12 Best Off-Site Hotels Near Disney that Will Wow You! (For Every Budget)

Below, we discuss what we consider to be among the best off-site hotels near Disney World. Resort’s Gal recommends each option based on our experience staying at the resort and our many years of travel to the Walt Disney World Resort.

When you plan a Walt Disney World vacation, one of the top things on your list is deciding where to stay. Often, that decision is based on whether you want to stay on-site or off-site.

Many guests decide to stay off-site for a variety of reasons. For instance, staying at an off-site hotel near Disney World is often more affordable. Not only are some off-site hotels budget-friendly, but many offer extra perks like complimentary breakfast or shuttle service to and from the Disney Parks.

Other guests might need more space than the average resort hotel can provide. You might consider an off-site hotel that offers spacious accommodations within a reasonable price range. Lately, with the demand for travel shifting from one extreme to the next, finding room availability at the Disney World Resort Hotels can be difficult. You might not be able to find a hotel to match your dates, leaving you to search outside the Disney bubble.

However, when you search for “hotels near Disney World,” you’re quickly overwhelmed with hundreds of options. So, we’ve compiled this guide to help you narrow those choices.

#12 Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott at Flamingo Crossings

If you’re familiar with Walt Disney World, you’ve likely heard of Flamingo Crossings. This area is exceptionally close to Walt Disney World.

How close? As you pull out of the hotel’s parking lot onto Western Way, you can see the gates of Walt Disney World, with Mickey and Minnie Mouse greeting you.

Now, that’s close. Western Way dead-ends into Buena Vista Drive at Coronado Springs Resort. So you’ll be within about five minutes of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. On our last stay, I timed it, and it took us 15 minutes to get to Magic Kingdom and 11 minutes to Epcot.

This Fairfield Inn is only a few years old, which makes it even more appealing. Speaking of bonuses, the hotel offers a complimentary breakfast each morning. They have a few hot items like bacon and oatmeal, followed by cold offerings like cereal, fresh fruit, yogurt, coffee, and orange juice.

It’s not a five-star breakfast, but you aren’t paying a five-star price. This is the kind of thing that dads love, right? In all seriousness, having breakfast at the hotel each morning means you don’t have to worry about paying for it elsewhere.

Additionally, this hotel has no resort fees. However, since our last stay, this resort now charges a daily parking fee.

All off-site hotel shuttles run on a schedule. So, while it is nice to have this option, you are restricted to their timeline. For us, we prefer to drive to the parks. However, you will incur parking costs at the theme parks. So you might use the hotel shuttle when it works for you and then take a car service or taxi at other times.

Probably my favorite thing about this off-site hotel is its rooms. It almost seems contradictory that when you pay less, you get more. But that is the case here.

The Fairfield Inn’s spacious rooms include amenities like a microwave and mini-fridge. On our last stay, we bought groceries at the nearby Target (within walking distance) and prepared several meals in the room.

We have a Fairfield Inn and Suites at Flamingo Crossings review if you want to learn more about our experience with this hotel.

#11 Residence Inn by Marriott at Flamingo Crossings

A Residence Inn by Marriott sits next to the Fairfield Inn at Flamingo Crossings. This hotel might remind you of a miniature Grand Floridian with its pretty white exterior and red roof.

Those looking for extra room to spread out while maintaining a budget will want to consider this hotel. We spent approximately two weeks at this off-site hotel, and by the end of this stay, I felt as though I could have lived there full-time.

Parking was a breeze! We could pull up near the hotel’s back entrance, enter the building, and immediately catch an elevator to our floor. After late nights in the parks, I appreciated the ease of returning to the room.

We stayed in a studio with a mini-kitchen, living room, dining area, bedroom, and bath. It was more than enough for two people.

Here is another look at the space’s layout. That desk area was a game changer, considering I work while traveling. I had the prettiest view of the pool while I worked.

Additionally, this hotel offers complimentary breakfast. However, as of this update, they now charge a daily fee for parking. So you’ll want to consider that fee with your budget. Given the other amenities at the hotel, we think it’s hard to go wrong with this option. If you would like to learn more about our stay, we have a review of the Residence Inn by Marriott at Flamingo Crossings.

Did I mention we were still in the budget-friendly options? This hotel has reasonable rates and no resort fees. However, they do have a daily self-parking charge, so if you have a car, you’ll want to consider that.

*Other budget-friendly options in the Disney Springs area include the B Resort & Spa, the Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista, Doubletree Hilton, and the Holiday Inn Orlando. We stayed at the Doubletree Hilton, and while we thought the hotel was fine, we didn’t have the best experience. As for the other hotels mentioned, we have not reviewed them.

This next set of hotels will be between our budget-friendly and higher-end hotels near Disney World. Hopefully, these hotels will provide the best of both worlds without extreme expense.

#8 Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace (Disney Springs)

Our first stop for moderately priced off-site hotels is the Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace at Disney Springs. It is not to be confused with the option we covered above (Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista). The Palace Hilton offers more amenities than the previous hotel.

Like its sister resort, the hotel is within walking distance of Disney Springs. Guests can take an elevated walking path to access dining and shopping.

This Hilton offers scheduled transportation to the Disney Parks. A schedule will be provided when you check-in. This hotel’s guests can also participate in the early theme park benefit.

Expect various floor plans at Buena Vista Palace, from standard rooms to island and tower suites. On our last stay, we had a junior suite and found it far more spacious than most.

But the wow factor at this hotel is its incredible pool area. Buena Vista Palace’s pool, the Float Lagoon, is a zero-entry pool that provides a lazy river with complimentary floats. A state-of-the-art fitness center is also nearby for anyone wanting to work out on vacation. Here are a few photos of the pool area.

This hotel charges a resort and daily self-parking fee. Resort charges are added to your room rate at the time of booking. However, parking charges are additional, so you’ll want to remember to include them in your budget if you have a car. We have a Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace Review if you would enjoy learning more about our experience with the hotel.

#7 Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek

Next, we’ll look at a hotel option we love at Bonnet Creek, the Signia by Hilton. The Bonnet Creek Hotels are conveniently located between the Disney Springs area and Disney’s Riviera Resort.

A convention center connects Hilton’s Signia to the Waldorf Astoria. However, rates are considerably more reasonable at the Signia. We’ll look at the Waldorf a little further down. That said, resort guests can choose to use either of the resort’s pool areas. Both resorts have excellent pool complexes.

We love the Signia by Hilton because of the spacious guest rooms, amenities, and prime location. This Bonnet Creek area touches Disney property on three sides, so it’s practically on-property.

The Signia has a high-end look and feel. Throughout the hotel, you’ll see many references to synchronized swimming, which is a fun touch that adds a good deal of interest.

My only complaint is that the resort and parking fees are outrageous. Self-parking is expensive, and you’ll need to park in their parking garage, which isn’t necessarily close. Make sure to drop off your bags before parking. Additionally, the resort fee is one of the highest around.

Don’t get me wrong. This Signia by Hilton is a fantastic resort with excellent dining, shops, and recreation. But you’ll want to know what’s included in the resort fee and take advantage of as many offerings as possible since you paid for them.

As far as the pool goes, you won’t be let down. The resort has a lazy river, water slides, a zero-entry pool area, whirlpool spas, and more. You’ll want to plan an entire resort day when you stay here.

In addition, this resort offers complimentary continuous private Mears transportation to the Disney theme parks. Since it’s continuous, it’s worth taking advantage of this option. When staying here, you can also take advantage of Disney’s early theme park entry. We have a review of the Signia By Hilton at Bonnet Creek if you would like to learn more details.

#6 Wyndham Grand Orlando Bonnet Creek

While in the Bonnet Creek area, we’ll discuss another option that’s moderately priced while still offering considerable value. That hotel is the Wyndham Grand Orlando. If you enjoy exploring large resorts with multiple pool areas, this off-site hotel near Disney is a no-brainer.

Wyndham Grand Orlando is across the street from the Signia by Hilton. It has a main hotel and six other towers that are timeshares. This massive property is part of the Wyndham Vacation Club.

Guests staying at the hotel can access all the resort’s pool areas, lazy river, and other recreation. Unfortunately, the only downside is the resort fee and parking charges.

If you would like to learn more about this property, try our Wyndham Grand Orlando Bonnet Creek Review. The pool area is so tremendous that we have a separate article covering the different pool areas at Wyndham’s Bonnet Creek Resort. If you enjoy pool-hopping, this is the resort for you! If you need larger accommodations or some of the conveniences of home, you might check their timeshare program. This hotel also offers early theme park benefits.

#5 Orange Lake

We love Orange Lake and stayed at this Kissimmee resort on our first-ever trip to Walt Disney World when I was a child. That was more years ago than I would care to admit. But after all this time, we still love this resort.

Of all the resorts on our list of hotels near Disney World, this one will be the furthest away location-wise. It’s about 20 minutes from Disney’s Animal Kingdom. I drive through this area almost daily and consider it close. However, you will have to deal with some traffic from time to time on Highway 192, which takes up most of the above-mentioned travel time.

Over the years, Orange Lake has considerably expanded. Those who want the entire resort experience will likely enjoy staying within the River Island portion of Orange Lake. River Island is a water park that makes up part of the resort.

It’s an absolutely stunning area with a lazy river you could enjoy for hours. We don’t even need to leave the resort when we stay here! But I’m sure you’ll also want to spend some time at Walt Disney World! Orange Lake is part of the Holiday Inn Vacation Club (IHG). For more information, try our most recent review of Orange Lake.

The resort provides a free shuttle service to and from Disney Springs in the evening. In addition, a scheduled shuttle service is available to and from the theme parks. While I’m not a fan of high resort fees, the Hyatt has a long list of inclusions in its resort fees. They also have a daily self-parking fee.

What we love most is the peaceful pool area and tons of recreation. You can bike ride on private trails or climb a rock wall at no extra cost. This is another resort that makes you want to linger by the pool a little longer.

Below is a view from one of the resort’s upper levels. You can see how expansive the entire property is and the many activities available. Resort guests are using those tiny yellow canoes on the water! They have good dining options, too! You can read more about our stay in our Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Review.

While we’ve reviewed some charming resorts, we’ve yet to cover the luxury resorts near Disney World. The following selections are the hotels that offer high-end amenities with an expensive price tag.

#3 Waldorf Astoria Orlando

We head back to Bonnet Creek as we approach the end of our best off-site Disney World hotel list. Of course, anyone who books a stay at the Waldorf Astoria Orlando will likely be pleased. As discussed earlier, the Bonnet Creek hotels are surrounded by Disney property on three sides, making all the hotels close to Disney Parks. Additionally, the Waldorf Astoria is on the list of hotels eligible for early theme park benefits.

The Waldorf Astoria offers plenty of amenities. The resort has an 18-hole golf course and a glamorous pool area. Guests can also use the lazy river immediately next door at the Hilton Signia.

Waldorf Astoria has been ranked a four-star hotel in the Forbes Travel Guide. For reference, Disney has no hotels on the list. You can expect an elevated experience while staying here that you wouldn’t find just anywhere.

The Waldorf Astoria Spa is also available. They offer a Himalayan Salt Therapy room and massages, among other things. Guests can purchase various packages and enjoy breathing in the fresh, healing salt air while they relax.

This hotel charges a daily resort fee that includes private Mears Coach transportation to the theme parks, complimentary golf club rentals after 2:00 p.m., and access to practice facilities. You can review the entire list of resort fee inclusions with other FAQs.

What we enjoy most about the Waldorf Astoria is the attention to detail. When we arrived, we were immediately provided bottled water, and the valet personally opened the doors at the hotel entrance for us.

Later, at the pool, we were greeted and waited on throughout the day. You can expect a level of service at this hotel that far exceeds most others. We have a review of the Waldorf Astoria Orlando if you would enjoy more details.

#2 JW Marriott Bonnet Creek

We have made it to our last option at Bonnet Creek and the other resort that tugs on my heart more than others, the JW Marriott at Bonnet Creek. If you said–what is your favorite hotel? This is the answer.

Going into this stay, I didn’t think much about it. But I was wowed by so many details. It is such a fun yet sophisticated hotel. Here is a look at our room, which I thought was modern and so comfortable.

Our bath had a separate shower and tub area, a lush cotton robe, and plenty of vanity space.

It remains the best experience I’ve had in the Walt Disney World Hotel area to date. Make sure to check out our JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Review. It discusses extras like brunch, room service, and premium television channels!

Did any of these hotels near Disney World wow you?

Hopefully, you found our list of the best off-site hotels near Disney World helpful in your Disney vacation planning. The entire Orlando area is a wonderful place to vacation! Plus, having multiple theme parks within close proximity is like icing on the cake.

As we continue, we’ll add (and sometimes remove) hotels from this list. We’ve spent countless hours preparing and updating it over the last few years. As with life, hotels change from time to time. So, we do our best to provide the most updated resort details.

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So, did any of these hotels near Disney World wow you? Additionally, if you are researching a specific hotel that isn’t on our list, feel free to ask about it in the comments. We are happy to provide feedback based on our experiences.