Sheraton Vistana Resort Villas, Lake Buena Vista/Orlando
Spacious apartment-style villas with full kitchens and jetted tubs, conveniently set near Disney Springs.
The verdict
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This Lake Buena Vista resort offers expansive, apartment-style villas featuring full kitchens, private patios, and jetted tubs close to Orlando theme parks. Guests appreciate the strong value and convenient option to text housekeeping for supplies throughout the day. However, most buildings lack elevators, and guests frequently mention limited on-site dining and noise from overhead helicopter tours. 24201815
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What travelers noticed
- Reviewers praise the multi-room villas, which feature full kitchens, multiple televisions, and screened private patios. 24
- Bathrooms earn consistent praise for their spacious walk-in showers and relaxing master jetted tubs. 2
- Guests also value the central location near Disney Springs, Universal, and SeaWorld as a cost-effective alternative to on-property theme park lodging. 4151
The catch
- While several guests report quiet nights even when the resort is booked to capacity, others note that helicopters flying overhead throughout the day create regular disturbance. 3
- Some visitors find the drive to Disney parks quick and easy, but others consider the off-property commute a bit of a daily hike. drawn from the full read
Who it's for
- — Families seeking multi-bedroom villas with full kitchens
- — Guests wanting jetted tubs and spacious living areas
- — Budget-minded travelers visiting Disney Springs and area parks
Skip it if
- — Travelers with mobility issues who need an elevator in every building
- — Guests looking for a wide variety of on-site dining choices
- — Light sleepers sensitive to frequent helicopter flyovers
Seen on camera
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“the second bath is a good size has a standard tub shower combo and single vanity”
youtube.com2:47“this just happens to be our very first like and that is the proximity to walt disney world this resort is just a couple…”
youtube.com1:03“good thing is they do have a resort shuttle that will take you around the resort but just keep that in mind if you're co…”
youtube.com7:59“it is very Central here in the Lake Buenavista area it's about 2 and 1 half miles away from Disney Springs it is perfect…”
youtube.com0:31“even though if you're on the first floor i actually kind of like it it has a nice feel room the jacuzzi the powder area…”
youtube.com3:41“this is the main bath for the living room and it's shared with this particular bedroom so here is a sink toilet and a ni…”
youtube.com2:11“this is a lift which is huge and we're on floor four so if you're coming with someone you can't be stairs it's really go…”
youtube.com3:52“so what a lovely lovely room really lovely”
youtube.com11:01“this resort does stock their bathrooms their villas with lots of bath towels washcloths hand towels all that so definite…”
youtube.com4:33“okay so it's quite a nice looking reception there are some seats there in front of me some comfortable looking sofas but…”
youtube.com2:58“they also provide towels at the pool which I think is a nice touch now you don't have to pack them”
youtube.com9:13“we just are returning from the pool which is literally a 30 second walk we were just talking how convenient it is to hav…”
youtube.com15:50“into the main bedroom now the master bedroom KingSize bed that's shelle's side that's my side in fact when we're kind of…”
youtube.com25:20“the master bathroom has a large jetted tub and is well compartmentalized with a door separating the double vanities the…”
youtube.com2:22“we did have to request a kettle yeah but kettles don't tend to be a standard of a like in an American room so but they w…”
youtube.com22:21“These are the original buildings that were built when it opened in the early 2000s, but they have been remodeled, but no…”
youtube.com1:07“now that's the tiki hut it's currently being renovated but that's a like a bar with pub food so when you're out enjoying…”
youtube.com5:22“so there it's a really convenient location if you want to go to disney it's a mile up the street to all the disney parks…”
youtube.com16:22“nice tiles it's all nice and clean so you've got a nice shower there this looks like a Jacuzzi bath is very nice we've g…”
youtube.com8:26“We've got bedside storage there really deep drawer nice looking bed you've got four pillows I've actually found any bedd…”
youtube.com9:18“visually it's a very pretty Resort it's very clean there's lots and lots of lakes here and I think there's about seven s…”
youtube.com2:21“Deli type stuff but be warned it is very very expensive all these sorts of places are phenomenally expensive a few night…”
youtube.com14:14“at the back of the marketplace here there's a little shaded area you can sit down and enjoy the views here the beautiful…”
youtube.com15:11“there is another television so there's three television total in this apartment that one the other bedroom and then the…”
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How to book
One night, standard room. Award prices move with demand and availability is not checked here.
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Bathroom
87- “I remember the bathroom off the master bedroom having an amazing tub.” 12
- “one of the nicest features of this room is that it has a bathtub actually in the bedroom which is nice and it is a I don't know they've probably got a proper name but it's one of those like Bubbly Bath hot tub style tubs” 1526:06
Location
93Room
89Service
84Bed & Sleep
89Value
86- “I spent a month researching hotels last year and this hotel had it all: tons of amenities, great location (close to WDW, shopping and restaurants), plus there was no resort fee.” 25
- “Iba pang mga reply v7z7v7 • 2 taon ang nakalipas This is the property that my girlfriend and I always stay at if we are spending about 5 or more days in Orlando. It isn't in the Disney bubble, but the price is unbeatable in comparison.” 19
Where it is, how to reach it
Details checked 2026-09-04
Where it sits
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Stay value
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On par with what $ usually buys
Scores 2 points above the modest median of 82, across 210 hotels in the same bracket. In Orlando it sits 4 points below the local median of 88.
- This hotel
- 84
- Bracket median
- 82
- Index median
- 88
Based on 210 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
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- 1 mention
No location within the hotel draws repeated complaints yet.
Where travelers agree — and don’t
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- “the second bath is a good size has a standard tub shower combo and single vanity” On camera22:47
- “I remember the bathroom off the master bedroom having an amazing tub.” 12
- “even though if you're on the first floor i actually kind of like it it has a nice feel room the jacuzzi the powder area the shower the toilet another sink a big kitchen a dining table a sitting area a balcony” On camera143:41
- “this is the main bath for the living room and it's shared with this particular bedroom so here is a sink toilet and a nice shower” On camera12:11
- “this resort does stock their bathrooms their villas with lots of bath towels washcloths hand towels all that so definitely one of the things we like plenty of towels” On camera34:33
- “the master bathroom has a large jetted tub and is well compartmentalized with a door separating the double vanities the toilet and shower are behind a closed door and the space between the tiles in the shower was in great condition and looked clean” On camera22:22
- “and if you go through here it'll take you into the bathroom which has definitely been upgraded since we last stayed loads of towels which is great” 10
- “nice tiles it's all nice and clean so you've got a nice shower there this looks like a Jacuzzi bath is very nice we've got a handle to get in” On camera108:26
- “one of the nicest features of this room is that it has a bathtub actually in the bedroom which is nice and it is a I don't know they've probably got a proper name but it's one of those like Bubbly Bath hot tub style tubs” On camera1526:06
- “Bathroom was nice, but not super flashy or anything.” 16
- “Bathroom was good and clean.” 13
- “I spent a month researching hotels last year and this hotel had it all: tons of amenities, great location (close to WDW, shopping and restaurants), plus there was no resort fee.” 25
- “The shuttle is a third party booking and isn't always on time, you still have to pay as well, Uber or a car rental was better value for us.” 21
- “The Sheraton offers great value for families, but it may not be the best place for couples or business travelers, who may prefer the nearby Orlando World Center Marriott, though it tends to be pricier.” 23
- “Iba pang mga reply v7z7v7 • 2 taon ang nakalipas This is the property that my girlfriend and I always stay at if we are spending about 5 or more days in Orlando. It isn't in the Disney bubble, but the price is unbeatable in comparison.” 19
- “It isn't in the Disney bubble, but the price is unbeatable in comparison. It's not far from the parks, has always been kept up pretty well, the villas have two bathrooms/two showers, etc.” 19
- “This is the property that my girlfriend and I always stay at if we are spending about 5 or more days in Orlando. It isn't in the Disney bubble, but the price is unbeatable in comparison.” 19
- “Sheraton Vistana is villa accommodation with full kitchens, separate bedrooms and in-unit laundry, at rates that undercut almost everything on Disney property. It holds one of the highest guest scores in our launch selection across a large review base. For a large family or a longer stay this is one of the strongest value positions near Disney.” 18
- “Deli type stuff but be warned it is very very expensive all these sorts of places are phenomenally expensive a few nights ago my wife and I came in and we picked up a pizza from the freezer one of those cheap one of those cheap in inverted commas pizzas from a freezer and it cost $22 ouch so be be aware of that if you buy anything from this store it is phenomenally expensive” On camera1514:14
- “To stay at the Sheraton Vistana in a 2-bedroom villa, the cost with tax was $1767. This is a massive saving!! No matter the cost of parking at Disney World, I think staying at the Sheraton Vistana Resort is totally worth it.” 9
- “I will say, the second time our "rep" was a bit more pushy to just come "check it out" offered us like a $150 gift card, but it's not worth it when you've got Disney tickets booked lol!” 19
- “the cost I'm going to give it a $1 sign this place is really affordable” On camera2015:06
- “Overall, it's a good price for what you get.” 12
- “good thing is they do have a resort shuttle that will take you around the resort but just keep that in mind if you're coming here and you're planning to kind of walk around get around the resort really quick it just doesn't work that way” On camera37:59
- “The hotel is very nice, the rooms spacious like small apartments, pools are fun, and it's quite convenient.” 25
- “Staff were helpful and friendly and everything was clean and tidy.” 12
- “Staff were friendly and the ability to text the people for anything was awesome.” 13
- “okay so it's quite a nice looking reception there are some seats there in front of me some comfortable looking sofas but I'm not going to pan the camera there directly there are some people there utilizing them” On camera152:58
- “they also provide towels at the pool which I think is a nice touch now you don't have to pack them” On camera209:13
- “Stayed there while my child was doing a summer camp for 3 weeks. The staff is super sweet.” 21
- “Housekeeping just handed us the clean sheets and left and we made the bed ourselves, they didn't offer to take the dirty sheets away.” 12
- “I am glad that I had housekeeping. They were very good.” 8
- “It saves time and stress. It's a lovely resort. Stayed there while my child was doing a summer camp for 3 weeks. The staff is super sweet.” 21
- “if you're planning a stay here highly recommend this place it is beautiful the staff are lovely so well situated for Disney Universal all the theme parks here in the Orlando area” On camera1529:14
- “the service was a 88 I don't think I talked about this in the video but you can actually text housekeeping for stuff you need throughout the day so if you're at the parks or anywhere else you could text them hey I need more towels or hey I need more coffee and they'll bring it to you right away I thought that was cool” On camera2014:39
- “Rooms are clean, staff have been very helpful (upgraded my last stay) and it's 5 minutes away from WDW property.” 16
- “The staff were all very friendly and helpful.” 16
- “check-in was a snap for us but i did witness longer lines at various points in time” On camera20:34
- “(due to allergies) Staff were helpful and friendly and everything was clean and tidy. We didn't go to disney from here, as we stayed on property for the first few nights of our trip, however it was the perfect location to travel to Universal Studios and visit International Drive.” 12
- “I also like that we could program the coffee machine to set at a certain time in the morning that was kind of nice to have coffee to wake up to” On camera205:24
- “The staff at the reception always does their best, and at least in my experience, to accommodate you where you want to stay.” On camera48:47
- “What I missed from the Swan was the Heavenly Bed. The king bed here was a bit firm for me.” 19
- “We arrived very late at night and went straight to bed and discovered the sheets were dirty.” 12
- “We've got bedside storage there really deep drawer nice looking bed you've got four pillows I've actually found any bedding for the other one yet” On camera109:18
- “These two-bedrooms sleep up to 12 people. There's another full bathroom and another bedroom with two full beds. They may be queens. And the sheets and the pillows are very comfortable.” 4
- “Comfort was at 8.5 we all slept pretty well and our beds were really comfortable” On camera2014:53
- “We arrived very late at night and went straight to bed and discovered the sheets were dirty. We called and they sent someone to drop off clean sheets which took about an hour which meant unless we wanted to sleep on dirty sheets we couldn't go to sleep yet.” 12
- “I haven't stayed there in over 10 years so take this with a grain of salt but it was a very negative experience. We arrived very late at night and went straight to bed and discovered the sheets were dirty.” 12
- “Otherwise, our room was modern and very comfortable.” 16
- “Stayed here in a 2 bedroom for a week for $299 with one of their deals. Excellent resort, great amount of space.” 13
- “so what a lovely lovely room really lovely” On camera1011:01
- “The Sheraton Vistana Resort Villas offer just that. Our 1,500 square foot, two-bedroom villa featured a master bedroom with a super comfy king bed that opened up to the screened-in private patio.” 24
- “into the main bedroom now the master bedroom KingSize bed that's shelle's side that's my side in fact when we're kind of just you know sleeping we're like arms of length it's just such a massive massive bed really comfortable” On camera1525:20
- “One and two-bedroom villas with a full kitchen, a living area, a dining space and a washer and dryer. Two-bedroom units comfortably sleep six to eight. This is a materially different product from a hotel room, and the space is the reason to book.” 18
- “we did have to request a kettle yeah but kettles don't tend to be a standard of a like in an American room so but they were happy to provide it we just popped there they had someone send it” On camera1522:21
- “We stayed at the one on international (not for a Disney trip but as a staycation) and it wasn't bad either for the money. Nice big villa type room with kitchen/laundry, renovated, etc. that location would be a bit of a hike everyday if the main purpose of your trip was Disney parks, though.” 19
- “These are the original buildings that were built when it opened in the early 2000s, but they have been remodeled, but not recently. This room we had here was perfect. There was no problems with it whatsoever. It's just not ultra-modern, but it's very spacious and very comfortable.” On camera41:07
- “it's about 1100 square feet and very comfortable very nice accommodations” 1
- “there is another television so there's three television total in this apartment that one the other bedroom and then the main one on the other side of this wall which is lovely” On camera1525:55
- “The benefit about booking a two bedroom villa is that the rooms are usually huge.” 12
- “According to the Sheraton website, the two-bedroom units are 1,025 square feet. It felt so spacious and never cramped, even with three (and four) kids!” 9
- “The two units we visited differed a little in terms of color scheme and layout, but featured the same contemporary style, with rich wood furniture, neutral tones, granite countertops in the kitchens and bathrooms and homey decor such as leaf-designed ceiling fans. The look is a bit generic, but nonetheless attractive.” 23
- “We stayed at the one on international (not for a Disney trip but as a staycation) and it wasn't bad either for the money. Nice big villa type room with kitchen/laundry, renovated, etc.” 19
- “We spent a good amount of time at all 3 pools and strolling around the resort. Our room was enough space for the 3 of us and the Amenities were to our liking.” 13
- “our unit was a two-bedroom two-bath condo it had been recently renovated and on first impressions it looked really nice” On camera21:42
- “here's the tour of our two-bedroom Villa I honestly love this because our family at five had two bedrooms to separate in our kids were kind of tucked away from us” On camera202:03
- “The biggest draw to the Sheraton Vistana Resort Villas is its location. The Sheraton Vistana Resort is located just a stone's throw from Walt Disney World.” 9
- “We stayed at the one on international (not for a Disney trip but as a staycation) and it wasn't bad either for the money. Nice big villa type room with kitchen/laundry, renovated, etc. that location would be a bit of a hike everyday if the main purpose of your trip was Disney parks, though.” 19
- “Convenient location close to Disney World (10 mins), Discovery Cove, SeaWorld” 17
- “I spent a month researching hotels last year and this hotel had it all: tons of amenities, great location (close to WDW, shopping and restaurants), plus there was no resort fee.” 25
- “I'll second this location - it is my go-to off property hotel.” 16
- “so there it's a really convenient location if you want to go to disney it's a mile up the street to all the disney parks and disney springs but there's a lot more to do here than just disney” On camera116:22
- “Nice big villa type room with kitchen/laundry, renovated, etc. that location would be a bit of a hike everyday if the main purpose of your trip was Disney parks, though.” 19
- “Sheraton Vistana Villages is a great location if you want to go to the theme parks. The closest one's going to be SeaWorld, then Universal Studios. Disney is going to be the furthest, but it's still not far.” 4
- “location is a 9.0 it's literally in the middle of everything” On camera2015:02
- “Hi, I just stayed at the Vistana Villas two weeks ago. I did put up a small review on the thread. We loved the resort. It had everything we wanted and a great location.” 8
- “On arival they gave us $50 credit for food on site, at the restaurant or market. Food was fine, but we mostly made use of the kitchen in the apartment.” 12
- “WBC can only be accessed from Disney property so you feel like you are on property, SVR is cornered in at I-4 and 535 ... but the plus is quick access to offsite dining and shopping.” 8
- “and lastly there's the breeze bar and grill which is the closest thing to a sit-down style restaurant on the premises the menu has a decent variety and there's both indoor and outdoor seating available we ate here and well the food was good enough” 2
- “now that's the tiki hut it's currently being renovated but that's a like a bar with pub food so when you're out enjoying the pool and get something to eat food's very good in there” On camera15:22
- “We didn't have time for the pool, but it looked really nice and all the furniture looked very comfortable. We got room service breakfast one morning and it was delicious and relative to what I've paid other placed, reasonably priced.” 16
- “The dining, like I said, it's a little bit of an issue here. There's only really one main place to go, and that is Breeze Bar and Grill, which is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. But, the place is a lot of fun, and it's a great place to meet up with friends.” On camera43:37
- “None of its restaurants are culinary superstars, but instead serve the kind of casual bar food that people crave while on vacation.” 23
- “I like being pretty much in the middle between Disney and Universal, and there are plenty of restaurants and a grocery store not too far away.” 13
- “so my review is the food was a 7.8” On camera2014:35
- “Food was fine, but we mostly made use of the kitchen in the apartment.” 12
- “My only complaints would be paying for parking(although I came into this being aware of it), we didn't bother to call ahead so there weren't any king size beds available so we had to deal with 2 queens, and the elevator was extremely slow.” 16
- “Bathroom was nice, but not super flashy or anything. This past weekend, the resort was booked to capacity, but we didn't have ANY issues at all with noise or crowding or anything like that.” 16
- “Overall, we enjoyed our stay at the Sheraton Vistana Resort Villas in Lake Buena Vista. Our villa was large enough for the four of us, and clean with all of the amenities of home, and more.” 24
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- Nothing reliable said about building or wing.
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- 13r/marriott - Sheraton Vacation Club - Vistana Villages I-Drivereddit.comForum thread2026-02-28Current11 quotes used
“Iba pang mga reply Iba pang mga reply [na-delete] • 6 buwan ang nakalipas We loved this resort! We loved this resort! Were in town for a sports tournament at the convention center and honestly it was perfect, and well pr…”
Read originalreddit.com - 21Sheraton Orlando Lake Buena Vista Resortreddit.comForum thread2025-02-20Recent3 quotes used
“The shuttle is a third party booking and isn't always on time, you still have to pay as well, Uber or a car rental was better value for us.”
Read originalreddit.com - 23Sheraton Vistana Resort Villas- Lake Buena Vistaoyster.comReview site2024-07-04Ageing3 quotes used
“The Sheraton offers great value for families, but it may not be the best place for couples or business travelers, who may prefer the nearby Orlando World Center Marriott, though it tends to be pricier.”
Read originaloyster.com - 19Sheraton Vistana Villages … dilemma! : r/WaltDisneyWorldreddit.comForum thread2024-06-14Ageing15 quotes used
“My offer didn't include that as a requirement, but they offered it to me so many times and were pestering me / texting me about it.”
Read originalreddit.com - 9My Review of the Sheraton Vistana Resort Villasyodertoterblog.comReview site2024-02-05Ageing5 quotes used
“The biggest draw to the Sheraton Vistana Resort Villas is its location. The Sheraton Vistana Resort is located just a stone's throw from Walt Disney World.”
Read originalyodertoterblog.com - 7Sheraton Vistana Resort Villas, Lake Buena Vista/Orlandodisboards.comReview site2023-06-11AgeingRead originaldisboards.com
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