Honeymoon at Gaylord Opryland: Is it a good choice?
Yes — Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center can be a good honeymoon choice if you want a large, activity-rich stay with on-site dining, indoor garden atriums, and optional water-park and spa experiences. If you prefer a small, quiet boutique escape, this large, convention-oriented resort may feel busy and you should plan which adult-only or quieter areas you’ll use.
In this guide
First impressions and location
Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center sits at 2800 Opryland Drive in the Opryland neighborhood of Nashville, near the Grand Ole Opry, Opry Mills and other local attractions. The property is large (2,888 rooms spread across multiple atriums) and designed to keep guests on site for meals and activities.
For honeymooners who want easy access to music-area attractions, the Grand Ole Opry and General Jackson Showboat are within walking distance and the resort runs scheduled shuttles to nearby sites.
- Address: 2800 Opryland Drive, Nashville, TN 37214
- Close walk to the Grand Ole Opry and Opry Mills
- Shuttles to local attractions; paid shuttle options to the airport
| Nearby | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Grand Ole Opry | About a 10-minute walk |
| Nashville International Airport (BNA) | About 12–20 minute drive |
| Gaylord Springs Golf Links | About an 8–9 minute drive |
Rooms and where to stay for privacy
Rooms range from standard configurations to suites; available room types include Room, 2 Queen Beds, Room, 1 Queen Bed, Room, 1 King Bed and Room, Garden View variants. With nearly 3,000 rooms the resort has many vantage points — some overlook the indoor atriums and others face exterior grounds.
For a honeymoon, ask about rooms with balcony views over the conservatory atrium or higher-floor rooms that are quieter. If you want a suite-style layout, check availability of the resort’s larger suites (listed on the property site) when booking.
- Room, 1 King Bed — a common king option on property
- Room, 2 Queen Beds — typical double-bed configuration
- Room, Garden View — rooms that specifically state Garden View in the name
| Why it matters | What to ask for |
|---|---|
| Privacy / quiet | Higher floor or exterior-facing room |
| Romantic atrium view | Balcony overlooking the Conservatory or Delta Atrium |
| More space | Request suite availability at booking |
On-site dining and a date-night plan
The resort lists nearly 20 dining options across restaurants, bars and casual outlets. For a classic honeymoon dinner you can reserve Old Hickory Steakhouse (signature steakhouse) or Ravello in the Garden Conservatory for an Italian-style dinner.
Many other venues — from Jack Daniel's Southern restaurant to smaller cafés and gelato spots — make it easy to craft a casual or multi-venue evening without leaving the property.
- Old Hickory Steakhouse (signature steakhouse; reservations required, business/smart casual dress suggested)
- Ravello (Italian, in the Garden Conservatory)
- Cascades American Cafe for a relaxed breakfast or brunch (paid breakfast add-on available)
- Foundry Fieldhouse or The Falls Bar & Lounge for a more casual nightcap
| Dining style | Good picks |
|---|---|
| Special-occasion steak | Old Hickory Steakhouse |
| Romantic Italian | Ravello |
| Quick/casual | Paisano's Pizzaria & Vino, Stax, Delta Marketplace |
Activities for couples: spa, pools and SoundWaves
Relâche Spa offers couples’ treatments and standalone services; body treatments and massages require guests to be at least 18. Spa access and treatments are paid separately from the room rate, and packages vary by availability and season.
The resort has complimentary indoor and outdoor pools; SoundWaves is a separate 4-acre indoor/outdoor water experience that requires purchase of the SoundWaves Water Experience package for guaranteed admission. SoundWaves is open to overnight guests and enforces ticket/wristband rules for ages 4 and up.
- Relâche Spa: offers side-by-side couples packages; spa access is a paid service and age-restricted for body treatments
- Complimentary pools: there are separate indoor and outdoor pools plus a children's pool
- SoundWaves: paid attraction — the package guarantees access from check-in day opening until noon on check-out day; adult-only zones exist but are limited
| Activity | Notes |
|---|---|
| Relâche Spa | 18+ for body treatments; hours vary by day |
| Complimentary pools | Indoor and outdoor pools available to resort guests |
| SoundWaves water experience | Requires package or ticket; adult-only zones available on select dates |
What to budget for (fees and extras)
Standard room rates do not automatically include breakfast, SoundWaves, spa treatments, parking or the daily resort fee. The property applies a mandatory daily resort fee that typically covers Wi‑Fi in public areas/room (subject to member benefits), fitness-center access, bottled water and scheduled shuttles to certain on‑site destinations.
Parking and some shuttle services are charged separately. Because SoundWaves and Relâche Spa are paid extras, include those costs in your honeymoon budget if you plan to use them.
- Mandatory daily resort fee (amount varies by date; covers Wi‑Fi, fitness access, bottled water, scheduled shuttles to on-site attractions)
- Self parking and valet are additional (Marriott lists self-parking and valet daily rates)
- SoundWaves access and Relâche Spa treatments billed separately
- Breakfast is a paid add-on (not automatically included with most room bookings)
| Typical extra | How it's handled |
|---|---|
| Resort fee | Mandatory daily charge; covers specific amenities |
| Parking | Paid separately (self and valet options) |
| Water park / Spa | SoundWaves and spa treatments are additional paid experiences |
Atmosphere and who this resort suits
Gaylord Opryland is large and activity-focused; it suits couples who want many on-site choices (restaurants, activities, spa and water attractions) and proximity to Nashville music venues. The indoor garden atriums and river walk provide scenic places for strolling and photos without leaving the property.
If your ideal honeymoon is a secluded, boutique hotel with fewer guests and minimal activity programming, this property may feel busy or convention-oriented. Plan quieter times (early mornings, spa appointments, adult-only SoundWaves zones when available) if you want privacy.
- Good for couples who want entertainment and on-site options
- Better for couples who are comfortable with a resort-scale, busy property
- Not ideal for couples seeking a small, ultra-quiet boutique stay
| Couple type | Suitability |
|---|---|
| Music / activity lovers | High — close to Opry attractions and many on-site venues |
| Quiet-seekers | Moderate to Low — property is large and often busy |
| Families traveling together | High — family amenities and SoundWaves available |
Practical tips for honeymooners
Confirm check-in and check-out times and any special requests before arrival. Check-in begins at 4:00 PM and check-out is at 11:00 AM. If you plan to arrive very late, contact the resort in advance.
Reserve dining (Old Hickory Steakhouse and Ravello commonly require reservations), book Relâche Spa appointments in advance, and if SoundWaves access matters to you, reserve the SoundWaves Water Experience package when you book the room.
- Check-in: 4:00 PM; check-out: 11:00 AM
- Minimum check-in age is listed as 18 on the property page — confirm with the resort if this affects your plans
- Reserve restaurants and spa treatments ahead of time
- Ask for a higher-floor or exterior-facing room if you want a quieter stay
| When to book | Why |
|---|---|
| Dining & spa | Reservations can fill up on busy nights |
| SoundWaves package | Guarantees water-park access for your stay |
| Room location requests | Reduce noise and secure preferred views |
