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Our Favorite Hotels for a Staycation in Orlando

  • December 20, 2024
  • | 3:28 PM

Staycations in Orlando

Discover your perfect stay at these resorts!

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Grand Bohemian Hotel

The Grand Bohemian Hotel is located in downtown Orlando, within walking distance to several bars and restaurants. This location offers a luxury experience with an art gallery, fine dining, and a luxurious day spa. Plus, this hotel is pet-friendly! You ought to love your time at Grand Bohemian Hotel Autograph Collection!

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Disney's Polynesian Resort

At Disney’s Polynesian Resort, you can find lush palm trees, waterslides, and watercraft rentals on the seven seas lagoon. The Polynesian resort is well-known for their restaurant Ohana, so make sure to grab dinner there, followed by a trip to Trader Sam’s for a unique bar experience!

Of course, they offer The Dole Whips! Make sure to check out the Pineapple Lanai on the Polynesian property and enjoy this creamy, refreshing treat. Even better? You can go to the bar upstairs and add rum to it.

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Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge

Next up, we have Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge! With views and sounds of the savanna just outside your window, you might not even think you’re in Florida anymore. You can watch the giraffes, zebras, and antelope all from your hotel balcony!

They also offer an educational experience about the animals and where they come from, as well as African-inspired cuisine! Walk over to Kidani village and dine safari side at their famous Sanaa restaurant offering naan, butter chicken, and zebra domes.

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Universal Loews Sapphire Falls Resort

Another great staycation hotel in Orlando has got to be Universal’s Loews Sapphire Falls Resort! Where you’ll feel like you’re being transported into a tropical paradise just right here in Orlando! With a resort-style pool with white sand, a waterslide surrounded by blue waterfalls, and calming sounds of steel drums, you’ll be sure to feel relaxed!

Enjoy the water taxi to get back and forth from the parks and CityWalk when you’re not relaxing by the pool! They also have four scenic restaurants and lounges that have perfect water views!

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The Alfond Inn

The Alfond Inn is a beautiful boutique style hotel, located in Winter Park. The hotel lobby showcases a rotating collection from the Alfond Collection of Contemporary Art at Rollins College. With a recent expansion, the Inn offers a luxurious spa, steam room, and fitness center. The Alfond Inn also provides a rooftop pool with poolside bar, a terrace, and a garden.

Be sure not to skip the award winning Hamilton’s Kitchen, a full service restaurant with a Floridian-inspired menu. Plus, this hotel is pet-friendly, meaning your pup can have a relaxing staycation with you!

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Universal's Endless Summer Resort

At Universal’s Endless Summer Resort, it’s summer all year long! So relax and enjoy the two affordable hotels for your Orlando staycation, Surfside and Dockside Inn and Suites!

Enjoy the tropical sunsets, pools, and restaurants, along with the theme park benefits that Universal is known for!This Orlando spot is great for a staycation with kiddos, with the surfboard-shaped pool and views of the roller coasters from their bedroom!

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Loews Portofino Bay Hotel and Spa

When you’re staying at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, you’ll be sure to think that you’re staying somewhere in Italy! With gorgeous views mirroring the Italian Portofino Bay, you’ll enjoy three full-service restaurants, two quick-service restaurants, and an Italian gelato shop. There’s also a water taxi that drops you off in CityWalk on your way to the parks!

Guests staying in the Portofino Bay Hotel and Spa also receive Free Universal ExpressSM Unlimited, which means you can skip the lines on all your favorite rides!

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Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort

If you’re looking to stay at a more affordable resort, make sure to check out Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort! This retro-themed resort has jaw-dropping views of Universal’s Volcano Bay water park!

It is another great family-friendly Orlando staycation with large suites, two huge pools, a lazy river, and even a bowling alley on-site! All for an affordable price that comes with Universal Orlando benefits!

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Curated by

Lauren Trupo

Lauren Trupo

📍WV native; ORL local with a love of coffee shops, theme parks, happy hours, vintage markets, and live shows✨

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