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Villatel Resort has been redefining what it means to stay in Orlando—and the world is taking note. Explore our latest features and accolades from travel tastemakers, industry insiders, and major publications.

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  • Orlando Hotels Near Disney World and Universal

    USA Today

    Two women in athletic wear walking and talking along a paved lakeside path lined with palm trees at a resort.

  • Orlando Hotels for Every Family Member

    USA Today

    A close-up view of a child's hands mixing a bright green slime craft in a glass bowl, flanked by pumpkins on a table.

  • Inside Villatel Orlando Resort

    Country Living

    Mickey Mouse wearing a purple and orange Halloween tuxedo with a matching top hat, waving from an ornate gold parade float balcony under a clear blue sky.

  • Villatel Orlando Resort Near Epic Universe

    Southern Living

    A private screened-in patio area featuring a swimming pool, integrated hot tub, and lounge chairs overlooking a palm tree-lined resort lake.

  • Browse These Top Destinations for Off-Season Summer Travel

    TODAY

  • The Best Places to Stay in Orlando, Florida

    Business Insider

    The famous upside-down building facade of the WonderWorks attraction in Orlando, designed to look like a classic brick building ripped from its foundation.

  • 2026 Travel Awards: Action & Adventure

    Good Housekeeping

    An elevated aerial view of Universal's Volcano Bay water theme park, highlighting the massive central Krakatau volcano surrounded by winding water slides, tropical trees, and sandy beach lagoons.

  • The Best Family Vacation Destinations

    Good Housekeeping

    A long wooden dining table set for a Passover Seder inside a modern villa, featuring a traditional Seder plate, matzo in a basket, Haggadah books at each setting, wine, and a floral centerpiece, with a living area visible in the background.

  • The Best Places to Travel in December

    Travel + Leisure

    A two-story resort villa converted into a haunted house at night, illuminated by orange roofline lights and featuring a glowing green-eyed tree monster and a puddle reflection.

  • Disney World, Disneyland & Universal Holiday Deals

    Travel + Leisure

    A spacious kitchen featuring minimalist light gray cabinets, a white quartz island with three black leather barstools, and polished tile flooring.

  • Villatel Orlando Resort

    Matador Network

    A young girl in a blue swimsuit smiles with her arms raised in mid-air as she splashes into the water at the bottom of a bright yellow water slide on a sunny day.

  • The Best Orlando Hotels

    Brit + Co

    An overhead view of three powdered sugar-dusted waffles on a white textured plate, served with a small bowl of syrup, an orange wedge, and a strawberry slice.