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The 10 Best Lake Buena Vista Resorts

The 10 Best Lake Buena Vista Resorts

FLORIDA, LIFESTYLE, LUXURY AIRLINES & CRUISES TOURS, LUXURY HOTELS, TRAVEL, UNITED STATES

Where is Lake Buena Vista, and why should you choose this particular location for your next Orlando vacation? The answer is that it’s right in the middle of the action when it comes to the fun and magic that Orlando can offer, and whether you want to visit the parks, go shopping, or experience the many other activities the area has to offer, Lake Buena Vista is the ideal base to choose. For an added touch of luxury and convenience during your visit, consider booking an Orlando town car service.  Luckily, there are many excellent Lake Buena Vista resorts; read on to find out some of the best ones. 

#1 Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa – Families will love the plethora of facilities on offer
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For affordable Lake Buena Vista resorts near the parks, you don’t have to look any further than Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa. No matter what you need or want, this resort can offer it to you. From the amazing onsite water park – Treasure Cove – with its wonderfully tranquil lazy river and its stupendous 41,000-gallon wave pool to the many other pools around the site, to the fact that you’re only seven minutes away from the Walt Disney World theme parks (and, if you want something different, you’re only four minutes away from Universal Studios), what more could you ask for? Of course, the rooms are well-appointed, comfortable, and modern, and you’ll have jetted tubs and flatscreen HDTVs as standard. Don’t forget the fitness center and golf club! 

#2 Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge – Ideal for wildlife lovers of all ages
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You’ll feel as though you’re in the heart of the African plains when you stay at this beautiful lodge-style hotel close to Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Not only can you enjoy the stunning scenery at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge (there are four different savannahs for guests to marvel at), but you’ll also see a wide variety of wild animals living there (they include giraffes, kudu, zebras, flamingos, and gazelles). If you’re an animal lover, booking into this resort makes a lot of sense – and you’re guaranteed to have the ultimate time away. Plus, you’ll also get to experience the largest collection of African art in the country! For your downtime, there’s an 11,000 square foot pool made to look and feel like a natural African watering hole (although it also has the addition of a water slide to make things even better). With award-winning dining options and beautifully designed rooms with plenty of amenities, you’ll want for nothing if you choose the Animal Kingdom when searching for Lake Buena Vista resorts. 

#3 Buena Vista Suites – Only 1.5 miles from Walt Disney World
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It’s hard to imagine being much closer to the Disney World resort than when you stay at the Buena Vista Suites; here you’re just 1.5 miles away from the magic and memories of the ideal family vacation. The Buena Vista Suites is one of the Lake Buena Vista resorts known as a Good Neighbor Hotel, meaning that it is partnered with Disney to make this stay the best you can have. That means you’ll get a complimentary full breakfast buffet each morning, free shuttle to the parks, plenty of free parking, basketball and tennis courts, an outdoor pool, a fitness center, and plenty more. When you add the facilities and location together, you just can’t go wrong here. 

#4 Legacy Vacation Resorts – Family grilling area

Photo courtesy of Legacy Vacation Resorts

What do you want to do when you’re in Orlando? Visit Disney? Universal Studios? Disney Springs? International Drive? All of the above and much more? In that case, why not make the Legacy Vacation Resorts your main base? When it comes to Lake Buena Vista resorts, Legacy is ideally situated, offering you access to anything and everything you might want to do. You can choose from either one and two-bedroom accommodation or mini-suites, but no matter what you opt for, you’ll find it’s all of the highest standard and comfort. Enjoy the pool, tennis courts, playground, or even have a picnic in the onsite family barbecue area. You’re close enough to everything to explore to your heart’s content, so when you stay at the Legacy Vacation Resorts, you can really make the most of everything Lake Buena Vista – and Orlando – has to offer. 

#5 Homewood Suites by Hilton – A five-minute drive from Disney. 
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Homewood Suites by Hilton is a superb example of Lake Buena Vista resorts that everyone can enjoy. You’ll find you’re just a five-minute drive from the major Disney theme parks, and there is even a complimentary shuttle to Epcot, allowing you to take full advantage of the entire day. First, though, you’ll want to indulge in the free breakfast, and perhaps you’ll find some time to enjoy the onsite swimming pool. Your room will be a delight, with style and comfort combining to offer you the ideal place to stay. Each room has free wifi, a flatscreen TV, and a kitchenette. Some rooms also have a separate living room. If you want to keep up with your workout routine, you can find everything you’ll need at the fitness center. If you choose to step outside the hotel, you certainly won’t be disappointed; there are dozens of excellent restaurants and bars close by to suit all tastes and budgets. 

#6 Sonesta ES Suites – Friendly and welcoming with spacious suites
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When you are searching for Lake Buena Vista Resorts, one thing you’ll want is a home from home. That’s what you’ll get at the conveniently located Sonesta ES Suites. There are welcoming common areas that are spacious and open, and the suites themselves are surprisingly big – you might even call them oversized! Friendly staff and a location just a few miles away from anything and everything you could possibly need (and walking distance to some excellent restaurants). To make things even better, Disney itself is only one mile away. Each suite will give you a number of bedrooms, free wifi, and a kitchen that contains every amenity you might want. If there’s anything extra you need, the staff will be happy to provide it for you. 

#7 Club Wyndham Bonnet Creek – A multi-building complex on Disney’s grounds
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If you’re in Orlando for Walt Disney World, it makes sense to search for Lake Buena Vista resorts close by. What about a resort that is literally on the grounds of Disney itself? That’s what you’ll get when you choose the Club Wyndham Bonnet Creek. This is a beautiful place to stay, with lush, tropical grounds and stunning scenery. Since you’re so close to everything, you don’t have to make any compromises, whether that’s the activities you take park in, the food you eat, the parks you visit, or even how long you stay out for. You can do anything and everything when you make Club Wyndham Bonnet Creek your resort of choice. If you love swimming, this is definitely the place to go; there are five different pools around the resort, some of which include slides. Plus, there’s a lazy river – everyone’s favorite way to unwind. You can even hire a private cabana if you want to have some time for just you and your family. Other onsite activities include mini-golf, barbecues, a games room, picnics areas, and a number of excellent playgrounds. 

#8 Orlando World Center – An exciting new pool complex
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For a magically good time, and for one of the closest Lake Buena Vista resorts to Disney, at just 1.5 miles away, the Orlando World Center is a great choice. The rooms are all new and modern, and each one features a mini-fridge, a luxurious bathroom, and private balconies from which you can watch the nightly fireworks and laser show. If you want more room, that’s an easy fix; just upgrade to a family suite. Something that sets the Orlando World Center apart from many other hotels and resorts in the area is the amazing Falls Pool. This offers a zero-entry point, sun shelves located throughout the complex, poolside cabanas, splash zones, slides, a 575-foot lazy river, and daily games and activities. Then there’s the excellent and highly regarded 18 hole golf course, as well as nine different dining options. If you wanted to, you could quite happily spend every day of your vacation around the hotel. However, if you want to venture elsewhere, there is a complimentary shuttle service to the parks and Disney Springs, where you can indulge in some great shopping experiences. 

#9 B Resort & Spa – Located in Disney Springs for excellent shopping and dining
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Located in the fabulous Disney Springs area, the B Resort & Spa is one of the Lake Buena Vista resorts that will elevate your vacation and make it even more memorable than it otherwise would have been – and when you consider you’re in Orlando, that’s really saying something. You’re certain to be impressed. You can relax on the signature Blissful Bed, ensuring you get the best night’s sleep in preparation for a full day of adventuring. Unwind by watching the 47-inch flatscreen TV, or soak in the tub using the complimentary Aveda bath products. Of course, you won’t be spending all your time in your room (although you might want to at the B Resort!), so it’s good to know there are plenty of other things to enjoy in and around this hotel. A huge zero-entry pool is the first thing you’ll notice, and that’s the perfect place to cool off when you’re basking in the Florida sunshine. This isn’t all, though; there are Jacuzzis, a kids’ zone, free wifi, a fitness center, onsite restaurants, and even a gift shop so you can buy what you need (and want) right where you’re staying. 

#10 Disney’s Pop Century Resort – Ideal for music lovers of all ages
Photo courtesy of Disney’s Pop Century Resort

Disney’s Pop Century Resort has a unique theme that all music lovers are going to enjoy. Here you can experience pop music from the 50s to the 90s in all its glory, learning more about each era and becoming immersed in the iconic sights and sounds. It’s not just music either; the toys and games, the movies, the dances, and the fashion are all here for you to see. What makes this hotel particularly special is that it’s not only part of Disney and close to the parks, but you can get to Epcot and Hollywood Studios via gondola – there is nothing like the breathtaking views that you’ll get when you’re high over the skies over Lake Buena Vista. Back at the hotel, there is a fabulous pool – the Hippy Dippy pool that indulges in 1960s flower power – as well as a great food court and gift shop. 

About the author

Carmen Edelson is the Founder of Carmen's Luxury Travel. Carmen has been traveling the world for over a decade. Her travels allow her the opportunity to pursue her itch to travel to the best luxury destinations, and experience those first class tastes from around the world.

4 Comments

  1. homekitchenworld
    March 11, 2022 at 7:06 am
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    • Carmen Edelson
      March 18, 2022 at 10:18 am

      Thanks for reading!

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    August 29, 2022 at 5:41 am
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    • Carmen Edelson
      August 30, 2022 at 3:23 pm

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