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Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando vs Avanti International Resort is a choice between no resort fee and an $18-plus-tax nightly fee that covers parking and park shuttles. The two International Drive hotels are about 0.4 mile apart on foot, so location barely separates them.
Quick answer: Choose Avanti International Resort for a family of four that wants a heated zero-entry pool with a kids’ water playscape, ICON Park about 7 minutes away on foot, and Disney and SeaWorld shuttles inside the fee. Choose Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando for the lowest add-ons, a room that sleeps five, or a paid 7:25 a.m. bus to Magic Kingdom. Neither hotel includes Universal Express or Early Park Admission. Rates vary by season, availability and how far ahead you book.
Quick verdict
Best overall
Avanti International Resort
Heated zero-entry pool, ICON Park on foot, and Disney and SeaWorld shuttles in the fee.
Best value
Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando
No resort fee, $10 parking capped at $50 per car, and rooms that sleep five.
Best for Universal days
Rosen Inn International
About 2 miles from Universal's garages, with no resort fee and capped $10 parking.
Quick comparison
| Hotel | To Universal | Resort fee | Parking | Shuttle | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avanti International Resort | About 2.8 mi drive | Yes, $18 + tax | In resort fee | In resort fee: Universal, 3 Disney parks | See today’s price |
| Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando | About 3.3 mi drive | No | $10/night, $50 max | Free to Universal; Disney paid | See today’s price |
| Rosen Inn International | About 2 mi drive | No | $10/night, $50 max | Free to Universal; Disney paid | See today’s price |
Fees, parking and shuttles as checked against official sources for this guide; confirm before booking.
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Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando: lowest add-ons and rooms for five
Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando adds no resort fee, and its gated self-parking costs $10 per night per car, tax included, capped at five nights ($50) per car per stay, according to the hotel’s pages on October 30, 2026. The 1,020-room hotel at 9000 International Drive faces Pointe Orlando across the road, where the hotel lists WonderWorks, Monkey Joe’s and a Regal cinema.
It is a Universal Partner Hotel with free scheduled shuttles to Universal and Epic Universe, three outdoor pools (two seasonally heated), a playground, a game room open until midnight and four dining options. The site’s comparison of all four Rosen Inns shows the same fee formula at every inn.
Rooms, grounds and public areas from the hotel’s own photo gallery. Tap any photo to enlarge it, or see more room photos and current prices on Booking.com.
Book it if:
- You want no resort fee and parking that never costs more than $50 per car, however long the stay.
- Five people share one room: the double room with two double beds sleeps five.
- You want posted Universal and Epic Universe shuttle times and a breakfast buffet where one child 5 and under eats free with each paying adult.
Skip it if:
- You want Disney shuttles included in the price: Avanti International Resort covers EPCOT, Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios runs in its fee (see its rates link below).
- Every park day is at Universal and the shortest ride matters: Rosen Inn International is about 2 miles from Universal’s garages with the same fee rules (rates link in the location section).
Check today’s rates and availability at Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando on Booking.com
Avanti International Resort: resort pool and shuttles in the fee
Avanti International Resort charges a mandatory $18 plus tax per room, per night, which covers self-parking, Wi-Fi and the park shuttles. The 652-room resort at 8738 International Drive, at Austrian Court, is about 0.35 mile on foot from ICON Park’s International Drive entrance.
The center of the property is an oversized, heated, zero-entry pool with a children’s water playscape, fountains, waterfalls and a hot tub. Rooms open onto exterior corridors. The full Avanti International Resort review covers every room type.
Avanti International Resort is not the same hotel as Wyndham I-Drive Avanti Resort & Conference Center, the former Avanti Palms at 6515 International Drive, covered in the Wyndham I-Drive Avanti review.
Book it if:
- The pool matters: it is heated and zero-entry, with a kids’ water playscape and a hot tub.
- You plan Disney or SeaWorld days without a car: shuttles to EPCOT, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios and SeaWorld are in the fee.
- You want ICON Park about a 7-minute walk away and rooms of 354 to 446 sq ft.
Skip it if:
- Five people share one room or four adults travel together: Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando’s double rooms sleep five (rates link in its section above).
- You need a Magic Kingdom bus: Avanti’s operator listed none, while Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando sells a $15 round trip that leaves at 7:25 a.m. (rates link above).
See room photos and current prices for Avanti International Resort
Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando vs Avanti International Resort side by side
The table uses the hotels’ own pages, checked on October 30, 2026, unless a cell names Booking.com.
| What matters | Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando | Avanti International Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Address | 9000 International Dr | 8738 International Dr |
| Most per room | 5 (two doubles) | 2 adults + 2 children |
| Room size | 27 m² (Booking.com) | 354 to 446 sq ft |
| Resort fee | None | $18 + tax a night |
| Self-parking | $10 a night, $50 max | In resort fee |
| Universal and Epic shuttle | Free, times posted | In fee, call for times |
| Disney shuttle | $15 round trip | In fee, 3 parks |
| Pools | 3, two seasonally heated | 1 heated, plus hot tub |
| Dogs | Up to 2, $15 + tax each a night | 1 pet, $50 fee |
| Check-in age | 18 (Booking.com) | 21 |
| Express or Early Park Admission | Not included | Not included |
True nightly cost: fees, parking and perks
Avanti adds $20.25 per night on top of the room rate and room tax; Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando adds $10 per night only when a car is parked, and nothing after the fifth night. The formulas, using the published figures and Orange County’s 12.5% hotel tax:
- Avanti International Resort: your rate + $18 resort fee + $2.25 tax on the fee + $0 parking = rate + $20.25 per night, with or without a car.
- Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando: your rate + $0 resort fee + $10 parking (tax included) = rate + $10 per night with a car for nights 1 to 5, then rate + $0. Without a car: rate + $0.
| Sample stay | Rosen Inn add-ons | Avanti add-ons |
|---|---|---|
| 3 nights, one car | 3 × $10 = $30 | 3 × $20.25 = $60.75 |
| 3 nights, no car | $0 | $60.75 |
| 7 nights, one car | $50 (cap) | 7 × $20.25 = $141.75 |
| 3 nights, car, 4 riders on one Disney shuttle day | $30 + 4 × $15 = $90 | $60.75 |
The Disney shuttle changes the order: Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando lists Fabulous Buses at $15 per guest round trip, while Avanti’s runs are in the fee. Ask Fabulous Buses whether children pay less.
Booking.com confirmed the structure for a December 2 to 5, 2026 sample stay. Avanti’s US$90 “taxes and fees” on a US$236.26 room total itemized a US$54 resort fee (3 × $18) and US$36.28 of 12.5% tax. Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando’s US$33 line was tax only (6% plus 6.5%), and parking was listed at US$10 per day.
Both Universal shuttles avoid Universal’s $35-a-day regular self-parking (tax included) at the time of writing. Neither hotel includes Universal Express, neither shuttle runs for Early Park Admission, and neither hotel is on Disney’s Early Theme Park Entry list, so those perks add $0 at both. See how Universal Early Park Admission works.
Breakfast tips the math for young families at the Rosen Inn. Its Plaza Garden buffet costs $15.95 per adult and $8.95 for ages 6 to 9, plus 6.5% tax and a 15% service charge, and one child 5 and under eats free with each paying adult. Avanti’s café sells a Full Breakfast plate for $18 plus 6.5% tax ($19.17), and Avanti’s pages list no kids-eat-free program. See also Orlando hotels where kids eat free.
Location, walking distances and drive times
Avanti International Resort is about 0.5 mile closer to Universal’s main garages; Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando is closer to SeaWorld, Pointe Orlando and the Orange County Convention Center. Road miles are one-way OpenStreetMap (OSRM) routes to the parking entrances, run October 30, 2026.
| Destination | Rosen Inn | Avanti |
|---|---|---|
| ICON Park, I-Drive entrance (walk) | 0.8 mi, 16 min | 0.35 mi, 7 to 8 min |
| Pointe Orlando plaza (walk) | 0.3 mi, 6 min | 0.6 mi, 13 min |
| Convention center, West Concourse (walk) | 0.7 mi, 15 min | 1 mi, 22 min |
| Universal garages, toll plaza | 3.3 mi | 2.8 mi |
| Epic Universe toll plaza | 2.9 mi | 2.8 mi |
| SeaWorld toll plaza | 3.1 mi | 3.5 mi |
| Disney Springs | 7.9 mi | 8.3 mi |
| EPCOT toll plaza | 11.3 mi | 11.6 mi |
| Hollywood Studios / Animal Kingdom | 11.4 / 12.5 mi | 11.7 / 12.8 mi |
| Magic Kingdom, TTC lot | 13.3 mi | 13.7 mi |
| Orlando airport (MCO) | 13.6 mi | 13.9 mi |
Return legs can run longer (about 9.7 to 9.9 miles back from Disney Springs). The FAQ on Avanti’s home page quotes 5 miles to Universal Studios and 2.5 miles to Epic Universe.
The I-RIDE Trolley Red Line stops at both hotels: stop 15 at Avanti and stop 18 at the Rosen Inn. It runs daily from 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., about every 20 minutes, for $2 a ride in exact change or $8 for a one-day pass at the time of writing. Avanti adds two one-day passes to bookings made on its own website, not to Booking.com reservations (I-RIDE Trolley guide).
For Universal-only trips, Rosen Inn International at 7600 International Drive uses the same Rosen formula (no resort fee, $10 parking capped at $50, a free Universal and Epic Universe shuttle and a paid Disney bus) and is about 2 miles by road from Universal’s garages. Check availability for your dates at Rosen Inn International
Shuttles to Universal, Epic Universe, Disney and SeaWorld
Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando posts its Universal timetable; Avanti asks guests to call for its Universal times and books Disney and SeaWorld runs through SSS Luxury Transport. Sample departures, checked October 30, 2026:
| Destination | Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando | Avanti International Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure | 8:10, 9:50, 11:50 a.m. | Call the hotel |
| Epic Universe | 7:20, 8:50, 11:05 a.m. | Call the hotel |
| Magic Kingdom | 7:25 a.m., paid | Not offered |
| EPCOT | 10:15 a.m., paid | 9:20 and 11:50 a.m. |
| Animal Kingdom | Not offered | 9:20 a.m. |
| Hollywood Studios | Not offered | 11:50 a.m. |
| SeaWorld | Via Universal, 10:05 a.m. | 9:20 a.m. |
Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando: Universal seats are reserved in person at the lobby’s Universal Partner Hotel Vacation Planning Center, up to 24 hours ahead. Three hotel pages call this shuttle free, but the transportation page’s introduction describes paid transportation “to Walt Disney World or Universal Studios”, so confirm at the desk. The last returns leave Universal at 9:25 p.m. and Epic Universe at 9:10 p.m. SeaWorld and Aquatica mean an early bus to Universal and one 10:05 a.m. connection, returning via Universal.
The paid Disney bus ($15 per guest round trip, run by Fabulous Buses) boards curbside at trolley stop 18, skips departures with no bookings, and returns from the Magic Kingdom Transportation and Ticket Center at 5:20 p.m. and from EPCOT at 10:20 p.m. The operator’s calendar showed 7:25 and 10:15 a.m. daily in November and December 2026, as does the hotel’s timetable; the FAQ on the same page still says 7:20 and 9:53 a.m.
Avanti International Resort: Universal seats are booked in person from 24 hours to 2 hours before departure, and daytime seats are not guaranteed. SSS Luxury Transport’s system showed the Disney and SeaWorld times above on November 4, 11 and 18, 2026, with returns from EPCOT at 6:30 and 10:30 p.m., Animal Kingdom at 6:00 p.m., Hollywood Studios at 6:15 p.m. and SeaWorld at 7:05 p.m. The hotel says to reserve 3 hours ahead.
Neither hotel’s Universal shuttle is valid for special events, groups or Early Park Admission. Avanti’s amenities page lists only Universal, CityWalk and EPCOT, with SeaWorld via Universal, which conflicts with the operator’s direct run, so confirm at the desk.
Rooms and who they sleep
Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando fits five people in one room; Avanti International Resort caps every room at four, and kings at two adults. The Rosen Inn’s FAQ allows five guests in a double room with two double beds and three in a king room. Avanti’s double queen rooms and Executive Suite sleep 2 adults + 2 children.
Avanti rooms measure 354 to 365 sq ft, and the 446 sq ft Executive Suite adds a separate king sleeping area and a sofa bed. The Rosen Inn’s site gives no sizes; its Booking.com listing shows 27 m² (about 290 sq ft) for the double room. Both have a mini-fridge and microwave, but neither has a kitchenette or a full kitchen. Housekeeping visits daily at the Rosen Inn; Avanti does a daily refresh with a full clean every fourth day. A Rosen Inn rollaway costs $20 plus tax a night.
Accessible rooms differ in detail. The Rosen Inn’s ADA-compliant rooms offer roll-in showers and must be requested at booking. Avanti’s accessible double queen rooms are on the first floor; some have roll-in showers and others grab bars, and the pool has a lift.
Pools and recreation
Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando has more pools; Avanti International Resort has one oversized pool and the only hot tub. The Rosen Inn’s three outdoor pools open daily from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., weather permitting; two are heated seasonally, and pool #2, next to Building D, is a designated smoking area.
The Rosen Inn adds a playground and a game room open 9 a.m. to midnight. Avanti’s heated zero-entry pool has a children’s water playscape, fountains and waterfalls, plus a hot tub, beach volleyball, shuffleboard and an arcade. Neither hotel lists waterslides.
Dining and breakfast
Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando serves a breakfast buffet from 6:30 to 10:30 a.m.; Avanti International Resort’s café serves breakfast from 7 to 11 a.m. and stays open until 10 p.m. (11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday). The Rosen Inn’s other outlets are Zebra’s Sports Bar & Grille, Smoooth Java Coffee Bar & Gifts with an ice cream counter, and the Lite Bite Mini-Market & Deli.
Avanti’s Café & Marketplace sells breakfast items from $9 to $18 plus 6.5% tax, its Lobby Barista serves Starbucks coffee, and the Bar & Grill by the pool opens 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Neither hotel includes breakfast in standard rates.
Pets, check-in rules and deposits
Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando welcomes up to two dogs of any breed or size; Avanti International Resort allows one pet up to 30 pounds. The Rosen Inn charges $15 plus tax per dog, per night, with prior approval. Its Booking.com listing says “Pets are not allowed”, so book a dog stay directly with the hotel or confirm it in writing. Avanti charges a $50 fee per room for a dog or cat; its FAQ says 30 pounds and its fact sheet 35 pounds.
Avanti requires the guest checking in to be 21 or older; the Rosen Inn’s Booking.com listing sets 18. Avanti’s FAQ describes a $50 card hold, but its Booking.com listing shows a US$100 damage deposit; the Rosen Inn’s listing shows US$50. Avanti’s FAQ offers free cribs while its Booking.com listing says cribs are not available, so request one before arrival.
Avanti has an electric vehicle charger by the lobby; the Rosen Inn’s FAQ says it has no charging stations.
Choose Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando if…
- You drive and stay a week or longer: parking stops at $50 per car and there is no resort fee.
- You are five in one room, or bringing up to two large dogs (booked with the hotel).
- Your Disney day is Magic Kingdom and a paid 7:25 a.m. bus works for you.
- You have children 5 and under who eat the free buffet breakfast.
Choose Avanti International Resort if…
- You are four or fewer and want the resort-style pool, kids’ playscape and hot tub.
- You will ride to EPCOT, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios or SeaWorld without paying per seat.
- You want ICON Park and the Universal garages a little closer, and an EV charger on site.
For the wider field, see the best hotels on International Drive, the cheap hotels on International Drive, hotels near ICON Park and the best hotels near Universal Studios.
Frequently asked questions
Is Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando or Avanti International Resort closer to Universal?
Avanti International Resort is closer: about 2.8 miles by road to the toll plaza of Universal’s main garages, against about 3.3 miles from Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando. For Epic Universe they are almost equal, at about 2.8 and 2.9 miles. Both run free Universal shuttles reserved in person, and neither shuttle is valid for Early Park Admission.
Does Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando charge a resort fee?
No. Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando’s own pages say guests never pay a resort fee, and its Booking.com listing showed no resort fee for a December 2026 sample stay. Self-parking costs $10 per night per car, tax included, capped at $50 per car per stay. The Disney bus, breakfast and dog fees are extra.
What does the Avanti International Resort resort fee include?
The fee is $18 plus tax per room, per night, about $20.25 with Orange County’s 12.5% hotel tax. Avanti’s FAQ says it covers Wi-Fi, scheduled shuttles to Universal, Walt Disney World theme parks, SeaWorld and Aquatica, self-parking, local and 800-number calls and fitness center access. It applies even without a car.
Which hotel is better for a family of five?
Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando. Its double room with two double beds sleeps up to five guests, according to its FAQ. Every room type at Avanti International Resort tops out at two adults and two children, so a family of five there needs two rooms and pays the $18-plus-tax resort fee on each.
Do Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando and Avanti International Resort have a Disney shuttle?
Both do, on different terms. At Avanti International Resort the fee covers SSS Luxury Transport runs to EPCOT, Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios, with first departures at 9:20 a.m. on November 2026 sample dates and no Magic Kingdom run. Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando sells Fabulous Buses seats at $15 per guest round trip, with one daily run each to Magic Kingdom (7:25 a.m.) and EPCOT (10:15 a.m.).
Is Avanti International Resort the same as Wyndham I-Drive Avanti?
No. Avanti International Resort is at 8738 International Drive near ICON Park. Wyndham I-Drive Avanti Resort & Conference Center, the former Avanti Palms, is a separate hotel at 6515 International Drive, closer to Universal, with its own fees and rooms. Check the street number on your confirmation.
Bottom line
In Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando vs Avanti International Resort, Avanti is the better all-round stay for families of four who want its pool and included Disney and SeaWorld shuttles, at a fixed $20.25 a night on top of the rate. Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando wins on total add-ons for drivers, long stays, groups of five and dog owners. Check availability for your dates at Avanti International Resort or compare current rates at Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando.
How we checked this guide: fees, rooms, pet and shuttle rules come from each hotel’s pages (October 30, 2026) and Booking.com listings for a December 2 to 5, 2026 sample stay; Disney and SeaWorld departures from the SSS Luxury Transport and Fabulous Buses booking systems for November 2026; distances from OpenStreetMap road and walking routes. See how we research our guides.
Sources checked in October 2026: Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando hotel information, Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando transportation, Avanti International Resort FAQ, Avanti shuttle service, SSS Luxury Transport shuttle booking