Avanti Resort

International Drive, Orlando

Virgin rating

The hotel

Great as a base, the Avanti Resort is set in the heart of International Drive, in the middle of all the attractions and entertainment you could ask for. Not only are you right there for all the major theme parks, but you’ve also got movie theatres, restaurants galore, clubs and bars to cover the whole family’s entertainment. There's plenty to enjoy at the resort as well, with a large pool, sandy man-made beach with sun terrace and loungers, a gym, and a games room for the youngsters. You might want to extend your holiday to fit all of that in!

Amenities

  • Families
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Free transport to theme parks
  • Hot tub
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • Restaurant
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Swimming Pool
  • Close to Universal Orlando Resort

Where is it

Centrally located on International Drive, close to shops, bars, restaurants and entertaiment.

Hotel information

652 rooms. All with air-conditioning, flat-screen cable TV, coffee maker, mini-fridge, microwave, hairdryer, iron and board. Standard Rooms have either 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children. Accessible rooms available on request, subject to availability.
  • Booking bonus - Scheduled transport to WDW Resort and Universal Orlando Resort. May need to be booked locally, subject to availability. 

Complimentary scheduled shuttle service to Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Studios® Florida (pre-booking 24-hours in advance essential and subject to availability). Complimentary self-parking. I-RIDE Trolley transportation service*.

Café and Marketplace (lunch and dinner). Pool bar. Lobby Barista featuring Starbucks® coffee.

Swimming pool. Children's pool with fountains and waterfalls. Hot tub. Beach volleyball. Shuffleboard. Fitness centre. Games arcade*.

Concierge desk. Laundry facilities*. Room service*. Complimentary WiFi available throughout the property.

This hotel has a resort fee of $15.00 plus tax per room, per day (payable locally, subject to change).

Resort fee includes use of the following amenities - WiFi throughout the property - Scheduled theme park shuttles - Self-parking - Unlimited local and 800-number phone calls - Use of fitness centre. Resort fee, tax and inclusions are subject to change - please see hotel check-in for current inclusions available to you upon arrival.

Minimum stay 6 nights at all times.

*Dentoes local charge.

Please note: A refresh service is provided daily and will include waste removal, bed making with existing linens, and a replenish of bathroom towels and toiletries as needed. For stays of 5 nights or more, you will receive a full-housekeeping service every 5th day.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (4333)
  • Very good (2295)
  • Average (1024)
  • Poor (373)
  • Terrible (477)
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Spotless, central, fantastic

Jul 22, 2024 Hayley B UK

Stayed here previously and loved it, was a bit worried as I'd seen some bad reviews. Well, it was outstanding! We stayed in block 2 which is the more modern one and had a pool view which we'd requested and can highly recommend. Rooms cleaned daily, food prices in the on-site cafe bar very reasonable, great drinks selection at the bar, games room… Read more
Stayed here previously and loved it, was a bit worried as I'd seen some bad reviews. Well, it was outstanding! We stayed in block 2 which is the more modern one and had a pool view which we'd requested and can highly recommend. Rooms cleaned daily, food prices in the on-site cafe bar very reasonable, great drinks selection at the bar, games room good value for our kids. Lovely family atmosphere, inflatables allowed in the pool too! Across the road from Icon park (if you go out the side door at block 4),and lots of eateries nearby. 10/10, amazing Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating The best hotel for your Orlando trip!!!!

Jul 22, 2024 Cory K

We stayed here from May 21st - June 2nd and we were not disappointed whatsoever. The hotel staff were absolutely amazing. The rooms were huge and lovely. We got our room cleaned everyday. Everything was working perfectly. The pool was lovely and the atmosphere was fabulous. This hotel is in the centre of International Drive so we had no problem… Read more
We stayed here from May 21st - June 2nd and we were not disappointed whatsoever. The hotel staff were absolutely amazing. The rooms were huge and lovely. We got our room cleaned everyday. Everything was working perfectly. The pool was lovely and the atmosphere was fabulous. This hotel is in the centre of International Drive so we had no problem getting around. We will definitely stay here again when we come back to Orlando. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Basic hotel but in a great location. Definitely don’t pay for breakfast at the hotel as it’s not worth it!

Jul 21, 2024 amy c

The best thing about the hotel is its location, which is the reason for the 3 stars.The hotel is very basic but that’s all we needed as we were at the parks everyday. Located in the middle of international drive with lots of restaurants nearby within walking distance and things to do, such as mini golf. The hotel also offers a free shuttle to… Read more
The best thing about the hotel is its location, which is the reason for the 3 stars.The hotel is very basic but that’s all we needed as we were at the parks everyday. Located in the middle of international drive with lots of restaurants nearby within walking distance and things to do, such as mini golf. The hotel also offers a free shuttle to universal which came in really handy and was convenient. The beds are really comfy and cosy. However, the breakfast was very disappointing. Paid an extra £240 for 10 days of American breakfast thinking it would be all you can eat, however this wasn’t the case. You get a voucher and receive one small meal per person and the smallest carton of orange I have seen. The voucher doesn’t change either and there are only 4/5 options for breakfast - egg and cheese sandwich, egg and cheese wrap, oatmeal with raisins, plain pancakes and some sort of bagel, which as you can imagine soon get boring and the options aren’t the best either. I think this should be highlighted when booking the breakfast. Definitely not worth the money for breakfast. Go to Denny’s across the road for $10+ for a breakfast, which is lovely and you get plenty for your money. When we arrived our room was clean apart from the bathroom, which had pubic hair on the walls and in the bath and the toilet wasn’t clean. Phoned reception and they stated they would send housekeeping up, however this issue never got resolved after 10 days of been there so we had to clean it ourselves. Despite the bins being emptied everyday and our bed being made everyday, our bedding didn’t get changed until our seventh day and the floors weren’t the cleanest. We were located on the fourth floor and you could hear the cars from the highway, however this wasn’t a huge issue for us as we aren’t fussy sleepers. The rooms were basic but I think could do with modernising, especially the bathrooms. There is air con in the rooms which is great and staff are really helpful and kind. Overall, we had a great time and felt safe in the hotel. I would stay again if I was looking for a basic hotel as it is cheap and located in a good location on international drive with free shuttles to the parks. However, I wouldn’t pay extra for the breakfast as it definitely isn’t worth it! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Good for the price and location

Jul 20, 2024 rebeccasholiday

This hotel is in a good location. The gym and pool facilities were good. We stayed block one facing away from the pool and had no issues with noise. The housekeeping staff were helpful. Shout out to the cleaner who helped when our daughter was sick. A little bit of holiday Spanish is helpful. I would stay again. It’s a lot better than I… Read more
This hotel is in a good location. The gym and pool facilities were good. We stayed block one facing away from the pool and had no issues with noise. The housekeeping staff were helpful. Shout out to the cleaner who helped when our daughter was sick. A little bit of holiday Spanish is helpful. I would stay again. It’s a lot better than I expected from reading other reviews. It would be better if there were more pool towels. And more umbrellas there’s only ones next to the chairs and not the loungers. Read less
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Jul 18, 2024 Paola R Sao Paulo, SP

They promisse breakfast but it is not true, they gave us a vouvcher for 2 small juices and a snack , with 20 minutes in the line in the cafeteria . the floor was stick and dirty, front desk people werent nice. Only book if you get a very very cheap price.