The Whimsical
Experience your best-ever Orlando getaway at this gorgeous, brand-new, 6-bedroom villa, situated STEPS from Universal Orlando and all of the famous shopping, dining, and entertainment of International Drive! This dream home includes a designer, open-plan living & dining area, a private swimming pool and spa, and 6 spacious bedrooms–one of which is a fabulous themed room for kids. All of this and more for a per-bedroom cost that’s a lot less than comparable hotels nearby!
Kindly Note: While this home is finished & fabulous, the resort's amenity center and remaining units are under construction; amenities will be open in early 2025.
Living Room/ Dining Room: “Florida chic” are the words that come to mind as you enter the beautifully designed open-plan living/dining area. Marbleized white floors, sleek modern furnishings, and elegant artwork set the scene for a fabulous retreat. Relax in the cozy lounge area, where oversized mauve sofas and a wall-mounted flat-screen TV provide plenty of room for your entire crew to gather. Sit down to a feast at the extra-large, dark-wood dining table, featuring comfy seating for 10.
What you’ll find:
Living Room:
• 2 x cozy sofas
• 2 x single armchairs
Dining room
• Long Table – 108” x 48”
• Table seats 10
Kitchen: Whether you’re unpacking take-out from one of the many fabulous restaurants nearby or whipping up dinner from scratch, this roomy chef’s kitchen makes mealtime a true pleasure. High-end stainless steel appliances are complemented by gleaming marble counters and cool gray cabinetry, while a spacious island with 3 comfortable stools makes for a lovely social spot. A full complement of cookware and tableware is provided for your convenience, along with a complete set of kitchen tools and countertop appliances.
What you’ll find:
• Island with 3 stools
• French door fridge with freezer drawer
• Double basin sink
• 4-burner stove
• Full set of cookware & tableware
Pool & Patio: Make the most of that lovely Florida weather in your private patio and pool area. Make a splash in the cool crystal waters of the delicious pool, lounge on one of the comfy recliner chairs, indulge in a soak in the bubbling spa, or enjoy a bite al fresco at the spacious dining table.
What you’ll find:
• Pool/Spa (heat for an additional fee)*
• Covered lanai
• Patio table w/ 6 chairs
• Lounge area
• Safety fence & privacy pool screen
In-Unit Laundry: Every convenience has been thought of in this unique vacation home, including an in-unit laundry room with a full-sized washer and dryer. No need to pack mountains of clothes for this getaway - just throw in a load of laundry whenever you need!
Game Loft: Step into an entertainment haven designed for gaming and relaxation! Challenge your friends to a game of poker or blackjack at the casino table, engage in epic battles on the Marvel vs. Capcom video game, or try your hand at shuffleboard or wall scrabble for some friendly competition. The jukebox is always ready to set the mood with your favorite tunes. Prefer to chill after a day at the parks? The cozy lounge area awaits, complete with a large TV, which doubles as a video game station. Play, relax, repeat!
Bedrooms (Kings & Queens): Sophisticated and serene, each of the 5 adult bedrooms in this vacation home are designed to feel like elegant escapes. No two rooms are the same, but each one features a flat-screen TV, stylish modern furnishings, high-end bedding, and generous closet space. Individual color schemes and unique decorative wall panels add an extra touch of luxury. Four of the five bedrooms include spacious en-suite bathrooms and several boast a convenient desk set-up, perfect for anyone needing to balance work and play.
Themed Bedroom:
Marine Magic
(2 Twins; 2 Fulls) Dive into good times in this incredible ‘Marine Magic’ themed bedroom, which features two bunk beds that look like lifelike deep sea submarines–providing the coziest accommodations for all your little explorers. Keep an eye out for a mischievous octopus whose twisty tentacles wrapping the bed frame may just tickle your toes at night. For even more adventure, a thrilling blue twisty slide whizzes you from the top bunk straight down to the ocean floor down below. Whimsical undersea art adorns the walls on all sides–featuring vibrant plants, swaying seaweed, shimmering blue-green ocean waves, and a colorful cast of fishy friends.
About the Resort: Located at the heart of International Drive—minutes from Universal Orlando, Disney World, and more—Villatel Orlando Resort is a one-of-a-kind retreat that combines the best parts of villas and hotels. Experience the comforts of your private, 4-9 bedroom oasis with hotel-style service, decor, & amenities. Plus, upon completion in early 2025, enjoy exclusive access to best-in-class resort amenities, including a grand central pool, water park, kids’ wet playground, pickleball courts, bar and grill, and fitness center.
Resort Location:
Embrace next-level privacy in your own villa—while being at the center of absolutely everything Orlando is famous for. Theme parks, shopping, dining, and entertainment of all kinds are a walk, jog, or very short drive away. Here’s an overview of some of the most popular nearby attractions:
• Dezerland Park (<1 mile away)
• FunSpot America (<1 miles away)
• Orlando International Premium Outlets (<1 miles away)
• Epic Universe (<2 miles away)
• Universal Studios Orlando (2 miles away)
• SeaWorld Orlando (6 miles away)
• Walt Disney World (9 miles away)
• ESPN Wide World of Sports (13 miles away)
(Coming Soon) Resort Amenities:
Beginning in early 2025, you can also plan an entire itinerary without even leaving the front gates. Kicking the traditional hotel offerings up a notch (or ten), Villatel Orlando’s 77-acre grounds will soon feature a slew of state-of-the-art amenities, including:
• A multi-slide waterpark
• A splash park and spray playground
• A lazy river
• A huge resort pool with lounge seating
• Pickleball courts
• A kids’ playground
• An outdoor bar & grill
• A community clubhouse
• A fitness center
Resort Perks
• Theme Parks Shuttle Service: As a guest of Villatel Orlando Resort, you'll have access to complimentary shuttle service to and from Disney World and Universal Orlando. Multiple shuttle times are available daily and can be reserved up to 48 hours in advance via the link in your pre-arrival email and/or the QR code in your villa.
• Dezerland PlayCards & Discounts: As a guest of Villatel, you'll receive pre-paid PlayCards for Dezerland Park Orlando—Florida's largest indoor attraction offering 850,000 square feet of rides, games, and exhibits. Use the cards for everything from karting and bowling to VR, laser tag, bumper cars, and more. Plus, get complimentary access to the famous auto museum and score huge VIP discounts on a ton of other attractions.
• Dedicated Concierge: Take advantage of our in-house concierge team, ready to assist with questions or concerns throughout your stay—including dispatching in-house support, coordinating add-on services, or providing recommendations for your itinerary.
*This property is not owned, promoted, affiliated with, or endorsed by Walt Disney World Resort, SeaWorld, or Universal Orlando Resort.
Highlights
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Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- 6 Bedrooms
- 10 Beds
- 6 Full Baths
Bedrooms
Themed Rooms
Discover this unit's custom, immersive bedroom(s), bringing to life fan-favorite characters and imaginative worlds brimming with vivid colors, artwork, and elaborate furnishings.
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Select units at Villatel Orlando Resort are dog-friendly! Additional fees apply. Please contact the Guest Services team for more information on our dog-friendly units and to inquire about availability: (407) 972-1183 or stay@villatel.com.
It’s about a 10-minute drive to Universal Orlando and about 20 minutes to Disney World, depending on traffic and the park(s) you are visiting.
Yes! We now offer shuttle service to and from the parks; use the shuttle link in your pre-arrival email or welcome guide to reserve your seats up to 48 hours prior to riding. Seats are limited and reservations are required to board!
Not at this time; however, Play Cards for Dezerland Park Orlando are included in the resort fee and redeemable for epic rides, games, exhibits, and more!
While our accommodations are not ADA accessible, we are more than happy to arrange for a ramp to be installed at your front door to provide easier access. This option is available for an additional fee.
We are eagerly anticipating the opening of our amenity center in late 2024/ early 2025! Our accommodations are priced at a discounted rate until our amenities are up and running.
The resort fee covers a host of benefits guests enjoy during every stay, including shuttle service to and from Disney & Universal, complimentary Play Cards for rides, games, & exhibits at Dezerland Park Orlando, WiFi, parking, starter house supplies and toiletries, and convenient access to our dedicated concierge and maintenance team.
Pool & spa heat is available for a daily add-on fee that varies depending on the pool's size. Once heated, pool temperatures are set to reach 82-86 degrees Fahrenheit; spas are set to reach 102 degrees Fahrenheit. Depending on the weather, it can take up to 24 hours to heat the pool, so it is recommended that you reserve pool heat in advance of your stay if you’d like to add this service.
No, pool heat distributes heat to both the pool and the spa simultaneously; the spa will not be warm if pool heat isn’t turned on. Turn the manual timer on the lanai wall to turn on the spa jets and heat the spa up to 102 degrees Fahrenheit. Note that the spas are not “hot tubs”; they will not reach temperatures usually associated with hot tubs and cannot be heated as stand-alone spas. When the jets are on, the heat will be directed toward the spa and away from the pool.
‘Cold fronts’ in the winter months (i.e. temps below 60 degrees) can cause the pool equipment to stop functioning; this does not constitute mechanical failure and refunds for pool heat will not be issued.
Each of our 6+ bedroom units features a spa. 4- and 5- bedroom units do not feature a spa.
Yes, all of our pools are equipped with a child-friendly safety gate between the lanai and the pool area.
If you prefer to have a car to get around during your stay, we recommend renting from any of the major car rental companies at the airport. However, we do offer shuttle service to and from Disney and Universal, and we’re conveniently located near the city’s best shopping and dining—so you may cut costs and hassle by taking Ubers/ Lyfts instead of renting a car!
You are permitted 2-3 vehicles depending on the size of your unit. Each of our 4-7-bedroom accommodations include parking passes for up to two vehicles per home. Our 9-bedroom accommodations include parking passes for up to three vehicles.
You're allocated 1 parking space near your home. This space is marked with the numbers in your home's address. You are most welcome to use 1 overflow parking space (for 1-7 bedroom reservations) or 2 overflow parking spaces (for 9-bedroom reservations) in any of the resort’s community lots nearest to your unit. Kindly adhere to these designated areas during your stay to avoid ticketing or towing at your expense. While at the resort, you must display your villa's designated parking pass in the front dashboard or rearview mirror of every vehicle. Parking passes may not be shared and may be revoked in the event of parking violations.
