Southwest Orlando Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Universal Studios Florida® which includes a city, night scenes and signage
Universal Studios Florida® which includes a city, rides and night scenes
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Where to stay in Southwest Orlando

Universal Studios Florida® featuring night scenes, a city and signage

Florida Center

If you're spending some time in Florida Center, Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Florida are top sights worth seeing.

Florida Center
Orlando which includes shopping as well as a small group of people

Millenia

4/5(1 area review)

If you're spending some time in Millenia, Mall at Millenia and Exotic Car Gallery are top sights worth seeing.

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Tangelo Park

Tangelo Park is well liked for its beaches and restaurants. If you're hoping to see more of the larger area, Universal Orlando Resort and Orlando International Premium Outlets are some interesting sights nearby to check out.

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Florida Center North

Florida Center North might not have many top sights, but Universal Studios Florida and Universal Orlando Resort are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Clear Lake

Clear Lake might not have many top sights, but Camping World Stadium and Kia Center are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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Windhover

Though Windhover may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Universal Studios Florida and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™.

Windhover
DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando
DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando
4 out of 5
5780 Major Blvd, Orlando, FL
The price is NZ$156 per night from 28 July to 29 July
NZ$156
28 July - 29 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star family-friendly hotel in Orlando. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (6,291 reviews)
"Great accommodations, rooms just needs to be renovated a bit"

Reviewed on 26 Jun. 2025

DoubleTree by Hilton at the Entrance to Universal Orlando
Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort
Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort
3.5 out of 5
6550 Adventure Way, Orlando, FL
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$385 per night from 29 July to 30 July
NZ$385
29 July - 30 July
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star family-friendly hotel in Orlando. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (5,163 reviews)
"We are family of 7 and we had 3 suites, which was enough bathrooms and space for everyone."

Reviewed on 27 Jun. 2025

Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort
Wyndham I-Drive Avanti Resort & Conference Center
Wyndham I-Drive Avanti Resort & Conference Center
3.5 out of 5
6515 International Drive, Orlando, FL
The price is NZ$174 per night from 21 July to 22 July
NZ$174
21 July - 22 July
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Orlando. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and private pools. Our guests praise the pool and the clean rooms in our ...
7.2/10 Good! (3,505 reviews)
"Everyone is so nice all the way to all the front desk staff"

Reviewed on 25 Jun. 2025

Wyndham I-Drive Avanti Resort & Conference Center
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The Point Hotel & Suites
The Point Hotel & Suites
3.5 out of 5
7389 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Orlando. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and room service. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,209 reviews)
"Excellent the staff very friendly"

Reviewed on 23 Jun. 2025

The Point Hotel & Suites
Century Millenia
Century Millenia
3 out of 5
5100 Millenia Waters Dr, Orlando, FL
Stay at this 3-star apartment in Orlando. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a garden. Popular attractions Orlando International Premium Outlets and Universal ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (66 reviews)
"Place was spacious, clean and comfortable for my kids and I. Only issue was getting the correct codes for the building gate as it wasn’t noted in the email. Luckily someone was coming out and told us the code (they had the same issue). Overall, I would definitely stay here again."

Reviewed on 21 Jun. 2025

Century Millenia
Orlando's Sunshine Resort
Orlando's Sunshine Resort
3.5 out of 5
5473 Del Verde Way, Orlando, FL
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Orlando. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a sauna. Popular attractions Orlando International Premium Outlets and Universal ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (227 reviews)
"i rarely do reviews but we loved this property so much i feel is under rated. we love the cleanliness and how spacious it was. it was very comfy. they provide with plenty of towels and many basic necessities. the only negative comment is the resort fees. $45 for 2 night just because? and the deposit ..."

Reviewed on 16 Jun. 2025

Orlando's Sunshine Resort
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Popular places to visit

Universal Studios Florida

Universal Studios Florida

4.5/5(48 reviews)

An attraction popular with visitors from around the world, where you can wander through film sets and enjoy the thrills and spills of the rides.

Universal Studios Florida
Universal Studios Florida® which includes a city, street scenes and rides

Universal Orlando Resort

4.5/5(30 reviews)

Make your Florida vacation one to remember with a stay at this hotel and theme park complex.

Universal Orlando Resort
Universal’s Volcano Bay

Universal’s Volcano Bay

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Enjoy the excitement at Universal’s Volcano Bay and see why this is a favourite theme park in Orlando. Make time for the shops and adventure tours in this family-friendly area.

Universal’s Volcano Bay
Universal’s Islands of Adventure

Universal’s Islands of Adventure

4.5/5(39 reviews)

Across this theme park’s five islands, experience the magic of Harry Potter™, the danger of Jurassic Park®, the heroics of Marvel superheroes and more.

Universal’s Islands of Adventure
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ showing railway items and rides as well as an individual male

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™

5/5(22 reviews)

Enter a fantasy world of wizards, witches, magic spells and thrilling rides at two of Orlando’s most popular theme parks.

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™
Orlando Premium Outlets International Drive which includes a city, street scenes and rides

Orlando International Premium Outlets

4.5/5(32 reviews)

While Orlando is renowned for thrilling rides and attractions, this shopping center on International Drive is an exciting destination for bargain hunters.

Orlando International Premium Outlets

Activities

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Aquatica Orlando

NZ$86
per traveller
82% of travellers recommend
Aquatica Orlando
Explore the Wonderful World of the Oz Books in a way that you have never seen before...

Wizard of OZ Museum tour

NZ$50
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Wizard of OZ Museum tour
Old Town Kissimmee: Attraction and Meal Combo Offers

Old Town Kissimmee: Attraction and Meal Combo Offers

NZ$25
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Old Town Kissimmee: Attraction and Meal Combo Offers
Indoor Karting

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games in Orlando

NZ$51
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games in Orlando
Orlando: Museum of Illusions Admission Ticket

Orlando: Museum of Illusions Admission Ticket

NZ$53
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Orlando: Museum of Illusions Admission Ticket
WonderWorks All Access After Dark

WonderWorks All Access After Dark

NZ$46
per traveller
86% of travellers recommend
WonderWorks All Access After Dark
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Cities near Southwest Orlando

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