array of stay experiences including vacation homes, villas and flats, in addition to Conrad Orlando.

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FigmentJediApr 12, 2024

And now it's closed forever.

John park hopperMar 17, 2024

sounds like it will give WDW Some competition --hope it does and Disney gets off their a$$ and does something to bring the magic back and not just raise prices.

NunuMar 17, 2024

https://www.businessinsider.com/photos-evermore-orlando-luxury-beach-resort-big-groups-2024-3

GhostHost1000Mar 04, 2024

Ah ok

TarzanRocked99-Mar 04, 2024

Nah, it’s on 535 to the east of Disney property. Closest to Golden Oak for reference.

GhostHost1000Mar 04, 2024

is this the one you can see part of from the animal kingdom lodge resort area?

JMcMahonEsqMar 04, 2024

I read that as well. And at first, I thought that seemed like a underserved market to be sure. I just don't know how big that market is. It seems like most studies/demographic trends show families getting smaller, not larger. I know some families with more than 2 kids sure, but they are certainly in the minority. And i also don't know how many families now do big extended family/large family trips for over a week. Anecdotal to be sure, but while we would love to take these types of trips, trying to find time when everyone's work, school, sport, ect schedules line up to allow for such a trip has been next to impossible for us once kids got to full time school age. It just seems like a big property for a market that doesn't appear to be so big, at least domestically. Maybe it fits a more European/International traveler who is coming to US and taking 2-3 weeks at a time to do so?

Horizons '83Mar 04, 2024

Agree on many of your points for sure. I do remember reading that the villas portion of the resort was really trying to grab that family of 4 and up demo looking to stay for over a week, which would in theory give you time at the parks and the resort itself. Not sure what the prices are but I would imagine it would a cheaper option then a Deluxe resort on property if you have a large family gathering.

JMcMahonEsqMar 04, 2024

This project/property has always struck me as too "in between" to really be a something to drive people to Orlando. I mean it does seem to have some nice amenities and features. But if i am bringing young kids down to Orlando to do the parks, I am not going to be at the resort utilizing those amenities. If I am looking to save money for a Disney trip by staying off property, there are many more cheaper options. Maybe not with as many amenities (although Marriot World is awfully nice) but if cost savings is my goal, those hotels win out over this location. And if the resort/beach/relaxation vacation is what I am shooting for, then as others have posted, there are actual beach resorts that you could choose over this property. With the Brightline train running, a split Ft. Lauderdale/Miami/Hollywood trips seem like they could be an interesting time. Summary, it seems like this property has alot of things that are really good, but not a single thing that you can say is the best option. If you're looking for staying in bubble, or proximity to the park as your driving force, on property resorts win. If you're looking at cost, cheaper off property locations win. If you're looking for a relaxing all-inclusive type stay, and parks aren't your driving vacation goal, there are other locations that do it better, and you are not paying the premium or having to travel to Orlando to deal with all the WDW vacationers. I just don't know what the market is for the travelers who are looking to do everything at the same time. Seems hard on the standard US week at a time vacation model.

pigglewiggleMar 04, 2024

It looks very nice. I'm sure a lot of people will try it out.

Horizons '83Mar 04, 2024

I think the idea was that it could be the perk that drives people to Orlando if they are looking to do theme parks, but also a beach like resort. While nothing compares to the real deal, this resort really has everything; golf, tennis, proximity to theme parks, the lagoon/beach, a good number of restaurants, etc.

pigglewiggleMar 02, 2024

This looks nice, but it isn't for us. I wouldn't travel to Florida to book a vacation home with a fake beach. I would prefer to actually go to a beach. Also, I don't know 27 people who would travel with us. ;)

Horizons '83Mar 02, 2024

Been reading that the Conrad is having some issues but would assume they are just new and will work them out.

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