You can’t get any more family-friendly than Orlando, Florida, in terms of travel destination. The “Theme Park Capital of the World” is so-called for a good reason, being the home of attractions such as Walt Disney World, Universal Studios Orlando, Seaworld Orlando, Busch Gardens Tampa, and Legoland Florida. But there are more things to do in Orlando besides theme parks. It’s also where you can find Madame Tussauds, Ripley’s Believe It Or Not, the Crayola Experience, and Sea Life Orlando. Adding to the fun is the number of kid-friendly resorts, which are some of the best family resorts in Orlando that offers a unique experience to guests. Check out this list for the best kid-friendly resorts in Orlando, Florida.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and access to kid-friendly amenities and activities. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on April 08, 2024.
1. Universal’s Loews Royal Pacific Resort (from USD 845)
Experience a South Seas vacation with the tropical paradise that is Universal’s Loews Royal Pacific Resort. With its lagoon-style swimming pool and sandy beach with a kids’ play area, the resort will be surely a hit with the entire family.
Its location also provides an advantage if you plan to enjoy the theme park. All guests here will receive exclusive theme-park benefits such as express unlimited ride access at the most popular attractions in Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure.
You’ll have over 1000 guest room options, including 51 luxury suites, when you reserve a stay here. But whichever you choose, expect to have the conveniences of a flat-screen TV, free WiFi, and an iPod docking station. The property also boasts six on-site restaurants, two hot tubs, a fitness center, and a variety of lounges so you’ll never run out of options for food and relaxation.
Universal's Loews Royal Pacific Resort
Address: 6300 Hollywood Way
12.14 km (7.6 mi) from Disney Springs
2. Crowne Plaza Hotel Orlando-Universal, an IHG Hotel (from USD 118)
The upscale hotel of Orlando Crowne Plaza is surrounded by the district’s hotspots and provides complimentary theme park shuttles to Disney World. Its in-house restaurant serves delectable dishes all day and has a kid-friendly buffet to enjoy. For extra comfortable stays, the hotel rooms are designed with large windows and appointed with a flat-screen TV and free WiFi. Aside from having pet-friendly rooms, handicap-accessible rooms are also available here.
Make your stay more exciting by indulging yourself with a plunge in the outdoor heated pool or relaxing in the poolside tiki bar. The hotel can help you keep track of your fitness routines through its top-notch gym. Worried about parking? You’ll be glad to know that public parking is possible on site.
Hotel Landy Orlando Universal Blvd, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel
Address: 7800 Universal Boulevard
10.42 km (6.5 mi) from Disney Springs
3. Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace - Disney Springs Area (from USD 177)
This resort is perfect for Disney enthusiasts. Located right in Walt Disney World, this establishment does not just offer shuttle services to the parks, it’s also just a stroll away from Disney Springs. You can arrange to have a Disney Character Breakfast, which takes place every Sunday. Another perk you can enjoy by staying here is Disney’s Extra Magic Hours Benefit. Kids’ meals and buffets are available here. If your little ones still have lots of energy after spending the day in one of the amusement parks in Orlando, this kid-friendly resort’s playground can keep them busy.
Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace - Disney Springs Area
Address: 1900 Buena Vista Drive
808 meters (0.6 ft) from Disney Springs
4. Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress (from USD 290)
Reasonable room rates, but additional charges for parking and resort fees.
Abundance of on-site activities including pool, walking trail, gym, and water sports. Some areas may require updating.
Conveniently close to Disney and Universal parks, with easy access from the highway.
Varied dining options with an amazing buffet breakfast, but pricey food and drinks, and some inconsistency in service.
The Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress is centrally located and will give you easy access to the amusement parks of Orlando. Besides this convenience, it also features family-friendly amenities and services, including but not limited to babysitting/child services, indoor and outdoor playgrounds, a games room, ping-pong, and kids’ club. For those traveling with older and/or outdoor-inclined children, you can also make arrangements for your family to go hiking, canoeing, cycling, and fishing, or play mini-golf, tennis, or racquetball.
Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort
Address: One Grand Cypress Boulevard
1.59 km (1.0 mi) from Disney Springs
5. Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek (from USD 215)
If the highlight of your Orlando holiday is a trip to Walt Disney World, consider this accommodation, which provides shuttle service to the Disney parks. Nonetheless, you may be seriously tempted to spend your holiday in the resort, as this establishment is almost like an amusement park in itself. It features indoor and outdoor play areas for your children to romp around in, mini-golf, and a game room. If your children are picky eaters, kids’ meals and kid-friendly buffets are available here.
Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek
Address: 14651 Chelonia Parkway
2.24 km (1.4 mi) from Disney Springs
6. Caribe Royale Orlando (from USD 250)
The Caribe Royale is a tropical-themed resort, perfect for those who want to feel as though they’re holidaying somewhere in the tropics. There’s an outdoor playground and a game room where you can take your kids. Alternatively, your family can also try fishing, biking, or playing tennis during your stay. If you want to do some exploring yourself, babysitting services are offered here.
Caribe Royale Orlando
Address: 8101 World Center Drive
2.95 km (1.9 mi) from Disney Springs
7. Universal's Loews Sapphire Falls Resort (from USD 417)
Good value, lower price point alternative to nearby resorts. Expensive dining options.
Convenient water taxi to Universal Studios. Clean and spacious rooms. Family-friendly facilities.
Perfect location, walking distance to Universal parks. On water taxi route. Close to Volcano Bay.
Delicious dining options. Some restaurants overpriced. Limited vegetarian choices.
If your main reason for visiting Orlando is to explore Universal Studios, this is the perfect resort for you. Located just a stroll away from the amusement park, booking here will allow you to get early park admission to “The Wizarding World of Harry Potter” and the “Volcano Bay” water park. Cribs can be provided for those traveling with infants and small children. If you have kids who enjoy having their own space, you can book the kids’ suite for them.
Universal's Loews Sapphire Falls Resort
Address: 6601 Adventure Way
11.71 km (7.3 mi) from Disney Springs
8. Hilton Grand Vacations at Tuscany Village (from USD 159)
If SeaWorld is more of your family’s speed, consider staying at Hilton Grand Vacations at Tuscany Village. This is an Orlando family resort for getaways that are filled with views of the animals housed in the SeaWorld park. There’s an in-house playground, a game room, and puzzles and board games available to help keep children entertained. For an additional fee, you can enter them in the resort’s kids’ club. Child-friendly meals can be arranged, which is great if you’re traveling with a picky eater.
Hilton Grand Vacations Club Tuscany Village Orlando
Address: 8122 Arrezzo Way
3.49 km (2.2 mi) from Disney Springs
9. Walt Disney World Dolphin (from USD 359)
Here’s another resort for the Disney enthusiasts out there. This establishment provides easy access to the Disney Parks. What’s more, Disney Extra Magic Hours and FastPass are offered to all their guests. Convenience is not the only thing that this resort offers. It’s also been equipped with child-friendly amenities, such as baby safety gates, children’s books, movies, music, toys, an indoor playground, and child-friendly TV channels. Babysitting services and kids’ buffets are offered here, as well.
Walt Disney World Dolphin
Address: 1500 Epcot Resorts Boulevard
4.13 km (2.6 mi) from Disney Springs
10. Margaritaville Resort Orlando (from USD 255)
Margaritaville Resort Orlando provides guests access to a sand-covered beach. What’s more, entry to the water park is already included in the hotel rates. It features the Parakeet’s Kids Club, where you can register your children. Alternatively, they can play at the indoor playground. To kill time, they can watch the child-friendly channels on the TV. Strollers are available for use in the resort and babysitting services are offered.
Margaritaville Resort Orlando
Address: 8000 Fins Up Circle
9.34 km (5.8 mi) from Disney Springs
11. Orlando World Center Marriott (from USD 319)
This resort can also tempt your kids into spending most of their hours here, even though the amusement parks are relatively close by. It features its own water park, which comes complete with two waterslides. It also has an arcade and a playground, where your children can while away their hours. There’s a kids’ club where your little ones can have added fun. If your child is picky about food, kiddie meals and buffets are available to appeal to their taste buds.
Orlando World Center Marriott
Address: 8701 World Center Drive
1.45 km (0.9 mi) from Disney Springs
12. Westgate Lakes Resort and Spa (from USD 139)
This is a lakeside resort that offers shuttle services to the major amusement parks of Orlando. Babysitting services are offered here in case you want to take some time for yourself. Meanwhile, books, DVDs, board games, and puzzles are available for your kids to use. This resort also offers a lot of outdoor fun for kids and adults alike. There are water sports facilities that can be rented for a fee. Bikes, meanwhile, can be borrowed at no additional cost. Your family can also try mini-golf, canoeing, and fishing and, for indoor fun, there’s a bowling alley, ping-pong, pool, and a game room.
Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa Universal Studios Area
Address: 9500 Turkey Lake Rd, Orlando, FL, USA, 32819
7.81 km (4.9 mi) from Disney Springs
Choose the accommodation to match the magical experience of Orlando
With all of the attractions in Orlando, it can be quite easy to forget to carefully review which accommodation options are available because of the excitement to plan your itinerary. However, where you stay helps complete the experience. In Orlando, all-inclusive family resorts are great options too. Take the time to evaluate which of these kid-friendly resorts will be the best choice to make your Orlando vacation perfect.
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