Villatel Orlando Resort: What Makes Florida’s First ‘Villa Hotel’ Special

Orlando’s first 'villa hotel', Villatel Orlando Resort, has opened its doors. Promising home comforts with resort-style amenities within easy reach, it ticks all the boxes for a luxurious Florida holiday… 

Overview 

Still wondering exactly what we mean by a ‘villa hotel’? Well, these luxury villas are set on an 80-acre site but come with centralised hotel-style facilities. This gives you the best of both worlds – a villa with a fully-equipped kitchen and living space, along with the amenities you’d expect from a hotel, like a waterpark, bar, sports courts and a gym. 

Location-wise, it doesn’t get much better. The resort’s on International Drive, less than 10 minutes’ drive from the theme parks – so day trips to Disney and Universal are super doable. Plus, it’s within easy reach of I-Drive’s restaurants, shops and attractions. 

The Villa Options 

You can choose between a range of villas, from four to nine bedrooms, meaning there’s plenty of room to bring the whole family, including space for up to 26 guests in the larger properties. Plus, select homes promise themed rooms for little ones or big kids, as well as cinema and games rooms. 

Each and every home has its own pool as standard, yet all provide a living space and kitchen area with all the mod-cons, so you can prepare breakfast and dinner at home, or pack up lunches when you are on-the-go. Laundry facilities and free Wi-Fi are some of the other amenities that every guest can expect, along with spacious master bedrooms and en suite bathrooms. 

The Apartment Options

Just as stylish and chic as the villas, the Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy offer 2 to 3 bedrooms and sleep up to 8 guests, making them ideal for smaller families or groups. Each apartment features a full kitchen for easy self-catering, generous living and dining spaces, and up to one themed bedroom for younger guests. Little ones are kept entertained with an in-home arcade game machine, while you can make the most of the Florida warmth from your own private balcony. 

Something Out of the Ordinary  

If you are looking for that something extra, Villatel Orlando Resort can easily deliver. Lots of the villas feature extravagantly themed kids’ rooms – like the wildlife-inspired Jill’s Jungle Villa and Medieval-style Carter’s Castle. The five-bedroom Villa Fantastique includes a themed kids’ room with a slide, while The Stunning villa stars a water-view pool and hot tub, along with a whole room dedicated to gaming. In fact, plenty of the villas come with their own cinema or arcade rooms for added entertainment.  

And, if that wasn’t enough, there are certain VIP perks that come with a stay here. The resort runs a free shuttle service to and from Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando Resort, so you can avoid any extra car parking or taxi costs. Plus, Florida’s biggest indoor attraction, Dezerland Park Orlando, is just down the road. There’s a lot packed into this place, from go-karting and trampolines to laser tag and mini golf.

What's more, if you are ever in need of any help while you’re away, there’s a dedicated concierge service from 8.30am-8.30pm.

Other Important Things to Know

Resort fees 

As you’d expect from a resort of this calibre, there will be a daily resort fee that’s payable on arrival at the resort and applies per day, per home. In this case, guests will need to leave a credit card on file when they check in. This will grant access to the resort’s waterpark, sports courts, grill and gym. Plus, it also includes the concierge service, linen and towels, and the toiletries and pantry items that all the homes are stocked with when they arrive.  

The resort fees are: 
Arrivals until 31 May 2026: 
$20 for 2-bed apartment
$30 for 3-bed apartment
$40 for all villas

Arrivals from 1 June 2026 onwards:
$45 for all apartments
$60 for all villas

These rates are all per day and are subject to a 12.5% tax.


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