Epic Estate
Extravagance and convenience characterize every square inch of this 9-bedroom beauty—situated at the heart of International Drive, steps from famous shopping, dining, entertainment, and minutes from all the action of Universal Orlando! But leaving the front door isn’t a requisite when everything you could need or want is built into your private retreat, from the 7 luxuriously appointed adult bedrooms, to the 2 over-the-top kids’ themed rooms, to the game loft, movie theater, arcade, and pool.
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: Bright, chic, and light-filled, the open-plan living/dining space is the perfect prelude to this fabulous abode. White marbleized floors complement the bright and beautiful accent furnishings, including two cozy-chic orange couches facing two additional plush chairs. Transition from lounging to feasting at the sleek white table, which comfortably seats 10 in its glam teal and gray dining chairs.
What you’ll find:
Living Room:
• 2 x cozy sofas
• 2 x single arm chairs
Dining room
• Long Table – 108” x 48”
• Table seats 10
Kitchen: Whether you’re whipping up or warming up your vacay meals, this masterful kitchen will help you handle it all with ease. The cabinets and drawers are fully stocked with tableware and cookware. The gadgets and appliances allow for all kinds of cooking (or reheating). And the large black island–which doubles as a breakfast counter with 5 comfy stools–offers a ton of space to prep or lay out a spread.
What you’ll find:
• Breakfast bar with 5 stools
• French door fridge with freezer drawer
• Double basin sink
• 4-burner stove
• Full set of cookware & tableware
Movie Theater/ Arcade: 3-2-1 ACTION! On the screen that is…because you’ll be lounging in one of six sumptuous recliners while you catch your favorite movie on your private big screen. When the credits roll, hop on over to the Pac-Man Baller and Air Hockey arcades–a bonus amenity in this epic entertainment center.
What you’ll find:
• 98” TV
• 7 relaxing recliner seats
• A rec room w/ arcades
Pool & Patio: When the weather is right (basically always), pop open the patio door to your private outdoor oasis, featuring a crystal blue pool, comfy loungers, a patio table and chairs, and a grill. Shift the vibe from chilled to fired up with some friendly competition at the ping pong table, putting green, and poolside basketball hoop!
What you’ll find:
• Pool/Spa (heat for an additional fee)*
• Covered lanai
• Patio table w/ 10 chairs
• Lounge area
• Safety fence & privacy pool screen
• Outdoor grill (available to use for a small add-on fee per stay; this fee covers propane refills, cleaning, servicing, and power washing between uses)
Game Loft: Get set to grab a drink, kick back, and soak in the laid-back vibes of this ultimate chill zone. Right at the center, a foosball table sets the mood for some series fun. Feeling lucky? Pop on over to the adjacent poker table surrounded by six comfy chairs. In between games, crank up your favorite tunes on the jukebox, get your wordplay on with wall scrabble, claim your victory at shuffleboard, or face off at the big TV that doubles as a gaming station. For a super neat touch: grab a snack and a seat on the funky red and blue bench facing two sleek cocktail tables.
Bedrooms (Kings & Queens): Bedtime is a total dream in any of the seven designer bedrooms, each featuring 1 to 2 king or queen-sized beds, elegant dressers, spacious closets, and super chic decorative wall panels in calming blues, greens, and neutral hues. Several in-room desk and chair set-ups make it easy to balance work and play.
Themed Bedrooms:
Starship
(4 twins; 2 fulls) Embark on an interstellar adventure in this extraordinary ‘Starship’ themed bedroom, built for budding astronauts and adventurers! Past the front door, you’ll find yourself inside a spaceship, complete with three cozy bunk beds surrounded by “windows” that peer into outer space: a mesmerizing deep blue canvas with galaxies and twinkling stars. Decorative elements adorning the wall art and the facades of the bunk beds resemble real spaceship controls–including buttons, levers, and neon lights. And a vibrant blue twisty slide effortlessly transports intrepid explorers from the top bunk to the ground below, simulating a journey through space!
Imagination Lab
(4 twins) Calling all mini scientists, the ‘Imagination Lab’ themed bedroom is your new dream escape! The centerpiece of this colorful, creative space is a massive decorative panel that mimics the interior of a bustling lab–complete with vaults, pipes, vents, thermometers, buttons knobs, hand-drawn sketches, and a cartoon scientist. An oversized (non-electrical) power outlet reads "high voltage," with pipes weaving through the design. Nestled within this captivating, lab-themed panel are two bunk beds–each featuring two comfy twin-sized beds, providing a cozy and imaginative space for little ones to rest and dream of their next great invention.
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 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.
• 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 morning yoga to poolside family trivia, paint & sip, 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!
• 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.
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Bedrooms & Bathrooms
- 9 Bedrooms
- 18 Beds
- 5 Full Baths
Bedrooms
Themed Rooms
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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!
No, at this time, the resort does not offer discounted tickets to Universal or Disney. We recommend checking directly with the theme parks for the most current promotions and offers.
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.
