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.
Waived Resort Fee: The Daily Resort Charge has been WAIVED for Virgin Atlantic Holidays customers, saving $39 per day, per room.
Free Nights: Stay for 7 nights, pay for 6 (stay for 14 nights, pay for 12) for stays completed before 22 Dec '27 for bookings made by 9 Jun ’26. Applicable only to a 2-Bedroom Apartment. Terms & conditions apply. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers are not combinable. Black out dates 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.
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April 2026
Apr 20, 2026Venture261913
Enjoyed the resort. Lots of pools to chose from and available chairs (can be an issue at some resorts).The room was spacious - had a 2 bedroom unit. Able to drive right up to the door so great for groceries etc. The bathrooms were surprisingly small but had everything needed. Laundry in room always appreciated. Kitchen was spacious but some…
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Enjoyed the resort. Lots of pools to chose from and available chairs (can be an issue at some resorts).The room was spacious - had a 2 bedroom unit. Able to drive right up to the door so great for groceries etc. The bathrooms were surprisingly small but had everything needed. Laundry in room always appreciated. Kitchen was spacious but some cupboards hard to reach plates. Would return to this resort. (Timeshare tour gave a $200 visa for resort use - went over time and way too much so decide whether the tour is worth $200 - you never get that time back)
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Check-in nightmare
Apr 19, 2026johnmM7252EV
Got here at 2 PM stated they would send me the room number 4 PM by messaging. The room number was never sent at 6 PM still waitingfor room number so we so we checked every room in our building number that was given to us to find a door that opened as we called three times to get the room number and it was not given to us and they would not tell us…
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Got here at 2 PM stated they would send me the room number 4 PM by messaging. The room number was never sent at 6 PM still waitingfor room number so we so we checked every room in our building number that was given to us to find a door that opened as we called three times to get the room number and it was not given to us and they would not tell us over the phone called three different times and three different people said it would be messaged. Only can’t do it over the phone and they never sent the message. Totally incompetent people. I’ve never seen anything like it in my life.
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Amazing resort!
Apr 18, 2026JoseeST50
What an amazing resort! Great big unit that could be a house! Having the washer dryer in the unit is amazing; also having shampoo, body lotion, conditioner, body wash provided is a nice touch! Able to do my morning runs without leaving the resort cause it’s so big! Nice gym, not very big but has what we were looking for. Would recommend adding…
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What an amazing resort! Great big unit that could be a house! Having the washer dryer in the unit is amazing; also having shampoo, body lotion, conditioner, body wash provided is a nice touch! Able to do my morning runs without leaving the resort cause it’s so big! Nice gym, not very big but has what we were looking for. Would recommend adding more sets of weights. The pools and the lazy river are incredible. Lots of chairs around the pools! Close to so many restaurants, Disney Springs… lots to do at the resort and close to the resort. Great place to be! For golfers, they have 3 golf courses!
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Coach roach hotel
Apr 11, 2026N_Racing56Hudson, Wisconsin
Nice hotel but for the price it isn’t great. Then they nickel and dime you for resort fees. Also had a coach roach in the room. Hotel did spray as soon as I told them.
Definitely not on the up and up!
Apr 7, 2026Verna HNova Scotia, Canada
Do not bother attending their insanely high pitched sales presentations. We considered all the information and the tour of the property and all seemed great until we asked some questions with answers that seemed a bit sketchy. At that point our sales guy, Simo, turned pretty vicious wanting us to sign a deal right away. Not used to such…
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Do not bother attending their insanely high pitched sales presentations. We considered all the information and the tour of the property and all seemed great until we asked some questions with answers that seemed a bit sketchy. At that point our sales guy, Simo, turned pretty vicious wanting us to sign a deal right away. Not used to such confrontational aggression but did manage to get away from the property under horrible circumstances. Wow. Insane is not a word I use lightly but something in that entire time share scheme is definitely unhinged. Stay clear. Very shady.
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