Alternative Places to Stay in Central Florida

If you’re looking for cheaper places to stay near Disney World or any of the great attractions of Central Florida and Orlando, then we have the perfect list for you!

Alternative Accommodations in Central Florida Near Disney

It’s tempting just to throw ‘Orlando’ into Google when looking for a place to stay near the attractions, but the nearby cities of Polk County have some great alternatives that won’t break the bank! Maybe you’re taking the grandparents, or your kid’s best friend, or maybe you’re spending all your time away from your hotel. Between park tickets, flights and gas it can all add up! However cities like Davenport, Winter Haven and Haines City can offer some fantastic, cheaper alternatives.

Davenport

This is Vacation Home Central! Davenport is hugely popular for vacation homes due to its wide selection and proximity to Disney and the I-4.

Vacation rentals have just exploded in popularity over the last few years, and Central Florida is home t0 over 7,000. Vacation rentals can often provide you with more bedrooms, more privacy, more convenience, and more bang for your buck. Check out JC Vacation Homes, Welcome Homes USA and Love Rentals for some good options in this area.

And Davenport is not just for vacation rentals. A great value resort option only minutes from Disney is Holiday Inn Club Vacations Orlando Breeze Resort which offers spacious hotel suites as well as condo-style 3-bedroom villas. Amenities include two outdoor pools, a kiddie pool and fitness center.

Winter Haven and LEGOLAND® Florida Resort

Winter Haven is the location for LEGOLAND® Florida Resort, which is our top tip if you want to treat your kiddos to the full, immersive themed accommodation experience, while not taking out a second mortgage! It has two wonderfully themed hotels on site including the brand-new LEGOLAND® Pirate Island Hotel. Also check out the LEGOLAND® Beach Retreat, with its selection of 83 themed bungalows. These properties are also a great value option during popular holidays, and they always have some great packages at Legoland.com/florida.

Haines City

Jump off the I-4 and drive down US-27 for about 15 minutes and you arrive in Haines City. Balmoral Resort Florida in Haines City is the perfect example of a hybrid of vacation rental home community and resort. Balmoral offers guests the space and value of its vacation homes, along with all the convenience and service of a top-class resort. It features over 200 modern 3-6 bedroom vacation homes with private pools, as well as a selection of 2-3 bedroom townhomes. Amenities on site include a water park, bar and grill, free video games arcade, fitness center, as well as regular live entertainment. For their latest offers visit BalmoralResortFlorida.com.

RV Resorts and Cottages

For RV owners, and campers, Polk County does not disappoint. Cabana Club RV Resort and Cottages is a favorably priced luxury RV resort in Auburndale. The resort features 170 RV sites, with 93 pull-through lots, as well a large selection of brand-new cottages. Amenities on site include a fabulous swimming pool, a kid’s splash pool, a putting course, a dog park and dog washing station and plenty of vacation atmosphere!

Other options include Orlando Southwest KOA RV and cabin resort in Davenport, offering back-in and pull-through RV sites as well as furnished deluxe cabins for rent. Guy Harvey’s Camp Mack a little further down in Lake Wales is a great destination for outdoor enthusiasts.

Our Favorite Central Florida Airbnbs

Let’s not forget about Airbnb! Central Florida has a phenomenal selection of Airbnbs for your vacation. Check out our blog of 7 Extraordinary Airbnbs in Lakeland for some inspiration.

For more places to stay, be sure to visit our Places to Stay page! And for any questions, the hard-working staff at Visit Central Florida’s Visitor Information Center are on hand during office hours through the chat, or by phone on 863 420-2586.

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