On your trip to Orlando, Florida, and its surroundings, you may want to take advantage of Disney World's golf courses without staying inside the property itself. Fortunately, quite a few hotels and motels are nearby. These properties range in price and class, so you can find a hotel or motel that suits your needs. Disney traffic can get bad just before the parks open and after they close, so finding a hotel that is close can definitely improve your vacation.
Days Inn Lake Buena Vista
This Days Inn is three minutes from Walt Disney World. You won't even have to drive to Disney World and pay for parking because the Days Inn offers free transportation for guests. A Waffle House and T.G.I. FRiDAY'S are within walking distance, so you can save on breakfast, lunch and dinner instead of buying food inside Disney. The par-72, 7,012-yard Grande Pines Golf Club makes for an excellent escape from the hustle and bustle of the theme parks.
Days Inn Lake Buena Vista
12799 Apopka-Vineland Road
Orlando, FL 32836
(407) 239-4441
daysinn.com
Grande Pines Golf Club
6351 International Golf Club Road
Orlando, FL 32821
(800) 371-1165
golf.marriott-vacations.com/leisure/golf-courses/grande-pines-golf-club/default.jsp?loc=IM59*1-1LK67P
Embassy Suites Lake Buena Vista
This Embassy Suites is a mile from Disney World. Suites feature a kitchenette and wet bar. Free wireless Internet is available throughout the hotel. The hotel has a large and fully stocked fitness room, a huge pool and free parking. On-site dining includes a Pizza Hut Express. The par-71, 6,600-yard Hawk's Landing Golf Club should be considered when staying in Orlando if you want to get away from Disney.
Embassy Suites Lake Buena Vista
8100 Lake Ave.
Orlando, FL 32836
(407) 239-1144
embassysuiteslbv.com
Hawk's Landing Golf Club
8701 World Center Drive
Orlando, FL 32821
(800) 567-2623
golfhawkslanding.com
Caribe Royale Resort Suites
This hotel is one of the most luxurious within five minutes of Disney World. The hotel has more than 1,200 one-bedroom suites and 120 two-bedroom villas. The pool holds 250,000 gallons of water and is dominated by a 75-foot water slide. Get in shape for the links inside a fitness center--so big it needs two stories to contain all of its equipment. Golfers will appreciate that Caribe Royale Resort guests enjoy special privileges at the Grand Cypress Golf Club, Hawk's Landing Golf Club, Falcon's Fire Golf Club and several others.
Caribe Royale Resort Suites
8101 World Center Drive
Orlando, FL 32821
(407) 238-8000
cariberoyale.com
Ramada Maingate West
In perfect driving conditions, it may take you less than a minute to get from the Ramada Maingate into Disney World. Step inside the enormous atrium and you over overwhelmed by the huge pool. The Ramada also features a food court highlighted by a Pizza Hut Express, Tradewinds Family Buffet and the Brass Monkey Lounge. Kids will enjoy the big video arcade, and everybody will appreciate the free shuttles to all of Orlando's theme parks. The par-72, 6,886-yard Kissimmee Oaks Golf Club is a lovely course that is not too far away.
Ramada Maingate West
7491 Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy. 192
Kissimmee, FL 34747
(800) 669-6753
ramadamaingatewest.com
Kissimmee Oaks Golf Club
1500 Oaks Blvd.
Kissimmee, FL 34746
(407) 933-4055
kissimmeeoaksgolf.com/sites/courses/greatoaks.asp?id=755&page=41479
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Timothy Sexton is an award-winning author who started writing in 1994. He has written on topics ranging from politics and golf to nutrition and travel, and his work appears online for Zappos.com, Disaboom, USAToday.com and MOJO, among others. He has also done work for "Sherlock Holmes and Philosophy." He holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of West Florida.
