Since Christmas is coming and for sure a lot of families are flocking to the popular attractions, we will feature some hotels that you can consider staying in while on vacation. For this post, we will feature Westgate Resorts.

Westgate Resorts is one of the largest resort developers in the world and now has over 13,500 villas at 28 beautiful resorts situated throughout the United States. 

But for those who want to spend the night near famous attractions, their most popular so far seems to be The Westgate Resorts Orlando. It is 5 minutes away from Universal Studios and Walt Disney World Resort is just 10 minutes away. 

Why choose Westgate Resorts

1. You don't just get a hotel, you get to rent a home

Unlike hotels which don't have many facilities for laundry and cooking, for example, Westgate Resorts functions just like a normal home would with furnishings. You can cook and do laundry, perfect for those staying with kids. 

2. It has free transportation to Disney and Universal Studios.

3. You can get discounted tickets 

You can get discounted tickets from various theme parks in Orlando like Sea World, Disney, Legoland and Universal Studios. 

4. You can choose from their 7 Orlando Resorts 

Depending on your preferences, there are seven amenities to choose from. 

5. Of course, swimming pools

You can enjoy their relaxing and lounging around on their swimming pools which both have adult pools, kiddie pools and hot tubs. 

6. Convenience

It has Smokehouse grill, marketplace, and Starbucks. It is near to other parks as well (mentioned below). 

7. Reasonable price for their hotel rooms and amenities.

Aside from their comfortable hotel rooms, you will also enjoy other amenities like spa, swimming pools, and water parks. The price is really good for the leisure you will get.  

Aside from the attractions mentioned above, here are top 5 fun things to do on or near Westgate Orlando:

1. Serenity Spa

If you want to restore your vitality, get services from Serenity Spa which is located right inside Westgate. Get the pamper you deserve right here after all those exploring in Disney and Universal Studios, or right after the kids are sleeping.

 2. Elite Road Bikes 

If you are into biking and touring Orlando, Elite Road Bikes is the one for you. You can rent 3 types of bikes and use these bikes to tour around. You can contact them and have the bikes delivered and picked up from your resort. 

Their bikes can be rented from $25 to $105 per day. You can rent mountain bikes, hybrid bikes, and road bikes. 

 3. International Drive

photo taken from Idrive site

International Drive is great for people who don't want the hassle of long lines in Disney. It is great for all ages and it has lots of shopping, entertainment, music, and restaurants. Their page here has hot deals which you can use if you plan to go there.

4. iFLY Indoor Skydiving

Are you in the mood for indoor skydiving? As what the site said, "Indoor Skydiving is the simulation of true freefall conditions in a vertical wind tunnel." If it's your dream to fly, better try this before going home!

5. Wonderworks Orlando Florida

Photo taken from Wonderworks

Wonderworks is a 35,000 sq ft amusement park that is around .8 km away from Westgate Resorts. It has 100 hands-on exhibits that are challenging that surely kids and adults will love. 

Are you planning to come over to Disneyland and Universal Studios? Where are you planning to stay? Just comment below!