Caribe Royale Resort Suites
Caribe Royale Resort Suites, 3.5 miles from Disney World, offers rooms that feature separate living areas with sleeper sofas. Each room has a 42-inch TV in the living room and a 32-inch TV in the bedrooms. In addition to the 1,200 suites, there are 120 villas that include a full kitchen and access to a private pool. The regular hotel pool has a waterfall and a 75-foot water slide. Go for a workout in the two-story fitness center or relax with a deep massage at the Dreams of Wellness spa. Guests enjoy preferred tee times at the Grand Cypress Golf Club and Hawk's Landing Golf Club.
Caribe Royale Resort Suites
8101 World Center Dr.
Orlando, FL 32821
(407) 238-8000
www.cariberoyale.com
Marriott World Center
The Marriott World Center, 3.9 miles from the front entrance of Disney World, is next to Hawk's Landing Golf Club and home to the Bill Madonna Golf Academy. The hotel features indoor and outdoor heated pools as well as six whirlpools. Prepare for your time at Hawk's Landing or lessons at the Academy by spending time in the 24-hour fitness center that includes Cybex circuit-training equipment and free weights within its 4,000 square feet.
A concierge is on hand to arrange tee times as well as Orlando tours, restaurants reservations and babysitting services.
Marriott World Center
8701 World Center Dr.
Orlando, FL 32821
(800) 380-7931
www.marriottworldcenter.com
Buena Vista Palace
Buena Vista Palace is less than a mile from Disney World, making it a good choice if you plan to spend most of your time at Disney shopping, eating and taking in the live entertainment at Downtown Disney. The Disney View Rooms offer scenic vistas of Epcot and Downtown Disney and include a private balcony, 32-inch LCD televisions, refrigerator and spa robes. Guests at the Buena Vista Palace enjoy preferred tee times at all four 18-hole courses inside Disney World.
Buena Vista Palace
1900 Buena Vista Dr.
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
(866) 397-6516
www.buenavistapalace.com
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