Holiday Inn Club Vacations at Orange Lake Resort

Kissimmee, Orlando

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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 7 Mar–30 Apr '26. Two bedroom apartments only 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.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating LOVED IT

Apr 26, 2025 83JohnG83 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Just GREAT! Amazing 3 bedroom space with big family/kitchen combo space. Private screen balcony. Clean! Only complaint they were a little stingy with the dishwasher pods and trash bags. We went and bought our own. Although we were here for 11 days, we were on a very busy schedule. We only spent one day at the resort but the pool we went to was… Read more
Just GREAT! Amazing 3 bedroom space with big family/kitchen combo space. Private screen balcony. Clean! Only complaint they were a little stingy with the dishwasher pods and trash bags. We went and bought our own. Although we were here for 11 days, we were on a very busy schedule. We only spent one day at the resort but the pool we went to was fantastic. I know they have many pools, golf courses, restaurants, and other events. This was a major bang for the buck just for the space. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Check your doors

Apr 25, 2025 Gina B

It is a pretty nice time share Presentation lock your door the door sounds like it's gonna close at the hotel and the hotels are very nice. By the way, but just because you hear that clicking doesn't mean your door is locked and shut securely. I'm going in or put you on the door when you leave when you're inside palona door make sure you are… Read more
It is a pretty nice time share Presentation lock your door the door sounds like it's gonna close at the hotel and the hotels are very nice. By the way, but just because you hear that clicking doesn't mean your door is locked and shut securely. I'm going in or put you on the door when you leave when you're inside palona door make sure you are safe.!!!! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Time Share Sales Pitch Blighted our Holiday!

Apr 21, 2025 vickyr199 London, United Kingdom

I booked this resort on the recommendation of a friend who went 30 years ago, and did not look at reviews or warnings regarding time shares sales beforehand. I was therefore very naive and totally fell for the initial hard sell of the resort 'tour'. I signed up to paying $30 if I didn't turn up for the tour as by the time I'd realised (i.e. when I… Read more
I booked this resort on the recommendation of a friend who went 30 years ago, and did not look at reviews or warnings regarding time shares sales beforehand. I was therefore very naive and totally fell for the initial hard sell of the resort 'tour'. I signed up to paying $30 if I didn't turn up for the tour as by the time I'd realised (i.e. when I was signing the tour form), my kids were bought in, and I thought it might not be too bad to have a nice trip around the resort by golf buggy and didn't realise how hard the sales tactics would be. I did then look at reviews and realised that it wasn't what I should be doing with my holiday, would involve hard sales pitches and potentially being far longer than 90 minutes, and so I didn't attend (but obviously lost my $30). I find it disgusting that I was simply trying to check in, and collect my keycards and parking pass from the desk, whilst they were selling me and my kids this 'tour'. I genuinely did not realise and once I did and tried to get my money back, it had really had a negative impact on our stay. No one in management could help, of course ("that's the marketing department, we cannot help"), and ultimately I signed the document so it is my fault. However, I think its appalling that they prey on customers who are jetlagged with children and promises of vouchers etc. The villa itself was really nice, and the resort beautifully kept. Apart from the timeshare sales blight on our stay (which will mean I boycott Holiday Inn for life!), I wouldn't stay again anyway from a personal preference perspective - the resort is very car reliant and the different villages are not walkable between. Our villa was an easy 15 minute walk from the pool, however some villas were probably twice as far, and walking tracks/sidewalks/pavements were not available and so it meant a walk along the road. We did walk along the golf cart tracks a couple of times but it wasn't clear if these were also for pedestrians and once we were told off. They did have a shuttle bus but we didn't use this. I was hoping for more tracks for walking or running but didn't find these. The lazy river pool was a drive away and although this was okay, the lazy river was extremely slow and not really worth a second visit. The mini golf was really old and basic and cost £10 each! The West Village pool was nice and free shuffleboard good. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great Family Environment

Apr 20, 2025 NeedinVacation Fairfax, Virginia

Orange Lake Resort has great amenities for all to include multiple pools, a lazy river, multiple golf courses, put-put golf, movie theater, arcades, and several restaurants. It is also located near all the action and activities of Orlando area such as Disney and Universal Studio parks. My family loved resort and all it had to offer.
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Apr 17, 2025 Billy J Rixeyville, United States

This resort is so clean and beautiful! I was happy from the first day till the last day of our stay!