Disney's Beach Club Resort
Whether you like to relax in a quiet pool or get your thrills on a daring water slide, all your options are open at Disney's Beach Club Resort. Three crystal-clear pools are designated as "quiet pools" and tranquil Jacuzzis can be found throughout the complex. There's also an enormous sand-bottomed pool perfect for families, a winding lazy river and one of the tallest water slides in Orlando. You'll even find a full-scale "shipwreck" in a man-made lagoon that's yours to explore.
Disney's Beach Club Resort
1800 Epcot Resorts Blvd.
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
(407) 939-6244
disneyworld.disney.go.com/resorts/beach-club-resort
Orlando World Center Marriott Resort
Any Orlando vacation-goer serious about swimming should have this spot on her shortlist, because the entire resort is built around the pools complex. Boasting more than a million gallons of water, the resort's main pool is a work of art surrounded by lush palms and cabana chairs. There are several more outdoor pools, heated indoor pools and hot tubs all over, as well as an 106-foot-long water slide. If that's not enough, there are two additional pools just for kids and six more quiet whirlpools for deep relaxation.
Orlando World Center Marriott Resort
8701 World Center Drive
Orlando, FL 32821
(800) 380-7931
marriottworldcenter.com/activities-and-amenities/pools.aspx
Nickelodeon Family Suites
Nickelodeon Family Suites is definitely for the kids, but it doesn't disappoint: its pool complex is two water parks in one. The first complex, The Lagoon, has a massive zero-depth entry pool, seven water slides, two whirlpools, climbing nets and an interactive water play tower. There's also a 400-gallon dump tank that drenches kids in water throughout the day, but that also dumps Nickelodeon's iconic green slime once a day in the Daily Mass Sliming. Nearby, the Oasis Pool complex features an Olympic-sized pool lined with slides, flumes and several smaller pools perfect for younger children.
Nickelodeon Family Suites
14500 Continental Gateway
Orlando, FL 32821
(407) 387-5437
nickhotel.com
Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
The half-acre pool at Grand Cypress is open 24 hours, so you can take a dip whenever you need it. The main pool is surrounded by waterfalls and slides, but there are several secluded spots where you can relax or play a game of water volleyball. You'll also find three separate whirlpools where it tends to be quieter, and the entire complex is lined with poolside lounging chairs and towering palms.
Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
1 Grand Cypress Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32836
(407) 239-1234
grandcypress.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels
Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas
Although this resort property is best known for its menagerie of animals, it's also famous among tourists for its breathtaking pool. Named Uzima, this pool complex spans 11,000 square feet and includes play stations for children of various ages. Grown-ups may enjoy the quieter coves connected to the main pool, as well as the nearby cabanas and whirlpools. A shallow wading pool for infants and a 67-foot-long water slide add even more options to this gigantic jungle-themed swimmer's paradise.
Disney's Animal Kingdom Villas
2901 Osceola Pkwy.
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
(407) 939-6244
disneyworld.disney.go.com/resorts/animal-kingdom-villas-jambo
Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando Resort
The more adult-oriented pool complex at the Hard Rock Hotel is ideal for the music lover. Rock and roll favorites play all day across this 12,000 square foot pool, and underwater speakers make it possible to listen without interruption when you submerge. When you've had enough of the white sands of the man-made beach, you can upgrade to a luxury cabana for an extra charge. Basic cabanas include plasma TVs, wireless Internet and wait service all day long, but you can also choose one of the property's ultra-exclusive theme cabanas like the Yellow Submarine.
Hard Rock Hotel at Universal Orlando Resort
5800 Universal Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32819
(407) 503-2000
universalorlando.com/hotels/hard-rock-hotel-orlando.html
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