If you plan to visit Disney World, Sea World, Universal Studios or other attractions, look for a Kissimmee property that offers a free shuttle to these locations. Even smaller hotels and motels offers shuttles, so cut down on car rental and driving costs by booking such a property. Kissimmee offers many lavish, activity-filled resorts, but if you plan to spend most of your time visiting the attractions of the greater area, you may be better off booking a less expensive hotel with more basic amenities.
There are a number of large resort properties in Kissimmee, providing an engaging vacation experience that starts before you leave your hotel. The Champions World Resort is located under four miles from Disney World and boasts three pools, a kids pool, a jacuzzi, a game room and a picnic area with grills. The property offers free transportation to Disney World, Sea World and other area attractions. The Gaylord Palms Resort is a hulking, stately hotel that has a water park, spa and an outdoor sports park with activities like volleyball, bocce ball and croquet. The Coral Cay Resort has plenty to keep your children busy including two playgrounds, a kiddie splash pool and table soccer in most rooms.
Big attractions like Disney World come at a big price, and since a family vacation to the Kissimmee/Orlando area can get expensive in a hurry, consider saving some money at one of Kissimmee's budget hotels. Many inexpensive chain hotels have a presence in Kissimmee, including Super 8, Howard Johnson, Travelodge and Econo Lodge. The Super 8 Motel Kissimmee Suites, Travelodge Kissimmee Maingate Suites and Econo Lodge Inn and Suites Maingate Central each offer free continental breakfast.
Book at one of Kissimmee's lake-based resorts or hotels and you'll have out-the-door access to lake scenery and activities. Hapimag is a gated resort property on Lake Berkley that offers 94 villas and town homes. The resort caters to international guests and has staff who speak English, French, German and Spanish. Star Island Resort and Club is an all-suite property that combines a location on Lake Cecile with activities that range from tennis and a large fitness center to jet skiing and fishing on the lake.
