Off-property hotels

Top Disney Orlando budget hotels

Holiday Inn SunSpree Lake Buena Vista

The Holiday Inn SunSpree Lake Buena Vista is kind of like a "Nick hotel lite". There's plenty for kids to do at this hotel, but not quite as much as at the Nickelodeon Holiday Inn Family Suites hotel. The prices are cheaper too. A standard room can be booked for around $80, and an upgrade to one of SunSpree's KidSuites runs only $20-$30 more.

In addition to a separate living area with two bunk beds and a TV for the kids, the KidSuites at Holiday Inn SunSpree have microwaves and refrigerators to allow you to store and reheat leftovers and snacks. There's even a small grocery store at the hotel to make it easy to stock up on essentials.

The hotel has a huge pool with games for kids and poolside movies. There's even a special program for kids called "Camp Holiday Inn" that allows parents to drop off the kids so the adults can have a quiet dinner alone. There's also an arcade, a basketball court, and a playground. Although the Holiday Inn SunSpree is not a new hotel by any means, most of the rooms have been recently renovated. With its close proximity to Disney and budget price, the Holiday Inn SunSpree Lake Buena Vista is a great choice for families.

Royale Parc Suites

Located in Kissimmee, just a short distance from Walt Disney World, Royale Parc Suites is an excellent budget hotel option for families. Sporting the decor of the French Quarter in New Orleans, the hotel offers one and two-bedroom suites beginning at about $130 per night. Deluxe two-bedroom king suites (over 800 square feet) can be had for about $160- an affordable option for families needing a little bit of space.

The Royale Parc Suites in Kissimmee has a beautifully landscaped atrium pool. There's also a kids pool, a playground, and an arcade. The hotel has a complimentary hot and cold breakfast buffet, and offers an evening manager's reception with complimentary beer, wine, and soft drinks- a great option for moms and dads who need to unwind after a long day at the Disney theme parks.

The Royal Parc Suites also offers complimentary scheduled transportation to the theme parks of Walt Disney World- an added benefit for those who'd rather have someone else do the driving.