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Staybridge Suites Orlando at SeaWorld is an all-suite IHG hotel at 6985 Sea Harbor Drive, about a 15-minute walk from SeaWorld’s main entrance. SeaWorld lists it as one of its 12 Official Hotels, so guests get the free SeaWorld shuttle and Priority Entry.
Every suite has a kitchen, breakfast is free, and neither IHG nor Booking.com shows a resort fee. Parking is not free, though, and IHG’s own pages quote two prices. Disney and Universal are a 10- to 20-minute drive away, with no published shuttle schedule.
Staybridge Suites Orlando Royale Parc Suites, on US 192 in Kissimmee, is a separate IHG hotel with its own fees and shuttle. Rates vary by season, availability and how far ahead you book.
Quick answer: Book Staybridge Suites Orlando at SeaWorld if you want a kitchen suite for up to 8 people, a free hot breakfast and a walk or free shuttle to SeaWorld, Aquatica and Discovery Cove, with no resort fee. Budget $10 to $12 a night for parking and plan on a car or rideshare for Walt Disney World, Universal and Epic Universe.
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Staybridge Suites Orlando at SeaWorld at a glance
- Area and address: 6985 Sea Harbor Drive, Orlando, FL 32821, southwest of SeaWorld’s main entrance and next door to the Hampton Inn & Suites Orlando at SeaWorld.
- Distances: about 0.7 mile on foot to SeaWorld’s entrance. By car, about 4 miles to Epic Universe’s parking, 6 to 6.5 miles to Universal’s garages and 8.5 to 10.5 miles to the Disney park lots.
- Rooms and who they sleep: studios for 4 or 6, one-bedroom suites for 4 or 6 and a two-bedroom suite for 8, per IHG. Every layout has a sofa bed and a kitchen.
- Pool: one outdoor pool, heated and open all year per Booking.com, next to a patio with grills.
- Breakfast and restaurants: free hot breakfast every day and The Social, a free evening reception on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. There is no restaurant on site.
- Parking: $10 a night in IHG’s hotel description, $12 on IHG’s parking page and FAQ, US$10 a day on Booking.com and “complimentary” on SeaWorld’s listing.
- Resort fee: none. Booking.com’s price breakdown showed only a 6% tax and a 6.5% city tax.
- Park perks: SeaWorld’s Official Hotel benefits, such as the free shuttle and Priority Entry. No early entry at Disney or Universal.
- Best for: families who want space, a stove and breakfast for SeaWorld days, with a car for Disney and Universal.
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Staybridge Suites at SeaWorld photos
A look at the suites, bathroom, lobby, breakfast area and patio from the hotel’s own photo gallery. Tap any photo to enlarge it, or see the full gallery and current rates on Booking.com.
Which Staybridge Suites this is
Booking.com lists this hotel as Staybridge Suites Orlando at SeaWorld by IHG, at the same Sea Harbor Drive address that IHG and SeaWorld give. Its Booking.com page address ends in “orlando-theme-parks”, but it is the same property.
Staybridge Suites Orlando Royale Parc Suites, Staybridge Suites Orlando Universal Blvd and Staybridge Suites Orlando South are separate hotels. Check for 6985 Sea Harbor Drive on your confirmation.
Location and distances
The hotel stands at the southwest edge of SeaWorld, near Central Florida Parkway. You can walk to SeaWorld and Discovery Cove; Aquatica is a longer walk.
| Destination | Distance | Time (no traffic) |
|---|---|---|
| SeaWorld main entrance (walk) | About 0.7 mi | About 15 min |
| Discovery Cove lot (walk) | About 0.9 mi | About 19 min |
| Aquatica (walk) | About 1.5 mi | About 30 to 35 min |
| Orange County Convention Center, West Building | About 2.5 mi | About 8 min |
| Epic Universe parking toll plaza | About 4 mi | About 10 min |
| Disney Springs (Lime garage) | About 5 mi | About 10 min |
| Universal’s garages (toll plaza) | About 6 to 6.5 mi | About 13 to 15 min |
| EPCOT main lot (toll plaza) | About 8.5 to 9 mi | About 16 to 17 min |
| Hollywood Studios lot (toll plaza) | About 8.5 to 9 mi | About 19 to 21 min |
| Animal Kingdom parking entrance | About 10 mi | About 17 to 18 min |
| Magic Kingdom lot (Transportation and Ticket Center) | About 10.5 mi | About 19 min |
| Orlando International Airport (MCO), Terminals A and B | About 12.5 to 13.5 mi | About 21 to 23 min |
We measured walks with OpenStreetMap foot routing and drives with OSRM on public roads on October 28, 2026. The drive back from Disney Springs can run about 2 miles longer, depending on the garage exit. Booking.com’s description says Walt Disney World is a 7-minute drive and Universal Orlando a 9-minute drive; our routes to the park lots took longer.
Suites: studios to two bedrooms, all with a kitchen
All rooms are suites. IHG’s booking engine showed these layouts, sizes and maximum occupancy on October 28, 2026.
| Suite | Beds | Sleeps | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Studio Suite | 1 king bed + sofa bed | Up to 4 | 552 sq ft |
| Two-Queen Studio Suite | 2 queen beds + sofa bed | Up to 6 | 552 sq ft |
| One-Bedroom King Suite | 1 king bed + sofa bed | Up to 4 | 561 sq ft |
| One-Bedroom Two-Queen Suite | 2 queen beds + sofa bed | Up to 6 | 592 sq ft |
| Two-Bedroom Suite | 1 king bed, 2 queen beds + sofa bed | Up to 8 | 738 sq ft |
IHG also sells a “Standard Room” rate for 2 people, where the suite type is assigned at check-in based on availability. Book a named suite if you need a separate bedroom or two queen beds.
Booking.com lists different sizes (about 549 sq ft for the studios, 646 for the one-bedroom suites and 850 for the two-bedroom suite) and 2 bathrooms in the two-bedroom suite. Its occupancy varies by rate: in a March 2027 sample, two-queen studio rates allowed 3 to 6 people.
IHG describes “fully equipped kitchens” in every suite. Its room details list a full kitchen in the studios and a kitchen area in the one- and two-bedroom suites, each with a microwave and a refrigerator. Booking.com’s room details add a stovetop, a dishwasher, a toaster, a coffee machine and kitchenware for each standard suite type. Neither source lists an oven.
Booking.com sells accessible suites with a mobility-accessible tub or a roll-in shower, and IHG lists roll-in showers. Confirm the feature you need with the hotel.
Pool and outdoor areas
There is one outdoor pool. Booking.com lists it as heated, open all year and open to all ages. IHG’s pages do not list a hot tub, waterslide or splash area, and they do not publish pool hours.
SeaWorld’s hotel listing describes a patio with grills, a gazebo and a fireplace. If your children want waterslides, the Official Hotel shuttle goes to Aquatica.
Breakfast, The Social and dining
The free hot breakfast runs from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Monday to Friday and from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday, per IHG’s hotel page and FAQ.
The Social is a free evening reception on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. IHG’s amenities page says it includes light snacks, beer, wine and other drinks. The menu is not published.
IHG’s FAQ confirms there is no restaurant on site. The Pantry, which SeaWorld’s listing calls a 24/7 convenience store, sells snacks.
Parking, resort fee and taxes
There is no resort fee. On October 28, 2026, Booking.com’s price breakdown for February 9-11, 2027 showed only “6 % TAX” and “6.50 % City tax” (12.5% in total). Samples for January 12-14 and March 16-18, 2027 added the same 12.5%. IHG’s hotel pages do not mention a resort fee.
Parking is where official pages disagree. This is what each page showed on October 28, 2026:
| Source | Self-parking | Note |
|---|---|---|
| IHG hotel description | $10 per night | On-site self-parking |
| IHG parking page and FAQ | $12 per night | The FAQ says “a daily rate of 12 USD” |
| Booking.com facilities | US$10 per day | No reservation needed |
| SeaWorld hotel listing | Complimentary | Listed among “complimentary amenities” |
For a 5-night stay, parking adds $50 at $10 a night or $60 at $12. IHG does not say whether tax is added.
Walking to SeaWorld saves its parking charge: SeaWorld’s parking page showed prepaid parking from $37 plus tax on October 28, 2026 (its FAQ still says from $35). Disney’s standard theme park parking and Universal’s garage parking were both $35 a day, tax included, at last check in October 2026. Our Orlando theme park parking guide lists every park’s rates.
IHG One Rewards points and member rates apply only to bookings made directly with IHG, not to Booking.com reservations.
Getting to the parks: shuttles and driving
SeaWorld, Aquatica and Discovery Cove
As an Official Hotel, Staybridge has SeaWorld’s free shuttle to SeaWorld, Aquatica and Discovery Cove. SeaWorld’s FAQ says you need a voucher from the guest service desk at least 30 minutes before departure, for the same day or the next day, based on availability.
The newest timetable we found is a May 2025 route sheet from the operator, Florida Bus Service, posted on the Renaissance Orlando at SeaWorld’s guest-services site. On Route E, Staybridge guests board at the bus stop in front of the Hampton Inn next door. Florida Bus Service’s own schedule page and booking system showed no SeaWorld run for this stop on October 28, 2026. Confirm current times at the desk.
| Trip | Times on the May 2025 sheet | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Hotel to SeaWorld and Aquatica | 9:20, 10:25 and 11:25 a.m. | Extra 8:45 a.m. bus on select dates |
| Hotel to Discovery Cove | 7:50 a.m. | One morning run |
| SeaWorld to hotel | Hourly from 4:40 p.m. | Last bus 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., by park hours |
| Aquatica to hotel | Hourly from 4:20 p.m. | Check the last bus |
| Discovery Cove to hotel | 4:30 and 5:30 p.m. | From the main entrance |
Seats are limited and are given in order of arrival, and groups of 13 or more may not ride. Planning a dolphin swim? Our Discovery Cove guide explains the packages.
Disney, Universal, Epic Universe and the airport
IHG’s FAQ says the hotel offers a complimentary local area shuttle, but its parking and transportation page says no local shuttle is available. Booking.com mentions scheduled transport to Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando “for a small fee per person round trip”. We found no published fares or times, so ask the hotel before you count on it.
For most families, a car or a rideshare is the practical choice. Staybridge is not on Disney’s Early Theme Park Entry list, and a stay here does not include Universal’s Early Park Admission. IHG lists no airport shuttle. Orlando International Airport (MCO) is about 12.5 to 13.5 miles by road to Terminals A and B and about 15 miles to Terminal C.
Amenities: fitness, laundry, Wi-Fi and housekeeping
- Fitness center: open 24/7, with a treadmill, an elliptical, a recumbent bike, a weight machine and dumbbells, per IHG.
- Laundry: paid coin or credit card machines. IHG’s amenities page says they are available 24 hours but also lists hours of 12:00 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. SeaWorld’s listing says 24-hour guest laundry.
- Wi-Fi and business center: free Wi-Fi throughout and a business center open 24 hours.
- Housekeeping: Booking.com’s fine print lists light housekeeping Monday to Friday, none on Saturday or Sunday, and a full cleaning once every 7 days.
Pets, cribs and house rules
- Pets: IHG says pets are welcome, with a non-refundable fee of $75 for 1 to 6 nights and $150 for 7 nights or more. Booking.com’s house rules say pets are not allowed. Get written confirmation from the hotel first.
- Cribs: free on request for children up to 3, subject to availability, per Booking.com. There are no extra beds.
- Check-in: from 4 p.m., with check-out by 11 a.m. IHG lists a minimum check-in age of 18, while Booking.com says there is no age requirement. Bring a photo ID and a credit card.
Who Staybridge Suites at SeaWorld suits
It suits families who plan SeaWorld, Aquatica or Discovery Cove days and want to cook, including groups of 6 or 8. It also works for longer stays and Orange County Convention Center visitors.
It suits a trip focused on Disney less well, because you drive 8.5 to 10.5 miles and pay Disney’s parking each day. Our extended-stay hotels in Orlando guide groups kitchen suites by area.
Pros
- A kitchen in every suite, with a stovetop, a dishwasher and a refrigerator in Booking.com’s room details.
- Free hot breakfast every day and a free evening reception three nights a week.
- No resort fee in IHG’s or Booking.com’s pricing.
- About a 15-minute walk to SeaWorld, plus the free shuttle to SeaWorld, Aquatica and Discovery Cove.
- A two-bedroom suite for up to 8 people.
Limitations to know
- Parking costs $10 or $12 a night, depending on which IHG page you read.
- There is no published shuttle schedule to Disney, Universal or Epic Universe.
- The newest SeaWorld shuttle sheet we found dates from May 2025, and its first return bus from SeaWorld left at 4:40 p.m.
- There is one pool, with no slides or splash area listed, and no restaurant.
- Booking.com and IHG disagree on pets and on the minimum check-in age.
What to check before you book
- The suite name and maximum occupancy on your rate. Avoid the “Standard Room” rate if you need a set layout.
- The parking price, and whether tax is added.
- Whether the paid Disney and Universal transport runs on your dates.
- The current SeaWorld shuttle schedule and your benefits card at check-in.
- The pet policy in writing, if you travel with a pet.
- The address 6985 Sea Harbor Drive on your confirmation.
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Nearby alternatives
- Residence Inn Orlando at SeaWorld: another Official Hotel with kitchen suites and free hot breakfast, about 1 mile on foot to SeaWorld, with $27 parking at last check.
- SpringHill Suites Orlando at SeaWorld: suites for up to 5 with a mini fridge and a microwave (no kitchen), a kids’ splash area and $20 parking.
- Hampton Inn & Suites Orlando at SeaWorld: the Official Hotel next door, for a standard room with free breakfast.
Compare more options in our best hotels near SeaWorld Orlando and our guide to SeaWorld Orlando Official Hotels. For kitchens near Disney or Universal, see Orlando hotels with kitchens.
Frequently asked questions
Does Staybridge Suites Orlando at SeaWorld have a shuttle?
Yes, to SeaWorld, Aquatica and Discovery Cove. As an Official SeaWorld Hotel, it has the free shuttle, and you need a voucher from the guest service desk at least 30 minutes ahead. For Disney and Universal, Booking.com mentions transport for a small fee per person, but no fares or times are published. There is no airport shuttle.
How much is parking at Staybridge Suites Orlando at SeaWorld?
At last check on October 28, 2026, IHG listed self-parking at $10 a night in its hotel description and $12 on its parking page and FAQ. Booking.com showed US$10 a day, and SeaWorld’s hotel listing called parking complimentary. Budget $12 a night, and confirm the rate and any tax when you check in.
Does Staybridge Suites Orlando at SeaWorld charge a resort fee?
No. IHG lists no resort fee, and Booking.com’s price breakdowns for sample stays in January, February and March 2027 showed only taxes: a 6% tax and a 6.5% city tax, 12.5% in total. Parking is the main extra cost, plus IHG’s pet fee if the hotel confirms that you can bring a pet.
How many people can stay in a suite?
IHG lists up to 4 people in the King Studio Suite and the One-Bedroom King Suite, up to 6 in the Two-Queen Studio Suite and the One-Bedroom Two-Queen Suite, and up to 8 in the Two-Bedroom Suite. Every layout has a sofa bed. Booking.com’s limits vary by rate, so check the maximum before you pay.
Can you walk from Staybridge Suites to SeaWorld?
Yes. Our foot routing measured about 0.7 mile, roughly 15 minutes, from the hotel to SeaWorld’s main entrance, and about 0.9 mile to the Discovery Cove lot. Aquatica is about 1.5 miles away on foot, so most families take the free shuttle or drive there. Walking to SeaWorld also avoids its daily parking charge.
Is Staybridge Suites Orlando at SeaWorld pet friendly?
IHG says pets are welcome, with a non-refundable fee of $75 for stays of 1 to 6 nights and $150 for 7 nights or more, plus designated pet walking areas. Booking.com’s house rules for the same hotel say pets are not allowed. If you travel with a pet, get written confirmation from the hotel before you book.
Bottom line
Staybridge Suites Orlando at SeaWorld is a practical base for SeaWorld, Aquatica and Discovery Cove, with a kitchen in every suite, free breakfast, no resort fee and a walk to SeaWorld. Plan on a car for Disney and Universal and budget $10 to $12 a night for parking. Compare rates for Staybridge Suites Orlando at SeaWorld.
How we checked this guide: On October 28, 2026, we read IHG’s hotel, amenities, FAQ, parking and room-detail pages, SeaWorld’s Official Hotel listing, FAQ and parking page, and Booking.com’s room details, house rules and price breakdowns for sample stays in January, February and March 2027. Shuttle times come from Florida Bus Service’s May 2025 route sheet, and distances come from public-road and foot routing on OpenStreetMap data; see how we research our guides.
Sources checked in October 2026: Staybridge Suites Orlando at SeaWorld (IHG), IHG parking and transportation, SeaWorld: Staybridge Suites Orlando at SeaWorld, SeaWorld Vacation Package FAQ, Florida Bus Service Routes D and E (May 2025).