Villatel Orlando Resort, OrlandoVillatel Orlando Resort in Orlando, United States has a corrected score of 3.4 ± 0.6 (thin evidence, no platform scores), ranked 97 of 306 hotels we score in Orlando. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 4.6 before correction.Villatel Orlando Resort is a large family resort occupying 80 acres on International Drive in Orlando, close to Universal Studios and Epic Universe. It offers 526 air-conditioned places to stay, ranging from family rooms and apartments to villas and houses with four to nine bedrooms. Many units come with private pools or plunge pools, themed bedrooms for children and exterior corridor access. Facilities include a waterpark, heated swimming pools, a hot tub, a gym, a golf course and a restaurant with room service, and children are welcome throughout. It suits families and groups who want space and pool time within easy reach of the theme parks. The scale of the site means walking to some facilities can take a while.What stands out

Waterpark and lazy river on site

Large villas sleep up to nine

Heated pools and hot tub

Helpful, accommodating staff

Watch out for

Sprawling site, expect long walks

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