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The best hotels near Disney World that Disney doesn’t own are the Four Seasons Resort Orlando, the Walt Disney World Dolphin and Swan Reserve on Disney property, Signia by Hilton and the Waldorf Astoria in Bonnet Creek, and good-value Early Entry hotels such as Drury Plaza in the Disney Springs Resort Area. Where you stay decides how you reach the parks, whether you get Disney’s 30-minute Early Theme Park Entry and what you pay in fees.
This guide compares 20 non-Disney hotels by area, with Early Entry status, park transport, road distances and fees checked on official pages in October 2026. A section near the end covers Disney’s own resorts.
Quick answer: For luxury on Disney property, book the Four Seasons. For the most Disney perks outside a Disney-owned hotel, pick the Dolphin or Swan Reserve: Early Entry, Extended Evening Hours, the 7-day Lightning Lane window and a walk to EPCOT. For value, Drury Plaza charges no resort fee and includes breakfast and evening food. For a lazy river, choose Signia or the Hilton Buena Vista Palace; for big families, DoubleTree Suites (up to six) or The Grove (up to eight).
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How we chose the best hotels near Disney World
- Location: on Disney property, in Bonnet Creek, in the Disney Springs Resort Area or within about 11 road miles of a park.
- Disney perks: status on Disney’s official Early Entry, Extended Evening Hours and Lightning Lane pages.
- Transport and cost: each hotel’s shuttle rules, OSRM road distances, and resort fees and parking from official pages.
We don’t use review scores or claim stays, and we don’t quote room prices: rates vary by season, availability and how far ahead you book.
Best hotels near Disney World compared
Fees are per room, at last check and usually plus tax; confirm totals when you book.
| Hotel | Area | Early Entry | Park transport | Fees at last check |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Four Seasons Orlando | Disney property | Yes | Free hourly coach | Resort fee, valet only |
| WDW Dolphin | Disney property | Yes, plus evening hours | Walk, boats, Disney buses | $50 package, $40 self-park |
| WDW Swan Reserve | Disney property | Yes, plus evening hours | Walk, boats, Disney buses | $50 package, $40 self-park |
| Signia by Hilton | Bonnet Creek | Yes | Motorcoach, in fee | $50 fee, $40 self-park |
| Waldorf Astoria | Bonnet Creek | Yes | Motorcoach, in fee | $50 fee, $60 valet only |
| JW Marriott Bonnet Creek | Bonnet Creek | No | Shuttle, in fee | $55 fee, $43 self-park |
| Wyndham Grand | Bonnet Creek | No | Scheduled shuttle | $42 fee, $36 self-park |
| Drury Plaza | Disney Springs | Yes | Free hourly shuttle | No resort fee, $28 parking |
| Hilton Buena Vista Palace | Disney Springs | Yes | Hourly, reserve ahead | $41 fee, $38 self-park |
| Hilton Lake Buena Vista | Disney Springs | Yes | Shuttle, in fee | Resort charge, $38 self-park |
| Renaissance Orlando | Disney Springs | Yes | Scheduled, reserve on site | $39 fee, $30 self-park |
| Wyndham Garden | Disney Springs | Yes | Hourly, reserve ahead | $36 fee, $30 parking |
| DoubleTree Suites | Disney Springs | Yes | Daily, reserve ahead | Resort charge, $35 self-park |
| Holiday Inn Orlando | Disney Springs | Yes | Hourly, reserve ahead | $39 fee, $27 parking |
| Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress | Lake Buena Vista | No | Disney and Universal shuttles | $50 fee, $39 self-park |
| Buena Vista Suites | Lake Buena Vista | No | Scheduled, in hotel fee | $23 fee, free parking |
| Conrad Orlando | Evermore | No | Free Disney motorcoach | Resort charge, $50 valet only |
| Homewood Suites | Flamingo Crossings | No | Free shuttle, few runs | $20 parking |
| The Grove | Winter Garden | No | Scheduled, in fee | $49 fee, $35 parking |
| Margaritaville | Kissimmee | No | A few runs a day | $48 fee, $20 self-park |
Best hotels near Disney World by need
- Luxury: Four Seasons, Waldorf Astoria and Conrad Orlando.
- Most Disney perks: Walt Disney World Dolphin and Swan Reserve.
- Lazy river: Signia, Buena Vista Palace, Four Seasons, Wyndham Grand and The Grove.
- Early Entry on a budget: Drury Plaza, Holiday Inn Orlando and Wyndham Garden.
- Families of five to eight: DoubleTree Suites, Buena Vista Suites and The Grove.
- Disney plus Universal: Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, The Grove and Margaritaville.
How far each area is from the parks
Road distances from OSRM routing to the Magic Kingdom’s Transportation and Ticket Center (TTC), where you board the monorail or ferry, and to EPCOT’s main parking lot, on public roads only, rounded.
| Area | Our picks | To Magic Kingdom (TTC) | To EPCOT main lot |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disney property | Four Seasons, Dolphin, Swan Reserve | About 3.5 to 4 miles | Walk from Dolphin and Swan Reserve; about 5 miles from Four Seasons |
| Bonnet Creek | Signia, Waldorf, JW Marriott, Wyndham Grand | About 6 miles | About 5 miles |
| Disney Springs area | Seven hotels below | About 5.5 to 6.5 miles | About 4.5 to 6.5 miles |
| Lake Buena Vista | Grand Cypress, Buena Vista Suites | About 6.5 to 7.5 miles | About 6 to 7 miles |
| Evermore | Conrad Orlando | About 5.5 miles | About 6.5 miles |
| Flamingo Crossings | Homewood Suites | About 7.5 miles | About 7 miles |
| Winter Garden | The Grove | About 11 miles | About 10.5 miles |
| Kissimmee (US-192) | Margaritaville | About 9 miles | About 8 miles |
Focused on one park? See our hotels near Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom.
Which hotels near Disney World get Early Theme Park Entry?
Disney lists 15 “other select hotels” whose guests enter all four theme parks 30 minutes early every day of their stay, including check-in and check-out days, a benefit Disney says continues through 2027. They are the 12 marked “Yes” in our table plus the Walt Disney World Swan, Wyndham Lake Buena Vista and Shades of Green (for eligible military guests).
| Perk | Disney Resort hotels | Swan, Dolphin, Swan Reserve | Other Early Entry hotels | Everyone else |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30-minute Early Entry | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Extended Evening Hours | Deluxe and Deluxe Villa only | Yes | No | No |
| Lightning Lane purchases | 7 days ahead | 7 days ahead | 3 days ahead | 3 days ahead |
| Standard theme park parking | Free | Free | $35 a day | $35 a day |
Shades of Green also gets evening hours and the 7-day window. A Disney “Good Neighbor” or “Gateway” label doesn’t bring Early Entry. Our full list of non-Disney hotels with Early Theme Park Entry explains how to use each perk.
On Walt Disney World property, but not run by Disney
These three stand inside Walt Disney World but are run by other companies, so you can book them like any hotel.
1. Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort
The Four Seasons Resort Orlando sits in Golden Oak, Disney’s private residential community: AAA Five Diamond, 443 rooms and suites, and Capa, a Michelin-recommended 17th-floor steakhouse with fireworks views. Explorer Island, its private 5-acre water park, has a lazy river, two water slides, a splash zone and a family pool, plus an adults-only pool and a complimentary kids’ camp.
- Why stay: top-tier service and pools on Disney property, with Early Entry every day.
- Getting to the parks: complimentary buses run about once an hour to each of the four parks (Magic Kingdom via the TTC); other runs cost extra. The Magic Kingdom lot is about 4 road miles away.
- Good to know: a nightly resort fee applies, parking is valet only for a fee, and breakfast isn’t in the standard rate.
Best for: luxury travelers and families who want the resort to be part of the trip.
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2. Walt Disney World Dolphin
The Dolphin’s pyramid tower stands on Crescent Lake beside the Swan. Marriott runs it, not Disney, yet guests get nearly the whole Disney Resort package: Early Entry, Extended Evening Hours, the 7-day Lightning Lane window and free standard theme park parking. The complex shares 23 restaurants and lounges and six pools; our Swan vs Dolphin vs Swan Reserve comparison explains the differences.
- Why stay: the most Disney perks outside Disney’s own hotels, with two parks on foot.
- Getting to the parks: walkways and water taxis (about every 20 to 25 minutes, not in bad weather) to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios; buses about every 20 to 25 minutes to Animal Kingdom, Disney Springs and Magic Kingdom (via the TTC).
- Good to know: a mandatory $50-a-day resort service package (plus tax) covers Wi-Fi and swan paddleboats; self-parking is $40 a day and valet $51 to $61, plus tax. Each adult beyond two costs $35 a night.
Best for: EPCOT and Hollywood Studios fans who want Disney transport and perks.
3. Walt Disney World Swan Reserve
The Swan Reserve, a 14-story tower across Epcot Resorts Boulevard from the Swan and Dolphin, is the newest of the three: 349 rooms, 149 of them suites, four restaurants and lounges led by the Mediterranean Amare, and a pool with an elevated deck and fire pit. Guests get the same Disney perks as the Dolphin’s.
- Why stay: modern rooms and many suites, with Swan and Dolphin perks.
- Getting to the parks: the complex’s Disney buses, water taxis and walkways to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios.
- Good to know: the same $50 resort service package and $40 self-parking (plus tax) apply; a third or fourth adult costs $35 a night.
Best for: couples and suite seekers who want a newer, smaller building.
Bonnet Creek: resorts surrounded by Disney land
Bonnet Creek is a private enclave bordered by Disney property on three sides and I-4 on the fourth. Besides the four hotels below, it holds the Club Wyndham Bonnet Creek timeshare. Only Signia and the Waldorf get Early Entry, but all four run Disney shuttles. Our Bonnet Creek hotels guide compares all five.
4. Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek
Signia is the family resort of the Hilton pair, with about 1,000 rooms, a lazy river with tubes, a zero-entry lagoon pool, a waterslide (40-inch minimum) and cabanas. Our Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek review covers rooms and dining.
- Why stay: a lazy river and Early Entry, surrounded by Walt Disney World.
- Getting to the parks: a motorcoach shared with the Waldorf runs to the four parks and Disney Springs during regular park hours; EPCOT’s main lot is about 5 road miles away and the Magic Kingdom TTC about 6.
- Good to know: the resort charge is $50 a night plus tax and covers the shuttle; self-parking is $40 and valet $60 a day, plus tax.
Best for: pool-loving families and convention travelers adding park days.
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5. Waldorf Astoria Orlando
The Waldorf Astoria Orlando is Signia’s quieter luxury neighbor, with the Rees Jones-designed Waldorf Astoria Golf Club and its own cabana pool, plus use of Signia’s lazy river. You must be 21 to book.
- Why stay: classic luxury service and golf, with Early Entry every day.
- Getting to the parks: the shared motorcoach to the four parks and Disney Springs, covered by the resort charge.
- Good to know: the resort charge is $50 a night plus tax, and parking is valet only at $60 a day plus tax.
Best for: couples, golfers and families who want a calm luxury base.
6. JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
The JW Marriott suits travelers who value design, dining and the Spa by JW over a big pool scene: 516 rooms, two pools (one adults-only), family loft suites with bunk beds and a rooftop restaurant with Disney fireworks views, but no lazy river or waterslide. See our JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek review.
- Why stay: a modern luxury hotel and spa about 5 road miles from EPCOT’s main lot.
- Getting to the parks: a resort shuttle to the Disney parks and Disney Springs.
- Good to know: no Early Entry. The resort fee was $55 a night plus tax at our last check and covers the shuttle; Marriott listed self-parking at $43 and valet at $59 a day (May 2026).
Best for: couples who want a stylish base and don’t need Early Entry.
7. Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek
The Wyndham Grand sits on a lake beside the Club Wyndham towers, and its resort fee unlocks their pools, two lazy rivers and splash pad as well as the hotel’s own Oasis pool. Its 400 rooms include Family Bunk rooms for up to six. See our Wyndham Grand Orlando Bonnet Creek review.
- Why stay: lazy-river access for a lower resort fee than its neighbors.
- Getting to the parks: complimentary daily shuttles to the four parks and Disney Springs, first come, first served; EPCOT’s main lot is about 5 road miles away.
- Good to know: the resort services fee is $42 a day plus tax; self-parking is $36 and valet $42, plus tax. It’s a Disney “Gateway” hotel without Early Entry.
Best for: families who want water fun and a Disney shuttle for less.
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Disney Springs Resort Area: Early Entry at mid-range prices
These hotels line Hotel Plaza Boulevard and Buena Vista Drive, on Disney land within walking distance of Disney Springs, but none is Disney-owned. All eight get Early Entry, and most shuttles run hourly and need a reservation. Disney Springs parking is free, so walking saves time, not money. Our Disney Springs Resort Area comparison covers all eight.
8. Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando – Disney Springs Area
Drury Plaza charges no resort fee and includes a free hot breakfast (6 to 10 a.m.) and the 5:30 Kickback, a rotating menu of hot food with beer, wine, mixed drinks and soft drinks from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., with three free alcoholic drinks for guests 21 and up. All 602 rooms have a microwave and fridge, two-room suites sleep five or six, and there’s a saltwater pool, splash pad and arcade.
- Why stay: no resort fee, two free meals a day and Early Entry.
- Getting to the parks: a free shuttle every hour to the four parks; Disney Springs is about half a mile away.
- Good to know: self-parking is $28 a night (the hotel’s FAQ still says $25 plus tax), and pets cost $50 per room, per day, plus tax.
Best for: value-minded families who want to cut food costs and keep Disney perks.
9. Hilton Orlando Buena Vista Palace – Disney Springs Area
The Buena Vista Palace is a 1,011-room resort built around the Float Lagoon, a zero-entry lazy-river pool with tubes, plus a heated pool, splash pad and cabanas. Disney Springs is a 5- to 7-minute walk over a pedestrian bridge.
- Why stay: a lazy river, Early Entry and Disney Springs dinners on foot.
- Getting to the parks: an hourly shuttle to the four parks, the first leaving 90 minutes before opening; reserve both legs up to 72 hours ahead.
- Good to know: the resort charge is $41 a night plus tax and covers the shuttle; self-parking is $38 and valet $48, plus tax.
Best for: families who want a big pool scene next to Disney Springs.
10. Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista – Disney Springs Area
This 814-room Hilton connects to Disney Springs by a pedestrian skybridge and has two heated pools, a splash pad and a Benihana. Its suites add a separate living area for bigger families. Our Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista review has room details.
- Why stay: the skybridge, Early Entry and plenty of suites.
- Getting to the parks: a reservation-based shuttle to the four parks, included in the resort charge.
- Good to know: the resort charge covers internet, the shuttle, water, a $10 arcade card and breakfast for kids 5 and under, but Hilton doesn’t publish the amount. Self-parking was $38 and valet $48 (plus 6.5% tax) at last check; dogs are allowed for a fee.
Best for: rope-drop planners, suite seekers and travelers with dogs.
11. Renaissance Orlando Resort & Spa
The former B Resort became the Renaissance Orlando Resort & Spa in 2024. Its 394 rooms include kings with bunk beds and a Family Suite, and there’s a zero-entry pool with deck jets, cabanas, a pool bar and a spa. Our Renaissance Orlando Resort and Spa review has more.
- Why stay: a spa, a walk to Disney Springs and Early Entry.
- Getting to the parks: a complimentary scheduled shuttle to the four parks (not Disney Springs); reserve after check-in with the front desk’s QR code, up to seven days ahead.
- Good to know: the resort fee is $39 a night plus tax; self-parking is $30 and valet $45 a night, plus tax.
Best for: couples and families who want a spa near Disney Springs.
12. Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista – Disney Springs Resort Area
Wyndham Garden’s 394 rooms sit in two five-story courtyard buildings with exterior corridors. It shares the Oasis pool complex and restaurants with the Wyndham Lake Buena Vista tower next door, where the Disney-view rooms are. See our Wyndham Garden Lake Buena Vista guide.
- Why stay: one of the lower resort fees here, Early Entry and a bridge walk to Disney Springs.
- Getting to the parks: hourly shuttles to the four parks from 90 minutes before opening until 90 minutes after closing; reservations required, with no water park or after-hours event service.
- Good to know: the resort fee is $36 a night plus tax, and gated self-parking is $30 plus tax.
Best for: budget-minded travelers who don’t mind exterior-corridor rooms.
13. DoubleTree Suites by Hilton Orlando – Disney Springs Area
The area’s only all-suite hotel has 236 suites, most of them one-bedroom suites of about 540 square feet with a bedroom, a living room with a queen sofa bed and a wet bar; two-queen suites sleep up to six. Its resort charge includes Kids Eat Free: one child 12 or under per adult entrée. Read our DoubleTree Suites Disney Springs review.
- Why stay: a door between parents and kids, room for six and Early Entry.
- Getting to the parks: a daily shuttle to the parks; book seats with the hotel. Disney Springs is within a mile.
- Good to know: Hilton doesn’t publish the resort charge amount; self-parking was $35 and valet $45 a night, plus tax, at our last check.
Best for: families of five or six who want a separate bedroom.
14. Holiday Inn Orlando – Disney Springs Area
Most of the Holiday Inn’s 324 rooms have balconies, with Disney Springs, fireworks, pool and standard views, and kids 11 and under eat free with a paying adult (terms apply). Disney Springs is a 7- to 10-minute walk. Our Holiday Inn Orlando Disney Springs review has room details.
- Why stay: balconies, Early Entry and low parking charges.
- Getting to the parks: hourly shuttles to the four parks, including for Early Entry; reservations are required.
- Good to know: the resort fee is $39 a night plus 12.5% tax; parking is $27 standard or $31 preferred per night.
Best for: mid-range budgets that want a balcony or fireworks view.
Lake Buena Vista and Evermore: resorts just outside Disney
Just outside Disney’s boundary, these three trade Early Entry for bigger pools, suites or free parking.
15. Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress has 779 rooms around an 18-story atrium and a standout pool: an 800,000-gallon lagoon with waterfalls, grottos and a waterslide (48-inch minimum). There’s also a 21-acre lake for watersports and golf on site. Our Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress review has more.
- Why stay: a resort pool and lake, with free shuttles to Disney and Universal.
- Getting to the parks: complimentary shuttles booked up to 48 hours ahead; the operator’s schedule lists the Magic Kingdom TTC, EPCOT, Disney Springs and a Universal run (Hyatt adds a connection to Epic Universe). It’s about 6.5 to 7 road miles to the TTC or EPCOT’s main lot.
- Good to know: the resort fee is $50 a day (subject to change), and self-parking was $39 at our last check. No Early Entry.
Best for: families splitting time between Disney and Universal.
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16. Buena Vista Suites
Next door to its sister resort, the Caribe Royale Orlando, Buena Vista Suites is the value pick for families who want two rooms: a separate bedroom and a living room with a sofa bed. The hot breakfast buffet and self-parking are free.
- Why stay: a separate bedroom, free breakfast and free parking.
- Getting to the parks: scheduled shuttles to the four parks plus an evening Disney Springs shuttle, covered by the hotel fee; register at least 24 hours ahead (individual bookings only). EPCOT’s main lot is about 6 road miles away.
- Good to know: the hotel fee is $23 a night plus tax. No Early Entry.
Best for: budget-conscious families of four or five.
17. Conrad Orlando
Conrad Orlando, a Forbes Four-Star and AAA Five Diamond hotel, stands on Evermore Bay, a lagoon with a white-sand beach at the Evermore resort. Rooms range from kings to Family Suites with bunk beds for up to six, and the resort charge covers lagoon and beach access, kayaks and paddleboards. See our Conrad Orlando review.
- Why stay: a beach-and-lagoon luxury resort, three miles from Walt Disney World by the hotel’s count.
- Getting to the parks: a complimentary motorcoach to all four Disney parks; the Magic Kingdom lot is about 5.5 road miles away.
- Good to know: parking is valet only ($50 a night at last check); check the resort charge at booking. No Early Entry.
Best for: families and couples who want a resort day as much as a park day.
Disney’s west side: Flamingo Crossings and Winter Garden
Flamingo Crossings Town Center, on Disney-owned land outside the Western Entrance, has six Marriott- and Hilton-brand hotels near Animal Kingdom and ESPN Wide World of Sports, none with Early Entry. Farther west, The Grove sits on Lake Austin.
18. Homewood Suites by Hilton Orlando at Flamingo Crossings Town Center
Homewood Suites pairs suites with full kitchens and free hot breakfast with a pool and waterslide shared with the Home2 Suites next door; one-bedroom suites are listed for up to six guests.
- Why stay: a kitchen and free breakfast on the Animal Kingdom side of Disney.
- Getting to the parks: Hilton advertises free scheduled Disney shuttles, but at our October 2026 check the operator’s booking system showed only one or two morning runs per park (Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios and the TTC), with no direct EPCOT bus. The Magic Kingdom TTC is about 7.5 road miles away.
- Good to know: parking was $20 a day at our last check.
Best for: families with a car who want a kitchen and free breakfast.
19. The Grove Resort & Water Park Orlando
The Grove’s two-bedroom suites (up to six) and three-bedroom suites (up to eight) come with full kitchens and a washer and dryer. Surfari Water Park, included in the resort fee, has a FlowRider (sessions extra), two waterslides (48-inch minimum) and a lazy river. See our The Grove Resort review.
- Why stay: condo-style suites for big groups and a water park for rest days.
- Getting to the parks: daily transportation to Walt Disney World, Universal and SeaWorld, included in the resort fee; reserve 48 to 2 hours ahead. The Magic Kingdom lot is about 11 road miles away.
- Good to know: the resort fee is $49 a night plus tax, and parking is $35 plus tax per vehicle, per night.
Best for: multi-generation groups who want a kitchen, laundry and a water park.
Kissimmee and US-192
Kissimmee’s US-192 corridor mixes big resorts with budget hotels, none with Disney perks.
20. Margaritaville Resort Orlando
Margaritaville Resort Orlando sits next to Island H2O Water Park and the Promenade at Sunset Walk, off US-192 near SR 429, with rooms, suites and cottages for big groups. Island H2O is seasonal: the resort’s water park page includes admission with the paid full resort fee for stays through October 31, 2026, when the season ends, but its FAQ says passes are sold separately, so check the 2027 terms.
- Why stay: restaurants next door and shuttles to Disney, Universal and SeaWorld.
- Getting to the parks: free shuttles need a reservation 24 hours to 1 hour ahead and run only a few times a day: at last check, three departures to Magic Kingdom and EPCOT (via the TTC) and one each to Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios.
- Good to know: the resort fee is $48 a night plus tax; self-parking is $20 and valet $45 a night, plus tax. It’s a Disney Good Neighbor hotel without Early Entry.
Best for: couples and families who will visit Universal or SeaWorld too.
Should you stay at a Disney-owned resort instead?
Disney’s own resorts aren’t sold on Booking.com, but compare them. Every Disney Resort hotel gets Early Entry, the 7-day Lightning Lane window, free overnight self-parking, free standard theme park parking and Disney transportation; Extended Evening Hours are limited to Deluxe and Deluxe Villa resorts.
| How you travel | Disney resorts | Parks served |
|---|---|---|
| Resort Monorail | Contemporary, Grand Floridian, Polynesian Village | Magic Kingdom |
| Walk to EPCOT’s International Gateway | BoardWalk Inn, Yacht Club, Beach Club | EPCOT, plus Skyliner to Hollywood Studios |
| Disney Skyliner | Riviera, Caribbean Beach, Pop Century, Art of Animation | EPCOT and Hollywood Studios |
| Disney buses | All Disney resorts | All four parks and Disney Springs |
A non-Disney hotel wins for suites, free breakfast or a Universal base.
How to choose a hotel near Disney World
- Price the whole stay. Add resort fees and parking to every night; Drury Plaza charges no resort fee.
- Read the shuttle rules. Many shuttles run hourly and need a reservation; for Early Entry, check the first departure. Compare hotels with free Disney World shuttles.
- Match the room to your group. Check each room’s occupancy limit; for seven or eight, The Grove’s three-bedroom suites fit in one booking.
- Count breakfast. Drury Plaza, Buena Vista Suites and Homewood Suites include it.
- Doing Universal too? Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, The Grove and Margaritaville run Universal shuttles, or split your stay between Disney and Universal.
- Still choosing an area? Our guide to the best areas to stay in Orlando compares the main neighborhoods.
By hotel brand: see the best Marriott hotels near Disney World and Hilton hotels near Disney World, with Early Entry, shuttles and fees compared.
More brand guides: Hyatt, Holiday Inn and Wyndham hotels near Disney World, with fees and shuttles compared.
Frequently asked questions
Is it better to stay at a Disney resort or a hotel near Disney World?
Disney resorts include free standard theme park parking, the 7-day Lightning Lane window and Disney transportation. But 15 non-Disney hotels also get 30-minute Early Theme Park Entry, and the Swan, Dolphin and Swan Reserve add Extended Evening Hours and the 7-day window. A hotel near Disney wins when you want a suite, free breakfast or a lower total after fees.
Which non-Disney hotels are closest to the Disney World parks?
The Walt Disney World Dolphin, Swan and Swan Reserve, linked to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios by walkways and water taxis. For Magic Kingdom, the Four Seasons in Golden Oak is about 4 road miles from the Transportation and Ticket Center. Bonnet Creek and Disney Springs area hotels are about 4.5 to 6.5 road miles from EPCOT’s main lot.
Which hotels near Disney World have a free shuttle?
Drury Plaza runs a free hourly shuttle and charges no resort fee. At the other picks the Disney shuttle is called complimentary or is covered by a mandatory resort or hotel fee, from the Four Seasons, Signia and the Waldorf Astoria to the Disney Springs area hotels, Wyndham Grand, Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, Conrad, Buena Vista Suites, The Grove and Margaritaville. Many need a reservation.
What is the best luxury hotel near Disney World?
The Four Seasons Resort Orlando is our top pick: it’s on Disney property with Early Entry, a private 5-acre water park and a Michelin-recommended rooftop steakhouse. The Waldorf Astoria also gets Early Entry and adds golf, while Conrad Orlando offers a lagoon beach without Disney perks.
Do hotels near Disney World charge resort fees?
Most do. Among the hotels here that publish an amount, fees ran from Buena Vista Suites’ $23 hotel fee to the JW Marriott’s $55 a night at last check, plus tax, and the Swan, Dolphin and Swan Reserve charge a $50 daily package. Drury Plaza charges none. Parking is usually extra, from free at Buena Vista Suites to $61 a day for valet at the Swan and Dolphin.
Which hotels near Disney World are best for big families?
For six, DoubleTree Suites sleeps up to six in a one-bedroom suite and gets Early Entry; Family Bunk rooms at Wyndham Grand and Family Suites at Conrad also sleep six. For seven or eight, The Grove’s three-bedroom suites sleep eight, with a kitchen and laundry.
Bottom line
The best hotel near Disney World depends on the perks you need: the Four Seasons for luxury, the Dolphin or Swan Reserve for Disney transport, Signia for a lazy river with Early Entry and Drury Plaza for value. Add fees and parking before comparing rates. Check your dates at Drury Plaza Hotel Orlando.
Sources checked in October 2026: Disney Early Theme Park Entry, Disney Lightning Lane passes, Walt Disney World parking, Swan and Dolphin reservations FAQ, Disney Springs Resort Area Hotels.