When planning a theme park holiday in Central Florida, one of the biggest factors to consider is where to stay. You’ll have the opportunity to go for budget accommodations, stay at one of the theme parks’ many resorts or decide to stay in one of Central Florida’s luxurious hotels. Some of these hotels and resorts are styled like their own mini theme parks too. Check out these two key areas in Central Florida when choosing accommodations for a theme park vacation.

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Orlando Hotels

Orlando is brimming with accommodation options, from budget hotel chains to four-star properties in the best locations. If you’re looking for cheap Orlando hotels, check out chains like La Quinta Inn Orlando Universal, Travelodge Inn and Suites at Orlando Airport, Best Western, Motel 6 Orlando, Comfort Inn & Suites or Ramada Orlando Downtown.

For something a little more luxurious, there are quite a few hotels located at Universal Orlando. These properties include Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel, Loews Royal Pacific Resort and Loews Sapphire Falls Resort. Depending on your budget and preference, there’s definitely a suitable option for everyone in Orlando.

Kissimmee Hotels

Kissimmee is known as the gateway to Walt Disney World. Fortunately, there are budget accommodation options in Kissimmee too, which will make you even more elated to be at the happiest place on Earth. Once again, hotel chains like Ramada, Holiday Inn, Rodeway Inn, Howard Johnson Inn, Knights Inn and Travelodge all have locations in Kissimmee. Some of these chains even offer standard rooms from under $50 per night.

There are also 32 Kissimmee hotels within Walt Disney World. These include Disney’s Pop Century Resort, Caribbean Beach Resort, Animal Kingdom Lodge, Coronado Springs Resort, Polynesian Village Resort and the various All-Star Resorts. Which resort would you choose for a Walt Disney World holiday in Central Florida?

Water park Orlando hotels

For a holiday within a holiday, choose from one of Orlando’s best water park hotels. That way, you don’t even need to leave the hotel to have a lot of fun with family and friends. Hilton Orlando has two pools, a waterslide, poolside cabanas and a lazy river. Nickelodeon Suites Resort is home to two water parks, the Lagoon Pool and the Oasis Pool. The Lagoon Pool is where over 1,500 litres of Nickelodeon’s green slime is dumped onto guests daily. There are also waterslides, a four-storey water tower, and interactive toys at this resort.

Nearby, Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort also has two pools and a lazy river. The best part about staying at a Universal hotel is the added extras, like early park admission, complimentary transportation, and random character appearances when you least expect them!

There’s without a doubt a hotel in Kissimmee or Orlando to suit every solo traveller, couple, or family. The hardest part is deciding whether you want a water park hotel, a themed Disney resort, or a budget chain. Let this post guide you to the right accommodation option.

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