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® which includes a city, night scenes 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.

Tangelo Park
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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.

Florida Center North
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Clear Lake

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

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33rd Street Industrial

If you're looking for some top things to see and do in 33rd Street Industrial and surrounding area, you can visit Mall at Millenia and First Baptist Orlando.

33rd Street Industrial
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$172 per night from 2 Nov to 3 Nov
NZ$172
2 Nov - 3 Nov
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (6,726 reviews)
"Clean rooms"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 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
The price is NZ$270 per night from 5 Nov to 6 Nov
NZ$270
5 Nov - 6 Nov
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! (5,347 reviews)
"Clean, safe and quiet rooms. Lots of activities. Pools were great with life guards. Lots of choices for food and drink. Transport to the parks was fast and frequent."

Reviewed on 7 Oct 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is NZ$129 per night from 13 Oct to 14 Oct
NZ$129
13 Oct - 14 Oct
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! (3,672 reviews)
"It’s really good, I really recommend it. For sure coming back!"

Reviewed on 7 Oct 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! (3,279 reviews)
"Stayed here 14 years ago!! Good to be back very quiet pool was great walkable to universal no concerns would highly recommend 👍"

Reviewed on 4 Oct 2025

The Point Hotel & Suites
The Point by Edge

The Point by Edge

4 out of 5
7389 Universal Boulevard, Orlando, FL
Stay at this 4-star aparthotel in Orlando. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and concierge services. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (788 reviews)
"Excelente"

Reviewed on 29 Sept 2025

The Point by Edge
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (89 reviews)
"Absolutely loved our stay!!"

Reviewed on 2 Oct 2025

Century Millenia
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Popular places to visit

Universal Studios Florida

Universal Studios Florida

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

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

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

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
Orlando Premium Outlets International Drive which includes a city, street scenes and rides

Orlando International Premium Outlets

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
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ showing railway items and rides as well as an individual male

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™

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™

Activities

Universal Orlando Resort

Universal Orlando Resort Theme Park Tickets

NZ$334
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Universal Orlando Resort Theme Park Tickets
Aquatica Orlando

Aquatica Orlando

NZ$88
per traveller
82% of travellers recommend
Aquatica Orlando
Scenic 30 Minute Airboat Tour

Scenic 30 Minute Airboat Tour

NZ$65
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Scenic 30 Minute Airboat Tour
"Drawn to Life" presented by Cirque du Soleil and Disney

Drawn to Life presented by Cirque du Soleil and Disney

NZ$170
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Drawn to Life presented by Cirque du Soleil and Disney
Florida: 90 Minute Everglades Cruise

Florida: 90 Minute Everglades Cruise

NZ$85
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Florida: 90 Minute Everglades Cruise
WonderWorks All Access After Dark

WonderWorks All Access After Dark

NZ$47
per traveller
84% of travellers recommend
WonderWorks All Access After Dark
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Cities near Southwest Orlando

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