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.

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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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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™.

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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
Fully refundable
The price is NZ$185 per night from 14 Sept to 15 Sept
NZ$185
14 Sept - 15 Sept
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! (6,548 reviews)
"Awesome hotel, staff was awesome and hotel was in the right place near the park and also had nearby options from pharmacy to restaurants. Thank You Double tree Hilton Hotel. We will be returning next summer 😎👍"

Reviewed on 13 Aug. 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$251 per night from 1 Sept to 2 Sept
NZ$251
1 Sept - 2 Sept
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! (5,129 reviews)
"Very cool"

Reviewed on 12 Aug. 2025

Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort
Hyatt House Orlando International Drive

Hyatt House Orlando International Drive

4 out of 5
5374 INTERNATIONAL DRIVE, Orlando, FL
The price is NZ$194 per night from 27 Aug to 28 Aug
NZ$194
27 Aug - 28 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Orlando. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Orlando International Premium ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (798 reviews)
"The room is clean and comfortable with plenty space"

Reviewed on 13 Aug. 2025

Hyatt House Orlando International Drive
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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! (3,245 reviews)
"I like the room it’s comfortable."

Reviewed on 8 Aug. 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! (761 reviews)
"I love it"

Reviewed on 11 Aug. 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (72 reviews)
Spacious apartment with airbnb chores.
"The Good: - We were confused and stopped by the leasing office and the agent working was exceptionally welcoming and helpful. - The apartment was great. Spacious and clean with wonderful amenities. Relatively toddler-friendly space. Would have loved to stay longer—or even live there! - The complex ..."

Reviewed on 18 Jul. 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

Aquatica Orlando

Aquatica Orlando

NZ$80
per traveller
82% of travellers recommend
Aquatica Orlando
Indoor Karting

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games in Orlando

NZ$51
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games in 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 & Food/Drink Voucher

NZ$25
per adult
74% of travellers recommend
Old Town Kissimmee: Attraction & Food/Drink Voucher
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
Orlando: 7-D Dark Ride Entry Ticket

Orlando: 7-D Dark Ride Entry Ticket

NZ$20
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Orlando: 7-D Dark Ride Entry Ticket
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Cities near Southwest Orlando

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