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 - Book Before 31 Mar '25 and receive waived Resort fee for Virgin Atlantic Holidays customers (Saving of $30.00 per day) when staying before 30 Apr '27. Terms & Conditions Apply.
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.
Please note that as these are privately owned units we are unable to provide accessibility such as fully accessible or ground floor confirmations. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page
* Denotes local charge.
Please 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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Excellent Property
Nov 12, 2024ctrani3545Ontario, California
Excellent Property. Excellent service. Beautiful and prestine golf courses. Clean units that are stocked with everything you need to feel like home, away from home.
Good Stay!
Nov 10, 2024FranVBaileyColumbus, Georgia
I love it here! Plenty to do and you should never get bored. I do think the kitchen and bathrooms should be updated but other than that good. Lots of pools, golfing and restaurants in the resort so honestly no need to even leave unless going to parks. Another thing with the timeshare pressure is a lot but expected!
Great location
Nov 10, 2024bradleyscatering
We stayed for 7 nights. The grounds and accommodations were excellent. It is a short drive to Disney World(10 minutes). There is a lot todo at the resort. Pools are super and very kid friendly. We will stay here again when in the area.
Excellent
Nov 9, 2024Cosmopolitan656605
We enjoyed the grounds and the villa was super clean and spacious! Really didn't have to leave the grounds due to everything being right there.
Great Location and Restaurants nearby
Nov 9, 2024swainsje2018Hartlepool, United Kingdom
The West villa villas are great as they have a personal outdoor area with table and chairs and 2 loungers. The property was generally well maintained, and the kitchen area is spacious enough for two people and well equiped as your home. The only thing I would have liked was an electric kettle for tea but we ended up using the coffee maker for that…
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The West villa villas are great as they have a personal outdoor area with table and chairs and 2 loungers. The property was generally well maintained, and the kitchen area is spacious enough for two people and well equiped as your home. The only thing I would have liked was an electric kettle for tea but we ended up using the coffee maker for that as well. American devices are easy to use as they are more focussed on task rather than temperature. We eat out most of the time but the Target supermarket nearby has a great range of products and for UK people remined me more of Asda or Sainsbury's. We also ate on the retail park next to Target and in restaurants nearby. I particularly enjoyed watching the birds visit the local pond while watching from our patio. My husband enjoyed the pool in the West Village and the Market place was great for a few essentials when we just arrived. Watching the differing skills of the golfers was also fun.
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