The pet-friendly Tropical Palms Resort and Campground is a mid-range property with 150 units as well as RV hookups. Conveniently located off the 192 highway, the property is within a 10-minute drive of Walt Disney World, with Old Town and restaurants within walking distance. There are two pools, one large and one for kids, along with a poolside restaurant (Toucan Cafe), which serves burgers and fries. Air-conditioned cottages with wood flooring and flat-screen TVs include large, fully equipped kitchens, patios with seating, and picnic tables. But they are older, with plastic on the lamps, and some of the bathrooms have only showers, no tubs. Be aware that some spots for RVs don’t have sewer hookups. There's a fitness center with cardio equipment and a weight machine, and there is seating as well and well-landscaped green space throughout the property. Free Wi-Fi is available only at designated hot spots, and there is shuttle service (for a fee) to the theme parks.
The pet-friendly Tropical Palms Resort and Campground is a mid-range property with 150 units as well as RV hookups. Conveniently located off the 192 highway, the property is within a 10-minute drive of Walt Disney World, with Old Town and restaurants within walking distance. There are two pools, one large and one for kids, along with a poolside restaurant (Toucan Cafe), which serves burgers and fries. Air-conditioned cottages with wood flooring and flat-screen TVs include large, fully equipped kitchens, patios with seating, and picnic tables. But they are older, with plastic on the lamps, and some of the bathrooms have only showers, no tubs. Be aware that some spots for RVs don’t have sewer hookups. There's a fitness center with cardio equipment and a weight machine, and there is seating as well and well-landscaped green space throughout the property. Free Wi-Fi is available only at designated hot spots, and there is shuttle service (for a fee) to the theme parks.
The 614-room, three-pearl Seralago Hotel & Suites Orlando is a budget-friendly property with a motel-style layout, 10 minutes from the major theme parks. Family-oriented amenities include two large pools, a game room, food court, and scheduled shuttles to Orlando attractions. Rooms are spacious enough and some have kitchenettes, but bathrooms are rather small. Furniture is a bit dated and the complex needs more upkeep. And be aware there's a mandatory resort fee, though room rates are some of the lowest in the area. For another three-pearl property that’s still budget-friendly, consider the Holiday Inn Orlando SW-Celebration Area.
The 614-room, three-pearl Seralago Hotel & Suites Orlando is a budget-friendly property with a motel-style layout, 10 minutes from the major theme parks. Family-oriented amenities include two large pools, a game room, food court, and scheduled shuttles to Orlando attractions. Rooms are spacious enough and some have kitchenettes, but bathrooms are rather small. Furniture is a bit dated and the complex needs more upkeep. And be aware there's a mandatory resort fee, though room rates are some of the lowest in the area. For another three-pearl property that’s still budget-friendly, consider the Holiday Inn Orlando SW-Celebration Area.
Polynesian Isles Resort is an upper-middle-range, 130-unit property with an island vibe. It offers condo-style accommodations, and looks more like a tropical resort than the average Orlando-area hotel. The grounds are beautifully landscaped, with lush greenery and paved paths throughout the property. In addition to its convenient location near Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and SeaWorld, the hotel also gets bonus points for their units. The units have full kitchens, as well as washer/dryer combos, which are perfect for families and big groups, especially during longer stays. Rates at the Polynesian Isles are typically much less than comparable properties inside Walt Disney World.
Polynesian Isles Resort is an upper-middle-range, 130-unit property with an island vibe. It offers condo-style accommodations, and looks more like a tropical resort than the average Orlando-area hotel. The grounds are beautifully landscaped, with lush greenery and paved paths throughout the property. In addition to its convenient location near Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and SeaWorld, the hotel also gets bonus points for their units. The units have full kitchens, as well as washer/dryer combos, which are perfect for families and big groups, especially during longer stays. Rates at the Polynesian Isles are typically much less than comparable properties inside Walt Disney World.
The Vacation Villas at Fantasy World I is a mid-range, time-share property with 202 units. It features awesome outdoor activities like a FlowRider surfing experience, multiple water features, and heated pools. Town homes have granite countertops, washers/dryers, and stainless steel appliances, but the decor and furnishings are unstylish and old-fashioned, and some of the bathrooms are small. There's no lack of activities; in addition to the showy water features, Vacation Villas has mini-golf, a playground, a game arcade, and a fitness center and steam room on-site. The resort is right off Highway 192, and restaurants are within walking distance, but Walt Disney World is a 10-minute drive away. Be aware that there's a daily resort fee, and the front desk closes in the evening, as does the poolside bar.
The Vacation Villas at Fantasy World I is a mid-range, time-share property with 202 units. It features awesome outdoor activities like a FlowRider surfing experience, multiple water features, and heated pools. Town homes have granite countertops, washers/dryers, and stainless steel appliances, but the decor and furnishings are unstylish and old-fashioned, and some of the bathrooms are small. There's no lack of activities; in addition to the showy water features, Vacation Villas has mini-golf, a playground, a game arcade, and a fitness center and steam room on-site. The resort is right off Highway 192, and restaurants are within walking distance, but Walt Disney World is a 10-minute drive away. Be aware that there's a daily resort fee, and the front desk closes in the evening, as does the poolside bar.
This affordable hotel in Kissimmee largely caters to families visiting Disney, so it may not be surprising that it offers a long list of kid-friendly amenities, including a large heated pool, a children’s pool, a whirlpool, a game room, laundry facilities, and a food court with several dining options. And best of all may be that children under 12 eat for free (limit to two children per paying adult). But there is a daily -- albeit inexpensive -- service fee, and the location off the highway makes for neither a picturesque nor noise-free stay. For the price, however, this hotel –- with modern rooms and a free shuttle to Disney and Epcot –- is a solid mid-range pick.
This affordable hotel in Kissimmee largely caters to families visiting Disney, so it may not be surprising that it offers a long list of kid-friendly amenities, including a large heated pool, a children’s pool, a whirlpool, a game room, laundry facilities, and a food court with several dining options. And best of all may be that children under 12 eat for free (limit to two children per paying adult). But there is a daily -- albeit inexpensive -- service fee, and the location off the highway makes for neither a picturesque nor noise-free stay. For the price, however, this hotel –- with modern rooms and a free shuttle to Disney and Epcot –- is a solid mid-range pick.
Ramada Kissimmee Gateway is a 500-room budget hotel located about two miles from Walt Disney World in Orlando. It's a mid-range property located within walking distance of several restaurants. Rooms and amenities are very much standard for this chain hotel. Parts of the property feature older decor and furnishings, while other parts have been renovated. This hotel doesn't offer any particularly special features, but the price is right for budget-conscious travelers who want to be close to the theme parks. The Ramada Kissimmee Gateway is about half the cost of other hotels in the area.
Ramada Kissimmee Gateway is a 500-room budget hotel located about two miles from Walt Disney World in Orlando. It's a mid-range property located within walking distance of several restaurants. Rooms and amenities are very much standard for this chain hotel. Parts of the property feature older decor and furnishings, while other parts have been renovated. This hotel doesn't offer any particularly special features, but the price is right for budget-conscious travelers who want to be close to the theme parks. The Ramada Kissimmee Gateway is about half the cost of other hotels in the area.
Quality Suites Royale Parc Suites is a 224-room New Orleans-themed hotel located near the Orlando area theme parks (it's a mile from Walt Disney World). While the property offers tons of family-friendly activities and amenities, the rooms (although large) are tired and in need of new furnishings. In 2015, the mattresses, carpet, and tiling were replaced.
Quality Suites Royale Parc Suites is a 224-room New Orleans-themed hotel located near the Orlando area theme parks (it's a mile from Walt Disney World). While the property offers tons of family-friendly activities and amenities, the rooms (although large) are tired and in need of new furnishings. In 2015, the mattresses, carpet, and tiling were replaced.
Encantada Resort is a 189-unit gated townhouse community that offers a quiet locale for visitors to the Orlando area. It's different than typical resort-style properties since the rooms are set up more like individual, private homes, rather than hotel rooms -- and there's no full-service restaurant on-site. Units are spacious, and all area theme parks are located close by. The Encantada is a strong three-and-a-half pearl choice for travelers looking for more flexibility on vacation. Rates are reasonable compared to nearby hotels, especially considering the extra space, and multiple bedrooms at guests' disposal.
Encantada Resort is a 189-unit gated townhouse community that offers a quiet locale for visitors to the Orlando area. It's different than typical resort-style properties since the rooms are set up more like individual, private homes, rather than hotel rooms -- and there's no full-service restaurant on-site. Units are spacious, and all area theme parks are located close by. The Encantada is a strong three-and-a-half pearl choice for travelers looking for more flexibility on vacation. Rates are reasonable compared to nearby hotels, especially considering the extra space, and multiple bedrooms at guests' disposal.
Clarion Suites Maingate is a 150-room mid-range property that's ideal for families looking to enjoy a theme park vacation without busting their budgets. The free shuttle to theme parks and proximity to restaurants makes it a convenience choice -- albeit not a luxurious one. Room rates, which include free breakfast and the use of sofa beds, are a good value for the area. Travelers seeking a grown-up getaway may want to consider staying someplace more upscale, such as the Embassy Suites Orlando - Lake Buena Vista South, which offers a bit more pizzazz at a higher price point.
Clarion Suites Maingate is a 150-room mid-range property that's ideal for families looking to enjoy a theme park vacation without busting their budgets. The free shuttle to theme parks and proximity to restaurants makes it a convenience choice -- albeit not a luxurious one. Room rates, which include free breakfast and the use of sofa beds, are a good value for the area. Travelers seeking a grown-up getaway may want to consider staying someplace more upscale, such as the Embassy Suites Orlando - Lake Buena Vista South, which offers a bit more pizzazz at a higher price point.
The 125-room Saratoga Resort Villas is marketed as a resort, and charges a resort fee. Its villas include multiple bedrooms and full kitchens. Room prices are relatively low when compared with the nearby Embassy Suites and the Holiday Inn, but the Embassy Suites is a few minutes closer to the parks and offers more perks, such as free breakfast, happy hour, and no resort fee.
The 125-room Saratoga Resort Villas is marketed as a resort, and charges a resort fee. Its villas include multiple bedrooms and full kitchens. Room prices are relatively low when compared with the nearby Embassy Suites and the Holiday Inn, but the Embassy Suites is a few minutes closer to the parks and offers more perks, such as free breakfast, happy hour, and no resort fee.