Staying in a resort in Orlando can save you money, especially when you have plans to see some of the world's top attractions, including Walt Disney World, Sea World Orlando and Universal Studios. Many resorts cater to families and contain various cafes and restaurants, kids programs and discounts for area amusement parks.
Located next to Walt Disney World, the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress has 815 rooms and suites that offer private balconies, Internet connections, flat-screen televisions and iPod docking stations. Guests have access to babysitting services. On-site facilities include a 24-hour fitness center, the Grand Cypress Tennis & Racquet Club, a pool with water slides, a 45-hole golf course, and a florist and gift shop. The hotel also provides a complimentary shuttle to local attractions, including Universal Studios, Walt Disney World and Sea World Orlando. On-site lounges include On the Rocks, Hurricanes Lounge and Trellises. Stop by the in-house La Coquina for Sunday brunch, and for lunch or dinner visit White Horse Bar & Grille, Sushi Bar or Hemingway's.
Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
One Grand Cypress Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32836
407-239-1234
grandcypress.hyatt.com
The Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa offers accommodations ranging from studios to four-bedroom suites. Depending on room size, amenities include hot tubs, terraces, washing machines and dryers, kitchens, flat-screen TVs, DVD players, in-room safes and air conditioning. This lakefront property offers four children's pools, seven heated swimming pools, volleyball courts, tennis courts and seven hot tubs. For dining needs, guests may buy groceries at the on-site Marketplace, order pizza from Pizza Hut Express, or dine at Westgate Smokehouse Grill. For additional relaxation, the Serenity Spa by Westgate provides a variety of services, including facials, massages and body wraps. The resort also provides meeting space for special events and is located 10 miles from Gatorland, Walt Disney World Resort and Aquatica.
Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa
10000 Turkey Lake Rd.
Orlando, FL 32819
866-499-9080
wglakes.com
The JW Marriot and the Ritz-Carlton occupy Grande Lakes Orlando on more than 500 acres of land. The Marriot's rooms offer flat-screen TVs, mini bars, work desks and Wi-Fi Internet access. The Ritz-Carlton provides 584 spacious suites, ranging from kids' suites to presidential suites, all of which look and feel like home. Recreation includes bocce ball courts, jogging trails, tennis courts, an 18-hole golf course and a rope course. Guests may access on-site eco-tours, a heated pool and fishing lessons, or receive a signature treatment at the Ritz-Carlton Spa. Children can participate in the Ritz Kids program, play arcades or splash in the pool. Guests may dine at such on-site restaurants as Fairway's Pub, Bleu, Primo and Citron.
Grande Lakes Orlando
4040 Central Florida Parkway
Orlando, FL 32837
407-206-2400
grandelakes.com
