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 $38 plus tax per day and valet parking is $54 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 $45 plus tax, per room, is applicable (payable locally, fee subject to change).
Resort fee, tax and inclusions are subject to change - please see hotel check-in for current inclusions available to you upon arrival.
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.
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.
We had a great experience at this resort. Safe walk right across the street to SeaWorld. Free shuttle to Aquatica. Resort was clean, friendly staff and good food options available. Enjoyed the pool area with slides. A large convention was going on during our stay. Hotel bars and lobby area were busy but could not hear the noise from our room.…
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We had a great experience at this resort. Safe walk right across the street to SeaWorld. Free shuttle to Aquatica. Resort was clean, friendly staff and good food options available. Enjoyed the pool area with slides. A large convention was going on during our stay. Hotel bars and lobby area were busy but could not hear the noise from our room. Great choice while visiting SeaWorld.
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Stay here again in a heartbeat
Apr 17, 2025Bill PLondon, United Kingdom
Stay at this hotel both pre and post Royal Caribbean cruise . What a great hotel , people moan about the $45 resort charge but it’s worth every penny ( even though we didn’t use the shuttles to the parks . Staff are exceptional must give a shout out to the reception staff couldn’t do enough for us ( must give a special thanks to Nicole embodies…
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Stay at this hotel both pre and post Royal Caribbean cruise . What a great hotel , people moan about the $45 resort charge but it’s worth every penny ( even though we didn’t use the shuttles to the parks . Staff are exceptional must give a shout out to the reception staff couldn’t do enough for us ( must give a special thanks to Nicole embodies customer service professionals. The bar restaurant staff too ( sorry didn’t get too many names ..) were brilliant. Would stay here again in a heart beat ..
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Great for conferences but a bland place to stay
Apr 14, 2025Cosmic57Suffolk, United Kingdom
I found the place like most other US enormo-hotel-conference centres: impersonal, sterile, charmless but very professionally run with attentive and polite staff. I’m glad it was work that brought me to the Renaissance.
Like a lot of hotels lower down International Drive it’s not blessed with any bars or restaurants within walking distance. That…
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I found the place like most other US enormo-hotel-conference centres: impersonal, sterile, charmless but very professionally run with attentive and polite staff. I’m glad it was work that brought me to the Renaissance.
Like a lot of hotels lower down International Drive it’s not blessed with any bars or restaurants within walking distance. That means you’re captive to the three bars and three restaurants onsite - there’s a coffee-shop too and a 24 hour self service where you only have to tip yourself 20%. As a vegetarian staying for 4 nights I found the food choice somewhat limited. Best choices were at the breakfast buffet, though at a price I’d expect to pay in a high -end London or Paris hotel.
The hotel is built around a massive atrium and architecturally is quite impressive. It’s easy to get an Uber within minutes. And they have rather good beers too. As a conference hotel I can’t fault it and will be back to the same conference in the same hotel next year. Think I might be staying elsewhere though…
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Excellent staff
Apr 4, 2025lastranquilas
Beautiful hotel conveniently located near SeaWorld. Room is spacious and comfortable. Although my room was on the top floor, unfortunately I was next to the elevator. ALL night long I heard the gears of the elevator go up and down. The staff was friendly and the food was good.
Love this hotel!
Mar 30, 2025Linbln16Orlando, Florida
This hotel is beautiful. Excellent location, spacious rooms and big suites. Many dining options and great service. I really enjoyed my stay in the parlor suite. Also ordered some in-room dining and the food was very good. And there's a Starbucks on property as well
Weekend SeaWorld Trip
