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The best hotels near The Florida Mall start with The Florida Hotel & Conference Center, which the mall’s owner, Simon, calls its on-site hotel, so you can walk from your room to the shops. A Super 8 about a mile away is our budget pick, and the best-value mid-range hotels sit in the Southpark area, about 10 minutes away by car and even closer to Epic Universe.
The Florida Mall is at 8001 South Orange Blossom Trail, at Sand Lake Road in south Orlando. Simon calls it Central Florida’s largest shopping center, with more than 250 shops, restaurants and attractions, including Crayola Experience and an American Girl store. It also sits between the airport and the Universal, International Drive and SeaWorld areas.
Below are seven hotels, from the one connected to the mall to two resorts about 15 minutes away, with fees from official pages and real road routes.
Quick answer: To walk to the shops, book The Florida Hotel & Conference Center, the only hotel connected to the mall, and budget for its $23 service fee, which the hotel describes as daily and which covers self-parking. On a tight budget with a car, Super 8 Orlando Near Florida Mall has free parking. For free breakfast and parking near both the mall and Epic Universe, choose Home2 Suites or Hampton Inn & Suites in Southpark. Universal Stella Nova Resort lets you walk to Epic Universe, and Rosen Shingle Creek and the JW Marriott Grande Lakes are the resort picks.
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The Florida Mall: what to know before you book
The department stores are Macy’s, Dillard’s and JCPenney, and Simon lists brands such as Apple, Zara, Primark, Uniqlo, Lululemon and Victoria’s Secret. The Dining Pavilion has 23 restaurants. For kids there’s Crayola Experience, American Girl, Build-A-Bear Workshop, Fun Factory and Game Park, plus a Play Park of more than 3,000 square feet next to Crayola Experience.
| Detail | At last check |
|---|---|
| Address | 8001 S Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32809 |
| Mall hours | Mon–Thu 10 a.m.–8 p.m.; Fri–Sat 10 a.m.–9 p.m.; Sun 11 a.m.–7 p.m. |
| Size | More than 250 shops, restaurants and attractions |
| Services | Valet parking (Thu–Sun), free Wi-Fi, currency exchange, stroller rentals, EV charging |
| Public buses | LYNX Florida Mall SuperStop |
Hours are from Simon’s hours page at our October 2026 check. Holiday and store hours vary, so check before you go.
Crayola Experience is the mall’s biggest family draw, with more than 20 hands-on attractions across 70,000 square feet; Crayola recommends 3 to 4 hours. At the time of writing, general admission is $30.99 plus tax ($3 less online), children 2 and under go free, and there’s free parking in front of the entrance.
Distances from The Florida Mall
| Destination | By road | Drive time | LYNX bus |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epic Universe | About 4 mi | About 11 min | Link 311 |
| International Drive (ICON Park) | About 5.5 mi | About 12 min | Link 42 |
| Convention Center (OCCC) | About 6.5 mi | About 15 min | Links 42, 311 |
| Universal CityWalk | About 7 mi | About 16 min | Link 37 |
| SeaWorld Orlando | About 7.5 mi | About 19 min | Transfer needed |
| Orlando International Airport | About 8–10 mi | 18–30 min | Links 42, 311 |
| Disney Springs | About 12 mi | About 22 min | Link 311 |
| EPCOT | About 14 mi | About 24 min | None direct |
Road distances and times are OSRM routes without traffic, so allow more at rush hour on Sand Lake Road and I-4. Terminals A and B are the shorter trip and Terminal C the longer one, and some airport routes use the Beachline Expressway (SR 528), a toll road.
Getting to the mall without a car
LYNX, Orlando’s bus system, serves the Florida Mall SuperStop with eight routes. The most useful for visitors is Link 311, which runs about every 30 minutes, from early morning until around 11 p.m., between the airport and the Disney Springs area by way of the Sand Lake Road SunRail station, the mall, the Epic Universe transfer center and Destination Parkway. Link 42 runs from the airport to the mall and on to International Drive, and Link 37 stops at Universal Orlando. At the time of writing, a ride costs $2 and an all-day pass $4.50; ask the driver for the pass before you pay.
How we chose these hotels
The Florida Mall sits on South Orange Blossom Trail (US 441), a busy commercial highway lined mostly with older budget motels. We measured walking and driving routes from the mall on OpenStreetMap, then kept only hotels whose parking, breakfast, pet rules and fees we could confirm on an official page, or on an archived copy when a brand site blocked us (marked “at last check”). We favored a short trip to the mall, free parking or breakfast, and easy access to Epic Universe, Universal and the airport. We don’t give scores.
Hotels near The Florida Mall compared
| Hotel | To the mall | Free breakfast | Self-parking |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Florida Hotel & Conference Center | Connected | Not advertised | In $23 service fee |
| Super 8 Orlando Near Florida Mall | About 1 mi | Light item | Free |
| Home2 Suites Orlando South Park | About 3.5 mi drive | Hot breakfast | Free |
| Hampton Inn & Suites South Park | About 3.5 mi drive | Hot breakfast | Free |
| Universal Stella Nova Resort | About 5 mi drive | Not advertised | $30 + tax |
| Rosen Shingle Creek | About 6 mi drive | Not advertised | $36 + tax |
| JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes | About 5.5 mi drive | Not advertised | $42 + tax |
Parking prices are per night at the time of writing. The JW Marriott also adds a $55 resort fee plus tax, and the Florida Hotel’s $23 service fee covers more than parking (see below). All seven hotels are in Orange County, which adds 12.5% tax to hotel stays. Rates vary by season, availability and how far ahead you book.
1. The Florida Hotel & Conference Center
Its own amenity list says it’s connected to the Florida Mall, and Simon calls it the mall’s on-site hotel. The 511-room tower at 1500 Sand Lake Road has a heated outdoor pool and whirlpool, a 24-hour fitness center, a Starbucks, a Chick-fil-A, Marcelo’s Bistro for breakfast and lunch, and Cricket’s Bar, open 5 p.m. to 1 a.m.
Rooms have one king, which sleeps two, or two queens, and the hotel lists four guests for its accessible double-queen rooms. Every room has a refrigerator, microwave, Keurig coffee maker and safe; room service was listed as temporarily unavailable. As an official American Girl partner hotel, it sells an American Girl Deluxe Package with a doll bed your child keeps.
- Why stay: You can drop off shopping bags between stores, and Crayola Experience, American Girl and the Dining Pavilion are a short walk away.
- Getting there / to the parks: The hotel’s pages disagree: the homepage advertises complimentary scheduled transportation to Epic Universe, but the FAQ says there’s no shuttle to the airport, Disney, Universal, SeaWorld or International Drive, so ask before you count on it. Epic Universe is about 4 miles by road, and the hotel puts the airport 15 to 20 minutes away.
- Good to know: The FAQ lists a $23 service fee covering in-room Wi-Fi, two bottles of water a day, gated self-parking and the 24-hour fitness and business centers; the FAQ page’s own summary calls it a daily fee, so expect it for each night and confirm the amount when you book. Pets pay a one-time $75 fee plus tax, and the front desk holds packages for a $10 fee.
Best for: Shopping trips, American Girl and Crayola fans, and travelers without a car who want food and stores at the door.
See prices and availability at The Florida Hotel & Conference Center
2. Super 8 by Wyndham Orlando Near Florida Mall
This two-story motel at 1850 West Landstreet Road sits just off US 441 and the Beachline Expressway. Wyndham lists free Wi-Fi and parking, a seasonal outdoor pool, guest laundry, a business center and a 24/7 front desk. Each non-smoking room has a mini-fridge, a microwave, a desk and a flat-screen TV with HBO. Breakfast is a free light item with coffee, tea or juice.
- Why stay: It’s a brand-name budget option about a mile from the mall, and parking is free.
- Getting there / to the parks: By our route it’s about 1 mile on foot to the mall’s nearest side, roughly 20 minutes along busy multi-lane roads, or about 5 minutes by car. Wyndham lists no shuttle. Epic Universe is about 4.5 miles by road and Universal CityWalk about 7.
- Good to know: Pets up to 20 pounds are welcome for an extra nightly fee, but the amount isn’t listed, so ask. Expect a basic motel rather than a resort.
Best for: Budget travelers with a car who mainly need a simple room near the shops.
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3. Home2 Suites by Hilton Orlando South Park
Home2 is an all-suite hotel at 2800 Destination Parkway in the Southpark area, about 3.5 miles or 10 minutes by road from the mall. Every suite has an in-room kitchen, and Hilton’s page lists a free hot breakfast, free parking, free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool, a fitness center, EV charging and cribs. Epic Universe is only about 2.5 miles away by road.
- Why stay: Free breakfast, free parking and a kitchen keep extra costs low, which adds up on a week-long trip.
- Getting there / to the parks: Plan to drive. Hilton lists no airport shuttle, and we found no theme park shuttle. By our routes, Epic Universe is about 6 minutes away, and SeaWorld and Universal CityWalk are each about 5 miles. Hilton puts the airport 10 miles away, which matches our route to Terminals A and B; Terminal C is about 12.5 miles.
- Good to know: At last check (April 2026), self-parking was free and there was no valet. Up to two dogs or cats are allowed, up to 75 pounds, for $75 for stays of 1 to 4 nights or $125 for 5 nights or more. Check-in is at 3 p.m. and check-out at noon.
Best for: Families and longer stays that combine shopping with Epic Universe and Universal.
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4. Hampton Inn & Suites Orlando-John Young Parkway/South Park
Just around the corner from Home2, this Hampton at 7500 Futures Drive is the classic-hotel alternative. Hilton lists a free hot breakfast, free parking, free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a fitness center. The hotel puts the Florida Mall at 2.97 miles; our road route is about 3.5 miles.
- Why stay: Hot breakfast and free parking, close to the mall, Epic Universe and the convention center.
- Getting there / to the parks: You’ll need a car or rideshare. Hilton lists no airport shuttle. By road, it’s about 10 minutes to the mall, about 6 minutes to Epic Universe and about 11 minutes to Universal CityWalk.
- Good to know: At last check (June 2026), self-parking was free. Pets are limited to two dogs or cats of up to 35 pounds, for $75 for 1 to 4 nights or $125 for 5 nights or more. Check-in is at 4 p.m. and check-out at 11 a.m.
Best for: Couples and small families who want breakfast included and a car-friendly base.
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5. Universal Stella Nova Resort
Stella Nova is one of Universal Orlando’s own hotels, at 4500 Epic Boulevard next to Epic Universe. Loews lists 750 rooms, standard rooms that sleep up to four, a large pool, a game room and a pool bar and grill. Universal’s blog puts the walk to Epic’s Chronos gate at 5 to 10 minutes. The mall is about 5 miles away by road, and LYNX Link 311 stops at both the Epic Universe transfer center and the mall.
- Why stay: You can walk to Epic Universe and still reach the mall in about 13 minutes by car.
- Getting there / to the parks: Walk or take the free shuttle to Epic Universe. Universal says shuttles run about every 10 minutes to CityWalk, for Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure, and to Volcano Bay, which closes for maintenance from October 26, 2026, until on or before April 1, 2027. Guests get Early Park Admission to select attractions in one Universal park, which can be Epic Universe, with a valid ticket.
- Good to know: Self-parking is $30 plus tax per night at the time of writing. We found no resort fee listed. Pets aren’t allowed, you must be 21 to book, and Pack ‘n Plays are free. Check-in is at 4 p.m. and check-out at 11 a.m.
Best for: Trips built around Epic Universe with a shopping day added. Our Stella Nova vs Terra Luna comparison explains how it differs from its twin next door.
6. Rosen Shingle Creek
Rosen Shingle Creek is a 1,501-room resort on 255 acres at 9939 Universal Boulevard, about 6 miles or 15 minutes by road from the mall. It has an 18-hole golf course, a full-service spa and four seasonally heated outdoor pools. Its fact sheet says there is never a resort fee. Read our full Rosen Shingle Creek review for rooms and dining.
- Why stay: You get resort amenities with no resort fee, and the hotel calls itself the closest Rosen to Epic Universe.
- Getting there / to the parks: As a Universal Orlando Partner Hotel, it gives guests free scheduled buses to the Universal parks, including Epic Universe. At last check there were three departures a day to the original parks and three to Epic Universe, all between 7:35 a.m. and 12:10 p.m. You reserve seats in person at the hotel’s Universal Vacation Planning Desk, and the buses aren’t valid for Early Park Admission.
- Good to know: Self-parking is $36 plus tax and valet $48 plus tax per day at the time of writing. The fitness center costs $10 per person per day.
Best for: Couples, golfers and convention visitors who want a full resort without a resort fee.
7. JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes
The JW Marriott shares the Grande Lakes campus on Central Florida Parkway with the Ritz-Carlton, about 5.5 miles or 13 minutes by road from the mall. Its Grande Lakes Waterpark has a lazy river, waterslides and a splash area. Our JW Marriott Orlando Grande Lakes review covers the rooms, pools and dining in detail.
- Why stay: It’s a full resort for a pool day between shopping and park days.
- Getting there / to the parks: The resort fee includes shuttles to SeaWorld, Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando, which you reserve 24 hours ahead. Grande Lakes doesn’t offer an airport shuttle, but the concierge can arrange a taxi or a Mears car.
- Good to know: The resort fee is $55 plus tax per night and also covers enhanced in-room internet and two lazy river floats. Self-parking, available only at the JW, is $42 plus tax a day, and valet is $58 plus tax.
Best for: Families who want a full resort with a lazy river and don’t mind paying extra fees.
How to choose a hotel near The Florida Mall
- Want to walk to the shops? Only The Florida Hotel & Conference Center lets you do that comfortably.
- Keeping costs down with a car? Home2 Suites and Hampton Inn & Suites combine free parking with a free hot breakfast. Super 8 is closer and also has free parking, but breakfast is lighter.
- Here for Epic Universe? Stella Nova lets you walk to the park, and the two Southpark hotels are about 6 minutes away by car. Our guide to hotels near Epic Universe compares more options.
- No car? The Florida Hotel plus LYNX Link 311 covers the airport, Epic Universe and the Disney Springs area.
- Shopping elsewhere too? The Mall at Millenia, Orlando’s luxury mall, is about 5.5 miles away, and Orlando International Premium Outlets is about 6.5 miles. See our guides to hotels near the Mall at Millenia and, for the other outlet mall near Disney, hotels near Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets.
- Early flight? The airport is about 18 to 30 minutes from the mall by our routes, depending on the terminal. For a hotel inside the terminal or with a free shuttle, see our Orlando airport hotels guide.
- Mostly doing Disney? EPCOT is about 24 minutes away. For a Disney-heavy trip, our guide to the best areas to stay in Orlando will save you driving time.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a hotel attached to The Florida Mall?
Yes. The Florida Hotel & Conference Center at 1500 Sand Lake Road lists itself as connected to the Florida Mall, and Simon, which owns the mall, calls it the mall’s on-site hotel. It has 511 rooms and a heated outdoor pool. At the time of writing, its FAQ lists a $23 service fee, described as daily, that includes gated self-parking and Wi-Fi.
How far is The Florida Mall from Universal and Epic Universe?
By our road routes, Epic Universe is about 4 miles or 11 minutes away, and Universal CityWalk, the walkway to Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure, is about 7 miles or 16 minutes away without traffic. LYNX Link 311 connects the mall with the Epic Universe transfer center, and Link 37 also serves Universal Orlando. Allow more time at rush hour on Sand Lake Road and I-4.
Can you take a bus from Orlando airport to The Florida Mall?
Yes. LYNX Link 311 runs from Orlando International Airport to the Florida Mall about every 30 minutes, from early morning until around 11 p.m., and continues to Epic Universe and the Disney Springs area. Link 42 also links the airport and the mall. At the time of writing, a ride costs $2 and an all-day pass costs $4.50. Check the LYNX schedule for exact times.
What are The Florida Mall’s hours?
At last check, Simon listed Monday to Thursday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday and Saturday 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Holiday hours change, and some stores keep their own. Crayola Experience opens at 10 a.m. daily and closes at 6 p.m., or 8 p.m. on Saturdays, with special hours around Thanksgiving and the winter break.
What is the sales tax at The Florida Mall?
Most purchases are taxed at 6.5%. That’s Florida’s 6% state sales tax plus Orange County’s 0.5% discretionary surtax, according to the Florida Department of Revenue’s 2026 surtax table. The tax is added at the register, on top of the price on the tag. Hotel stays in Orange County are taxed differently, at 12.5% in total.
Is The Florida Mall close to Disney World?
Not especially. By our routes, Disney Springs is about 12 miles or 22 minutes away, EPCOT about 14 miles or 24 minutes, and the Magic Kingdom parking area about 17 miles or 29 minutes, without traffic. That’s fine for one shopping day, but for a Disney-heavy trip, staying closer to the parks saves a lot of driving.
Bottom line
For a shopping-focused trip, The Florida Hotel & Conference Center is the only hotel where the mall is truly on your doorstep. If you’re driving, Home2 Suites or Hampton Inn & Suites in Southpark give you free breakfast and parking 10 minutes from the stores and even closer to Epic Universe. Rates vary by season, availability and how far ahead you book. Check The Florida Hotel & Conference Center for your dates.
Sources checked in October 2026: The Florida Mall (Simon), The Florida Hotel & Conference Center FAQ, LYNX popular destinations, Crayola Experience Orlando FAQs, Universal Stella Nova Resort (Loews Hotels).