Home to the action-packed theme parks that spark adrenaline-pumped fantasies, the Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, and the SeaWorld aquarium park, this all-happening metropolitan city of Orlando is nestled in the center of Florida. Orlando is the sixth-largest metropolitan area in the southern United States. Commonly tagged as ‘The City Beautiful’ or ‘The Theme Park of the World’, Orlando has attracted over 72 million visitors. Its downtown city is equally a must-visit tourist hotspot where there are enticing tree-lined neighborhoods, enchanting gardens, and art performances. Orlando is the ultimate children’s holiday destination where they can find an endless list of resorts offering thrilling water activities at the waterparks with fun waterslides. Scroll down to find the top resorts with water slides in Orlando, Florida.
Family-friendly attractions in Orlando:
- If your loved ones are interested in wildlife, take them to Gatorland, where they'll meet intimidating gators, gorgeous birds, and adorable capybaras, among other animals. There are also attractions and activities such as a zipline, rock climbing, shows, and more.
- Combine fun with learning at the interactive Orlando Science Center, featuring attractions such as KidsTown, Kinetic Zone, and DinoDigs.
We handpicked these listings carefully, considering (wherever possible) recent guest reviews, location, accommodation type, prices, availability of dates, decor, and access to in-house or nearby water slides. The image galleries get refreshed with the latest updates regularly. They were last updated on October 29, 2024.
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1. Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek (from USD 284)
This family-friendly hotel is located adjacent to the Walt Disney World Resort. The highlights of the luxurious property are its 3 acres (1.2 hectares) of an on-site lazy river with a water slide. Spend a fun day with your family and enjoy facilities like the 18-hole golf course, children’s club and spa treatments from the adjacent Waldorf Astoria Hotel. Kids under 12 enjoy complimentary dinner when ordering in the Harvest Bistro. The hotel is ideally located to main attractions such as Epcot which hosts the International Food & Wine Festival, and the Universal Studios Orlando and SeaWorld Orlando.
Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek
Address: 14100 Bonnet Creek Resort Lane
2.16 km (1.4 mi) from Disney Springs
2. Holiday Inn Club Vacations At Orange Lake Resort (from USD 163)
Located at Kissimmee, this discerning resort is ideal set among a theme park and golf courses surrounded by an oasis of palm trees and gardens. The Holiday Inn Club Vacations At Orange Lake Resort boasts well-appointed luxurious guest rooms which come with premium amenities. The resort is stretched on a 1,400 acres (566 hectares) of land. It is adjacent to the Walt Disney World Resort and has easy access to wonderful water slides. Guests will no doubt enjoy its endless list of activities such as golf, karaoke, fishing, outdoor swimming, bowling, spa, gym, basketball, volleyball, and the billiard tables.
Holiday Inn Club Vacations at Orange Lake Resort, an IHG Hotel This is a Proud Certified property where you can be extra sure of a welcoming stay.
Address: 8505 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy
10.55 km (6.6 mi) from Disney Springs
3. Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort (from USD 238)
With a fun-packed holiday at the vibrant and retro-style Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort with your family. The resort is a must-visit holiday destination for adults and kids alike. Spend your day around the massive refreshing pools, winding river and at the dive tower-themed water slide. There is a poolside Atomic Tonic Bar where guests can unwind, and children can enjoy succulent meals at the shaded picnic tables. Some of the exclusive benefits of staying in this resort are the early park admission to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Universal’s Volcano Bay water theme park an hour before their opening.
Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort
Address: 6550 Adventure Way
11.3 km (7.1 mi) from Disney Springs
4. Hilton Orlando (from USD 247)
The Hilton luxury hotel is just 10 minutes’ drive to the Universal Orlando. The hotel is definitely one of the top destinations to spend a memorable family holiday. The luxurious hotel consists of elegant rooms accompanied with convenient amenities for a maximum relaxation. A fantastic recreational haven boasting temperature-controlled swimming pools, an 892-foot long winding lazy river, whirlpool, exotic cabanas, and fun water slides. Children will love the fountains and water cannons as well. The David’s Club Bar & Grill provides a contemporary American cuisine for dinner and adults can unwind for a chilled drink.
Hilton Orlando
Address: 6001 Destination Parkway
8.43 km (5.3 mi) from Disney Springs
5. Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek (from USD 338)
This upscale resort is nestled on a 500-acre (202 hectares) of exuberant tropical landscapes of the Bonnet Creek. The modern and sleek accommodation promises guests a purely relaxing experience where premium amenities are provided. Indulge for a blissful spa treatment at the Blue Harmony Spa. Guests can unwind at the poolside cabana which children experience the amazing waterslide available at the hotel. Its splendid lakeside features complimentary transport to the Walt Disney World theme parks.
Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek This is a Proud Certified property where you can be extra sure of a welcoming stay.
Address: 14651 Chelonia Parkway
2.24 km (1.4 mi) from Disney Springs
6. CoCo Key Hotel and Water Resort-Orlando (from USD 151)
An ultimate haven for children, the CoCo Key Hotel and Water Resort is a family-friendly hotel which has one of the best Orlando water parks for children. The resort features bright and colorful guest rooms set, excellent room amenities, a seasonal water park which consists of 14 slides, 3 heated pools and a spacious arcade having video games. The resort offers scheduled shuttle service to the Universal Orlando Resort and SeaWorld Orlando.
Coco Key Hotel & Water Park Resort This is a Proud Certified property where you can be extra sure of a welcoming stay.
Address: 7400 International Drive
10.3 km (6.4 mi) from Disney Springs
7. Cypress Pointe Resort by Diamond Resorts (from USD 129)
Delicious on-site dining options, although some guests found the prices a bit high
Reasonable pricing with great value for money
Convenient location near Disney parks, shopping, and restaurants
Clean and spacious rooms, well-equipped kitchen, convenient on-site cafe and grocery store, activities for all ages, heated pool, gym, and barbecue area
This convenient and fun-packed family retreat resort offers vacationers elegant guest rooms which come with excellent amenities. The resort features a year-round outdoor pool, a free parking area, games room, volleyball court, fitness facilities, and spa services. The Disney Springs is 2.5 km (1.6 miles) from the property.
Hilton Vacation Club Cypress Pointe Orlando This is a Proud Certified property where you can be extra sure of a welcoming stay.
Address: 8651 Treasure Cay Lane
2.72 km (1.7 mi) from Disney Springs
8. Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld (from USD 319)
Great dining experiences with top-notch staff at the on-site cafe and restaurant. However, food prices can be expensive, and some guests found room service quality to be subpar.
Reasonable initial charges, but additional taxes and resort fees can make the hotel an expensive option. Expensive parking and extra charges for amenities like Wi-Fi and breakfast.
Perfect location for visiting SeaWorld, Aquatica, and Discovery Cove. Convenient proximity to theme parks, with some rooms offering views of SeaWorld and its fireworks.
Clean, spacious rooms with a beautiful atrium area, large pool, and great water park for kids. Some outdated facilities and extra charges for amenities like Wi-Fi.
Are you looking for a hotel and resort accommodation that will surely be enjoyed by all your family members? If so, you have to book a room or a suite in Renaissance Orlando at Seaworld. All rooms in the hotel have modern decor, are fully furnished, and have a flat-screen television and a working desk; some even have a view of the Seaworld. Aside from the comfort of your room, you’ll also get to use other facilities of the hotel such as the fitness center, coffee shop, bar, gamer room, and an outdoor swimming pool. Your little ones can enjoy the fun water slides.
As for its location, it is adjacent to the Seaworld, which is a famous water park in Orlando. Being located close by has its perks. On some days, you get to enjoy early access to the water park. Also, you get to enjoy free transfers in Seaworld as well as the Atlantic Water Park. Booking a hotel room here also gets you near lots of famous attractions like Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, and more.
Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld® This is a Proud Certified property where you can be extra sure of a welcoming stay.
Address: 6677 Sea Harbor Drive, International Drive South - Sea World, Orlando (FL), United States, 32821
6.85 km (4.3 mi) from Disney Springs
9. Regal Oaks Resort Vacation Townhomes by IDILIQ (from USD 327)
Located in Celebration, a suburb of Orlando only about 25 minutes away, The luxurious Regal Oaks Resort invites holidaymakers to experience the ultimate fun-packed and relaxing vacation with family. The resort is situated some 9 km (6.2 miles) from Walt Disney World Resort and 20 km (13 miles) from the Universal Orlando Resort. On-site ticket services are available for these places at the resort. Children will surely enjoy the dual waterslide and zero-entry pool. Adults can unwind at the community outdoor pool having a pool bar.
Regal Oaks Resort Vacation Townhomes by IDILIQ - Free Private Hot tub!
Address: 5780 Golden Hawk Way
5.01 km (3.2 mi) from Disney Springs
Other nearby resorts and hotels with water parks
If you and the young ones in your family are bored of water slides and want to try some other water activities, check out these properties with water parks close to the city. These accommodations are located in Kissimmee, which is 22.1 mi (35.57 km) from Orlando and takes less than 30 minutes to reach via Florida’s Tpke.
10. Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate (from USD 308)
Delicious dining options with excellent service, though some minor room service and restaurant issues.
Reasonable pricing for extensive amenities and spacious rooms.
Convenient location with easy access to attractions and a Disney shuttle service.
Fantastic array of facilities including multiple pools, lazy river, and mini-golf course.
The Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate is Orlando’s only resort wave pool surrounded by the 36 holes of championship golf course. This Four Diamond resort is an ideal leisure retreat for families who wish to spend some quality time with their children. The resort boasts 720 of sophisticated guest rooms all set in an immaculate and luxurious setting. The resort features a formal pool with private cabanas, zero-entry family pool with 125-foot corkscrew water slide and water tower, 850-foot of a lazy river with shooting water cannons, arched water sprouts, and a waterfall. There is also a complimentary scheduled transfer service to the Walt Disney World theme parks.
Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate
Address: 1500 Masters Blvd, Disney - Maingate West, Orlando (FL), United States, 33896
15.86 km (9.9 mi) from Disney Springs
11. Flamingo Waterpark Resort (from USD 122)
Orlando is quite known for its theme park so you might as well make the most of it by booking a room at the Flamingo Waterpark Resort and enjoy everything it has to offer. The rooms here are spacious, modern, neat, and well equipped with a television, microwave, and small refrigerator. If you want something unique, the hotel offers character-themed rooms which you and your family will surely love, for it may also include a spa tub and an excellent view of the water park. Aside from the accommodation, the property also offers numerous facilities and amenities like the vibrant Flamingo Water Park. It features a heated lazy river, huge water slides, and shaded pool seating. Other amenities you may love include the outdoor pool with a hot tub, an on-site restaurant, a cafe that offers a continental breakfast, a snack bar, a grill, a coffee shop, and a lounge. Moreover, it is strategically near a lot of the must-visit attractions in Orlando such as the Seaworld’s Water Park, Universal Studio Resort, and the Walt Disney World.
Flamingo Waterpark Resort
Address: 2261 East Irlo Bronson
19.01 km (11.9 mi) from Disney Springs
12. Fantasy World Resort (from USD 155)
Who wouldn’t love a good accommodation within a water park? If you and your family are looking for some water fun over the weekend, then why not book a room at Orlando Family Resort? Each townhouse here has a functional kitchen, laundry facilities as well as a patio. One of the amenities of the hotel you shouldn’t miss and the reason you should book here is the water park, which features a lazy river and five-story waterslides, where you and your family will surely have lots of fun. There is also a fitness center and sauna for the health and fitness enthusiasts. Other facilities they have, include three outdoor pools, three hot tubs, and an on-site restaurant. As for the location, it is just an 11-minute drive away from the Walt Disney World Resort, as well as near the Seaworld, Old Town Amusement, and the ESPN Wide World at Sports.
Fantasy World Resort
Address: 5005 Kyng's Heath Road
5.16 km (3.3 mi) from Disney Springs
13. Reunion Resort and Club (from USD 426)
9.7km (6.03 mi) away from the famous Walt Disney World Resort, Florida Golf and Spa Resort features 11 outdoor pools with a children’s water park. If you’re looking for a comfortable, luxurious, and modern place to stay in Orlando which has everything you’ll ever need and more, then booking a villa in this resort will make your holiday perfect. Each villa here has a balcony, free Wifi, as well as all the essential conveniences like a functional kitchen, a sitting area, a bathroom with toiletries, and more.
Apart from the accommodation, the property has three on-site golf courses, a tennis court, and a concierge service. There are also seven on-site restaurants to choose from that range from an Italian restaurant to a Sushi bar and a fine-dining experience. Truly, this spa resort has something in store for each member of your family. So, wait no more and book the holiday destination you wouldn’t want to miss.
Reunion Resort & Golf Club
Address: 7593 Gathering Drive
13.03 km (8.1 mi) from Disney Springs
14. Westgate Vacation Villas Resort (from USD 153)
Featuring 14 heated outdoor pools, hot tubs, as well as a fitness center, Orlando Resorts offers fully furnished accommodation that will cater to all kinds of travelers, whether for leisure or business and short or long stays. One of the perks of booking a room here is you can enjoy their transport service to famous attractions in Orlando like the Walt Disney World Resort. As for the accommodation, all villas here are well-equipped with a functional kitchen, separate living area, and a laundry facility; while the studios have a kitchenette. You can also opt for a villa with a balcony, just request it upon booking.
Another thing to enjoy is the Drafts Sports Bar, which has a pub atmosphere and offers gourmet burgers, which your millennial traveling companion will surely enjoy. Other amenities they have here are the games room, the marketplace, 24-hour reception, and the Banana Cabana, a European-style bistro.
Westgate Vacation Villas Resort
Address: 7700 Westgate Blvd.
8.56 km (5.4 mi) from Disney Springs
Orlando, Florida — The Theme Park of the World
Boosting luxurious resorts with fun-packed water activities, Orlando is the must-visit holiday destination for families with children. Don’t miss the thrilling water slides while staying at one of its opulent resorts.
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