As I have recently hinted about our stay at Holiday Inn Club Vacation in Orange Lake, now it’s time to get into the detail of this amazing family resort in the land of the theme parks.
It’s without a doubt that Orlando area is filled with various hotels, resorts and condos to satisfy all types of travelers. We have had a fair share of experience in different accommodations ranging from staying at our in-laws’ timeshare units to luxury resort in Walt Disney World Resort. So I was very surprised to find out that there is a hidden gem that I have yet to experience.
Entering Holiday Inn Club Vacation Orange Lake
The Holiday Inn Club Vacation Orange Lake is another property from the Holiday Inn Club Vacation in Orlando. We stayed at Holiday Inn Club Vacation in Gatlinburg previously so we were happy to find that they have this property in our favorite vacation city.
The Holiday Inn Club Vacation is a timeshare / resort property which mean you can purchase the ownership of the property just like any other timeshare but at the same time they also accept reservation from guests who don’t want to commit to long term investment.
Space & Comfort for the Whole Family
One of the thing I love about the stay at HI Club Vacation Orange Lake is the space for the whole family. It was nice to stay in a luxury hotel but after spending a few days with my family in one room no matter how much we love each other we need some room to roam. And this property has more than enough space for the whole family.
We stayed at the 2 bedroom condo unit with full kitchen, dining room area and living room area. As soon as we walked in my kids proclaimed they didn’t want to move out EVER!
The master bedroom also has working desk for us to check on our blog and download pictures at night with their free WiFi. The unit is a mixed of new world and old world. The furniture and decoration is modern and clean style but yet there are a few things I notice that could use some update like bathroom fixtures.
And the bed, the Bed, the BED… Mr. Rojo wanted me to point out that he slept like a baby without any pain in the morning which is not normal in our travel for him. A comfortable bed will make or break your vacation and I gladly reported that this bed will put you to sleep after a long day of fun.
Plenty of Fun for Kids (and Adults too)
So enough about the bedroom because I know when we travel we want to also enjoy the amenities and the other stuff we can do in the resort and the area. And I will have to warn you that you might want to plan a day or two to just spend time at the resort because your kids might not want to leave. We actually gave up a day at Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon to spend time at the River Island with our friends who came up from Florida to meet us.
First Stop the River Island, the Ultimate Pool
I don’t think I can properly describe the wonderful of River Island water park in HI Club Vacation Orange Lake. It’s no mistake that it’s called a water park rather than a pool in this resort because it really is as big as a water park. Kids will enjoy a fun day in the water with lazy river, water slide, splashing pool and swimming.
One of the best feature is the water park stays open until 10PM. So you will have plenty of time to enjoy a water fun even after a full day of exploring the theme parks in Orlando. But many of other fun activities at Fun Zone will not be available.
Additional Fun Around The Resort
The River Island is not the only water park option in the resort. There are also Splash Lagoon at North Village and Water’s Edge Pool at West Village.
We stayed at the West Village so we explored the Water’s Edge club a little bit more. With indoor arcade for kids and cafe equipped with Starbucks coffee for parents, it’s sure to be a hang out place for the whole family.
Apart from pools & water park, families can also enjoy other fun activities like putt-putt golf, tennis, golf and water sports.
Like I said earlier in the post, the stay in HI Club Vacation Orange Lake will require a couple to stay inside the resort to fully take advantage of all activities they offer. The best part, most of the activities are part of the complimentary offers there are a few activities that require extra fee which will be clearly identified on their weekly schedule you received when you check in.
Over all, we had a GREAT time at Holiday Inn Club Vacation Orange Lake. The price is very reasonable. Even though we were a guest of Holiday Inn Club Vacation, I checked out the price during our stay and for 2 bedrooms unit you can easily book for less than $150 a night. A bargain considering you will also have free Wifi, full kitchen and many amenities and activities for the whole family.
Disclosure: Thank you the Holiday Inn Club Vacation – Orange Lake for hosting our family during our stay. This post is based solely on my experience and my opinion without any outside influence. I always provide my honest opinion on our stays and won’t write about a place we will not stay ourselves.
The Q Family is a family of 4 with 2 school-aged kids who love to explore as much as their parent.
Wow! For being an HI, this looks really nice. The pool looks amazing! It actually looks more like a resort than a regular HI.
Hi Akila,
Brooke here from Orange Lake Resort. Thought I’d take a minute to thank you for your comment and also provide more background.
This property, originally Orange Lake Resort, was built in 1982 by Kemmons Wilson, creator of Holiday Inns. In 2008, we reconnected our story with IHG, who now owns the Holiday Inn brand, to form an alliance and re-flag all six of our resorts under a new brand name, Holiday Inn Club Vacations. All of these properties are, indeed, resorts with unique on-site amenities like the lazy river and golf courses at our flagship Orange Lake resort, plus resort-style villas that average about 1,200 square feet (plenty of room for families with kids!).
We hope you can come out to visit us sometime soon. Also, check us out @hiclubvacations on Twitter!
Sincerely,
Brooke Doucha, Orange Lake Resorts
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