The Epic
Get ready to wow your guests with the most stunning, well-located estate guaranteed to give you maximum bang for your buck. The location on International Drive can’t be beat, just minutes from buzzing shops, dining, entertainment, and best of all–Universal Orlando! But first you’ll need to pull yourself away from all the epic in-house amenities: 7 spacious & stunning bedrooms–including 2 themed kids’ rooms, a game loft, sparkling pool & spa, and patio dining table under a shaded lanai.
About the Resort: Located next door to Universal Orlando & Epic Universe, ~20 minutes to Walt Disney World, and steps to International Drive, Villatel Orlando Resort offers the City’s most spacious, adventure-packed accommodations and sprawling resort amenities. Spread across a whopping 80 acres, those include the Grand Pool, pickleball & basketball courts, a covered playground, Topgolf swing suite, a full-scale fitness center, Aqua Bar and Grille, and Aqua Bay water park—featuring thrilling slides, a Lazy Loop, and the Splash Cove wet playground for the littles. Kindly note: you may notice some construction underway at or around the resort's Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy.
Living Room/ Dining Room: A grand, long foyer ushers you into a fabulous, open-concept living/dining room. Light and airy with clean-lined, minimalist-chic design, this space is just waiting for your gang to fill it with life! Two plush, gorgeous blue sofas and an armchair facing a 75-inch flat-screen TV are ready to seat a crowd for conversation or entertainment. When it’s time to eat, gather around the long dining table, which easily seats 10 in its modern, two-tone chairs.
What you’ll find:
Living Room:
• 2 x cozy sofas
• 1 x single arm chair
Dining room
• Long Table – 108” x 48”
• Table seats 10
Kitchen: The party continues in the kitchen, which features generous counter space and sleek white cabinetry, filled with all the gear and gadgetry you need to serve up a feast. The chic kitchen island with stools is a perfect place to lay out some appetizers and drinks, or to linger and chat over your morning coffee before a day of adventure in Orlando.
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
Laundry Room: Overstuffed hotel-room laundry bags brimming with a week’s worth of clothing are a thing of the past! Your own washer and dryer are conveniently located in the laundry room on the main floor—so you can plan to pack light and cross 12 days of laundry off your list when you return home.
Pool & Patio: Make a splash with your gang and bask under the Florida sun in your own outdoor haven ensconced in a privacy screen. Dive into the glittering pool, lounge on chaises, or play foosball on the patio. No need to dry off when it’s time to eat—you can happily dine alfresco under the covered lanai. Your private paradise awaits!
What you’ll find:
• Pool/Spa (heat for an additional fee)*
• Covered lanai
• Patio table w/ 8 chairs
• Lounge area
• Safety fence & privacy pool screen
• Outdoor grill
Game Loft: The second-floor loft is your go-to spot for fun and laid-back luxury. Unleash your competitive spirit at the card table, jive to the jukebox beats, and shuffle your way to victory at the shuffleboard table or wall scrabble. Plop onto the plush, oversized leather couch to shmooze, nap, or catch your favorite show on the big-screen TV that doubles as a video game stations.
Bedrooms (Kings, Queen & Fulls): Just wait until you see the five fabulous sanctuaries awaiting your crew after action-packed days in Orlando—two on the main floor and three more upstairs. Each room features chic design touches, super comfy beds, flat-screen TVs, luxe en-suite bathrooms, and thoughtful amenities. Unique decorative wall panels lend aesthetic flair, while soothing hues (think blues, greens, and natural tones) set a calm mood for a perfect night’s rest.
Themed Bedrooms:
Superhero City
(4 Twins) Step into a city unto itself in this epic superhero themed room designed to look like a bustling metropolis. Vivid wall art featuring roaring cars and a dazzling city skyline against a starry night sky sets the stage for adventure. Lifelike street lamps, traffic lights, and street signs make it feel like you’re actually walking (or flying) through a busy corridor. But the real fun begins over on our super unique bunk beds, designed to look like a towering office building and a sleek subway train–with a twisty slide that will whisk your little heroes from the top bunk to the bustling streets below.
Toy Box
(4 Twins) Bursting with vibrant colors and playful energy, the incredible ‘Toy Box’ themed bedroom invites young explorers to immerse themselves in a world of OVERSIZED toys, where fun and games reign supreme. Gigantic blocks, crayons, shape toys, playing cards, and more create an epic space for the most colorful imaginations to run wild! Surrounding two cozy bunk beds, the walls come alive with captivating swirls, stars, and game pieces, inspiring endless adventures & sweet dreams.
Villa Tell-All: We’re not ones for secrets! Scroll for important details about this stay:
• Beginning December 15th, 2025, a daily parking fee will be charged for each vehicle parked at the resort.
• Pool heat is available throughout your stay for an added fee.
• This villa is equipped with one Pack n’ Play & 1 high chair (additional are available for rent).
• The kitchen and bathrooms are stocked with essentials to get you started (perfect for when those flights arrive late in the evening!); plan to purchase additional items for the balance of your stay.
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)
Resort Amenities:
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 80-acre grounds feature a slew of state-of-the-art amenities, including:
• Aqua Bay water park, featuring thrilling slides, a Lazy Loop, and Splash Cove wet playground
• The Grand Pool, with lounge seating and cabana rentals
• Aqua Bar & Grille, featuring casual poolside eats and drinks
• Pickleball & basketball courts
• Topgolf swing suite
• A full-scale fitness center
• A covered kids’ playground
Resort Perks
• Theme Parks Shuttle Service: As a guest of Villatel Orlando Resort, you'll have access to shuttle service to and from Disney World and Universal Orlando. Multiple shuttle times are available daily; reservations are required to ride!
• Activities & Programming: Take advantage of a range of complimentary and ticketed activities, hosted at the resort's amenity center and available exclusively for guests. A link will be provided upon check-in to explore and reserve activities available during your stay—from poolside family trivia to arts and crafts, outdoor movie nights, and more.
• Services & Add-ons: We offer a selection of services & add-ons to maximize convenience during your stay. Those include daily or mid-stay cleanings, baby item rentals, cabana rentals, and more. Inquire with Guest Services for a full list of offerings!
*This property is not owned, promoted, affiliated with, or endorsed by Walt Disney World Resort, SeaWorld, or Universal Orlando Resort. We have approval from the city of Orlando to operate.
Highlights
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Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- 7 Bedrooms
- 14 Beds
- 6 Full Baths
Bedrooms
Themed Rooms
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Yes, Villatel Orlando Resort welcomes up to two well-mannered furry friends per reservation, with a maximum combined weight of 125 lbs, or 75 lbs for a single dog. A non-refundable $150 fee applies per dog, per stay. ADA-certified service dogs are always welcome at no charge. Please reach out to our Guest Services team with any further inquiries: (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!
Does the resort offer discounted Universal or Disney tickets?
Check-in is from 4:00 pm on the day of arrival; check-out is by 10:00 am on the day of departure. Final instructions, including directions and your door code, will be sent about 2 days before arrival.
Failure to depart on time will result in an immediate charge of a daily rate equal to two times the highest published rate for the property, plus any additional costs or damages incurred.
Note: Guests may need to provide a government-issued ID for verification, especially if booking within 14 days of arrival. The credit card on file must match the name on the reservation. Reservations may be canceled if there is reason to suspect fraud or if ID verification is refused. The minimum age to book a stay with Villatel is 21; bookings made by anyone younger are void.
