4 Bedroom Villa
A stylish, spacious alternative to the traditional hotel stay, this bright and welcoming four-bedroom villa infuses your Orlando resort getaway with the comforts and conveniences of home.
Orlando Holiday Resort for Families & Groups
Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year’s in Orlando
Bring everyone together for the holidays at Villatel Resort Orlando, where spacious villas and a lineup of on-site seasonal fun make it easy to celebrate. With room for the whole group, plus full kitchens and dining areas, your villa sets the scene for Thanksgiving dinner and the traditions worth keeping. Come Christmas, head to Aqua Bay waterpark to meet the big guy at Orlando’s only Santa’s Cabana, then follow the clues to find the missing Villat-elves. And when it’s time to ring in the new year, Disney and Universal are just a complimentary shuttle ride away.
Explore Our Villas
This holiday season, skip the cramped hotel rooms and connecting doors. Choose from private villas of all sizes built for families and groups, moments from Orlando’s biggest seasonal celebrations. Reserve your holiday stay today.
5 Bedroom Villa
The ultimate upgrade from a traditional hotel stay, this expansive five-bedroom villa offers a little something for just about everyone in your crew, from grownups to kids to kids at heart.
6 Bedroom Villa
Gather and connect in a private retreat built for togetherness—where shared meals become savored moments, and expansive spaces invite connection.
6-Bedroom Villa With Theater
Plan an Orlando getaway that goes all-in on fun and togetherness in this amenity-packed villa.
7 Bedroom Villa
Stay, play, and gather together in a sprawling villa that’s entirely your own.
9-Bedroom Villa With Theater
Our largest and most spacious villa option continues the resort magic behind closed doors.
Featured Event
Santa’s Cabana Party
Santa’s trading the North Pole for the “North Pool”—and you’re invited. Step inside Santa’s Cabana, a tropical hideaway decked out for the holidays, for a meet-and-greet with the big guy himself. Share your wish list, snap a family photo, and spend a little time with Santa in his sunny seasonal retreat. The celebration continues across the Aqua Bay pool deck with holiday music, seasonal décor, and complimentary treats. Round out the celebration with a family “snow” foam party—swimsuits encouraged, mittens optional.
Resort Holiday Experiences
Give Them More to Talk About Next Year
The night they watched a cozy holiday movie from the pool. The moment they met their favorite princesses. The great Villat-elf search. Fill this year’s celebrations with the stories your family will still be telling at the next holiday gathering and beyond.
Find the Villa-telf
Our resident Villat-elf is hiding out at Aqua Bay—and it’s your job to find him. Each of the 12 days of Christmas brings a new clue and a new hiding spot. Follow the clue, track down our mischievous little guest, and claim your prize!
Holiday Dive-In
Gather by the pool for a holiday favorite on the big screen. Take in the movie from the water or curl up poolside. From fireside s’mores to unique seasonal popcorn, we’ll have treats on hand to make the evening even sweeter.
Fireside Friendsgiving
Friendsgiving feels even better by the fire. Gather for s’mores, seasonal treats, karaoke favorites, and poolside games, then settle in for an evening of good company with old friends and new.
Meet Anna & Elsa
A little Arendelle magic is coming to Aqua Bay this holiday season. Meet Anna and Elsa for a royal hello and photos with your favorite sisters. Bring your little ones—and their favorite princess attire—for some frozen fun in the Florida sun.
Holiday Entertainment for the Whole Family
Holiday Events & Activities
Discover even more festive activities, available exclusively for Villatel Resort guests during stays in November and December.
Art of Holiday Sugar Cookies
Our closely guarded sugar cookie recipe is coming out for the holidays—and you’re invited to learn it. Bake, taste, and decorate your own holiday-themed cookies, with cider, hot cocoa, and appetizers to enjoy along the way. A take-home souvenir is included.
Holiday Spirits Mixology
Add a few new pours to your holiday repertoire. Craft two unique cocktails in this hands-on mixology experience, paired with charcuterie and light bites. Take home a mixology souvenir to inspire your next round.
The Turkey Trot
Start Thanksgiving morning on the move with a family-friendly Turkey Trot through the resort. Run, jog, or walk the course at your own pace, with music to keep things lively, a dedicated start and finish area, photo opportunities, and a commemorative keepsake to take home.
Merry Makers
Get crafty with a cheerful lineup of hands-on holiday fun. From gingerbread houses and ornament making to holiday tie-dye and more, there’s always something merry in the making.
Gobble, Gobble, Gametime
Gather the whole gang for festive spins on family favorites like bingo, trivia, Family Feud, and Minute-to-Win-It. The lineup changes daily, but the friendly competition never stops.
Close to Orlando’s Holiday Magic
Theme Park Shuttle
From Grinchmas at Universal Orlando to Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party at Walt Disney World, stay close to the season’s most celebrated attractions at Villatel Resort. Our complimentary, round-trip theme park shuttle makes getting to Disney and Universal easy—so you can focus on the holiday fun. Book up to seven days in advance; reservations are required to ride.
