Sheraton Lake Buena Vista Resort Review: Shuttle, Fees, Suites

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The Sheraton Lake Buena Vista Resort (Marriott’s full name is Sheraton Orlando Lake Buena Vista Resort) is a Marriott Bonvoy resort at 12205 S. Apopka-Vineland Road, about 1.7 road miles from the Disney Springs Lime garage. It pairs freshly renovated rooms and bunk-bed family suites with two heated pools, a waterslide and a scheduled park shuttle that is covered by a nightly resort fee. Booking.com lists it as “Sheraton Resort, Lake Buena Vista Orlando”.

The catch is the shuttle schedule: the free bus runs only one to three times a day to each park, and EPCOT needs a monorail transfer. We checked Marriott’s hotel pages, Booking.com’s price breakdowns, the shuttle operator’s booking system and Disney’s pages. Rates vary by season, availability and how far ahead you book.

Quick answer: Book the Sheraton Lake Buena Vista Resort for a renovated Marriott resort with a strong pool area, family suites for up to 8 and a short drive to Disney Springs. Budget $23.95 a night plus tax in resort fees and $25 a day for parking. The free shuttle serves Disney and Universal, but at fixed times only. For Early Entry, choose a Disney Springs Resort Area hotel.

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Sheraton Lake Buena Vista photos

These pictures come from the property’s own photo gallery and show the renovated rooms, suites, bathrooms and pool area. Tap any photo to enlarge it, or see the full gallery and current rates on Booking.com.

Location: Apopka-Vineland Road, near Disney Springs

The resort sits on Apopka-Vineland Road (State Road 535), about half a mile north of the I-4 interchange at exit 68 and the Hotel Plaza Boulevard intersection. Marriott’s dining page lists Olive Garden, Sonny’s BBQ and Chili’s within about a quarter mile. Marriott also describes the hotel as “less than a mile” from Walt Disney World Resort; that is the edge of Disney property, not a park gate.

It is not one of the eight Disney Springs Resort Area hotels around Hotel Plaza Boulevard, which are all on Disney’s Early Entry list. For that group, see our guide to Disney Springs Resort Area hotels.

Destination	Road miles (out / back)	Route notes
Disney Springs (Lime garage)	About 1.7 / 3.2	Hotel Plaza Blvd; the garage exit loops back
EPCOT main lot	About 6.4 / 6.1	I-4 and Epcot Center Drive
Hollywood Studios toll plaza	About 6.0 / 6.8	I-4 and Osceola Parkway
Magic Kingdom (Transportation and Ticket Center)	About 6.4 / 6.6	CR 535 and Vista Blvd (public roads)
Animal Kingdom parking	About 7.1 / 7.9	I-4 and Osceola Parkway
Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets	About 2.4 / 2.4	SR 535 and Vineland Avenue
Epic Universe toll plaza	About 7.1 / 7.7	I-4, SR 528 and Universal Blvd
Universal garages toll plaza	About 7.7 / 9.4	I-4 (return via I-4 Express)
Orlando International Airport (Terminals A/B)	About 15.5-16.5 / 17-18	SR 528 (toll road)

These are OSRM road routes from the hotel’s map pin, checked on October 26, 2026, on public roads only. Marriott lists the airport at 15 miles, and Booking.com puts Universal Studios at 8 miles (an OpenStreetMap figure). See also our guide to hotels near the Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets.

Walking to Disney Springs is possible but long: about 1.8 miles each way, or about 40 minutes, along SR 535 and Hotel Plaza Boulevard. Driving is easier, and Disney Springs parking is free.

Rooms and suites: renovated, with bunk beds in the family suites

Marriott describes the rooms and suites as freshly renovated, with wood-look floors, LED backlit vanities, stand-up desks and USB ports. Its room details (checked October 26, 2026) give these sizes and limits:

Room type	Beds	Size	Max guests
Guest room, king	One king bed	336 sq ft	2
Guest room, two queens	Two queen beds	336 sq ft	4
One-bedroom suite, king	One king bed + sofa bed	504 sq ft	4
One-bedroom suite, two doubles	Two double beds + sofa bed	516 sq ft	6
Family suite, king	One king bed + twin bunk beds + sofa bed	504 sq ft	6
Family suite, two doubles	Two double beds + twin bunk beds + sofa bed	504 sq ft	8
Executive suite	One king bed + two sofa beds	750 sq ft	6

Marriott’s room list separates layouts with a balcony from layouts with a patio, and some mention neither, so check the room name. Every room type lists a mini fridge, a coffee/tea maker, bottled water and a safe. It does not list a microwave, a kitchenette or a kitchen in any room type.

In the family suites, the bedroom has a king bed or two double beds, and the living room adds twin bunk beds and a sofa bed. The executive suite adds a wet bar and a dining table for 4.

Cribs are a conflict between sources. Marriott’s room details say “Cribs not permitted” and “Rollaway beds not permitted” for every room type. Booking.com’s house rules offer a free crib on request for children up to 2, subject to availability, and no extra beds. Confirm with the hotel before you book. Accessible rooms with roll-in showers or tubs exist in several room types.

Pools and recreation: two heated pools and a waterslide

The pools fill a large courtyard between the guest wings. Marriott lists both as heated, open 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., with towels provided:

• The Falls Pool: the pool with the waterslide.
• The Beach Pool: listed with a children’s pool. The resort’s photos show a zero-entry edge and spray features.
• Whirlpool: in the pool area, complimentary.
• Cabanas: reserved loungers, a fan, an umbrella, towels, a mini fridge and a TV, booked through the front desk. Marriott’s page lists no price.

Marriott also lists a game room. Its experiences page promotes ResortPass day passes to the pools and cabanas, so you may share the pool deck with day visitors.

Dining and breakfast

Breakfast is not part of a standard rate. Some Booking.com rates include it, but the fine print says those rates cover 2 adults only. Marriott’s dining page lists four outlets:

• Zest: a full American breakfast buffet, daily 7:00 to 11:00 a.m.
• Springboard Market: Starbucks coffee, baked goods and grab-and-go breakfast, daily 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• 27 Palms Bar & Grill: the poolside bar with light food, cocktails and a fire pit, 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., weather permitting.
• Zest bar: the indoor bar, 11:00 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. It stays open when 27 Palms closes for bad weather.

There is no room service, per Marriott’s dining FAQ. For dinner, the nearby chain restaurants are a short walk.

Parking and fees: what you pay on top of the rate

• Resort fee: Booking.com’s breakdown showed US$47.90 for a 2-night sample stay (November 17 to 19, 2026) and US$71.85 for 3 nights (January 20 to 23, 2027), which is US$23.95 per night, with the 12.5% hotel tax on top. The fine print says it includes the scheduled theme park shuttle, Disney send-off bottled water, a daily $10 food and beverage credit, one appetizer, Wi-Fi and all scheduled resort activities. The Marriott pages we could open do not state the amount.
• Self-parking: $25 a day on Marriott’s pages and on Booking.com, in a gated lot. Marriott lists $20 plus tax for stays of up to 8 hours.
• Valet parking: $32 a day on Marriott’s pages.

Since May 12, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission’s Rule on Unfair or Deceptive Fees has required lodging prices to include mandatory fees such as resort fees. Taxes can be shown separately, so compare totals, not base rates. Marriott’s FAQ said the hotel has no electric vehicle charging stations (July 2026 capture). Check-in is from 4:00 p.m., check-out is at 11:00 a.m., and the minimum check-in age is 21. Pets are not allowed; service animals are welcome.

Transport to the parks: what the shuttle covers

The park shuttle is free for guests, and Booking.com lists it in the resort fee. The operator, Firefighters All Services, lists the hotel as “Sheraton Orlando Lake Buena Vista” in its online reservation system. On October 26, 2026, it showed these times and a $0.00 fare for October 28, November 4 and December 9, 2026:

Destination	Leaves hotel	Returns from park
Magic Kingdom (Transportation and Ticket Center)	8:50, 9:50 and 11:45 a.m.	5:30, 9:00 and 10:30 p.m.
Hollywood Studios	9:50 and 11:45 a.m.	5:15, 8:45 and 10:15 p.m.
Animal Kingdom	8:50 a.m.	5:45 p.m.
Disney Springs	4:50 p.m.	10:45 p.m.
Universal Studios / Islands of Adventure	7:30 a.m.	7:15 p.m.
Epic Universe	7:30 a.m.	7:00 p.m.

There is no separate EPCOT run. The Magic Kingdom bus stops at the Transportation and Ticket Center, where Disney’s EPCOT Monorail starts; the operator labels this run “Magic Kingdom / TTC / Monorail to Epcot”. The system says “reservations can only be made up to 24 hours from the departure time,” so ask the front desk how to book seats. At last check, it also warned of delays of 10 to 15 minutes because of road work.

Marriott’s experiences page still links a May 2025 sheet from Platinum Transportation, and its overview page linked a February 2026 sheet in July 2026. Neither sheet had a Magic Kingdom or Animal Kingdom run. Platinum’s schedule page did not list this Sheraton on October 26, 2026. An old notice on Marriott’s “What to Expect” page says no shuttle is available. Confirm the current schedule at the front desk.

The only bus back from Animal Kingdom leaves at 5:45 p.m., and the last buses from Magic Kingdom and Hollywood Studios leave at 10:30 p.m. and 10:15 p.m. For later park nights, you need a car, a taxi or a rideshare. Disney charges $35 a day for standard theme park parking, valid at all four parks that day. Our guides to hotels near Disney World with a free shuttle and hotels with a shuttle to Disney Springs compare other schedules.

About Disney perks: Marriott’s pages call the resort a Walt Disney World Good Neighbor Hotel, but it was not among the 42 hotels on the Good Neighbor program’s own list on October 26, 2026. Either way, it is not on Disney’s list of non-Disney hotels with Early Theme Park Entry, and it does not get Extended Evening Theme Park Hours.

Amenities: spa, fitness, Wi-Fi and services

• Top of the Palms Spa: massages, facials and paraffin hand treatments by appointment, 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Tuesday to Saturday. Closed Sunday and Monday.
• Sheraton Fitness: open 24 hours and complimentary, with cardio machines, weight machines and free weights.
• Wi-Fi: included in the resort fee on Booking.com. Marriott makes it free for Marriott Bonvoy members who book direct.
• Other services: a convenience store, on-site laundry and daily housekeeping.
• Accessibility: Marriott lists a pool lift or sloped entry, accessible routes to the pool, spa and gym, and hearing-accessible rooms.

Marriott Bonvoy points, elite benefits and member Wi-Fi apply when you book directly with Marriott, so do not expect them on a Booking.com reservation. If points matter, compare the other Marriott hotels near Disney World.

Who the Sheraton Lake Buena Vista Resort suits

It works best for families with a car who want pool time between park days, for groups of 6 to 8 who would otherwise need two rooms, and for trips that mix Disney and Universal. It is a poor fit for long park days without a car, or if you want Early Entry or breakfast included. For more options nearby, see the best hotels in Lake Buena Vista.

Pros

• Freshly renovated rooms and suites, some with a balcony or patio.
• Family suites with twin bunk beds, listed for up to 8 guests.
• Two heated pools, a waterslide, spray features and a whirlpool.
• About 1.7 miles by road to the free Disney Springs garages.
• A free scheduled shuttle to Magic Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, Disney Springs, Universal Studios and Epic Universe.

Limitations to know

• Few shuttle runs, at fixed times; the only bus back from Animal Kingdom leaves at 5:45 p.m.
• No direct EPCOT bus: you change to the monorail at the Transportation and Ticket Center.
• A US$23.95 nightly resort fee plus tax, and $25-a-day parking.
• No Early Theme Park Entry or Extended Evening Theme Park Hours.
• No kitchen, no microwave listed and no room service.
• Crib rules differ between Marriott and Booking.com.
• No pets and no EV charging.

What to check before you book

• The total price with the resort fee and tax.
• Whether your room has a balcony, a patio or a pool view.
• The exact bed setup of a family suite (king or two doubles, plus bunks).
• Crib availability, confirmed directly with the hotel.
• The current shuttle timetable, its return times and how to reserve seats.
• Whether your rate includes breakfast, and for how many people.

Check your dates for the Sheraton Orlando Lake Buena Vista Resort on Booking.com

Nearby alternatives

• Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista: in the Disney Springs Resort Area, with a skybridge to Disney Springs, Early Theme Park Entry and a reservation-based shuttle to all four parks.
• Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando: also on Hotel Plaza Boulevard, with free hot breakfast, Early Theme Park Entry, a free shuttle to all four parks and no resort fee.
• Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Lake Buena Vista: on SR 535 south of I-4, with bunk-bed KidSuites and a scheduled shuttle that also covers Universal.

Frequently asked questions

Does the Sheraton Lake Buena Vista Resort have a shuttle to Disney World?

Yes. At the time of writing, the operator’s reservation system (Firefighters All Services) lists free runs to Magic Kingdom (at the Transportation and Ticket Center), Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, Disney Springs, Universal Studios and Epic Universe. There is no separate EPCOT bus; you continue from the Transportation and Ticket Center by monorail. Each destination has one to three departures a day, at fixed times.

How much is the resort fee at the Sheraton Lake Buena Vista Resort?

Booking.com’s price breakdown showed US$23.95 per night plus the 12.5% tax at the time of writing. The fee covers the park shuttle, Wi-Fi, a daily $10 food and beverage credit, one appetizer, bottled water and scheduled resort activities. Check the total before you pay.

Can you walk from the Sheraton Lake Buena Vista to Disney Springs?

You can, but it is about 1.8 miles each way, or about 40 minutes, along SR 535 and Hotel Plaza Boulevard. By car it is about 1.7 miles to the Lime garage, where parking is free. The hotel shuttle also runs there at 4:50 p.m., returning at 10:45 p.m.

Does the Sheraton Lake Buena Vista get Disney Early Theme Park Entry?

No. The resort is not on Disney’s Early Theme Park Entry list and does not get Extended Evening Theme Park Hours. The list covers Disney Resort hotels and 15 other hotels, including the eight Disney Springs Resort Area hotels. Guests here buy Lightning Lane passes on the standard 3-day window, not the 7-day window.

How many people can stay in a Sheraton Lake Buena Vista family suite?

Marriott lists two family suites of 504 square feet. The version with two double beds, twin bunk beds and a sofa bed sleeps up to 8. The version with a king bed, twin bunk beds and a sofa bed sleeps up to 6. The one-bedroom suite with two doubles and a sofa bed sleeps 6.

Is parking free at the Sheraton Lake Buena Vista Resort?

No. Self-parking is $25 a day on Marriott’s pages and on Booking.com, and valet is $32 a day on Marriott’s pages, at the time of writing. Self-parking for up to 8 hours costs $20 plus tax. Parking is not part of the resort fee.

Bottom line

The Sheraton Lake Buena Vista Resort is a good pick for families with a car who want renovated rooms, bunk-bed suites for up to 8 and a strong pool area close to Disney Springs. Add US$23.95 a night plus tax in resort fees and $25 a day for parking. The free shuttle covers Disney and Universal, but only a few times a day.

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Sources checked in October 2026: Marriott: Sheraton Orlando Lake Buena Vista Resort rooms, Marriott: experiences, pools and spa, Firefighters All Services: shuttle reservations, Disney: Early Theme Park Entry, Disney: parking.