Ramada Maingate
The indoor pool at the Ramada Inn Maingate features a spectacular cascading waterfall and Jacuzzi. An additional perk is that this hotel is just a few minutes from Disney World. You can either drive or take advantage of the free shuttle service. The hotel has a nightly karaoke attraction, kids can play Sony Playtation games on pay-per-play basis, and each room includes a mini fridge and microwave. A Pizza Hut Express anchors the choices available at the food court. Just across the street and down the road lies the championship Osprey Ridge golf course in Disney World.
Ramada Maingate West
7491 Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy. 192
Kissimmee, FL 34747
(800) 669-6753
ramadamaingatewest.com/
Embassy Suites Lake Buena Vista
The most interesting thing about the indoor pool at this Embassy Suites located near Disney World is that you can swim from indoors into the outdoor pool section. Each of the suites feature a microwave, mini refrigerator, and Serta Suite Dreams beds as well as a 27-inch TV. There is free wireless Internet service in the lobby, though a fee is imposed to go Web surfing inside your room. Free shuttles will transport you to Disney World where you can rent golf equipment to take on the Palm and Magnolia golf courses.
Embassy Suites Lake Buena Vista
8100 Lake Ave.
Orlando, FL 32836
(407) 239-1144
embassysuiteslbv.com
Marriott World Center
Take your choice of pools at the exquisite Marriott World Center. You can choose from indoor or outdoor. There are also two pools especially for children. There are also six whirlpools. Few hotels in Orlando are better to return to after a hot summer day on the links than this resort that has an interconnected complex of pools guaranteed to soothe your aching body.
The hotel is also close to Disney World and serves up an 18-hole course and Bill Madonna Golf Academy is right outside your door at Hawk's Landing golf course. The rooms are notably large and provide balcony views of the golf course or Downtown Disney.
Marriott World Center
8701 World Center Drive
Orlando, FL 32821
marriottworldcenter.com
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