Hotels in Lake Buena Vista, Florida

Lake Buena Vista is a municipality near Orlando and is best known as home to the Walt Disney World Resort. There are a variety of attractions in this small area, including some of the most famous theme parks in the world. Golf is also plentiful in Lake Buena Vista, and there are other outdoor activities within several miles, including biking, boat rentals, fishing, water skiing and hiking or walking on nature trails.

Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa

Located inside the Disney Resort, the Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa is about 500 yards from Downtown Disney, an entertainment and dining complex also on Disney property. With 27 floors, this hotel offers broad views of Disney World, especially during the nightly fireworks displays. The resort features seven different restaurants as well as a full-service spa and salon. Other amenities include three pools and a fitness center.

Hotel guests gain access to all four Disney golf courses and receive preferred tee times. The resort also offers free transportation to the Disney parks. Boat rentals are available at Downtown Disney and the neighboring Sarasota Springs Resort.

1900 Buena Vista Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
(407) 827-2727
(866) 397-6516
buenavistapalace.com

The Royal Plaza in the Walt Disney World Resort

The Royal Plaza proudly promotes itself as one of the first Lake Buena Vista hotels to become an official Green Lodging Hotel. This resort also boasts the largest guest rooms in the area around Downtown Disney, with some rooms that sleep five. The 17-story hotel features an exterior glass elevator with panoramic views of the surrounding area. The resort has a heated outdoor pool, full-service spa, fitness center, two restaurants, a pizza place and a pool bar.

The Royal Plaza provides free transportation to Downtown Disney and the theme parks, as well as priority seating at Walt Disney World dinner shows and restaurants. Golfers enjoy preferred tee times at Disney golf courses.

905 Hotel Plaza Boulevard
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830-2203
(407) 828-2828
royalplaza.com

Wyndham Bonnet Creek Resort

This resort sits on Disney property and boasts a family-friendly atmosphere with upscale amenities. Each one or two bedroom condo features a full kitchen, laundry facilities, private balcony and Jacuzzi tub. The hotel has two outdoor pools, a hot tub, lazy river and private lake. Transportation to the Disney parks is included for all guests. Mini golf is available on the resort grounds, and nearby activities include bike and boat rentals, fishing, water skiing and nature trails.

9560 Via Encinas
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
(800) 989-1574
wyndhambonnetcreek.com

Article Written By Lisa Jay

Lisa Jay began writing professionally in 2002. She has written for "Focus" magazine and "The Orlando Sentinel" as well as travel websites in the Central Florida area. She served as executive editor of "The Valencia Source." Jay earned an Associate of Arts in journalism from Valencia Community College. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in writing at Columbia University.

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