Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld

International Drive, Orlando

Virgin rating

The hotel

This plush hotel has a wide variety of facilities and activities including the R Aqua Zone, an interactive waterpark with two waterslides as well as two splash and play areas. Golfers can enjoy a round or two on the 18-hole Championship golf course nearby, while those interested in relaxing can lounge by the huge outdoor pool or take a dip in the fizzing Jacuzzi to wind down. There is an incredible choice of restaurants on site — ranging from fresh seafood to great steaks. Kids will love the play area, while adults can have fun in the Boardwalk Sports Bar.

Amenities

  • Golf
  • Babysitting service
  • Wheelchair access
  • Families
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Games Room
  • Hot tub
  • Internet Access
  • Laundry Service
  • No Smoking
  • Restaurant

Where is it

Very close to International Drive, on Sea Harbor Drive, and just 15 minutes from Universal Studios® Orlando and Walt Disney World Resort. Driving time from airport: 20 minutes.

Hotel information

781 rooms on 10 floors in 1 building with 8 lifts. All with air-conditioning, plasma screen cable TV, alarm/clock radio, coffee maker, safe, iron, mini fridge, premium bedding package, hairdryer and daily newspaper. Standard Rooms with 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults and 1 child on a rollaway bed*.

Pool/Seaworld View rooms with 1 king-size or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Balcony rooms with 1 king-size or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults. 

I-RIDE Trolley* access right in front of Hotel to many local restaurants and shopping outlets. Self parking is $30 plus tax per day and valet parking is $37 plus tax per day (payable locally, subject to change).

Tradewinds Restaurant (casual dining), Boardwalk Sports Bar, Palms Pool Bar & Grill (serving sandwiches, burgers and drinks) and Starbucks® coffee shop.

Huge outdoor pool, children’s pool, R Aqua Zone (an interactive water playground), 2 Jacuzzis, 24-hour complimentary fitness centre, full-service spa*, 24-hour games room, activity area, ping pong, foosball and jogging trail nearby.

Complimentary wireless Internet in lobby, Internet access in room*. Guest valet laundry*. Gift shop. Babysitting services available*.

A daily resort fee of USD $35 plus tax, per room, is applicable (payable locally, fee subject to change).

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. To discover all the special assistance services we offer please see additional information below.

*Denotes local charge.

Special assistance

Please note: There may be a local charge for use of a roll-away bed for parties of 5 people or more sharing a room. This is subject to change and is charged by the hotel.

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.

Rating summary

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (2234)
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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Phenomenal staycation

Jun 27, 2024 Emanuel R

First I wanna say, location was phenomenal. Next to idrive and seaworld. I was here with my wife she had a conference here. When we spoke to an operator on the phone they didn’t seem interested talking to me so I went down to the front desk to speak to a manager but they were occupied but I did speak to Daisha she didn’t let me down at all!! She… Read more
First I wanna say, location was phenomenal. Next to idrive and seaworld. I was here with my wife she had a conference here. When we spoke to an operator on the phone they didn’t seem interested talking to me so I went down to the front desk to speak to a manager but they were occupied but I did speak to Daisha she didn’t let me down at all!! She was amazing and taking care of our stay. Explaining what’s open around idrive and telling us amazing restaurants to eat around here. She also let us extend our stay and letting us stay in the same room. I wanna say thank you for the housekeeping and to Daisha. See you guys next year for sure! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Nice place, but the $$$$food

Jun 21, 2024 Rebecca Y New Castle, Pennsylvania

I stayed there to attend a convention. The place was clean and well appointed (but no microwave in my room). The staff was extremely polite and helpful. Beautiful pool area. The parking lot to SeaWorld is right across the street. My complaint: While I found the room rate to be reasonable, the food was very VERY expensive, much like the rest… Read more
I stayed there to attend a convention. The place was clean and well appointed (but no microwave in my room). The staff was extremely polite and helpful. Beautiful pool area. The parking lot to SeaWorld is right across the street. My complaint: While I found the room rate to be reasonable, the food was very VERY expensive, much like the rest of Orlando. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating There Are A Few Good Things Here

Jun 17, 2024 Karin U Naples, Florida

This is a tough one to review because it wasn’t great but it wasn’t horrible either. I’ll start with the good. The hotel is centered around a large, indoor courtyard. It’s clean and doesn’t feel dated. The staff was welcoming and helpful. Elevators arrive quickly and it’s easy to find your room. I loved that there were bottle fillers available… Read more
This is a tough one to review because it wasn’t great but it wasn’t horrible either. I’ll start with the good. The hotel is centered around a large, indoor courtyard. It’s clean and doesn’t feel dated. The staff was welcoming and helpful. Elevators arrive quickly and it’s easy to find your room. I loved that there were bottle fillers available because we all know what a rip off bottled water is at a hotel. The food and drinks were very good and didn’t seem outrageously priced (knowing this is a hotel in a tourist area). Coffee shop is great— very efficient. Parking was easy in and easy out ( though expensive). If you are going to Sea World you will not beat the location— literally an easy walk across the street. Now the meh. Our room was very worn— even the finish on the bath tub was worn off. The carpet was beyond disgusting— worn out, dirty and dampish. I sure didn’t walk on it with bare feet. While the room seemed mostly clean, we did find a hair in the bathroom sink which happens, I guess, but is just yuck. The bedding was clean and while the bed wasn’t uncomfortable it also wasn’t as comfy as other Marriott properties. So all in all, it wasn’t an awful stay but didn’t live up to the 4+ star ratings shown on Trip Advisor. I’ll pass on this property in the future, purely because of the condition of the room. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating My awful experience at Renaissance Orlando SeaWorld!!!!!!!!

Jun 12, 2024 Joshua M

we went for a business trip with an important client to secure the company a lot of money and when arrived the people were ignorant and rude. The people were lovely around the pool but the staff at the bar were so rude to me and my employee, when i went to the bar I asked for 5 drinks and he looked at me and laughed in my face and refused to… Read more
we went for a business trip with an important client to secure the company a lot of money and when arrived the people were ignorant and rude. The people were lovely around the pool but the staff at the bar were so rude to me and my employee, when i went to the bar I asked for 5 drinks and he looked at me and laughed in my face and refused to serve me, I couldn't believe this and this stopped me from going to the bar for the rest of my holiday stay. I don't like to name and shame but the worker who served me my drinks was manuel. In my opinion and my employees opinion we will not be coming back for another stay here even though it was a lovely place but ruined by terrible staff Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Anniversary celebration !

Jun 9, 2024 Lawrence O

My wife and I stayed here for two nights for our 20th anniversary. I cannot thank the staff enough (especially Jordan, the wait staff at Boardwalk, the poolside DJ and the poolside manager) for being the nicest people around and accommodating us on this special weekend for us. The rooms were perfect, the food at Palms and Boardwalk were amazing… Read more
My wife and I stayed here for two nights for our 20th anniversary. I cannot thank the staff enough (especially Jordan, the wait staff at Boardwalk, the poolside DJ and the poolside manager) for being the nicest people around and accommodating us on this special weekend for us. The rooms were perfect, the food at Palms and Boardwalk were amazing and the extensive renovations they made inside and out really show. We have gone here for over 20 years now and they never fail to amaze us with their excellent in service! I highly recommend staying here (we will be back) and yes, the salmon at Boardwalk is to die for! The staff works hard here and it shows! Read less