Holiday Inn Club Vacations at Orange Lake Resort

Kissimmee, Orlando

Star rating

Breezes Restaurant, West Village
Paisan Pizzreria
Apartment bedroom
Windward Pool Bar
Apartment living area
Apartment bedroom
Apartment kitchen
Apartment living area
Apartment dining area
Apartment kitchen
Breezes
Breezes
Two Bedroom River Island Villa
Breezes Restaurant, West Village
Paisan Pizzreria
Apartment bedroom
Windward Pool Bar
Apartment living area
Apartment bedroom
Apartment kitchen
Apartment living area
Apartment dining area
Apartment kitchen
Breezes
Breezes
Two Bedroom River Island Villa

The hotel

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.

  • Free Nights: Stay for 7 nights, pay for 6 (stay for 14, pay for 12) for stays completed between  3 May'25–20 Dec '26. Two bedroom only, book by 31 Jul'25 Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates apply. Terms and 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 $39.00 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.

Rating summary

  • Location Image of the Tripadvisor rating
  • Sleep Quality Image of the Tripadvisor rating
  • Rooms Image of the Tripadvisor rating
  • Service Image of the Tripadvisor rating
  • Value Image of the Tripadvisor rating
  • Cleanliness Image of the Tripadvisor rating

Traveller rating

  • Excellent (4304)
  • Very good (2606)
  • Average (1109)
  • Poor (680)
  • Terrible (792)
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Decent Property/Good Area

Jun 10, 2025 Kelkat0305

The resort is absolutely huge and is like a small village. There are plenty of food options within the resort and if you don't want to eat there, you are very close to anything you could possibly want. You are also close to shopping, which is a plus. The pools get very busy and there are not many umbrellas to keep you out of the sun, so make sure… Read more
The resort is absolutely huge and is like a small village. There are plenty of food options within the resort and if you don't want to eat there, you are very close to anything you could possibly want. You are also close to shopping, which is a plus. The pools get very busy and there are not many umbrellas to keep you out of the sun, so make sure you plan for that. The food was adequate but don't expect it to be amazing. There is a store on-site where you can get any incidentals, which is nice, otherwise there is a Walgreens across the street from the resort and Target/Walmart within driving distance. The grounds are beautiful and we stayed in a villa which you could see some beautiful birds behind your unit. Where we stayed was not within walking distance to the pools/restaurants so be ready to have to drive wherever you need to go unless you stay in a specific area. Unfortunately, I did not find the staff to be overly friendly and when we had an issue, they were quick to blame us before finding out we were correct with our issue. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Regretting Membership

Jun 9, 2025 Jeryl G

I am unfortunately a member. Becoming a member is a terrible deal unless your travel dates are extremely flexible, you can book 11 months in advance, and you don't care about inconsistent quality of rooms and amenities. Here are some of my complaints 1. Limited locations and unavailability. I have been a member for 3 years and I live about 4 and… Read more
I am unfortunately a member. Becoming a member is a terrible deal unless your travel dates are extremely flexible, you can book 11 months in advance, and you don't care about inconsistent quality of rooms and amenities. Here are some of my complaints 1. Limited locations and unavailability. I have been a member for 3 years and I live about 4 and a half year and have been unable to stay at the Gatlinburg location because it is always booked. In fact, I have had poor success booking at most of the locations I would prefer to visit with the exception of Orange Lake in Orlando. With more than 4 months in advance, I was unable to book Gatlinburg, Cape Canaveral, or Marco Island for the months of June or July but I can go onto IHG right now and book the same rooms as a hotel guest. Also not to mention you are limited to staying at a select few locations across the country. 2. Inconsistent amenities, if you first go to Orange Lake in Orlando for the sales pitch don't be seduced by it because none of the other locations have anywhere near the same amenities. For example, we just visited Williamsburg and they don't even have 1 hot tub and the activities such as bowling and the arcade close down at 7 pm at night. We have stayed at both a holiday inn hotel and a HICV in Panama City and my teenage daughters would much prefer the hotel because the hotel because of the lack of activity at the resort. 3. Inconsistent quality. The interiors of some locations are up to date but others look like they have not been remodeled since the 90's. 4. Poor value. This year I have booked 3, one week stays. If I booked the same locations and rooms it would run me about $5400. In maintenance fees and booking fees I paid $2375. That does not include the cost of purchasing a membership. Unlike booking a hotel, if I need to make any changes to my reservation after booking it cost an additional booking fee. And unlike booking with at a hotel, I do not earn points that can be used for future free stays Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating First and last time here

Jun 8, 2025 Dara K

We arrived here June 6 and leaving earlier before we are due to actually checkout. We are staying at River Island tower 81000. We were on the fourth floor. Immediately we could smell the most awful smell. Like musty moldy pee smell in the hall. Got to our room and it was worse in there. One hug spot on the living room carpet was soaked. Like not… Read more
We arrived here June 6 and leaving earlier before we are due to actually checkout. We are staying at River Island tower 81000. We were on the fourth floor. Immediately we could smell the most awful smell. Like musty moldy pee smell in the hall. Got to our room and it was worse in there. One hug spot on the living room carpet was soaked. Like not sure what it was. So we went and purchased carpet freshener, febreeze room deodorizer, room spray and it took all of the stuff just to make it livable. Fast forward to our next day. Went to go enjoy the pool and the lazy river on property. Went to go get a couple of tubes and was told we had to pay $9 per person a day for wrist bands to use them!! Nope not happening. That should be included in our club ownership. The tile floors smell like they were mopped with soured mop water. There is mold in the showers and overall it’s just filthy. Don’t go out on the balcony. There is some kind of lil bug that bites out there. Never again!! That’s just the first full day. We are leaving tomorrow. We hate this place. Holiday vacation club has too many irons in the fire with this resort. It’s too big for them to keep up on it like it needs to. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Kudos to Orange Lake

Jun 7, 2025 Timecheri

After 25 years we still enjoy going back here, we had a great time and look forward to the next time. No complaints.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A resort that’s worth another visit!

Jun 5, 2025 danielmcprosser Flovilla, Georgia

We love coming here! There’s plenty to do onsite. It’s location is convenient to get to theme parks and great dining.