OverviewThis property is situated among other hotels and restaurants, within a 3-minute drive of Highway 4. Offering free shuttle service to Universal Studios and SeaWorld theme parks, this property is well suited for guests who are looking to access area parks.
This property is smoke free and all rooms include a coffeemaker, a hair dryer, an iron and ironing board, a TV with pay-per-view movies, a safe, a desk and individual climate control. Rooms are furnished with one king bed or two double beds.
Wi-Fi is available in rooms for an additional fee of $9.95 USD per 24 hours. Pets under 60 lbs are permitted for an extra charge of $50 per stay. Free parking is available on site.
A breakfast buffet is served on site, while the Gatorville Poolside Bar and Restaurant is open for lunch and dinner. This hotel also has an on-site ice cream shop and room service is available.
Other on-site amenities include two heated pools, a hot tub, a fitness centre, a jogging path, a business centre, dry cleaning, a car rental desk and concierge service.
Wet 'n' Wild, a waterpark, is a 15-minute walk away or 3-minute drive away. Universal Studios Orlando and the Orange County Convention Centre are both a 5-minute drive away, while SeaWorld and Disney World are both about 11 minutes away by car. Orlando Premium Outlets, on International Drive, are a 15-minute drive away.
The Orlando International Airport (MCO) is 19 minutes away by car. (All walking and driving time estimates: Google Maps)
The GoodMany guests described overall pleasant stays at this hotel, among the reviews used for this analysis. Several reviewers thought that the room rates were reasonable and that this property offered good value for the money they spent.
Many reviewers described their rooms as clean and comfortable, while a couple of guests said that their rooms were spacious.
Many guests found the hotel centrally located for accessing area theme parks, and a couple of reviewers found shopping and restaurants nearby.
The staff were frequently complimented for their friendly and accommodating service. One reviewer said that the staff were always ready to address any issues guests had.
Several guests enjoyed the pool area and one reviewer mentioned that the pool was clean.
A couple of reviewers praised the food served at the on-site breakfast and one guest particularly enjoyed the cooked-to-order eggs. A couple of guests described enjoyable food and service at the poolside restaurant.
The Bad
There were a few common concerns found for this hotel among the reviews sourced for this editorial. Several guests were disappointed that they had to pay an additional fee for Wi-Fi ($9.95 per 24 hours).
A few guests found the in-room air conditioning to be noisy, while a couple of reviewers mentioned that the check-in process was slow.
A couple of reviewers thought that the complimentary shuttle service to theme parks had infrequent pick-up times and was therefore inconvenient.
Some guests, who stayed at this hotel in the summer of 2013 complained about construction noise while the hotel was undergoing renovations.
Expedia.ca gave this hotel an average score of 3.3 out of 5, with 68% of 4,508 guests recommending the property.
TripAdvisor.ca ranked this hotel #247 out of 329 hotels in Orlando, with an average score of 3 out of 5, from 2,290 reviews.
