Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa Universal Studios Area

4.0 star property

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Relax by the pool at Pelican's Landing, surrounded by palm trees and lounge chairs.
Relax in a serene outdoor patio surrounded by lush greenery and warm ambiance.
Experience a serene tropical ambiance amidst lush greenery and a tranquil body of water.
Enjoy serene lakeside views and easy access to kayaks and paddleboards.
Enjoy a classic dining experience in our restaurant with a beautifully designed interior featuring a bar, tables, and framed artwork.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service

Explore the area

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9500 Turkey Lake Rd, Orlando, FL, 32819
  • Pointe Orlando
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Orange County Convention Center
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • SeaWorld® Orlando
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Orlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Deluxe Villa, 1 Bedroom

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(156 reviews)
  • 72 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Villa, 4 Bedrooms

  • Sleeps 16
  • 3 King Beds, 2 Double Beds and 3 Double Sofa Beds

Room (Resort Select)

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Studio (Villa)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(513 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Villa, 2 Bedrooms

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(104 reviews)
  • 111 sq m
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 Double Beds, 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Villa, 3 Bedrooms

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)
  • 157 sq m
  • Sleeps 12
  • 2 King Beds, 2 Double Beds and 2 Double Sofa Beds

Room, 1 Bedroom

7.8 out of 10
Good
(115 reviews)
  • 37 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Orlando

When you stay at Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa Universal Studios Area in Orlando, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of The Orlando Eye at ICON Park and CoCo Key Water Resort. .This family-friendly hotel is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Universal’s Volcano Bay and 3.4 mi (5.4 km) from Aquatica.

What's nearby

  • Pointe Orlando - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Orange County Convention Center - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • The Orlando Eye at ICON Park - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Aquatica - 2 min drive - 3.0 km
  • SeaWorld® Orlando - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Orlando Station - 13 min drive
  • Orlando Intl. Airport (MCO) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dave & Buster's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪WonderWorks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Miller's I-Drive Ale House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Rocks - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bahama Breeze - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa Universal Studios Area

Family-friendly hotel with 7 outdoor pools and 7 hot tubs
Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa Universal Studios Area offers 1990 accommodations with DVD players and safes. Accommodations offer separate sitting areas. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room microwaves and coffee/tea makers. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs, as well as phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and ceiling fans.

2 outdoor tennis courts, a marina, complimentary bicycles, and a water park (surcharge) with a lazy river and waterslides are featured at the hotel. 7 outdoor swimming pools and 7 hot tubs are on site. In addition to a children's pool, other recreational amenities include a sauna and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

The onsite spa has 12 treatment rooms including rooms for couples. Services include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, sports massages, and Swedish massages. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room.

The spa is open daily. Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision.

Make yourself at home in one of the 1990 guestrooms featuring microwaves and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Cable programming along with DVD players are provided for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You're sure to appreciate the recreational amenities, which include 7 outdoor swimming pools, 7 hot tubs, and a water park (surcharge). This hotel also features concierge services, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands. Spending a day of fun is easy with the complimentary theme park shuttle.
Enjoy American cuisine at Drafts Sports Bar & Grill, a family restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Need to unwind? Take a break with a tasty beverage at one of the 2 poolside bars.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Orlando? This hotel has 25005 square feet (2323 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free valet parking is available onsite.
Drafts Sports Bar & Grill - This family restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar.
Sids Bistro - This delicatessen serves breakfast, lunch, and light fare. Open daily.
Cordovano Joe's Pizza - This restaurant specializes in pizza and serves lunch and dinner. Open daily.
The Marketplace & Deli - This delicatessen specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Open daily.
Buccaneer Galley - This bar specializes in American cuisine and serves light fare only. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Portuguese, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Free theme park shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Free valet parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • 2 poolside bars
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Buccaneer Galley
  • Cordovano Joe's Pizza
  • Drafts Sports Bar & Grill
  • Sids Bistro
  • The Marketplace & Deli

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor tennis courts
  • 7 hot tubs
  • 7 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Basketball
  • Bowling alley
  • Canoeing
  • Children's club
  • Children's pool
  • Fishing
  • Fitness classes
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Full-service spa
  • Games
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Kayaking
  • Lazy river
  • Mini golf
  • Pilates classes
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas
  • Volleyball
  • Water park
  • Waterslide
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 7 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bowling alley
  • Children's club (surcharge)
  • Children's pool
  • DVD player
  • Fenced pool
  • Free cot
  • Free theme park shuttle
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Highchair
  • In-room microwave
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Mini golf
  • Playground
  • Pool gate
  • Pool toys
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water park (surcharge)
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • 25,005 square feet of conference space
  • Computer station
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Marina
  • On a lake
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • 12 treatment rooms
  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Deep-tissue massages
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa open daily
  • Sports massages
  • Steam room
  • Swedish massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 28 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1984
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Free cot
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Limited room service
  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Laundry detergent
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 60 lbs per pet)
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: USD 200 per stay
  • Resort fee: USD 29.23 per accommodation, per night
The resort fee includes:
  • Additional inclusions
  • Business center/computer access
  • Fitness center access
  • In-room coffee
  • In-room safe
  • Internet access
  • Phone calls
  • Pool access
  • Sporting facilities or equipment

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 150 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
The shuttle provided by the hotel is for the Universal Transportation Center only and does not include any other destinations.
Guests traveling with a service animal must contact the property prior to arrival.
This property accepts dogs only. The following breeds are not permitted: Great Dane, Sharpei, Pit Bull, Rottweiler, German Shepherd, Husky, Alaskan Malamute, Doberman Pinscher, Chow Chow and Presa Canario; other dog breeds at discretion of property management. A dog must not exceed 60 pounds (27 kilograms), or in the case of 2 dogs, must not exceed 60 pounds combined; dogs must be maximum 36 inches (91 centimeters) long, and maximum 36 inches tall. Pets left unattended in guestrooms must be kept in a pet carrier or crate. Dogs must be leashed at all times when outside the guestroom. Dogs are not allowed in public areas, including restaurants, spa/salon, pool areas, showrooms, convention spaces, casino, and/or common retail spaces.
Parcel deliveries, handling, and storage are subject to a fee. Photo ID will be required to claim package(s) and must match the name on the package(s). Payment will be due at time of package claim. Any and all packages that are not claimed within 30 days from the date of delivery or placement into storage at the resort will be returned to sender, or may become the property of the resort. The property is not responsible for lost and/or stolen packages.

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Some facilities may have restricted access; guests can contact the property for details using the contact information on the booking confirmation
A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Children under 18 years old are not allowed in the spa without adult supervision
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa Universal Studios Area Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2696 out of 5188 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1080 out of 5188 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 667 out of 5188 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 350 out of 5188 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 395 out of 5188 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Osman

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cherish Sade

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The renovated rooms are nice and clean
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Heidi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The water park was closed for repair and nothing was mentioned about it. We chose this property be a of the water park.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Osman

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have traveled to more than 15 countries. This is the first time I have seen a hotel where guests are not provided with water. When I told the reception that I needed water at midnight, they told me that I had to wait until the morning and go and buy it, or go and buy it right now from outside, or buy it from the machines. I have never seen such a big hotel withholding a bottle of water from its guests. Water is life! I will never stay at this hotel again. I also wanted to take a shower. However, hot water is limited and after a while there is only cold water. The worst hotel I've ever stayed in!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Cassandra

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were in one of the farthest buildings from the center , there was shuttle service but most of the time you could walk faster than waiting on one . There was a water park for extra fee but half was shut down and the other half that was open , my daughter was a tiny bit to talk for . We asked if you could use the lazy river and was told no . On Tuesday the main pool bar ran out of draft beer. We purchased refillable beer cups and couldn’t even use them there. When we asked on Thursday when they would be filled we weren’t given an answer , just the suggestion to walk into the restaurant or go to another pool bar! Absolutely ridiculous! The jacuzzi bathtub in the room - jets didn’t work . The door fir connecting room didn’t have to rubber stopper on it so it was difficult to keep the door open .it was advertised that there was free shuttle to area attractions, only to find out it is only to Orlando Studio and you had to pre schedule it . The was definitely a disappointment experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tiffani

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everything was convenient and answering all questions
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Nancy

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone was friendly, and the place was clean and well kept. Nice options for the kids like complimentary mini golf and paddle boats. We had a nice screened in porch and little kitchenette that made it easy to keep some food around for breakfast. Starbucks on site, which was nice as well as we waited for the shuttles on our way to the parks. I do wish there were more time options for the shuttles. The park clears at 9 but the last shuttle was at 8 so we usually opted for Uber. We would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

SERGIO, Houston

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stephen

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I was surprised by a $145 amenity charge that was presented to me as a resort fee that I HAD to pay. I still don't know if this was required to pay or not. As we get into our room after the 10 minute search for parking, because there weren't any spaces available any where close to our building, you can see they do a terrible job cleaning. Waking up the next day we realized we slept on blood stained sheets that was not our blood. I went to use the room safe before heading to the on-site water park and the safe was filled with moldy pizza. YUM! Arriving to the water park was another disappointment of false advertisement finding out our amenity fee did not include for the "water park". On another day returning back to our room we found a lovely huge cockroach crawling across the floor. Returning to our room late another night with two kids passing out from a long day of having fun somewhere other then this cash grab of a "resort" we find our bathroom was flooded from the toilet. When were finally able to even find the front desk number, because thats no where in sight, the woman that answered was completely apologetic and offered for us to move to a different room. While on hold we woke up the kids and packed everything up. The unprofessional manager got on the phone and told us we weren't moving and his solution was to have someone come soak up the toilet water and leave. Washer spin cycle was broken so we had to hose the soap out of our clothes. Avoid this place.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was perfect and the employees were helpful with transportation to my room/building since it was too far away to walk. I enjoyed the included shuttle to Universal Studios
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a great time. There is so much to do on the property that you really don’t need to leave. The area is so beautiful. Loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yury

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
A lot of person smoking Marijuana ..smell so bad
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

TIffany

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Didn't like the dusty, dirty room.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Joleen

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in a two bedroom condo it was very spacious and the kitchen was pretty well stocked for plates, cups etc. the property is quite large but they do have shuttle carts going by every few minutes. My only complaint is there is only one option for food on the property - the food at it was great, but it would be nice to have other options.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony Maldonado, Maryland Heights

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Ok
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephond

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was great! Thank you!! Very clean. Went through Expedia and it was overall great!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

denopita

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended this property!! Nothing are missing, everything was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bessy

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Sebastian

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Melissa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
We stayed here for a family vacation. We did have two German cockroaches in our room which were gross. It was a bummer the water slides and wave pool were closed and that’s one of the main reasons I selected this resort. The staff here were amazing and everyone went out of their way to make our trip wonderful!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was not easy at night and we ran into a staff member on the last night that told us we could park in the ramp and be shuttle to our room. Nice just wish we knew that sooner. Also wish that check out wasn’t so early. 11 am or noon seems reasonable. Other than that it was great place to stay. Enjoyed the time we did not want to leave the area and our room. Thank you to the stay for always being helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025