7300 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, Florida, United States | (888) 616-5829
Well-placed for the theme parks, especially Disney World
Spacious rooms with mini-fridge, coffeemaker, and flat-screen TV
Three outdoor swimming pools spread across well-kept gardens
'50s-style diner on-site
Free shuttle to the theme parks, car parking, and Wi-Fi
23 acres of landscaped gardens
Sports courts and a children’s play area
Large gift shop, plus fitness center and laundry room
Business center and meeting room for corporate travelers
Breakfast is not included
Diner gets low marks for service and quality
Rooms can be noisy and reception can get busy
Free shuttle has to be pre-booked
Spotty Wi-Fi
The mid-range Maingate Resort And Spa has over 1,000 rooms in an older, motel-style
resort. Guests are drawn here for its prime location just down the road
from the gates to Disney World and other theme parks (the hotel provides a free shuttle). Rooms are pleasant if generic, but spacious and equipped with coffeemakers and flat-screen TVs. The outdoor space and leisure
facilities here are excellent, with vast and well-kept landscaped gardens along with three outdoor pools. One downside is the on-site
diner, which is not all that well-received by guests, but there are plenty of
dining options nearby -- including two restaurants right across the street.
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Scene
Large, busy, mid-range hotel with several pools
The lobby at the Maingate Resort & Spa is spacious, bright, and elegant.
There are comfortable armchairs and sofas in creams and browns, and nautical
artwork on the walls. Reception can get busy and there are often long
lines of people waiting to check in or out, especially at peak times. The hotel is geared toward couples
and families (especially families planning to spend time at Orlando's nearby theme parks), and the atmosphere is often lively and bustling. The decor is nothing to write home about, but is pleasant and welcoming, and the 23 acres of garden grounds are full of lovely spaces with lounge chairs and fire pits.
Location
Hard-to-beat location for those visiting Disney World
The property sits on the main highway 192 for Kissimmee. There's a huge concentration of restaurants and shops in the immediate area, and its main draw is proximity to Disney World -- just a half mile away. It’s around a 20-minute drive to
Universal and to downtown Orlando too, making the location ideal for tourists.
The hotel provides a free shuttle to the theme parks as well, though it’s worth
noting that it has to be booked in advance. Maingate could be a good choice for
business travelers too as the Orange County Convention Center is within a
20-minute drive. Free parking is provided on-site for all guests.
Rooms
Plain and a bit old-fashioned rooms, but spacious
The rooms at Maingate Resort are basic, and the decor is a little drab and dated, but overall
they’re in good condition and are spacious. They’re equipped with air-conditioning, a coffeemaker, and a mini-fridge. There’s also a
flat-screen TV with satellite channels and an iPod dock. Wi-Fi is
free but the signal can be poor. Rooms can also be noisy -- thin walls mean guests
are sometimes disturbed by those in the neighboring rooms and some rooms get
traffic noise from the highway. Bathrooms have been recently refurbished and
while simply-done with shower/tub combos, they too are spacious.
Features
Second-rate on-site restaurant, but excellent outdoor space with three pools
There’s a good range of facilities at this property, the highlight for
many guests being the 23 acres of lovely gardens. Landscaped in a tropical style, there’s
colorful hibiscus plants, palm trees, fire pits surrounded by lounge chairs, and fountains. There’s plenty
of comfortable seating throughout the gardens, and there are also three outdoor
swimming pools. Only one of these is heated though, so that one can get very
crowded at times. Also included in the outdoor space are tennis, basketball,
and volleyball courts, plus a nice children’s play area with slides, tunnels,
and bridges. Breakfast is not included in the room rate but there is a
restaurant on-site, a '50s-style diner, that serves breakfast, lunch, and
dinner. The menu mainly consists of basics like burgers, sandwiches, and
salads, but previous guests have commented on both the
food and service being poor at times. The hotel also offers a fitness center, laundry
room, business center, and large meeting room. A large gift shop sells a wide range of goods from snacks and drinks to clothes and luggage.
Outside the gift shop is a nice area with tables, chairs, and microwaves for
guests to use. Wi-Fi is free throughout, but service can be spotty.
