$77 Avg/night
Rate based on Check-in: Jan 30, 2013 Check-out: Feb 1, 2013

Holiday Inn Resort LAKE BUENA VISTA

4 stars
13351 ST RT 535, ORLANDO, FL 32821
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
3.9
out of 5
292 reviews
Perfect stay.

Only issue was the restaurant did not open until after 7 for breakfast on the day we were leaving.... See full review

  • Bob super grandfather
  • Dec 30, 2012
engagement surprise weekend

Went to Orlando for a vacation with my girlfriend, proposed to her while there but the staff was... See full review

  • e beez
  • Dec 27, 2012
Kid-friendly hotel with pool, arcade and playground near attractions

Theme park goers appreciate the convenience of arranged transportation and the Holiday Inn Resort Lake Buena Vista takes care of that. This recently renovated and affordable hotel takes the hassle out of driving with scheduled shuttle service to Disney theme parks, Universal Studios and Sea World, which is covered in the daily resort fee. But much more attracts travelers to the property. A robust menu of family amenities like kid's suites and kids-eat-free promotions snag the space- and budget-conscious.

Highlights
  • Resort fee covers scheduled shuttle service to Disney theme parks, Universal Studios and SeaWorld
  • Free scheduled shuttle service to outlet shopping and Orange County Convention Center
  • Daily scheduled kids and adults activities program (weather permitting)
  • Arcade room
  • Oversized pool and two Jacuzzis
  • Choose from King- and Queen-bed guest rooms or Kid's suites with bunk beds
  • Daily movie screenings at lobby theater and kids-eat-free deals with a paying adult
Rooms

The Holiday Inn Resort Lake Buena Vista prides itself on super-sized standard rooms and kid's suites partitioned with one or two sets of bunk beds. In every room, guests can settle in with conveniences such as 37-inch HDTV, granite vanities, microwave, refrigerator, coffee and tea maker, and two-chair dinette set. Wi-Fi is also available.

Features

While many guests will be spending their vacation at nearby theme parks, the Holiday Inn Resort Lake Buena Vista offers leisure options onsite that tempt travelers to stay in. A large outdoor pool serves as a main gathering point, while plenty of family activities, from seasonal bingo to weekly dive-in movies (weather permitting), entice visitors to spend time outdoors. A fitness center, basketball court and playground lure active vacationers.

Transportation
  • Orlando International Airport (18 minutes)
  • Orange County Convention Center (9 minutes)
Attractions
  • Walt Disney World (4.1 mi./6.6 km)
  • Universal's Islands of Adventure (7.3 mi./11.8 km)
  • SeaWorld Adventure Park (3.4 mi./5.5 km)
  • Downtown Disney (1.1 mi./1.8 km)
  • Epcot (2.6 mi./4.2 km)
  • Animal Kingdom (6.1 mi./9.9 km)
  • The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (7.3 mi./11.8 km)
  • Wet N' Wild (8.1 mi./13.2 km)
  • The Florida Mall (10.3 mi./16.5 km)
Business
  • Flexible meeting space for up to 300 guests
  • Catering services
  • Business center with guest library
  • Audio/visual equipment

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Hotel Map

28.3721 -81.5041
Nearby airports
Orlando International Airport, (MCO), 12.00, MI, NE;
Area description
Resort, resort

Nearby points of interest

  • Sea World Adventure Park: 3.5 mi
  • Seaworld Orlando: 3.9 mi
  • Wonderworks: 4.7 mi
  • Trainland: 4.7 mi
  • King Henry's Feast: 4.9 mi
  • Movie Rider: 5.4 mi
  • Ripley's Believe It Or Not: 5.6 mi
  • Guinness World of Records: 5.7 mi
  • Gatorland: 6.1 mi
  • Skyventure: 6.8 mi
  • Malibu Grand Prix: 7.1 mi
  • Universal Studios Florida: 7.2 mi
  • Universal Islands of Adventure: 7.3 mi
  • Universal Studios Escape: 7.6 mi
  • TD Waterhouse Centre: 14.2 mi
  • Sea World Adventure Park: 3.5 mi
  • Seaworld Orlando: 3.9 mi
  • Wonderworks: 4.7 mi
  • Trainland: 4.7 mi
  • King Henry's Feast: 4.9 mi
  • Movie Rider: 5.4 mi
  • Ripley's Believe It Or Not: 5.6 mi
  • Guinness World of Records: 5.7 mi
  • Gatorland: 6.1 mi
  • Skyventure: 6.8 mi
  • Malibu Grand Prix: 7.1 mi
  • Universal Studios Florida: 7.2 mi
  • Universal Islands of Adventure: 7.3 mi
  • Universal Studios Escape: 7.6 mi
  • TD Waterhouse Centre: 14.2 mi
  • John Young Planetarium: 15.5 mi
  • Lake Whippoorwill Speedway: 15.9 mi
  • Loch Haven Park: 15.9 mi
  • Orange County Historical Museum: 16.2 mi
  • Orlando Museum of Art: 16.2 mi

Amenities

  • Accessible facilities
  • ATM/Cash machine
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Business center
  • Car rental desk
  • Children's activities
  • Coffee maker in room
  • Concierge desk
  • Desk with lamp
  • DVD player
  • Executive level
  • FAX
  • Free local telephone calls
  • Free newspaper
  • Golf
  • Hairdryer in room
  • High-speed internet
  • Ice machine
  • Ironing board
  • Lounge
  • Maid service
  • Microwave
  • Outdoor pool
  • Overhead projector
  • Pets allowed
  • Phone with speaker
  • Pool
  • Porters
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • Safe
  • Safe deposit box
  • Satellite TV
  • Shops/Commercial services
  • Temperature control
  • Tennis
  • Tour desk
  • TV
  • Valet parking
  • White board

Dining

Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill and Bar is now open serving favorites like the Oriental Chicken Salad, House Sirloin, and Fiesta Lime Chicken. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and late night, seven days a week. Applebee's there's no place like the neighborhoo
Applebee'sĀ® Tiki Bar Poolside
Open seasonally, and weather permitting. For lunch, and tropical drinks.
ApplebeesĀ®
Come and enjoy your favorite drinks or appetizers.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
04:00 PM
Check-out:
11:00 AM

Terms and conditions

Rates quoted in currencies other than the hotel's base currency are subject to the rate of the international exchange. Rate may change throughout stay. Rate may reflect average nightly rate. Extra charges may apply. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use.

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Guest Reviews (292)

Ratings and reviews for Holiday Inn Resort LAKE BUENA VISTA

Overall score

3.9 / 5
292 out of 292
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4.3
Hotel staff:
4.1
Room comfort:
4.3
Location:
4.4
Value:
4.1

85% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

5
Bob super grandfather
oxford north carolina
Dec 30, 2012

Perfect stay.

Only issue was the restaurant did not open until after 7 for breakfast on the day we were leaving. The reason we were there was to go to the Russell Bowl. The hotel was very convenient to the hotel and the airprt.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Shopping tip: Short drive from hotel

Outlet malls close by.

Review of Holiday Inn Resort LAKE BUENA VISTA

Reviewer score

4
extremely thrilled
IL
Dec 30, 2012

Awesome family vacation

I would stay at this hotel again in the future. Facility was clean and staff was very helpful. We all enjoyed the pool. My husband and I had fun playing pool and using the hot tub. Beds were comfortable and staff supplied any requests we had quickly.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
4
Location:
4
Value:
4
Money-saving tip: Short drive from hotel

Plan to use the shuttles for free. They will take you all over disney at no charge and no parking costs. You can park at disney marketplace about 4 blocks away and get shuttled to any other hotel or disney park from 8 am to 2am.

Review of Holiday Inn Resort LAKE BUENA VISTA

Reviewer score

4
Commander
Fossil, Or
Dec 30, 2012

Nice hotel, very nice pool area

Shuttle bus takes you directly to the Epcot Center. Bus was nice. Driver left Epcot early and so we had to travel to Disney World to catch the last bus. But the hotel was very nice. The pool area was immaculate with towels provided. An Applebee's is attached which had a 25 hr happy hour and 1/2 price appetizers late at night. This was very helpful as we did not get to the hotel until midnight. Since there is a restaurant attached no free Breakfast. 7/11 next door so not really a problem. Wide selection of eating establishments within an easy walk same side of the major street. While in Florida check to see if the Manatees are up in Blue Springs. Its a 50 minute drive worth it.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
4
Dining tip: Short walk from hotel

Same side of the street. If you don't care for applebee's then there is a steak house which I didn't go to but was told was very good. Also other nice looking places. Upscale area and flt very safe.

Review of Holiday Inn Resort LAKE BUENA VISTA

Reviewer score

5
e beez
Toledo oh
Dec 27, 2012

engagement surprise weekend

Went to Orlando for a vacation with my girlfriend, proposed to her while there but the staff was really helpful and explained all the shuttle services and ticket deals.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: In Hotel

Applebees in your hotel

Review of Holiday Inn Resort LAKE BUENA VISTA

Reviewer score

5
JeffBrando
PALM BAY - FLORIDA
Dec 27, 2012

JUST GO FOR IT

THE BEST HOTEL & NICE LOCATION - MORE SAFETY - MORE OUT GOING

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Dining tip: In Hotel

NEED MORE VARIATION OF THE BUFFET FOODS AND BEVERAGES FOR BREAKFAST - NEED TO FOLLOWED USPH (UNITED STATES of PUBLIC HEALT) STANDARD

Review of Holiday Inn Resort LAKE BUENA VISTA

Reviewer score

4
Quamrul
Austin, Texas
Dec 26, 2012

Great location for Disney and Universal parks

We stayed 3 nights with kids in this hotel and went to Disney World parks and Universal studio (Harry Potter park). The room was very big and had all comforts/amenties- big flat TV, mirowave, refrigerator, two work desks, etc. Fantastic location - Disney parks, Universal studios, Orlando Airport al are close by. Onsite pool, onsite AppleBees restaurant which serves breakfast buffet, onsite store and many nearby restaurants make it a perfect place to stay with family or for couples.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
5
Money-saving tip: In Hotel

Kids eat free at AppleBee restautant onsite

Review of Holiday Inn Resort LAKE BUENA VISTA

Reviewer score

4
Matt 2020
Muncie, IN
Dec 26, 2012

It was nice holiday

Everything wonderful, especially the location, Wonderful atmosphere, everything suggests the order ..

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of Holiday Inn Resort LAKE BUENA VISTA

Reviewer score

5
Nelly Smelly
corpus christi, texas
Dec 26, 2012

weekend getaway

IT WAS GREAT, STAFF WAS FRIENDLY. PLACE WAS NICE AND CLEAN

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
5
Location:
4
Value:
5
Review of Holiday Inn Resort LAKE BUENA VISTA

Reviewer score

3
pzpz
ma
Dec 26, 2012

ok

it was ok. The room is good. They did not have slippers for travelers. I did not ask other things like tooth paste.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
3
Sightseeing tip: Short drive from hotel

disney world

Review of Holiday Inn Resort LAKE BUENA VISTA

Reviewer score

3
The Big Brother
Gering, NE
Dec 23, 2012

Not a 4-star hotel

When we arrived to our room after checking in, we discovered that it had not yet been cleaned. They transferred us to another room promptly, however. The new room faced the pool, but unfortunately wasn't very soundproof, so the sounds of screaming children made their way to the room until 11pm when the pool closed. The building layout was confusing and difficult to navigate.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
2
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
3
Location:
4
Value:
3
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