Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo

Reviews

• KP

  Kristy PerryREALTOR

  1 day ago
  5.0
  Westgate River Ranch Resort absolutely exceeded our expectations! We spent a long weekend here and it was one of the most memorable experiences for our family. From the moment we arrived, the staff was warm, helpful, and genuinely made us feel welcome. My son had the time of his life — from the rodeo, to the outdoor activities, to simply being able to explore and “just be a boy.” That alone made the trip worth it. The views were beautiful, the grounds were clean, and everything felt relaxing and safe. The activities were so well organized, and every staff member we interacted with was friendly and accommodating. We loved the laid-back country atmosphere, the peaceful mornings, and the fun-filled evenings. Whether you’re looking for family time, relaxation, or adventure, Westgate River Ranch truly has it all. We can’t wait to come back! Highly recommend! 🤠🌅🐎
• AB

  Annette Seguin Brown

  2 days ago
  1.0
  Very dissatisfied. As an owner, i brought my family including granddaughters almost 2yr and 3.5 yrs. We were given 2 bedroom cottage. First day, Couldn't lock door to keep toddler safe during the night, had to put a garbage can against door. Told staff, ignored. Only select amenities available during the week, even though they are on the schedule. Reduced menu at only restaurant open, other restaurant only opens on the weekend Very noisy yard maintenance work everyday, even after I asked them to stop so kids could nap, started at 8 each morning. While we tried to enjoy our deck workers using hedge trimmers anddangerous chemicals being sprayed right next to our cabin even after I reminded them of toddlers. Large amount of broken glass, worker ignored my request to clean up. Many other issues. We left 2 days early, and I'm an owner. Never going back
• JJ

  JJ

  5 days ago
  1.0
  The horses' accommodations were nicer than ours! The deluxe room was a dump. It smelled musty, the decor was old and outdated, the bed mattresses were ancient, and the bathrooms looked like they were from the 19th century. The toilet couldn't have been more than 13 inches off the ground. Pathetic. The front desk girl who checked us in was rude and gave us incorrect information from the start. She said the main restaurant was closed on both Monday and Tuesday, and only the BBQ one was open, but it turned out to be the total opposite. We requested a tour of the property, but no one got in touch with us. Our room was supposed to be $175 per night, but at check-out, we were charged $300 for one night's stay. There were barely any amenities for two mature adults.
• JS

  Jimena Szychowski

  Nov 13, 2025
  1.0
  We visited Westgate River Ranch last year and had a great time, so we decided to come back this year. One of the main reasons we returned was for the haunted hayride, which used to be one of the highlights. Unfortunately, it’s gone, and what they’re now advertising as a “haunted experience” is honestly a joke. The so-called haunted house takes less than five minutes to walk through, and the advertising is misleading because it makes it sound like it’s included, but they charge you extra once you get there. We came RV camping, and the entire area was a muddy mess. The bathrooms were full of bugs unless you caught them right after cleaning. The “water park” is tiny and absolutely not worth the $50 per-day resort fee, especially considering there’s no Wi-Fi anywhere on the property. The trap and skeet shooting goes on nonstop from morning until evening, all day long. It’s impossible to relax with the constant gunfire, and if you have pets, this is the worst possible environment. Our dog spent three days hiding in our RV, terrified. So much for a peaceful getaway. We also spoke with several tent campers who were shocked to find themselves camping directly in the mud. It’s completely unacceptable for a resort that charges these kinds of rates. On top of that, their general store sells wet firewood for $18 a bundle, which is absurd. Customer service is another huge disappointment, staff members either don’t care or can’t do anything to help. The rodeo was entertaining, but it’s hard to justify paying $30 per person for admission when you’re already paying nearly $200 a night for an RV site without a sewer hookup. This was our second and final trip here. Westgate River Ranch is not what it’s advertised to be, overpriced, poorly maintained, and anything but relaxing. There are far better options around Central Florida, like Margaritaville or Renegades, where you’ll actually get what you pay for and won’t spend your weekend camping in the mud or listening to gunfire.
• RK

  Rafal Kaczmarek

  Nov 9, 2025
  2.0
  I would like to start by saying, the staff was great. They were very kind,helpful, and welcoming. However, we came there for our 10 year anniversary and it wasn't that great. We went on a week day were it was quiet so that was kind off good. We showed up, our room wasn't ready. They were pressure washing all the teepees to get them ready for the weekend form what we were told. Those are expensive, even during the week. Felt like we were less important since we stayed during the week. Then, the next morning we were woken up at 8am for the grounds people outside the teepee cleaning and mulching and washing again, cause more people were coming for the weekend. Stores were closed during the week, only 1 resturant was open and the pizza place. Pizza was good. They do weigh u to get on the horse, you have to be 225 when every where else its 250. So my wife had to go alone. Everything closed early. Ice cream shoppe closed at 1pm and mini golf and adventure park at 5. All in all it wasn't a great experience, it was expense and just felt 2nd class, that we couldn't sleep in or relax in a $600 a night teepee cause it was all about the people coming for the weekend.

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