The Perfect 2 Bedroom Suites in Orlando for Families Near Disney & Universal

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This guide highlights the 2 bedroom suites in Orlando for families and some 1 bedroom suites which have a separate lounge area with a sofa bed. Discover 2 bedroom suites onsite and offsite near Disney World and Universal and near i-drive for a variety of budgets.

The main hotel facilities, nearby amenities and proximity to the main parks are also covered to help you discover the best 2 bedroom suites in Orlando to suit your families needs.

For tips on Disney World, Universal and other Orlando attractions see here or for all the hotels in Orlando with lazy rivers, see here.

If you are like us, having the luxury of a separate room from the kids is a huge bonus when on a family trip. Whether it is to reduce disturbing other family members from your jet lag, watch a movie with your partner whilst the kids sleep (no one likes to hang out in the bathroom whilst the kids sleep right?) or just to have your space and privacy, a 2 bedroom suite can make a huge difference. 

This selection of family friendly accommodation will help you make that decision of where to stay in Orlando with kids!

Onsite 2 bedroom suites near Disney World

The one, two and three bedroom suites on site typically offer:

• A fully equipped kitchen
• Living and dining areas 
• Separate bedrooms 
• A washer and dryer

Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort, Old Key West, part of the Disney Springs Resort area offers 1, 2 and 3 bedroom villa options with access to the parks via boat and bus.

The Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort and The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and Copper Creek Villas are close to Magic Kingdom and have one, two and three bedroom options. Disneys Polynesian Resort has 2 bedroom Bungalows, a full kitchen and also offers park access via boat, monorail and bus. Copper Creek Villas and Cabin park access is via boat and bus only.

Boulder Ridge at Wilderness is also closest to Magic Kingdom and has one and two bedroomed villas with park access by boat and bus.

Disneys Animal Kingdom Villas- Kidani Village has one, two and three bedroom villas, with fully fitted kitchens and park access via bus. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas – Jambo House has one and 3 bed only, again with park access via bus.

The Boardwalk Villas, Disney’s Beach Club, are close to Epcot and have one, two, three bedroom villas, with full fitted kitchen and bus and boat access to parks, whereas the Riveria has access via bus and Skyliner.

There are a couple of other cheaper onsite options for Disney World, although these are not technically 2 bedroom suites at Disney World.

Disney’s All Star Resort Suite is a one bedroom suite but has sofa bed options in the lounge area. These also have a microwave, kitchenette & 2 bathrooms. A huge benefit of this hotel is that it is connected to the Skyliner, making it very easy to get to the Epcot and Hollywood Studios parks.

Art of Animation has family suites: Nemo Suites, Cars Suite and Lion King Suites. Again, these have one proper bedroom and a separate lounge area with 2 sofa beds. All of the suites can sleep to 6 adults, with two bathrooms and a kitchenette. It is also connected to the Skyliner for easy access to Epcot and Hollywood Studios.

Alternatively, most Disney hotels have the option of connecting rooms, so if you wanted to stay onsite you could book two standard rooms at any Disney World value resort (the cheapest option), which would give you 4 double beds and 2 bathrooms in total.

Offsite 2 bedroom suites near Disney World

 Blue Heron Beach Resort Lake Bryon 3.5*

The Blue Heron Beach Resort lakefront resort is in the midst of Lake Buena Vista,  featuring one- and two-bedroom, condominium-style/apartment suites.

• 2 Pools
• Kids’ Pool
• Full kitchen, two bathrooms and a washer and dryer
• WiFi
• Distance from WDW: One mile from the entrance to the Walt Disney World and located just off Interstate 4 at exit 68.
• Distance From Universal: 8 miles
• Free shuttle 3 times a day to WDW parks which would work well for Magic Kingdom but for the other parks it may be better to use Lyft or Uber
• Publix supermarket 1 mile away

Read Trip Advisor reviews on the Blue Heron Beach Resort Lake Byron.

Look at prices on Booking.com here

Celebration Suites, Kissimmee 2.5*

Celebration Suites is located at Old Town in Kissimmee, FL and offers one and two bedroom rooms.

• 3 pools
• Putting green
• Lawn chess
• Sand volleyball
• Playground
• Indoor fun center
• Fitness centre
• Kitchen in suites
• Wifi Hot spots in lobby
• Coin operated laundry
• Complimentary Scheduled Transportation to Disney, Universal & Lake Buena Vista  Factory Stores.
• Distance from Walt Disney World: 4.5 miles
• Distance from Universal Studios: 18 miles

Read Trip Advisor reviews on the Celebration Suites Kissimmee

Look at Prices on Booking.com here

Enclave suites 

The Enclave Suites are centrally based with studio, one and two bedroom suites. Some rooms are of the older style room. Newer rooms are white, with no carpets. Washers and dryers coin operated facilities. Kitchenette fully kitted out, fridge, kettle, coffee machine and cutlery/plates.

This family friendly hotel is located just off the i-drive and a 20 minute walk to Universal or a 20 minute drive to Disney if you are using your own or Uber.

• Two outdoor pools and two kids’ pools
• Children’s wooden playground
• Lighted tennis court
• Onsite Convenience store
• Exercise room
• Complimentary Continental breakfast is served daily from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.  Hot breakfast buffet at a small additional charge.
• Free scheduled transportation to Universal Orlando
• Scheduled transportation to Disney theme parks (fee applies)$12.00 per person round trip.
• Travel time is between 45 to 60 minutes to Disney and 20 to 25 minutes to Universal, the shuttle will stop at other locations prior to arriving at the parks.

Read Trip Advisor Reviews here

Look at prices on Enclave Suites with Booking.com here.

Fantasy World Resort 3.5*

Fantasy World Resort is a two bed two storey villa hotel on a complex with a waterpark, 3 pools, bar and restaurant on site. The rooms have a full kitchen complete with a washer and dryer. The main pool area has a lazy river & water slides. Kids’ activities are free or very reasonably priced. Free transportation to all parks.

• 2 main pools
• Kids’ Splash pad
• Water slides
• Bar and restaurant on site
• Kids craft activities
• Tennis, Basketball, Batting Cages (Softball & Baseball), Shuffleboard, Bocce Ball & Covered Playground
• Kids’ playground
• WiFi
• Free shuttle to Disney & Universal & Buena Vista Factory Stores
• Close (25 minutes) to the airport and the theme parks (15-20 minutes) with shuttles available.

Read Fantasy World Resort reviews on TripAdvisor here

See prices for Fantasy World Resort on Booking.com here

Universal’s Endless Summer – Surfside Inn and Suites 3*

New for November 2019, Endless Summer features 2-bedroom suites that sleep up to six. (A sister hotel, Dockside Inn and Suites, will open in March 2020) The 2 bedroom suites have kitchenettes. Benefits are Early Park Admission to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™and Universal’s Volcano Bay™.

Complimentary shuttle buses connect this Value hotel to Universal Studios Florida™, Universal’s Islands of Adventure™, Universal’s Volcano Bay™ and Universal CityWalk™. It’s just a quick hop between the parks and your hotel and Walgreens is just across the road. Rooms have a fridge but no kettle. 

• Pool
• Pool games
• Fitness centre
• Games room
• Kitchenette
• Free Shuttle to Universal.

See Endless Summer reviews on Trip Advisor here.

See Endless Summer room prices on Booking.com

Floridays 3.5*

This popular, beautifully landscaped resort in International Drive, (Named TripAdvisor’s #1 Family hotel in the U.S.and #5 in the world in 2016) offers 2 and 3 bedroom suites with a separate lounge area. The twin room has two double beds inside and suites have a fully fitted kitchen and a washer/dryer.

The resort’s main pool features a fun water playscape area for kids, while the second pool offers a quieter environment with a relaxing Jacuzzi. Both pools remain heated at 83 degrees year round and have a poolside bar and grill. Pools are open from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Towels are provided.

• Keurig Coffeemaker with complimentary K-Cup Starter Kit
• Tide Starter Laundry Kit for Washer & Dryer 
• Dishwasher Soap & Dishwashing Liquid Starter Kit
• In-Room Safe
• Hair Dryer
• Two heated pools 
• Children’s Splash Pad
• Sandy Beach Area
• Therapeutic Splash Pool
• Wifi
• Free shuttle to and from Disney World®, Universal Orlando Resort, and Aquatica® theme parks. Shuttle service is available for all hotel guests, and is included in the Resort Fee. Reservations are required and must be made up to 48 hours. First shuttle departs after 08;30
• The I-Ride Trolley travels throughout the International Drive Area servicing over 100 stops approximately every twenty minutes, including a stop right in front of Floridays Resort. 

Read Trip Advisor reviews here

Look at prices on Booking.com here

Grove Resort 

The fairly new Grove Resort is where we stayed. It boasts an onsite waterpark, sandy beach areas, several pools, a boating lake with swan boats, modern, fully equipped apartments/condo style, an onsite restaurant, wifi. You can choose between one, two and three bedroomed suites, which either have an ensuite or bathroom nearby. We absolutely LOVED our stay here and wouldn’t hesitate to return.

• FlowRider Double surf simulator
• Dual water slides, a 695 foot lazy river, kids’ activities pool and zero-entry pool.
• Entry to Surfari Water Park is complimentary to registered guests of the resort. 
• Fully fitted kitchen with washer/dryer
• Family fun centre with arcade games and mini golf
• Kids’ Activity center
• Free transportation to Walt Disney World® Ticket and Transportation Center (Near Magic Kingdom® Park).

Read Trip Advisor reviews here

Look at prices on Booking.com here

Hawthorn Suites, Lake Buena Vista

Hawthorn Suites, Lake Buena Vista includes breakfast. The one bedroomed suites offer a separate living area with a sleeper sofa, dining area and a fully equipped kitchen.

• Free Wireless Internet Access
• Heated outdoor pool
• Jacuzzi tub
• Free Drinks at Social Hour (Mon – Thur 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.)
• Games Room
• Barbeque Facilities
• Basketball Court
• Coin-operated laundry facility
• Free scheduled shuttle to Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores
• Free scheduled shuttle service to Walt Disney World Resort.  Shuttle service to Universal Orlando is available for a nominal fee.

Read Trip Advisor reviews here

Look at prices on Booking.com here

Homewood Suites I-drive (by Hilton)

Homewood Suites are situated on the International Drive not far from the wheel, with a mixture of one and two bedroomed suites surrounding a central rectangular pool. Self parking and wifi is complimentary. Enjoy the convenience of a full kitchen, with full-sized refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, twin burner stove and utensils. The laundry area is on the 5th floor which cost about $4 to use. An added bonus is breakfast is included and the managers special happy hour with drinks and snack in the early evening.

Hotel is ideally located for visiting Universal Studios approx 15 mins away by hotel provided free shuttle bus. Convention center is a 10 minute walk south as is Andretti & TopGolf, The Eye & other attractions are 5 minutes north.

Read Trip Advisor reviews here.

Book directly with Hilton here

Compare rates on Booking.com here

Sheraton Vistana Resort Lake Buena Vista

Sheraton Vistana Resort Lake Buena Vista offers one and 2 bedroomed villas in lush landscaped gardens and is very close to WDW.

Suites have fully equipped kitchen, lounge, spa bath, daily scheduled resort transportation to the Walt Disney Resort & Universal Orlando Resort. No free shuttle There’s nothing within quick walking distance though. The nearest place is Publix (supermarket) 3/4 mile away.

Uber to Universal Studios cost about $15. Uber back from Disney is about $6. There is a Walmart/Walgreens next door to the complex. Applebee’s, chick-f-a, Wendy’s next door and a mini golf across the road.

• Washer/dryer
• Fully equipped kitchenette
• Activity room for kids
• Playground
• 7 pools (towels provided)
• Mini golf (for around $6 pp)
• Free wifi

Read Trip Advisor reviews here

Look at prices on Booking.com here

Lake Buena Vista Resort Village and Spa

Kids will love the Pirates Ship plunge pool here! Families can opt for 1, 2, 3, or 4 bedroom apartments with fully fitted kitchen , including a washer/dryer.

• Pirates Plunge Themed Pool
• Lani’s Luau Poolside Bar & Grille
• Reflections Full Service Salon & Spa
• Frankie Farrell’s Irish Pub & Grille
• Pizza Hut Café Express
• Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores
• Wireless & Wired Internet Access (included in nominal resort fee)
• Convenience store
• Kids’ Club – Activities vary and can range from complimentary – $5 & $10 fees
• Scheduled shuttle service to Walt Disney World Resort (Epcot Transportation Center) & Universal Studios ( request in advance)

Read Trip Advisor reviews here

Look at prices on Booking.com here

Marriott Harbour Lake

Marriott Harbour Lake has one and two bedroomed villas with fully equipped kitchens, separate living and dining areas. Key Lime Greens, a 22,000-square-foot miniature golf course and WaterWorks(SM), an on-site water playground. Get ready for fun times at Shipwreck Landing, an exciting themed pool area featuring the incredible pirate ship, complete with water slides and water cannons. No shuttle to the parks but also no resort fees. Free on-site parking and free wifi.

• Fully fitted kitchen with washer/dryer
• Small recreational center that offers games and puzzles you can borrow to keep the kiddos busy on a rainy afternoon.
• Basketball courts, pool tables, fuse ball, ping pong, mini golf course
• Playground

Read Trip Advisor reviews here

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Ramada Plaza Resort

Ramada Plaza Resort and Suites by Wyndham, 6500 International Drive is within walking distance to restaurants, attractions and shopping. Guests have free continental breakfast included. One bedroomed suites have a small kitchenette with microwave and fridge. Laundry is available onsite. A free shuttle to Epcot is also available. Universal is a 10 minute Uber drive away from the hotel Disney is a little bit further. The pool is on the small side and mostly shaded.

Read Trip Advisor reviews here

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Sonesta Es Suites on International Drive 3*

Sonesta Es Suites on International Drive has two-bedroom suites which accommodate six, and one-bedroom suites sleep four and “trios” — two bedrooms and baths —which sleep eight. This popular family friendly hotel has a fully equipped kitchen in the suites.

A resort fee of $15 per room, per night (tax inclusive), will be added to the final bill for use of the hotel’s guest shuttle to Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando, Self-Parking, and Enhanced Wireless Internet.  Walking distance from many restaurants in a great location.

On-site laundry facilities, self-parking, Wi-Fi, and complimentary breakfast are offered to all of our guests. They run a Kid’s Club on Tues/Thurs/Sun for a couple of hours.

TUI offer a package with the Sonesta Es Suites.

Read reviews on Trip Advisor here

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Staybridge Suites Lake Buena Vista 3*

Two bedroom, two bathroom suites. Staybridge offer free scheduled shuttle service to all Walt Disney World® Theme Parks.

Enjoy the Social evening reception from Mon – Wed & meet and mingle over complimentary drinks and light snacks. Free Wi-Fi. Parking is $10 per night. Many restaurants are within walking distance including Chili’s, Macaroni Grill, & Manny’s Chophouse. No elevators.

• Pool toys
• Free wifi
• Kids Club
• Free shuttle to all Disney Parks
• Small kitchenette
• Laundry self service on site.

Read reviews on Trip Advisor here

Look at prices on Booking.com here

Best sites to book your stay in Orlando

When you are planning your Orlando vacation, comparing deals and prices will get you the best deal.

The options available are:

If a hotel doesn’t quite suit your needs there are also plenty of options to book a villa via Air BnB or companies like HomeAway.

If you know of any more 2 bedroom hotel suites in Orlando which you particularly enjoyed, please do let me know below.