Where to Stay in Florida

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 by 663 Google reviewers

A hotel of one hundred and twenty-six rooms and suites at 3001 Sherberth Road in Kissimmee, a few minutes from the Disney and Universal parks. Room types run from True and Elegant queens and kings to a Timeless King Suite and a Wellness Suite. There is a pool and the Spa at the ette. Two places to eat and drink are on the property, Salt and the Cellar, serving Mediterranean and Asian food, and the Lipa rooftop.

• Spa
• Fine dining
• Adults-focused atmosphere

Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center

Rated 4.4 out of 5 by 19,819 Google reviewers

A resort and convention center at 6000 West Osceola Parkway in Kissimmee, built around four and a half acres of glass atriums modeled on three parts of Florida. Cypress Springs Water Park has seven water slides, a rapid river and zero entry pools. There is the Relache spa and salon, a fitness center, nine places to eat and drink including a steakhouse and a sports bar, and four hundred thousand square feet of event space. Pets are not taken.

• Indoor garden atriums
• Water park
• Nine dining options

Margaritaville Resort Orlando

Rated 4.3 out of 5 by 6,850 Google reviewers

A resort at 8000 Fins Up Circle in Kissimmee, next to Sunset Walk. Rooms and suites are in the hotel, and there are cottages with one to eight bedrooms. There is a lagoon pool and beach club, the St Somewhere Spa, the Fins Up fitness center, and several places to eat and drink. Island H2O Water Park, with more than twenty slides, is part of the resort, and there is free transport to Walt Disney World, SeaWorld and Universal.

• Lagoon pools
• Cottage options
• Dining and entertainment district

Reunion Resort & Golf Club

Rated 4.5 out of 5 by 4,522 Google reviewers

A resort on two thousand three hundred acres at 7593 Gathering Drive in Kissimmee. Guests stay in villas of one to three bedrooms or in vacation homes of three to fourteen, across six communities. There are three golf courses, by Arnold Palmer, Tom Watson and Jack Nicklaus, a water park of five acres with a lazy river and slides, eight pools besides it, a tennis center with pickleball courts, eight places to eat and drink, and a free shuttle.

• Three golf courses
• Villas with kitchens
• Water park

Embassy Suites Orlando Lake Buena Vista South

Rated 4.6 out of 5 by 3,627 Google reviewers

An all suite hotel at 4955 Kyngs Heath Road in Kissimmee. A made to order breakfast is included every morning and there is a reception with drinks each evening. There is an outdoor pool, a fitness center, meeting rooms and a restaurant, Kyng's Grille. Self parking is on site with in and out privileges, and there are electric car chargers. Up to two dogs or cats are taken, to a weight limit.

• Two-room suites
• Breakfast included
• Outdoor pool

Kompose Boutique Resort at Theme Parks

Rated 4.9 out of 5 by 9,175 Google reviewers

A small hotel at 7491 West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway in Kissimmee. Rooms have a fifty-five inch television, a small refrigerator, blackout curtains, storage under the bed, a separate toilet and a quartz shower with an overhead showerhead. There is a pool with a water slide and a hot tub. Booking direct includes a breakfast buffet and parking, valet as well. Pets are welcome.

The Vietta Hotel

Rated 4.8 out of 5 by 193 Google reviewers

A hotel at 4914 West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway in Kissimmee, on US 192 near Walt Disney World, SeaWorld and Universal Studios. Rooms come as kings, double doubles and family rooms in several layouts. A continental breakfast is included, and there is an outdoor pool.

Magic Moment Resort & Kids Club, FIRST Dazzler Select by Wyndham

Rated 4.7 out of 5 by 19,510 Google reviewers

A family resort at 5200 West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway in Kissimmee, minutes from Walt Disney World and twenty-one miles from Orlando airport. There are clubs for children and for teenagers, a tree house, a bounce house and a sports area, with foam and bubble parties, magic shows and films outdoors. There is a heated outdoor pool with cabanas, a buffet breakfast, the Tutto Exquisito restaurant, room service, free parking and a free shuttle to the theme parks.