Orlando, Florida--known as the "Sunshine State"--is a premier US tourist destination. Orlando is home to many family attractions which include Disney World, Busch Gardens, Universal Studios and Aquatica-Sea World. With so many things to do, it may be less than easy to keep track of your vacation expenses. Staying at a budget-friendly hotel that offers free amenities, family packages and complimentary on-site water activities can save your family loads of money.
The Nickelodeon Hotel and Suites is unique to other Orlando resorts as it features Nickelodeon's hit cartoon characters and shows all throughout the hotel grounds. The hotel, with over 700 guestrooms and suites, features its own Waterpark Lagoon that includes a 400-gallon water dump tank, pool-side cabanas, an interactive water tower and mini-golf course. The hotel's indoor play areas also features a teen lounge and 4-D film screening. Waterpark Lagoon hosts daily events and activities. Downstairs, families may eat at the hotel's Nick Toons Café.
Nickelodeon Suites Resort--Orlando Hotel
14500 Continental Gateway
Orlando, FL 32821
407-387-5437
nickhotel.com
The CoCo Key Orlando Hotel and Water Resort has an abundance of kid-friendly attractions located onsite. According to its official website, Coco is Orlando's largest canopy-covered outdoor water resort. Coco Key features an interactive jungle gym adventure, zero depth entry area, water cannons and a 400-gallon bucket of water. The resort also includes The Falls and Surfer Splash Slides, which consists of two large twisty waterslides and Minnow Lagoon Slides which is made for all ages and no height requirements. The hotel is within minutes of Orlando attractions such as Universal Studios, Island of Adventure, Sea World, Wet 'n' Wild and Walt Disney World.
CoCo Key Hotel and Water Resort
7400 International Dr
Orlando, FL 32819
877-875-4681
cocokeywaterresort.com
The Clarion Resort and Water Park is a full-service hotel with group family packages. The resort-hotel includes a state-of-the-art water park 10 minutes outside of Orlando. Ideal for all ages, the water park features a lazy river, 30-foot tower with several water slides. Guestrooms feature Disney character-themed family suites with complimentary amenities such as Wi-Fi access, Serta bedding and digital cable with HBO. The Clarion also has an on-site café that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets.
Clarion Resort and Waterpark
2261 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy
Orlando-Kissimmee, FL 34744
407-846-2221
clarionwaterpark.com
Disney's Polynesian Resort offers special family packages, amenities and services for Disney World goers. Located in Disney's Magic Kingdom, the resort has 874 guestrooms in a Ceromionial House built to resemble a royal Tahitian assembly lodge. The resort-hotel has its own wet and play area for kids of all ages. The Nanea Volcano Pool features a 40-foot high volcano with a waterfall and tubular waterslides. The site is also home to Bay Lake which includes waterways ideal for fishing, boating, waterskiing and parasailing.
Disney's Polynesian Resort
1600 Seven Seas Drive
Orlando, FL 32830
407-939-7429
disneyworld.disney.go.com