Holiday Inn Club Vacations at Orange Lake Resort

Kissimmee, Orlando

Virgin rating

Breezes Restaurant, West Village
Paisan Pizzreria
Apartment bedroom
Windward Pool Bar
Apartment living area
Apartment bedroom
Apartment kitchen
Apartment living area
Apartment dining area
Apartment kitchen
Breezes
Breezes
Two Bedroom River Island Villa
Breezes Restaurant, West Village
Paisan Pizzreria
Apartment bedroom
Windward Pool Bar
Apartment living area
Apartment bedroom
Apartment kitchen
Apartment living area
Apartment dining area
Apartment kitchen
Breezes
Breezes
Two Bedroom River Island Villa

The hotel

This sprawling resort, bordering Animal Kingdom at Walt Disney World Resort, offers so many amenities and activities that you never actually have to set foot off the resort to have fun! Enjoy 54 holes of challenging golf, 3 video game arcades, a family-fun centre, and 3 fitness centres. There is also a 12-acre waterpark with unique water features, water slide, swimming pools, and a 1,200ft lazy river-style pool, plus spa tubs. Although each apartment features a fully-equipped kitchen, there's absolutely no need to cook if you don't want to, with a choice of 8 restaurants quite literally on your doorstep! For delicious fare from Key West, head to Breezes in the West Village. There's also grilled specialties at River Island Grilling Company, and casual fare at the Anchors. 2-Bedroom Apartments cater comfortably for up to 8 and 3-Bedroom Apartments can accommodate 12. You'll feel so at home, you may never want to leave.

Amenities

  • Golf
  • Babysitting service
  • Families
  • Bar
  • Evening Entertainment
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Free Parking
  • Games Room
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Safety Deposit Box

Where is it

Close to all of Orlando's fun attractions, including Walt Disney World Resort, shops, restaurants and diners.

Hotel information

2 and 3-bedroom apartments with fully-equipped kitchens, a separate dining room, a family room with pullout sofa sleeper, full-size washers and dryers, TV with DVD player, coffee makers, furnished balcony or patio, and in-room safe. 


Each 2-Bedroom apartment comes equipped with 1 king-size bed in the master bedroom, 2 queen-size beds in the guest bedroom, a pull-out sofabed in the living room and 2 full bathrooms, sleeping maximum 6 adults and 2 children. 


Please note that as these are privately owned units we are unable to provide accessibility such as fully accessible or ground-floor confirmations. 

Each 3-bedroom apartment comes equipped with 1 king-size bed in the master bedroom, 2 queen-size beds in the second bedroom, 1 queen-size bed and 1 pull-out sofabed (size can vary) in the third bedroom, a pull-out sofabed in the living room and 3 full bathrooms, sleeping maximum 10 adults and 1 child.

2-Bedroom Apartments River Island are located in the resorts 12-acre waterpark village, sleeping maximum 6 adults and 2 children. Each apartment has 2 bedrooms, a fully-equipped kitchen, dining room, and family area with double pull-out sleeper sofa.

  • Exclusive Benefit - Resort fee waived for Virgin Atlantic Holidays customers  (Saving of $30.00 per day)
  • Special Offer - Book between 1st April - 12th June 2024 for Travel between 1st April 2024 - 21st December 2025 to receive your first 7th night free. Blackout dates apply. Free night applied to cost displayed. Offer subject to change.

20-minute drive (depending on traffic) to Walt Disney World Resort. Universal Orlando Resort™ is a 20-30 minute drive (depending on traffic). Complimentary self-parking available. Free on-site shuttle to transport guests within the resort. 

Paisan Pizzeria and carryout located in the North Village (pizza and Italian favourites available from 11:00am-10:00pm). Breezes Restaurant & Bar located in the West Village (Key West inspired cuisine, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner). Tradewinds Bar (open air poolside dining and drinks located in River Island). River Island Grilling Company (casual dining for breakfast and dinner). The Palmer Lounge (located in the East Village, offering quick-service food from 10:00am-4:00pm). Anchors (quick-service dining and bar located in River Island). Currents Cafe (serving Starbucks® coffee, pastries, ice cream, and other grab and go items). Leeward & Windward pool bars (located at either end of the River Island pool complex, serving a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks). Breezy Treats (offering sweet treats, located in the West Village). 

Daytime includes Bingo and FUN Team poolside activities. Nighttime entertainment includes the Sunset Celebration with live entertainment, family and adult karaoke contests.

12-acre waterpark with water features, water slide, pools and lazy river-style pool (7 pools in all across resort), plus spas, and interactive fountains. Poolside cabanas*. 2 children's playgrounds. Rock climbing wall*. 54 holes of challenging golf* and 2 miniature golf courses*. 3 video games arcades, a family-fun centre, and cinema*. 3 fitness centres, tennis courts, basketball, pickleball, and racquetball courts. WaveRunners™*, paddle boarding*, tubing*, kayaking*, fishing*, pedalos*, pontoon boat rental*, and water skiing*. Live entertainment. Swampy's Adventure Club for kids and teens with age-specific activities and events (children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult).

Complimentary WiFi access. Concierge service. Range of shops.

A resort fee of $30.00 per day has been waived for Virgin Atlantic Holidays customers. 

* Denotes local charge.

Please note: at least 1 adult must be 21 years or over to check-in.

Please note: there is a local charge for tubes on lazy river.

Please note: each hotel has their individual room cleaning operation, which may mean your room isn't serviced every day, please check with the hotel reception team on arrival for further details.

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Apr 22, 2024 sherryraymer

Great Resort, Large Rooms, Pools of your choice, many activities at the property, golf, restaurants, fun and games through out the day, Just a great time for then entire family…..and literally right behind Disney!
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Apr 21, 2024 bonnie o

The Villa was immaculate. The staff was incredible. They were friendly helpful and professional. If I was starting a family I would Buy here. There are several restaurants and you don't even have to drive you can just take a shuttle. I can't say enough good things about this resort.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Wonderful time and would definitely return

Apr 19, 2024 Neil B Manchester, United Kingdom

Wow where to begin. Firstly, we had to change our holiday dates, and our original hotel wasn't available on the dates we moved to so this was our 2nd choice. I am happy to say what a 2nd choice it was. Super clean, super friendly check in and this resort is huuuuggee - do not underestimate how big this resort is. A good 10-15 mins DRIVE from… Read more
Wow where to begin. Firstly, we had to change our holiday dates, and our original hotel wasn't available on the dates we moved to so this was our 2nd choice. I am happy to say what a 2nd choice it was. Super clean, super friendly check in and this resort is huuuuggee - do not underestimate how big this resort is. A good 10-15 mins DRIVE from one side to the other. There are free resort shuttle buses that can take you around. There are so many things to do onsite, a lot of which i can't comment on because we were off busy doing other things. Golf, river rapids, bowling, crazy golf, arcades, tennis just to name a few but there's plenty to keep you going if you don't intend to move off the resort at all. A lot of things are included with the villa price like the swimming pool access but there's also an upgrade plan for the extra stuff if you wish. We ended up with a villa in the west village, not too far from the west gate side entrance. This meant we were also close to one of the smaller pools available on the resort. All pools are gated and can only be accessed using your room card/wristband. (Wristband is a small version of your room key) The main pool and reception area were around a 15 minute walk from us. North village includes the river rapids - if thats your thing look for one up that way. So the villa itself (its referred to as an apartment, I call it a villa) was a semi detached type bungalow with it's own driveway space, a full kitchen with a massive fridge freezer/microwave, oven and washing machine/dryer, a living room, a main bedroom with king/queen sized bed including an en suite and a 2nd bedroom with 2x double beds and a doorway to the main bathroom. Also had a balcony type area outside with 2x sunloungers, table and 4 chairs. A huge amount of space for a family of four. It was also very clean and very modern and the A/C worked well. It's close location to the smaller pool and exit to the 192 meant we actually didn't visit the rest of the resort much, it was an ideal spot for us. We booked via Virgin Holidays (UK travellers) which meant a $30/day resort fee was waived. Check in was seamless - other reviews on here mention of timeshares and problems getting keys. We had our room keys within 5-10 mins of walking in. They provide you a voucher for Orlando park discounts at reception and to redeem this you head over to the timeshare counter. It clearly states this on the voucher and as we already had park tickets we didn't redeem it, and therefore never got any hassle/mention of timeshares at all. We had a car, and we were around 15 mins drive from Animal Kingdom, about 25 for Magic Kingdom and about 35-40 to Universal. Also about 10 mins from nearest Wallmart, a <5 mins drive to a Publix and there are plenty of good places to eat nearby on the 192 all again with 5-15 mins away. Couldn't have been happier with the place in the end. It was immaculate and it's location was ideal. Would 100% return. Read less
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Apr 18, 2024 Finlay B Zalaegerszeg, Hungary

love coming to this resort with my family. Had a very bad experience this time as we were solicited to buy timeshare at checking in. We were very clear that we were not interested as we own too many banked weeks already. The sales person then said that we could get a free week and $50 to spend at the resort if we go on a tour of the village… Read more
love coming to this resort with my family. Had a very bad experience this time as we were solicited to buy timeshare at checking in. We were very clear that we were not interested as we own too many banked weeks already. The sales person then said that we could get a free week and $50 to spend at the resort if we go on a tour of the village that is openeing soon. Thos appealed to us as we could see if we wanted to book there next time we came. We were picked up early next morning only to be taken to the sales centre and then sat down at a table to go through the whole timeshare sales pitch. When ai explained that this is not what we signed up for. Everyone apologized that we were mislead. No we were lied to not mislead and therefore we left - no free week or $50. This is the only thing that leaves a bad taste in ones mouth about checking in. The pressure to buy and they dangle this carrot of freebies and lie to you. I did fill out a complaint sheet so I hope this is rectified. Read less
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Apr 17, 2024 Tom B

The original resort includes houses which is better for seniors convenience. Separated bedrooms are great for friends. Everything was clean in the home. The kitchen was well supplied. The a/c unit worked very well. The golf course view was pleading to the eye!