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Sonesta ES Suites Orlando - Lake Buena Vista

Name: Sonesta ES Suites Orlando - Lake Buena Vista
Address: 8751 Suiteside Drive, Disney Downtown Lake Buena Vista, Orlando (FL), 32836, United States
Price range: room rates from per night (USD) - We Price Match!
Rating: 8.6

3 stars out of 5

8751 Suiteside Drive , Disney Downtown Lake Buena Vista, Orlando (FL), United States, 32836

Highlights

Location - Cleanliness - Staff 10 of 10!

Beautiful and clean rooms, amazing value for the price.

Great Suite for family stay

Beautiful and clean rooms, amazing value for the price.

Facilities

Free Wi-Fi

Swimming pool

Car park

Front desk [24-hour]

Fitness center

Family room

Kitchen

Luggage storage

About us

Get your trip off to a great start with a stay at this property, which offers free Wi-Fi in all rooms. Conveniently situated in the Disney Downtown Lake Buena Vista part of Orlando (FL), this property puts you close to attractions and interesting dining options. Don't leave before paying a visit to the famous Magic Kingdom Park. This 3-star property features fitness center to make your stay more indulgent and memorable.

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Room comfort and quality 10.0

Location 9.1

Value for money 8.9

Cleanliness 8.7

Based on 112 verified reviews

Room comfort and qua...

10.0

Location

9.1

Value for money

8.9

Cleanliness

8.7

Service

8.6

Facilities

8.5

"Once again Sonesta has exceeded my expectations!"

"Comfortable and clean stay, we would stay again."

"Location - Cleanliness - Staff 10 of 10!"

"Lots of space, convenience, well-run."

"Hotel is one of the best budget friendly and family hotel."

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9.1Exceptional

Location rating score

Exceptional location

Popular neighborhood

Parking

Available

Popular landmarks

Disney Springs

2.5 km

Discovery Cove

4.6 km

Epcot

4.7 km

SeaWorld

4.8 km

Walt Disney World® Resort

5.8 km

Closest landmarks

Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe

1.1 km

Little Lake Bryan

1.4 km

Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets

1.4 km

Air Force Fun

1.7 km

Buena Vista Watersports

2.0 km

Value for money	8.9
Location rating	9.1
Nearest airport	Orlando International Airport (MCO)
Distance to airport	19.8 km

Select your room

1/12

Two Bedroom Suite - King + Two Doubles

70 m²/753 ft²

Max 8 adults

8.3

Excellent

Room comfort and quality

1/12

One Bedroom Suite - Queen - Mobility Accessible - Roll-In Shower

51 m²/549 ft²

Max 2 adults

8.8

Excellent

Room comfort and quality

1/12

Two Bedroom Suite - King + 2 Doubles - Pool Area

70 m²/753 ft²

Max 2 adults

1/11

One Bedroom Suite - King

25 m²/269 ft²

Max 2 adults

Recommended

Preferred by Couples

8.6

Excellent

Room comfort and quality

1/11

Two Bedroom Suite - Queen + Two Doubles - Mobility Accessible - Roll-In Shower

25 m²/269 ft²

Max 8 adults

1/11

Two Bedroom Suite - King + 2 Doubles - Pool Area

Max 8 adults

2 bedrooms
2 bathrooms

1/8

Two Bedroom Suite - Queen + Two Doubles - Mobility Accessible - Tub

70 m²/753 ft²

Max 2 adults

1/7

Two Bedroom Suite - Two Kings

68 m²/732 ft²

Max 6 adults

Fits groups

9.0

Exceptional

Room comfort and quality

1/5

One Bedroom Suite - Queen - Mobility Accessible - Tub

25 m²/269 ft²

Max 2 adults

9.6

Exceptional

Room comfort and quality

1/3

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible (Mobility Tub One Bedroom)

50 m²/538 ft²

Max 4 adults

Frequently asked questions

Sonesta ES Suites Orlando - Lake Buena Vista meet our mandatory standard for cleanliness and safety by offering hand sanitizer and daily disinfection in common areas. This property also comes well prepared with doctor/nurse on call, staff trained in safety protocol, and first aid kit for added safety measures and hygiene protocols.

Sonesta ES Suites Orlando - Lake Buena Vista has a total of 150 rooms.

Sonesta ES Suites Orlando - Lake Buena Vista's most popular month where verified guests have stayed the most is in April.

The typical room rate for Sonesta ES Suites Orlando - Lake Buena Vista in the past month is 118.38 USD, compared to city's average of 163.06 USD.

Sonesta ES Suites Orlando - Lake Buena Vista can converse in 2 languages and supports popular languages such as English and Spanish for guests traveling to this property. Please refer to the 'Amenities and facilities' section and in the 'Languages spoken' category to find out what other languages this property supports.

Sonesta ES Suites Orlando - Lake Buena Vista supports up to 3, with payment card options including Visa, American Express, and MasterCard.

Past visitors that stayed at Sonesta ES Suites Orlando - Lake Buena Vista have given this property a rating of 9.116 for its outstanding location as the major highlight for their stay.

Verified business travelers that have stayed at this property have given Sonesta ES Suites Orlando - Lake Buena Vista an average rating of 8.4. You can look up more detailed customer evaluations and feedback by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

Past families with older children that have stayed at this property have given Sonesta ES Suites Orlando - Lake Buena Vista an average rating of 9.0. You can check out more descriptive customer assessments and feedback by filtering for a specific type of verified travelers down in the review section.

Sonesta ES Suites Orlando - Lake Buena Vista’s local community is Disney Downtown Lake Buena Vista which comprises of favorite dining places such as El Patron Restaurante Mexicano and Sofrito Latin Cafe.

Sonesta ES Suites Orlando - Lake Buena Vista’s location in the Disney Downtown Lake Buena Vista neighborhood makes it close to popular destinations including Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets and Disney Springs.

More about Sonesta ES Suites Orlando - Lake Buena Vista

Sonesta ES Suites Orlando - Lake Buena Vista

Get the most adventure during your time in Orlando (FL) when you book a room at Sonesta ES Suites Orlando - Lake Buena Vista. If you're looking for the excitement of theme parks like Magic Kingdom Park, then you should start with a room at Sonesta ES Suites Orlando - Lake Buena Vista just 8.0 km away.
At Sonesta ES Suites Orlando - Lake Buena Vista, guests are bound to have a stress-free stay. Keep up with all your communications easily with the hotel's free Wi-Fi.
Guests can enjoy convenient available parking right at the hotel. Front desk service is provided at the hotel including luggage storage.
Forgot to pack something? All your last-minute needs can be fulfilled by the convenience stores, saving you time and hassle. For the comfort and health of all guests, smoking is not permitted anywhere within the hotel. All rooms at Sonesta ES Suites Orlando - Lake Buena Vista are designed for comfort. In-room entertainment amenities are available in some rooms and include television and cable TV.
In some select rooms, you can find a refrigerator and a coffee or tea maker at your disposal. It's good to know that a hair dryer and toiletries are provided in some guest bathrooms.

Dining and things to do

Every day at Sonesta ES Suites Orlando - Lake Buena Vista begins with a delicious in-house breakfast. Enjoy the morning bliss with a sip of good coffee at the cafe located in the hotel.
Do you prefer to cook your own meals? Then you'll love the in-house BBQ facilities and shared kitchen.
Apart from amenities and services, Sonesta ES Suites Orlando - Lake Buena Vista goes the extra mile to make sure all guests make the most of their time. Check out the hotel's fitness facility to stay fit and firm on vacation.

Around the property

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Amenities and facilities

Excellent8.5

Facilities

Languages spoken

English
Spanish

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible

Internet access

Free Wi-Fi in all rooms!
Internet
Internet services
Wi-Fi in public areas

Things to do, ways to relax

Fitness center
Game room
Gym/fitness
Hot tub
Swimming pool
Swimming pool [outdoor]

Cleanliness and safety

Anti-viral cleaning products
Cashless payment service
Daily disinfection in common areas
Doctor/nurse on call
First aid kit
Hand sanitizer
Hot water linen and laundry washing
Hygiene certification
Individually-wrapped food options
Room sanitization opt-out available
Safe dining setup
Sanitized kitchen and tableware items
Staff trained in safety protocol

Dining, drinking, and snacking

A la carte breakfast
BBQ facilities
Breakfast [continental]
Coffee shop
Kitchen
Shared kitchen

Services and conveniences

Air conditioning in public area
Convenience store
Dry cleaning
Elevator unavailable
Facilities for disabled guests
Heating in public area
Invoice provided
Laundry service
Luggage storage
Shared lounge/TV area
Smoke-free property
Smoking area unavailable
Xerox/fax in business center

For the kids

Family/child friendly
Family room

Access

Dog-friendly
Exterior corridor
Fire extinguisher
Front desk [24-hour]
Non-smoking rooms
Pet-friendly [charges apply]
Pets allowed
Smoke alarms

Getting around

Car park [charges apply]
Car park [on-site]
Car power charging station

Available in all rooms

Air conditioning
Free bottled water unavailable
Internet access – LAN
Internet access – wireless
Ironing facilities
Wi-Fi [free]

Food and dining

Breakfast options

American

Location

8751 Suiteside Drive , Disney Downtown Lake Buena Vista, Orlando (FL), United States, 32836

Exceptional9.1

Location

Airports

Orlando International Airport (MCO)
19.8 km
Orlando Sanford International Airport (SFB)
49.9 km

Public transportation

Epcot Station
4.6 km
Bus Stop Aruba at Disney s Caribbean Beach Resort
4.9 km

Hospital or clinic

Central Florida Behavioral Hospital
4.1 km

Shopping

Disney Springs
2.5 km

Convenience store

On-site

Cash withdrawal

ATM
120 m

What's nearby

Popular landmarks

Disney Springs
2.5 km
Discovery Cove
4.6 km
Epcot
4.7 km
SeaWorld
4.8 km
Walt Disney World® Resort
5.8 km
Magic Kingdom Park
8.1 km
Disney's Animal Kingdom
9.2 km
Universal's Islands of Adventure
9.8 km
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
10.5 km
Universal Studios Florida
10.5 km

Nearby landmarks

Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe
1.1 km
Little Lake Bryan
1.4 km
Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets
1.4 km
Air Force Fun
1.7 km
Buena Vista Watersports
2.0 km
Lake Buena Vista
2.1 km
Dr. P. Phillips Community Park
2.1 km
The Art of Disney
2.2 km
The Spice & Tea Exchange
2.2 km
Basin at Downtown Disney Marketplace
2.3 km

Distances shown are straight-line distances on the map. Actual travel distances may vary.

Property policies

Children and extra beds

Extra beds are dependent on the room you choose. Please check the individual room capacity for more details.

All children are welcome.

Infant 0-0 year(s)

Stay for free if using existing bedding.

Baby cot/crib may be requested directly from the property. Subject to availability.

Children 1-21 year(s)

Stay for free if using existing bedding.

If you need an extra bed, it will incur an additional charge.

Guests 22 years and older are considered as adults

Must use an extra bed which will incur an additional charge.

Others

Incidental deposit charge of $150 per stay must be guaranteed with a chipped credit card. Name on credit card must match on valid ID and on reservation in order to check in.
Pets are allowed for an additional charge of USD75 per stay up to 7 nights, and USD 150 for more than 7 nights. The maximum number of pets allowed in each room is 2
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Some helpful facts

Check-in/Check-out

Check-in from: 16:00
Check-out until: 11:00

Getting around

Airport transfer fee: 0 USD

Extras

Daily Internet/Wi-Fi fee: 0 USD
Breakfast charge (unless included in room price): 12 USD

The property

Year property opened: 1993
Number of floors: 3
Number of rooms : 150
Most recent renovation: 2026
Non-smoking rooms/floors: no
Number of restaurants: 0
Number of bars/lounges: 0

Parking

Daily parking fee: 15 USD

Property announcements

--> This property charges additional fees for receiving guests' packages. Contact property for details. Please note that all guests who book with prepaid reservations are required to show the credit card used at booking upon check-in. Guests booking more than 3 rooms: Different group policies apply with a different deposit amount. Contact the property for details. Please note the hotel reserves the right to preauthorize credit cards prior to arrival.

--> From November 3, 2025 to December 22, 2025, the pool and hot tub area will be closed for a resurfacing project. During this period, the pool will not be available for guest use.

--> Our property is currently undergoing an exterior renovation. We are excited to share their colorful new facade in Spring 2025. Until then, we will be working hard to minimize impact during your stay and apologize for any inconvenience caused. We remain at your service and have arrangements in place to ensure everyone excels to their absolute best.

--> From September 14, 2025, to January 19, 2026, the property will undergo upgrades to guest suites and the main/lobby building. Guest suite renovations will be conducted in individual buildings, which will be closed to guests while work is in progress. The main/lobby building will also be updated but will remain open throughout the project. From November 3, 2025, to December 22, 2025, the pool and hot tub area will be closed for resurfacing. During this period, the pool will not be available for guest use.

Reviews of Sonesta ES Suites Orlando - Lake Buena Vista from real guests

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8.6

Excellent

From 112 reviews

Room comfort and quality score 10 out of 10 and is a high score in Orlando (FL)
Room comfort and quality10.0
Location score 9.1 out of 10 and is a high score in Orlando (FL)
Location9.1
Value for money score 8.9 out of 10 and is a high score in Orlando (FL)
Value for money8.9
Cleanliness score 8.7 out of 10 and is a high score in Orlando (FL)
Cleanliness8.7
Service score 8.6 out of 10 and is a high score in Orlando (FL)
Service8.6
Facilities score 8.5 out of 10 and is a high score in Orlando (FL)
Facilities8.5

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8.8
Excellent
Gabriella from United States
Group
Two Bedroom Suite - King + Two Doubles
Stayed 1 night in April 2024
“Great stay”
Our stay at this property was fantastic! The location was perfect for our needs, with easy access to all the attractions in the area. The room size was spacious and comfortable, allowing us to relax after a long day of exploring. The cleanliness of the property was top-notch, making us feel safe and at ease. The staff was friendly and helpful, although there were a few minor hiccups. The facilities were decent, but could use some improvement. The Wi-Fi worked well, allowing us to stay connected throughout our stay. The view from our room was not the best, but it didn't bother us much. Transportation options were a bit limited, but we managed to get around just fine. Overall, we had a great experience and would highly recommend this property for its value for money and convenient location.
Reviewed April 10, 2024
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10.0
Exceptional
Misti from United States
Family with teens
Two Bedroom Suite - King + Two Doubles
Stayed 2 nights in September 2025
“Great stay”
Great room, lots of space, comfortable beds, good amenities, pool area was very nice. Comfortable and clean stay, we would stay again.
Reviewed October 01, 2025
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8.8
Excellent
Kevin from China
Couple
One Bedroom Suite - Queen - Mobility Accessible - Roll-In Shower
Stayed 5 nights in September 2025
“Good”
Recommend to those who will visit disney park. It’s not as close as official hotels but it’s of high value for money. Facilities is not brand new but enough for quick meals. There are grocery and restaurant nearby. Good experience in general
Reviewed October 21, 2025
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10.0
Exceptional
Neal from Puerto Rico
Family with teens
Two Bedroom Suite - King + Two Doubles
Stayed 3 nights in April 2025
“Exceptional!”
Location - Cleanliness - Staff 10 of 10! I highly recommend this place!
Reviewed April 14, 2025
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4.4
Aynesha from United States
Family with young children
Two Bedroom Suite - King + Two Doubles
Stayed 1 night in February 2026
“Very unpleasant ”
Black hair was all throughout the beds both rooms and the doors in the bathroom were just super tight there’s barely any space on the bathrooms and I’ve stayed their twice and the second time staying there it was super hot in the room my children were in I have to go purchase a fan from Walmart and when I told the staff the day of check out ONLY because I knew if I would have went to the front desk before checkout or before going to Walmart that they wouldn’t have giving me any type of accommodations and just as I thought they didn’t they told me they would have to check with maintenance lol wow really I’m leaving now that’s not going to “HELP ME” in any way maybe th next guest they have it will. I wouldn’t recommend nor am I ever booking with them again. High ly disappointment.
Reviewed March 10, 2026
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