Holiday Inn Club Vacations at Orange Lake Resort

Kissimmee, Orlando

Virgin rating

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)

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.

Plesae 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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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Terrible Lost & Found

Nov 28, 2023 garcielas2023

Make sure to check your room before leaving because the Holiday Inn Orange Lake staff will not return them. I’m not sure why they even have a Lost and Found. Bobby, the manager on duty when I called, said it was my responsibility to make sure I took all my belongings. I hope he never forgets anything! He proudly shared that a guest lost a ring… Read more
Make sure to check your room before leaving because the Holiday Inn Orange Lake staff will not return them. I’m not sure why they even have a Lost and Found. Bobby, the manager on duty when I called, said it was my responsibility to make sure I took all my belongings. I hope he never forgets anything! He proudly shared that a guest lost a ring which was not found. Thank goodness it was only a drawer of clothing. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating 3-night stay in North Village

Nov 28, 2023 kellyndave13 Ontario, Canada

Being new owners, we decided to try a 3 night/4 day mini vacation to check out the resort. We were too early to check in so we drove around the resort to get our bearings. beautifully landscaped and well maintained. Golf courses looked amazing. We had reserved a 1-bedroom suite in the North village. We stayed on the 3rd floor overlooking the… Read more
Being new owners, we decided to try a 3 night/4 day mini vacation to check out the resort. We were too early to check in so we drove around the resort to get our bearings. beautifully landscaped and well maintained. Golf courses looked amazing. We had reserved a 1-bedroom suite in the North village. We stayed on the 3rd floor overlooking the Legends Walk course. We were next door to the north pool and Paisan Pizza. Room was spacious, very clean with a nice screened-in balcony. Bed was comfy and the kitchen provided all the necessities. The North village pool was fairly quiet. The River Island lazy river and pool area is beautiful. It was quiet when we were there but I can see it being very busy in the spring. The West Village pool was where most of the action was. Breezes Grill was great for drinks and Taco Tuesday. Say hi to Arby and Miriam who work the bar. Lots of fun. We also ate at River Island Grill. It was good also. Paisan Pizza was awesome. Highly recommend. Keep in mind, the entire resort is "cashless". You can charge to your room or pay with a credit card anywhere in the resort. All the staff we met were very friendly and asked about our stay. We look forward to our return in February. Read less
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Nov 25, 2023 rbt778 Atlanta, Georgia

River Island Grilling was sub par….way overpriced and every dish was cold.Breezes was very good. Grounds were immaculate and units were updated and clean. Very nice place and updated constantly….would definitely go again.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Not your dad's Holiday Inn!

Nov 23, 2023 MLBTSU Rio de Janeiro, RJ

The unit was adjacent to the green, spacious two bedroom and secure! There plent of towels and having a washer and dryer in the unit - wonderful! The resort was in a great location, not far from the airport and in proximity of the various attractions. Great for families!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Beautiful location but poor service

Nov 23, 2023 JuliaR1060 Ottawa, Canada

The resort is beautiful but my mom is a club owner and is pressured every time to go to a presentation where they try to sell her more shares. When she told the sales person at the presentation that she had just retired and was not in a financial position at the moment to buy more shares the sales person was outright rude to her and told my mom… Read more
The resort is beautiful but my mom is a club owner and is pressured every time to go to a presentation where they try to sell her more shares. When she told the sales person at the presentation that she had just retired and was not in a financial position at the moment to buy more shares the sales person was outright rude to her and told my mom she was wasting the sales persons time. She was very stressed and unhappy after attending. I would not recommend attending these sessions that they will try to pressure you and bribe you into going to. They make it sound good by offering you things like 100$ but it can take hours and it is very high pressure and stressful. Not worth it during what should be a fun vacation. There are also quite a few hidden fees and a lack of services that you usually expect from a resort or hotel. One being they don't clean your room during your stay. If you want them to clean it you have to pay extra. Another is that the mini putt, the lazy river and other amenities that they advertise cost extra. Read less