Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & SpavsRenaissance Orlando at SeaWorld
Both Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa and Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld are rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld is preferred by most writers compared to Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa. Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld comes in at 84 with endorsements from 9 sources including Zagat, DK Eyewitness and Frommer's.
Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa
8113 Resort Village Drive, Orlando, FL 32821
From $114/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Frommer's
"Fully stocked full-size kitchens appointed with granite counters... washers and dryers, plasma TVs, and master suites with Jacuzzis are the norm here." Full review
Star Service
"20 minutes south of Universal Studios, this is a self-sufficient sidebar for budgeting tourists aimed at any or all of the surrounding amusement parks." Full review
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Packaged as a family resort, the property has a wide range of amenities that would appeal to parents and children alike, from the spacious accommodations to the full-service spa." Full review
Afar Magazine
"For anyone who is traveling to Orlando and is a huge kid at heart, this is the place to stay." Full review
Fodor's
"Combines an excellent location with a reasonable price." Full review
Gayot
"Located within the Walt Disney World Resort, this hotel strives to create an ideal stay for everyone --- families with children, couples and corporate travelers."
The Telegraph
7.0
"Condo-style Lake Buena Vista resort feels more like villa accommodation than a hotel." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Minutes from Disney World, the home-away-from-home property also includes a pirate-themed pool." Full review
Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld
6677 Sea Harbor Dr, Orlando, FL 32821-8092
From $96/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Frommer's
"What appears to be a rather simple-looking hotel from the exterior gives way to an inviting and modern interior, with trendy touches throughout." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Recent renovations have made this upscale resort even more impressive than before."
Rough Guide
"An upmarket hotel with spacious and comfortable rooms, a bright and airy atrium, an onsite spa, and a good location directly opposite SeaWorld Orlando. $249."
Michelin Guide
"The exterior of the ten floor hotel... situated close to Sea World and other area attractions, is architecturally uninspiring, but its interior reveals a cavernous sunlit atrium."
Star Service
"Located across the road from Sea World, this Shamu-sized hotel continues to prove one of the best hotels outside of the park." Full review
Gayot
"Across from SeaWorld Orlando, this hotel is among the finest off harried International Drive."
Zagat
3.5
"Whether "for business or pleasure", this "beautiful" Orlando resort, "right across from SeaWorld", offers an "air of luxury"."
Fodor's
"With a vast and airy 10-story atrium full of ponds, palm trees, and, ironically, a sushi bar, this SeaWorld neighbor underwent a substantial renovation in 2013." Full review
Oyster
Upscale
"The four-pearl Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld is built to impress, with a spectacular, 10-story atrium that features a cascading waterfall." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Within steps of SeaWorld theme park, Aquatica, International Drive, and attractions, the hotel offers a spa, pool, onsite water park with water slides, and a toddler play area as well as several dining venues"
Orlando Travel Guide
July 6, 2021