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Summer Bay Orlando is a gated 400-acre condo resort on US-192 in Clermont, about 7 road miles from Animal Kingdom’s parking, with one- and two-bedroom condos that have full kitchens and a washer and dryer. Budget a $30 nightly resort fee plus tax (at last check on November 9, 2026), which covers parking, Wi-Fi and a daily shuttle to Disney and Universal.
Quick answer: Book Summer Bay Orlando if you want a condo with a kitchen, laundry and two bathrooms for up to 7 guests, plus a lake marina, mini golf and several pools inside the gates. Plan on a car: the resort publishes no current shuttle timetable, there is no breakfast in the rate and Disney’s Early Theme Park Entry does not apply.
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Summer Bay Orlando at a glance
- Name and address: Summer Bay Orlando by Exploria Resorts, MOD Collection by Sonesta, 17805 US Highway 192 W, Clermont, FL 34714.
- Distances by road: Animal Kingdom parking about 7 miles, EPCOT about 11, the Magic Kingdom lot about 12 and Universal about 20.
- Rooms and who they sleep: one-bedroom condos of 550 or 782 sq ft (up to 3 guests) and two-bedroom villas and condos of 838 to 1,200 sq ft (up to 5 or 7), per Sonesta, plus three-bedroom homes for 6, per Exploria. Every unit has a full kitchen.
- Pools and water features: several outdoor pools with hot tubs, the Parrot’s Landing water playground (a splash area for children) and a lakeside marina with boat and jet ski rentals.
- Breakfast: not included in the sampled Booking.com rates; a brunch buffet runs from 10:30 a.m.
- Restaurants: Big Kahuna’s Poolside Bar & Grill, The Italian Kitchen, Kokomo’s Lakeside Tiki Bar, an adults-only lounge and in-room dining.
- Parking: no separate charge. Parking is part of the resort fee.
- Resort fee: $30 per night plus 11% tax (Sonesta and Booking.com).
- Park perks: a daily shuttle to Disney and Universal, included in the resort fee; no current timetable was published at last check. No Early Theme Park Entry.
Check today’s rates and availability at Summer Bay Orlando on Booking.com
Book Summer Bay Orlando by Exploria Resorts if…
- One- and two-bedroom condos with a full kitchen and a stackable washer and dryer
- One $30 fee covers parking, Wi-Fi and a daily shuttle to Disney and Universal
- A lake marina, mini golf, a water playground and several pools inside a gated resort
Skip it if…
- You want a shorter trip to Disney; Westgate Vacation Villas is about 3 to 5 miles from Animal Kingdom parking. Consider Westgate Vacation Villas Resort · compare its rates
- Your group is larger than 7 or 8; Encore Resort at Reunion rents homes with 4 to 13 bedrooms. Consider Encore Resort at Reunion · compare its rates
Summer Bay Orlando photos
The resort’s own gallery shows the bedrooms, a bathroom, the clubhouse pool, a cafe and the recreation areas. Tap any photo to enlarge it, or see the full gallery and current prices on Booking.com.
Name, brand and who runs Summer Bay Orlando
Summer Bay Orlando is an Exploria Resorts property that joined Sonesta’s MOD Collection, a soft brand, in an affiliation Sonesta announced on January 26, 2026. Booking.com lists it as Summer Bay Orlando MOD Collection by Sonesta. The Sonesta Travel Pass terms list Booking.com rates as non-qualified rates, so a Booking.com reservation does not earn Travel Pass points.
Location: US-192 west of Disney, in Lake County
Summer Bay sits on US-192 west of Walt Disney World, in the Four Corners area. The US Census geocoder places the address in Lake County, not Osceola County, even though Booking.com shows an Orlando address.
Animal Kingdom is the closest Disney park at about 7 road miles. Sonesta lists Walt Disney World at 6 miles and Universal at 20 miles; Exploria says less than 10 miles to Walt Disney World Resort. Our public-road routes from the resort entrance:
| Destination | Road miles (out / back) | Main roads |
|---|---|---|
| Animal Kingdom guest parking | About 7.3 / 6.8 | US-192, Osceola Parkway |
| Hollywood Studios toll plaza | About 10.3 / 9.4 | US-192, Osceola Parkway |
| EPCOT main parking lot | About 11.4 / 11.2 | US-192, World Drive |
| Magic Kingdom (TTC parking) | About 12.2 / 11.2 | US-192, World Drive |
| Disney Springs (Lime garage) | About 12.5 / 11.8 | US-192, SR 429 (toll) |
| SeaWorld toll plaza | About 15.9 / 14.8 | US-192, I-4 |
| Epic Universe toll plaza | About 19.1 / 18.3 | I-4, SR 528 (toll) |
| Universal garages toll plaza | About 19.7 / 20.0 | US-192, I-4 |
| Orlando International Airport | About 27.6 / 27.5 | I-4, SR 528 (toll) |
These are OSRM routes on public roads, checked on November 9, 2026, without traffic. For this side of Orlando, see our guide to hotels in Clermont, Florida.
Rooms: condos, villas and three-bedroom homes
Sonesta says every Summer Bay unit has a full kitchen, and its in-room list includes a stove, an oven, a full-size refrigerator, a dishwasher and a microwave (amenities may vary by unit). Its room descriptions add a stackable washer and dryer to each of the five condo and villa types it sells.
| Unit | Beds | Size | Sleeps (Sonesta / Exploria) |
|---|---|---|---|
| One Bedroom Condo Jr | 1 queen + sofa bed | 550 sq ft | 3 / 4 |
| One Bedroom Condo | 1 queen + sofa bed | 782 sq ft | 3 / 4 |
| Two Bedroom Villa | 1 king, 2 twins, sofa bed | 838 sq ft | 5 / 6 |
| Two Bedroom Condo Jr | 1 queen, 2 twins, sofa bed | 925 sq ft | 7 / 6 |
| Two Bedroom Condo | 1 queen, 2 double beds, sofa bed | 1,200 sq ft | 7 / 8 |
| 3 Bedroom Home | 2 kings, 2 twins, sofa bed | Not stated | Not listed / 6 |
Sizes and the first occupancy figure come from Sonesta’s reservation page on November 9, 2026. Exploria’s room pages list different maximums, so book for the lower figure or confirm with the resort. Exploria’s Two Bedroom Jr Condo page even contradicts itself (1,300 sq ft and sleeps 8 in the text, 2 twin beds and a capacity of 6 in the bed list). One-bedroom units have one bathroom; two-bedroom units have two.
Exploria describes the 3 Bedroom Home as having three bathrooms, a washer and dryer and “your own private pool”. The homes did not appear on Sonesta’s page or on Booking.com for our sample dates, so ask Exploria if you need one. Booking.com states that cribs and extra beds are not available. If you need laundry in the unit, compare our list of Orlando hotels with a washer and dryer.
Pools, lake and recreation
Summer Bay’s pools are spread across the resort, and two stay open until midnight. The resort map (revised January 2025) shows the clubhouse pool and the Big Kahuna’s pool open from 7 a.m. to 12 a.m., and two pools among the 400 buildings open from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Booking.com’s description mentions 4 on-site pools. No official page checked says whether the pools are heated.
The resort’s activity guide for September to December 2026 lists these hours:
- Parrot’s Landing Water Playground: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Buccaneer Bay Adventure Park: 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Closed Tuesday and Thursday.
- Rocky Falls Mini Golf: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- Lakeside Marina: 12 p.m. to 4 p.m., Friday to Tuesday, with the last vessel rental at 3 p.m.
The marina sits on what Exploria calls a 64-acre spring-fed lake. Jet ski rentals require a reservation and an online boater test, according to the activity guide.
The resort map shows a fishing pier and tennis and pickleball courts. The activity guide lists a movie theater, an arcade (for a fee), fishing gear (for a fee) and crafts from $5 to $40. Activities are free for registered guests unless a price is shown.
Dining and breakfast
Breakfast is not included in the Booking.com rates shown for the sample stays. For a morning meal, use Hello Coffee Shop or the 601 Brunch buffet.
| Venue | Food | Hours (Sonesta) |
|---|---|---|
| Hello Coffee Shop | Starbucks, bakery | 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
| 601 Brunch | Buffet brunch | 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. |
| Big Kahuna’s Poolside Bar & Grill | Burgers, pizza | 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. |
| The Italian Kitchen | Pizza, lasagna | 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. |
| Kokomo’s Lakeside Tiki Bar | Drinks, burgers | 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. |
| The Presidential Lounge at 601 The Reserve | Bar, 21+ | 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. |
| In-room dining | Room service | 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. |
Exploria’s dining page says an 18% gratuity is added automatically to every order at Big Kahuna’s, Kokomo’s, the brunch and The Presidential Lounge. The resort map says Summer Bay is cashless.
Resort fee, parking, tax and deposit
The resort fee is $30 + tax per night. Sonesta’s page says it includes daily parking, a daily shuttle to Disney and Universal, the on-site shuttle, the fitness center and Wi-Fi. Booking.com’s price breakdown showed the same US$30 per night (US$90 for 3 nights) on our December 2026 and January 2027 sample stays, checked on November 9, 2026. Exploria’s amenity list and Booking.com’s facility list call parking free, but the mandatory resort fee covers it.
- Tax: Booking.com applied an “11 % TAX” line to the room rate and the resort fee. That is Florida’s 6% sales tax, Lake County’s 1% surtax and a 4% tourist development tax, per the Lake County Tax Collector, versus 12.5% in Orange County and 13.5% in Osceola County. Our Orlando hotel tax guide explains the county rates.
- Parking: included in the resort fee, so by our rule it does not count as free parking.
- Damage deposit: US$250 by credit card on arrival, refundable after an inspection, according to Booking.com’s house rules.
- Check-in rules: 4 p.m. check-in, 10 a.m. checkout, minimum age 21. Pets are not allowed (Booking.com); service animals are welcome (Sonesta).
True nightly cost: fees, parking and perks
Summer Bay Orlando adds $33.30 a night to your room rate, before the tax on the rate itself. Rates vary by season, availability and how far ahead you book. Published add-ons on November 9, 2026:
- Summer Bay Orlando: your rate + $30 resort fee + $0 overnight parking = rate + $30 per night. The 11% tax on the fee adds $3.30, so the add-ons come to $33.30 per night.
- Five-night example: 5 x $33.30 = $166.50 in resort fee and tax, plus the refundable US$250 deposit.
- What the fee replaces: Disney charges $35 per day for standard theme park parking, and Universal charges $35 including tax at its garages. Each park day on the resort shuttle avoids that $35.
- What the fee does not include: breakfast, Disney’s Early Theme Park Entry, marina rentals, the arcade and paid crafts.
The parking saving applies only on days when the shuttle times fit your plans.
Transport to the parks: the resort shuttle
The $30 resort fee includes a daily shuttle to Disney and Universal, according to Sonesta’s page, which adds that times may vary. At our November 9, 2026 check, no current timetable was published. The only schedule linked from Exploria’s Summer Bay page was a Maingate Transportation sheet titled “November 2024”, so treat its times as out of date.
That 2024 sheet listed runs to Magic Kingdom’s Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC), Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios and Universal Studios, with reservations 1 hour before departure and no direct EPCOT run. Booking.com’s description mentions a complimentary transfer to EPCOT, Magic Kingdom and Universal Studios, while Sonesta lists the shuttle as part of the mandatory resort fee. Ask the front desk for the current stops, times and booking rules.
Summer Bay is not on Disney’s Early Theme Park Entry list. With a car, Animal Kingdom is about 15 minutes away without traffic. For hotels with more frequent buses, compare our list of hotels near Animal Kingdom with a shuttle.
Amenities: fitness, Wi-Fi, housekeeping and accessibility
The fitness center is open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. and does not admit children under 12, according to the activity guide. Wi-Fi is included in the resort fee, and an internal shuttle runs from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
- Housekeeping: at checkout only, with towel exchanges on request, according to Exploria.
- Accessibility: Sonesta lists an accessible pool, exercise facility and guest rooms.
- Sales tours: the resort map shows a Preview Center and invites guests to arrange a preview tour of The Estates at the clubhouse. Neither Sonesta’s page nor the Booking.com listing names a sales presentation as a condition of your stay.
Who Summer Bay Orlando suits
Summer Bay Orlando suits families of 4 to 7 who want a condo with a kitchen, laundry and two bathrooms, a car for park days and activities for rest days.
Book it if:
- You want a one- or two-bedroom condo with a full kitchen and a stackable washer and dryer.
- You want one $30 fee that covers parking, Wi-Fi and a daily shuttle to Disney and Universal.
- Your group wants a lake marina, mini golf, a water playground and several pools inside a gated resort.
Skip it if:
- You want a shorter trip to Disney. Westgate Vacation Villas is about 3 to 5 miles from Animal Kingdom parking; its rates link is in Nearby alternatives below.
- Your group is larger than 7 or 8 people. Encore Resort at Reunion rents homes with 4 to 13 bedrooms; its rates link is in Nearby alternatives below.
Pros
- Every unit has a full kitchen, and the condos and villas have a stackable washer and dryer.
- Two-bedroom units have two bathrooms.
- The resort fee includes parking and a daily shuttle to Disney and Universal.
- Lake County’s 11% hotel tax is lower than in Orange and Osceola counties.
Limitations to know
- No current shuttle timetable is published; the last one the resort linked dates from November 2024.
- Breakfast is not included, and the brunch buffet starts at 10:30 a.m.
- Housekeeping happens at checkout only, according to Exploria.
- No cribs, extra beds or pets, per Booking.com.
- Occupancy limits differ between Sonesta and Exploria.
What to check before you book
- Unit type: confirm the beds and the maximum occupancy for your exact unit.
- Shuttle: ask for the current timetable, the stops and the reservation rules for your travel dates.
- Fees: check the resort fee and the 11% tax in the price breakdown, and plan for the US$250 refundable deposit.
- Three-bedroom homes: ask Exploria; they did not appear on Booking.com for our sample dates.
Nearby alternatives
These resorts west of Disney also rent condos, villas or homes with kitchens. Facts come from our reviews of each property.
- Orange Lake Resort: villas about 5 road miles from Animal Kingdom parking, with a lazy river and waterslides but no free park shuttle. Check availability for your dates at Holiday Inn Club Vacations at Orange Lake Resort.
- Westgate Vacation Villas: villas about 3 to 5 miles from Animal Kingdom parking, with Shipwreck Island Water Park. See current prices for Westgate Vacation Villas Resort.
- Mystic Dunes Resort: suites, golf and four heated pools south of US-192. Compare rates for Hilton Vacation Club Mystic Dunes Orlando.
- Encore Resort at Reunion: 4- to 13-bedroom homes with private pools and a water park. Check today’s rates at Encore Resort at Reunion.
See also our guides to Orlando timeshare resorts and where to stay in Orlando.
Frequently asked questions
Does Summer Bay Orlando have a shuttle to Disney World?
Yes. Sonesta says the $30 resort fee includes a daily shuttle to Disney and Universal, with times that may vary. At our November 9, 2026 check, no current timetable was published, and the only one the resort linked was titled November 2024. Ask the front desk for the current stops and times, and whether you must reserve a seat, before you rely on it.
How much is the resort fee at Summer Bay Orlando?
The resort fee is $30 + tax per night on Sonesta’s page, and Booking.com showed US$30 per night on sample stays checked on November 9, 2026. With the 11% tax, that is $33.30 per night. It covers parking, Wi-Fi, the fitness center and the shuttles.
What is the address of Summer Bay Resort Orlando?
The address is 17805 US Highway 192 W, Clermont, FL 34714, on US-192 west of Walt Disney World in the Four Corners area of Lake County. Booking.com shows the same street address with Orlando as the city. Check-in is at the clubhouse, past the guarded entrance on Summer Bay Boulevard.
Do Summer Bay Orlando condos have a washer and dryer?
Yes. Sonesta’s room descriptions list a stackable washer and dryer in all five condo and villa types it sells, and Exploria’s room pages list a washer and dryer in the 3 Bedroom Home too. Sonesta says every unit also has a full kitchen.
Do you have to attend a timeshare presentation at Summer Bay Orlando?
Neither Sonesta’s hotel page nor the Booking.com listing names a sales presentation as a condition of your stay. The resort map, however, shows a Preview Center and invites guests to arrange a preview tour of The Estates at the clubhouse. Confirm the terms of any offer before you accept it.
How far is Summer Bay Orlando from Disney World?
Animal Kingdom’s guest parking is about 7 road miles away, roughly 15 minutes by car without traffic. Hollywood Studios is about 10 miles, EPCOT’s main lot about 11 miles and the Magic Kingdom parking lot about 12 miles by public roads.
Bottom line
Summer Bay Orlando fits families who want a two-bedroom condo with a kitchen, laundry and two bathrooms, plus a lake and pools inside the gates, about 7 road miles from Animal Kingdom. Budget $33.30 a night for the resort fee and tax, and bring a car or plan around the shuttle times.
See room photos and current prices for Summer Bay Orlando on Booking.com
How we checked this guide: unit sizes, beds, occupancy, the resort fee and restaurant hours come from Sonesta’s hotel page and Exploria’s room and dining pages, checked on November 9, 2026. Fees, tax and house rules come from Booking.com’s price breakdowns for sample stays in December 2026 and January 2027; activity hours from the resort’s September to December 2026 guide and its January 2025 map; shuttle details from Sonesta’s page and the November 2024 Maingate sheet still linked by the resort; and distances from public-road routing. Read how we research our guides.
Sources checked in November 2026: Sonesta: Summer Bay Orlando by Exploria Resorts, MOD Collection by Sonesta, Exploria Resorts: Summer Bay Orlando, Summer Bay activity guide, September to December 2026, Lake County Tax Collector: Tourist Development Tax, Disney: parking.