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Quality Inn & Suites Heritage Park

The two-and-a-half-pearl Quality Inn & Suites opened in early 2017, and offers freshly renovated guest rooms and facilities at an affordable rate. The property is a quiet location about 10 minutes outside downtown Kissimmee, but it’s more than a 20-minute drive to reach top area attractions, including Walt Disney World and Universal Studios. The hotels’ 112 units have pleasant decor, accented with serene shades of blue. All contain comfortable beds, and are equipped with flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, coffeemakers, free Wi-Fi. Highlight features include free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and fitness center, but the hotel doesn’t have an elevator, and some common spaces are cramped. Families looking for larger spaces with kitchens and amenities with kid appeal can compare rates with Star Island Resort & Club. 

Hotel Persal

The 80-room Hotel Persal is a budget property with a prime location just off Plaza Santa Ana, amid the buzz and charm of Madrid’s Huertas neighborhood. The Prado is within a 15-minute walk and Plaza Mayor is even closer. Rooms are nothing fancy, but they’re clean and feature flat-screen TVs, air-conditioning, and free Wi-Fi. Some have balconies with views of the plazas below. A breakfast buffet is served daily in a cozy library space with a bar, and there’s an on-site restaurant as well. Meeting rooms are charming and unique — not always a given in budget properties. For another affordable option in the area, travelers could check out the intimate Artistic B&B, where breakfast is free. 

Laguna Beach Lodge

At this 43-room budget spot, guests are a short walk from Treasure Island Beach and a 10-minute drive from downtown Laguna Beach without having to pay the typical astronomical prices of resorts in the area. However, the property itself is old and far from fancy. Rooms are spacious and come with mini-fridges, microwaves, and some lovely ocean views, but their tired decor and small bathrooms could use updates. The heated outdoor pool and a small, peaceful courtyard provide a laid-back vibe. Aside from a free, mediocre continental breakfast and free parking and Wi-Fi, amenities are scarce. The Tides Inn near Main Beach is also affordable, but its rooms have more character.