Westgate Lakes Resort and Spa
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Hotel Overview
Lovely family reunion
I love the hotel,at first I thought it wasn't that spectacular until I went in,I was impressed with...
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Hauwa
- May 19, 2013
Great weekend trip
We absolutely loved the room and overall experience!
Wish they had an all day running shuttle.....
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Matt3171
- Apr 29, 2013
Comfortable studios and grand villas in Orlando by major attractions
Families will find a bounty of activities at Lakes Resort & Spa by Westgate Resorts, a lakefront resort just a few miles from Walt Disney World. Several heated outdoor pools and a spa only skims the surface. Multiple amenities exist, like a kid's club for children ages 2 to 12, kayak, paddle boat and fishing pole rentals and three restaurants. Not to leave theme parks out of the equation, the resort provides free scheduled shuttles to Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort, SeaWorld Orlando and Prime Outlets Orlando.
Highlights
- Fully-furnished studios and villas near Disney theme parks
- Kids' club for children 2 to 12
- Seven heated outdoor pools and seven hot tubs
- Lakeside marina and dock
- Serenity Spa and leisure activities
- Free shuttle to major attraction and shopping
Rooms
Lodging ranges from efficient studios to villas with one, two, three and four bedrooms. Depending on the layout, amenities might include balcony, two-chair dinettes, kitchen or kitchenette, cookware, dinnerware and silverware. A Jacuzzi, large-screen TV and pull-out sofa are standard conveniences. Guests must pay additional fees to access high-speed Internet.
Features
The Lakes Resort & Spa by Westgate Resorts functions like a mini village. A heavy roster of planned activities, from poolside bingo to s'mores by the campfire -- invite guests to socialize, while families take part in all-ages fun, including crafts, paddle boat, kayak and fishing equipment rentals. A supervised kid's club keeps the little ones occupied with board games, crafts and video games.
The resort also boasts a spa, marina, tennis, volleyball and basketball courts and three restaurants, including Westgate Smokehouse Grill, Sid's Deli and Pizza Hut Express.
Transportation
- Orlando International Airport (13 miles)
- Orange County Convention Center (3 miles)
Attractions
- Walt Disney World (2.5 mi./4 km)
- Universal's Islands of Adventure (9.7 mi./15.7 km)
- SeaWorld Adventure Park (6.2 mi./km)
- ESPN Wide World of Sports (1.1 mi./1.8 km)
- Epcot (1.6 mi./2.5 km)
- Downtown Disney (1.9mi./3.1 km)
- Animal Kingdom (3.6 mi./5.8 km)
- The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (9.7 mi./15.6 km)
Business
- 24-hour business center
- High-speed Internet available for $9.99 for one day, three days for $24 and seven days for $49.99
Westgate Lakes Resort and Spa Rooms
- Studio
- Each of the 493 Sq Ft furnished Studio villa features a king bed, queen sleeper sofa, private bathroom with stall shower & large jetted tub, kitchenette with sink, microwave and mini refrigerator, dining table with two chairs, cable TV with premium channels and DVD player and balcony or patio. The Studio accommodates up to 4 people.
- One Bedroom Villa
- Each of the 493 Sq Ft furnished One-Bedroom, One-Bathroom villa features a king bed in the bedroom, a queen sleeper sofa in the living area, private bathroom with stall shower and single jetted tub, kitchenette with full size refrigerator, microwave, two-burner stove top and dishwasher, dining table with four chairs, cable TV with premium channels and DVD player and washer/dryer. It accommodates up to 4 people.
- One Bedroom Deluxe Villa
- Each of the 859 Sq Ft furnished One-Bedroom, One-Bathroom Deluxe Villa features a king bed in the bedroom with large jetted tub in the room, private bathroom with stall shower, a queen sleeper sofa in living area with table and four chairs, fully equipped kitchen with breakfast bar and three chairs, cable TV with premium channels and DVD player, washer/dryer and balcony or patio. It accommodates up to 4 people.
- Two Bedroom Villa
- Each of the 1,255 Sq Ft furnished Two-Bedroom, Two-Bathroom Villa features a king bed in the master bedroom with large jetted tub in the room, private full bathroom with stall shower, two double beds in the second bedroom, full second private bathroom with stall shower, a queen sleeper sofa in the living area with dining table and four chairs, fully equipped kitchen with breakfast bar and three chairs, cable TV with premium channels and DVD player, washer/dryer and balcony or patio. It accommodates up to 8 people.
Amenities
- Wireless internet
- FREE parking
- Outdoor pool
- No smoking rooms/facilities
- General
- No smoking rooms/facilities
- Concierge
- Pets allowed
- Elevators
- Activities
- Outdoor pool
- Fitness center or spa
- Health club
- Spa services
- Game room
- Tennis
- Dining
- Bar/Lounge
- Restaurant
- Room service
- Services
- Business center
- Laundry service
- Babysitting/Child services
- Tour desk
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Barber/Beauty shop
- Conference facilities
- Gift shop
- Internet
- Wireless internet
- Parking
- FREE parking
- Accessibility
- Handicapped rooms/facilities
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Hotel Map
- Area served
- Situated on 97 tropical acres of lakefront property, Westgate Lakes Resort and Spa is located near the intersection of Interstate 4 and the Beach Line Expressway on Turkey Lake Road.
- Nearby airports
- Orlando International Airport (MCO)
- Area description
- The Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom, Universal Studios Florida, SeaWorld Orlando, Discovery Cove, Aquatica and much more.
Nearby points of interest
- Wonderworks: 0.4 mi
- Trainland: 0.5 mi
- Orlando Convention Center: 0.6 mi
- King Henry's Feast: 0.6 mi
- Movie Rider: 1.1 mi
- Ripley's Believe It Or Not: 1.3 mi
- Guinness World of Records: 1.4 mi
- Aquatica Park: 1.5 mi
- Seaworld Orlando: 1.5 mi
- Sea World Adventure Park: 1.6 mi
- Discovery Cove: 1.8 mi
- Skyventure: 2.5 mi
- Malibu Grand Prix: 2.9 mi
- Universal Studios Florida: 3.1 mi
- Universal Islands of Adventure: 3.1 mi
- Wonderworks: 0.4 mi
- Trainland: 0.5 mi
- Orlando Convention Center: 0.6 mi
- King Henry's Feast: 0.6 mi
- Movie Rider: 1.1 mi
- Ripley's Believe It Or Not: 1.3 mi
- Guinness World of Records: 1.4 mi
- Aquatica Park: 1.5 mi
- Seaworld Orlando: 1.5 mi
- Sea World Adventure Park: 1.6 mi
- Discovery Cove: 1.8 mi
- Skyventure: 2.5 mi
- Malibu Grand Prix: 2.9 mi
- Universal Studios Florida: 3.1 mi
- Universal Islands of Adventure: 3.1 mi
- Universal Studios Escape: 3.4 mi
- The Florida Mall: 5 mi
- Gatorland: 6.6 mi
- Downtown Orlando: 9.6 mi
- Amway Arena: 9.9 mi
- Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre: 10 mi
- TD Waterhouse Centre: 10 mi
- Lake Eola Swan Boat & Gondola Rentals: 10 mi
- John Young Planetarium: 11.3 mi
- Loch Haven Park: 11.7 mi
- Orange County Historical Museum: 11.9 mi
- Orlando Museum of Art: 12 mi
- Lake Whippoorwill Speedway: 14.4 mi
Dining
- Westgate Smokehouse Grill
- The award-winning Smokehouse Grill offers a relaxed and casual dining setting. It features scenic lake, pool and fountain views, as well as a full-service bar and game room. Smokehouse Grill is famous for its St Louis-style ribs, which are rubbed with spices and smoked low and slow over hickory for four hours. The menu also offers generous servings of delicious grilled steaks, chicken, pork chops, fresh fish and numerous barbecue entrees. The Westgate Smokehouse Grill is open daily for breakfast and dinner. A convenient take-out and resort delivery service that features all of the menu items is available. The Smokehouse Grill also offers a children's menu as well.
- Pizza Hut Express
- Pizza Hut is available for pick-up or delivered direct to your suite or even poolside! Pizza Hut Express also features family-style Tuscani pastas, sides and beverages.
- Sid's Deli
- Sid's Deli features subs, grilled sandwich, salads, snaks, a bakery and an espresso bar.It is the perfect spot for a quick bite to eat on the go. Open daily from 7am to 5pm.
Hotel Policies
- Check-in:
- 1600
- Check-out:
- 1000
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.
Guest Reviews (338)
Ratings and reviews for Westgate Lakes Resort and Spa
- All travelers (338) 3.6 / 5
- Business (42) 3.7 / 5
- Couples (130) 3.7 / 5
- Families (126) 3.4 / 5
- Friends (24) 3.7 / 5
- Singles (13) 3.5 / 5
- Amenities:
- 3.9
- Room cleanliness:
- 3.9
- Hotel staff:
- 3.8
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 4.1
- Value:
- 3.9
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Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Anonymous
Staffs are not friendly
My trip was ruined upon arrival at the resort. It was one of the worst check-in experiences I've ever had (My job requires me to have a lot of business trips). They did it without even looking at me. They wouldn't answer to my questions. Didn't they learn how to smile? A staff even looked down upon my wife who has limited understanding in English. I won't recommend this resort to anyone who is planning to visit Orlando as a family trip especially when they are foreigners whose English is not perfect.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 3
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 2
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Anonymous
Terrible Hotel
Upon entry to the hotel I realized that this was a time-share hotel. The lobby was jammed with people looking for their deal of the century. The staff was ok not overly friendly. When I discovered that the room had not been cleaned after our first night, I called the front desk to inquire why not. I was informed that cleaning the room was not done until the party checked out. The bedding was uncomfortably hard and old. I would never stay at this hotel EVER AGAIN.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 3
- Room cleanliness:
- 1
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 2
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Bloo
Pictures were misleading!
We stayed at the Westgate for two nights. I was extremely dissapointed in the room in that it smelt like an ashtray even though smoking was prohibited in the rooms! It was almost impossible to enjoy the patio as opening and closing the patio door was a task in itself. The furniture was old and worn especially the pull out couch my kids had to sleep on. It was extremely difficult to find a parking spot by the building we were staying in and felt we had walk a mile just to get back to our building after parking - this was particularly frustrating the day we checked as it was the early hours of the morning and we were all tired! My kids did enjoy the pool the saturday that we were there and thankfully we spent most of the day there rather than our room!
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 4
- Room cleanliness:
- 1
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
honeymoon frustated
caution with trap
terrible. In the ad they look like a 4 star hotel, but they charge fior everything - even the wifi, which in hostels are free, the same for breakfast, phones etc - they charge as they were in the 20th century!!They said the pool was open until 11PM and it was NOT. we went 3 times to try, i called 3 times and it was a joke!!When I tried to cancel my 2d day, they said they wouldn't because it was an online reservation and they didn't have anything with it. And, for the worse, they kept saying I did the reservation with ORBITZ and not [...]. I don't even KNOW ORBITZ!! I NEVER USED THIS "ORBITZ" AND I DIDN'T HAVE ANYONE TO COMPLAIN!!! When I called [...] they tried but didn't help at all.I felt robbed then and I feel robbed now. I NEVER USED ORBITZ AND THE "HOTEL" NEVER TRIED TO DO ANYTHING TO HELP ME, THEY JUST WANTED MORE MONEY FROM ME, THE "SUCKER".[...] should be more careful to let this kind of con people appear in its options. They lie, they don't treat you well, they don't do ANYTHING unless you put more money in the table, their price IS NOT WHAT THEY SAY.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 4
- Location:
- 2
- Value:
- 1
Dining tip:
Short drive from hotel
Lobster Feast at I(nternational Drive
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Anonymous
Had Several Problems
The hotel was in a nice location however some of the staff only spoke Spanish which was very frustrating when trying to call the front desk. The automatic front desk button lead you to customer service and then they had to transfer you. It because a real pain when I needed to have something done, Like the plumbing. When my boyfriend and I arrived at our hotel, it was real cold inside and I wanted to take a shower. The water was real cold. I was unable to take my shower and went to the bathtub to see if the water there was better. Now i am all wet trying to take a hot shower. So I told my boyfriend that the water was real cold and he said he would call the front desk to tell them we needed a plumber. We called and it took them at least 30 min if not more. I was starting to get upset that it was taking so long because my boyfriend had things planned that he wanted to take me to. so finally two men come to our hotel room they both are speaking Spanish and I have no idea what they are saying. Then one guy gets a phone call and is on the phone the whole time having this convocation in my bathroom that I want to take a shower in. Then the other guy is trying to talk to they man on the phone but he is giving him the one minute finger and all this is happening while my boyfriend and I are waiting. So finally the guy on the phone leaves, still on the phone and the guy not of the phone says were going to send a plumber to fix the boiler. He said it would be about 20 minutes before the plumber got there and was able to fix the boiler. He then said in broken English that after the plumber fixed the boiler it would be about another 20 minutes. My point is I called the front desk and said my water is not hot. They could have just sent the plumber to check on the boiler and not had to bother my boyfriend and I and it would have saved an hour of my time. After I took my hot shower and went out to eat with my boyfriend, we were ready to go to bed. So we took the bed cover off and there was only a thin sheet to sleep under. There was NO blanket to sleep under there was only to top cover which was not even thick and then a sheet. Well we were trying to turn the ac down but kept having trouble. So we had to get a blanket from the closet. We took two blankets out. The next night I called the front desk which again sent me to customer service. The man said hold on let me transfer you. I then got transferred to the front desk where no one answered. I then had to hang up and recall the front desk. So I pushed front desk and once again got customer service and said yes I need front desk. He said ok they didn't answer one moment. This was kind of funny but it should not of happened. I got transferred to another guy who was waiting to talk to the front desk as well. He was a guest at the hotel trying to get a hold of front desk. I said hello when i noticed there was someone there and he said hello as well and started talking about his room and a problem he was having. and then I said excuse me sir but I'm in room 713 trying to get a hold of the front desk. He said me to and we both laughed and hung up. So then I had to call back AGAIN even though it was kind of funny it shouldn't have happened it was real uncomfortable. So when I got the same guy for the third time, I asked him how do you guys make the beds. He told me and my bed was not made like he was saying. I told him that my bed was not made like he was saying. He paused and said well I can have someone bring you a blanket, Well we already had two blankets and we had just gotten back from Sea World and it was past midnight. I was tired and so was my boyfriend and we were not going to sit up for 30 minutes while we get another blanket. So I said don't worry about it we will pass. But I was kind of upset at that point because it took over 20 minutes just to try and get my answer about the bed situation. Right before I go to bed I go to the bathroom, Well after my 20+ minute phone call it was ...
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 5
- Value:
- 1
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Anonymous
"The Horrible Stay"
We had the worst stay ever. first let me say some people probably will still stay even after reading this but realize this is a time share not a regular resort. They do offer wi fi but you have to pay an out rageous price. We were left only 1 wash cloth for 4 people and it took 3 hours to get more even after I sent my husband for some we were told they have to bring them to us we can not pick up any. Power was out on one wall of our room which happen to be the tv wall, it took them roughly 3 1/2 hours to turn power on that was after I called several times. We had ants in our first room and had to be moved. We lost glasses in the first roomed that was never recovered. No one helped with the luggage at the resort. Also you are required to attend some kind of meeting upon check out and if you miss you will get a real ugly call from someone on their staff. Overall I will be finding a different place to stay at when I return in November. I also recommend that anyone else find somewhere else to stay.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 1
- Room cleanliness:
- 1
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 1
- Value:
- 1
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Exlong
Just ok
Had several issues with with our room. No towels, trash and worst of all the parking was very bad. I called several times to the front desk but no help
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 2
- Hotel staff:
- 2
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 2
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Anonymous
Aged`Facility
Complex is over-wellmimg. To many people and cars. You can't get a legal parking spot after 10pm I don't know how the local fire department overlooks the violations
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 3
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 3
- Value:
- 3
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Happy to be home
Disappointed and discourged
The experience staying at this hotel was just far too uncomfortable. The obvious attempt to somehow create an atmosphere of pleasure and relaxation was immediately trumped by the commercialization of this organization. We were very cleverly manipulated to address a gentleman who wished to pursuade us to participate in a resort tour in exchange for some discount tickets. The hustle and activity in the lobby was so extreme, we could only hope to get out of there as soon as possible. When we finally found our room in the building in which we were to stay, we kinda liked it except for the fact it looked like it had been caulked together. Caulk lines everywhere. I have never seen anything like that before. I could easily overlook that though except that the staff made us uncomfortable as soon as we got there. I believe this hotel has tried too hard to create an image of something that simply does not really exist. Simplify it and maybe it works. We are an average middle class family with a modest six figure salary and we will never return. Sorry Westgate, but try catering to the real world.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 1
- Hotel staff:
- 1
- Room comfort:
- 1
- Location:
- 2
- Value:
- 2
Reviewer score
Would not recommend
Anonymous
Sort of ok
We went to visit seaworld. This hotel wasnt so great. You even have to pay for internet service. Thats right no free WiFi. Also check in takes forever. they try to sell extras. You have to tour the hotel to get breakfast.
Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
- Amenities:
- 2
- Room cleanliness:
- 3
- Hotel staff:
- 4
- Room comfort:
- 2
- Location:
- 4
- Value:
- 2