These are the 5 Best Kid Friendly Hotels and Resorts in the Orlando Area.
Marriott Orlando World Center
6 Swimming pools. 106 foot tall waterslide. Game room with every activity imaginable. Superb golf course for the adults.
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Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort
Amazing lagoon-style swimming pool includes slides and waterfalls. Rock climbing wall and paddle boats as well. Free shuttle to DisneyWorld.
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Nickelodeon Suites Resort
Suites have kitchenettes and kid-decorated rooms (e.g. Spongebob and Jimmy Neutron). 2 water parks, basketball courts, and 3,000 square foot arcade.
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Gaylord Palms Resort & Spa
Fantastic pool and supervised indoor children’s program. 3 minutes to Walt Disney World.
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Comfort Maingate in Kissimmee
The best budget choice for families. Great pool and large suites available. Free continental breakfast.
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These are all great hotels in the Florida area, I’ve stayed at a few and some are better then others but all are expensive as can be! Just because it is the sunshine state doesn’t mean you have to spend a bundle to have a great time or sleep well! The Palm Bay Hotel (www.palmbay-hotel.com) in Palm Bay which is strikingly close to Orlando is great for families with their large rooms and affordable rates!
There are a ton of places to stay in the Orlando area that are not that expensive! You just have to do your research before you start booking the first good thing you see! I have to agree with the above comment though, I’ve done it! Staying in Palm Bay and just driving to Orlando. Way cheaper and the home town feel with the beach right there is refreshing and something everyone should try!