Golf and recreation at Shingle Creek Golf Club

At-a-glance: golf and recreation

Rosen Shingle Creek is a large resort on Universal Boulevard with on-site golf, multiple pools, a full-service spa and fitness center, plus nature trails and seasonal fishing along Shingle Creek.

Free WiFi is included in all rooms and public areas; the property does not charge a resort fee. The resort sits on a multi-hundred-acre estate and is a Universal Orlando Partner Hotel offering scheduled shuttle service to Universal parks (reservations required).

• Shingle Creek Golf Club: 18 holes, par 72
• Pools: 4 heated outdoor pools + 2 hot tubs, includes a children's pool
• Spa: The Spa at Shingle Creek (13,000 sq ft, nine treatment rooms)
• Fitness center: open daily; fee applies
• Free WiFi in rooms and public spaces; no resort fee

Shingle Creek Golf Club — what to expect

Shingle Creek Golf Club is an on-site 18-hole championship course designed by the Arnold Palmer Design Company. The course is par 72 and listed at 7,213 yards.

The golf operation includes a clubhouse and dining (A Land Remembered is located in the Golf Clubhouse). The property offers lessons and other typical golf services, but you should contact the resort or golf shop directly to confirm tee-time booking procedures and lesson availability.

• Designer: Arnold Palmer Design Company
• Course: 18 holes, par 72, listed at 7,213 yards
• Clubhouse dining: A Land Remembered and Shingle Creek Clubhouse Grille

Pools, cabanas and poolside dining

Rosen Shingle Creek operates four heated outdoor pools plus two hot tubs, one of which is a dedicated children's pool. Pool hours run from early morning through midnight.

Sun loungers and pool cabanas are available; cabanas carry an additional surcharge. For poolside snacks and drinks, Cat-Tails Pool Bar & Grille and Creek Ice Creamery serve casual bites and treats near the pools.

• Pools: 4 heated outdoor pools + 2 hot tubs
• Children's pool available
• Pool hours: 5:30 AM to midnight (reported pool access window)
• Cabanas and loungers: available for a surcharge

The Spa at Shingle Creek and fitness

The Spa at Shingle Creek is a 13,000-square-foot facility with nine treatment rooms, a salon, whirlpool tub, sauna, steam room and a spa lounge. The spa facilities are open daily from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM.

Spa treatments include massages (notably the Creekside Signature Massage), body wraps (including the Calusa Cocoon), facials, hand and foot therapies and salon services. With a spa service, guests 18 and older may enjoy full-day access to the spa facilities.

The fitness center is located at The Spa at Shingle Creek, open daily from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM. There is a fee to use the fitness center (reported fees: $10 for 24 hours or $20 for the entire stay).

• Spa hours: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM daily
• Spa size: 13,000 sq ft; nine treatment rooms
• Fitness center hours: 5:00 AM – 10:00 PM (fee applies)
• Signature treatments: Calusa Cocoon wrap; Creekside Signature Massage (50- and 80-minute formats)

Dining and social stops for golfers

The Golf Clubhouse houses A Land Remembered, the resort's AAA Four Diamond steakhouse, open nightly for dinner. For casual meals before or after rounds, the Shingle Creek Clubhouse Grille serves salads, sandwiches and lighter fare during lunch hours.

Other on-site dining options that work for groups or families include Cala Bella (Italian), Mi Casa Tequila Taqueria (Mexican), Banrai Sushi, Tobias Burgers & Brews, Headwaters Lounge and the 24-hour 18 Monroe Street Market.

• A Land Remembered: signature steakhouse in the Golf Clubhouse (dinner service)
• Shingle Creek Clubhouse Grille: clubhouse lunch menu (overlooks the course)
• Casual options: Cat-Tails Pool Bar & Grille, Tobias Burgers & Brews, Creek Ice Creamery

Activities beyond golf

The resort's 230–255 acres include nature trails along Shingle Creek for walking, bird-watching and seasonal fishing from designated spots. The grounds also feature outdoor spaces and a covered golf pavilion that can be used for small gatherings.

Rosen Shingle Creek is close to major Orlando attractions: the Orange County Convention Center, Universal Orlando parks and Epic Universe, SeaWorld and Aquatica are all short drives away. The property provides a scheduled shuttle to Universal parks; there is no complimentary shuttle to Walt Disney World.

• Nature trails and seasonal fishing on property
• Short drives to Universal Orlando, SeaWorld, Aquatica and the Orange County Convention Center
• Universal shuttle: complimentary scheduled service (reservations required); no Disney shuttle

Practical notes for golfers and families

Rooms at Rosen Shingle Creek are sold without a mandatory resort fee; WiFi is provided free in rooms and public areas. Room types include Standard Room (2 Queen Beds) and Room (1 King Bed).

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM and check-out is 11:00 AM. The lead guest must be at least 18 to check in and present a government-issued photo ID plus a matching credit or debit card for incidentals.

Paid extras commonly relevant to golfers and families include parking (self and valet), pool cabanas, fitness center access, spa treatments, rollaway beds, and pet fees. For tee times, restaurant reservations or shuttle schedules, contact the resort directly.

• Room types: Standard Room (2 Queen Beds); Room (1 King Bed)
• Check-in / check-out: 3:00 PM / 11:00 AM
• Lead guest age to check in: 18+
• Paid extras: parking, cabanas, spa services, fitness fee, pet fees