Looking for a condo hotel. Floridays, HGVC, Cypress Pointe?

Guest · 27 Jan 19, 04:00 PM

We are going to Orlando for the first time in late August and are looking for a 2 bedroom condo within a resort / hotel setting.
We are not planning to hire a car but have a healthy budget for Ubers. However we would not want to stay in a very large resort where you need to drive to o get to the entrance and pools.
We would like to be close to Disney and have some restaurants nearby (preferably walking distance). We would not like to stay on-site at Disney as the rooms are either too small or too expensive.
So far our short list includes Floridays, Sheraton Vistana Villages, Cypress Pointe Resort, HGVC Tuscany, Meliá Celebration and maybe Regal Oaks of not too big.
Which one would you recommend?

Love*my*hols · 27 Jan 19, 04:21 PM

Originally Posted by Sigma

We are going to Orlando for the first time in late August and are looking for a 2 bedroom condo within a resort / hotel setting.
We are not planning to hire a car but have a healthy budget for Ubers. However we would not want to stay in a very large resort where you need to drive to o get to the entrance and pools.
We would like to be close to Disney and have some restaurants nearby (preferably walking distance). We would not like to stay on-site at Disney as the rooms are either too small or too expensive.
So far our short list includes Floridays, Sheraton Vistana Villages, Cypress Pointe Resort, HGVC Tuscany, Meliá Celebration and maybe Regal Oaks of not too big.
Which one would you recommend?

We found an excellent price yesterday on Netflights for a stay at Grande Villas ,Cypress pointe,if that helps .We have stayed there before an would recommend it

Guest · 27 Jan 19, 04:30 PM

Thank you! Is that different than the Cypress Pointe Resort

Love*my*hols · 27 Jan 19, 04:46 PM

I think they are part of the same complex.

sam7 · 27 Jan 19, 05:00 PM

Cane Island resort is within easy walking distance to Ihop, Chillis, Longhorn, cracker barrel, perkins plus a CVS. It is a bit of a drive away from Disney though.

jdouds · 27 Jan 19, 05:09 PM

Hi don't rule out staying on site. OkW large accommodation and easy access with busses to parks . Can work out better than you think. As an example OKW you get the boat or bus to Disney springs or to the boardwalk and other hotels.
The other place we have stayed is world quest one of the closest resort type to Disney, no restaurants in walking distance but 4/5 mins by uber. Would also ask why no car, if you drive it's so handy for shopping or trips to Walmart etc

minnie41 · 27 Jan 19, 06:28 PM

I've stayed at both Cypress Pointe and Floridays. Would recommend both. CP is in LBV and nearer to Disney so cheaper on Uber. Plenty of restaurants nearby, just keep an eye for the roadworks around LBV, I'm not sure when they start but sure some if the restaurants are relocating. Floridays is at the end of Int Dr, nearer the premium outlets and we walked about 15/20 mins to the restaurants in that area. The I-drive bus stops there so can take you into the busier area of Int Dr.

pk67 · 27 Jan 19, 08:52 PM

Cypress Pointe and Grande Villas are separate properties but they do allow shared use of facilities.

Grande Villas is a great location and excellent apartments.

We went to Grand Beach in November and really liked there. Only downside was that you had to drive everywhere as a bit more remote for restaurants etc

27 Jan 19, 04:00 PM	#1
	27 Jan 19, 04:00 PM Guest Guest
Guest Guest	Looking for a condo hotel. Floridays, HGVC, Cypress Pointe? We are going to Orlando for the first time in late August and are looking for a 2 bedroom condo within a resort / hotel setting. We are not planning to hire a car but have a healthy budget for Ubers. However we would not want to stay in a very large resort where you need to drive to o get to the entrance and pools. We would like to be close to Disney and have some restaurants nearby (preferably walking distance). We would not like to stay on-site at Disney as the rooms are either too small or too expensive. So far our short list includes Floridays, Sheraton Vistana Villages, Cypress Pointe Resort, HGVC Tuscany, Meliá Celebration and maybe Regal Oaks of not too big. Which one would you recommend?

27 Jan 19, 04:30 PM	#3
	27 Jan 19, 04:30 PM Guest Guest
Guest Guest	Thank you! Is that different than the Cypress Pointe Resort

27 Jan 19, 06:28 PM	#7
	27 Jan 19, 06:28 PM minnie41 Trying for More Ears
minnie41 Trying for More Ears Join Date: Aug 13	I've stayed at both Cypress Pointe and Floridays. Would recommend both. CP is in LBV and nearer to Disney so cheaper on Uber. Plenty of restaurants nearby, just keep an eye for the roadworks around LBV, I'm not sure when they start but sure some if the restaurants are relocating. Floridays is at the end of Int Dr, nearer the premium outlets and we walked about 15/20 mins to the restaurants in that area. The I-drive bus stops there so can take you into the busier area of Int Dr.

27 Jan 19, 08:52 PM	#8
	27 Jan 19, 08:52 PM pk67 Proud to wear my Ears
pk67 Proud to wear my Ears Join Date: Mar 06	Cypress Pointe and Grande Villas are separate properties but they do allow shared use of facilities. Grande Villas is a great location and excellent apartments. We went to Grand Beach in November and really liked there. Only downside was that you had to drive everywhere as a bit more remote for restaurants etc