Marriott's Sabal Palms

Hotels
Marriott Vacation Club
9.1 (196 reviews)
8805 World Center Drive , Orlando , us

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Heating
Family rooms
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Excellent location near Disney/parks
Spacious, well-appointed villas
Fully equipped kitchens and in-unit washer/dryer
Friendly/helpful staff reported
Multiple pools, gym and family activities
Ample parking and peaceful surroundings
Quick/efficient check-in in many stays
Immaculate grounds in multiple reviews
Cons:
Inconsistent cleanliness in some stays (dirty bathrooms, used towels, sticky floors)
Occasional management/maintenance issues (nonworking lights, running toilet, phone)
Waiting in line / check-in queue at times
No/limited shuttle service to parks or airport
Loud/repetitive pool music for some guests

Categories

Cleanliness
8.2
Mixed reports: several guests praise immaculate/villa cleanliness, but multiple reviews report dirty bathrooms, used towels, sticky/filthy floors and delayed housekeeping — overall slightly below target.
Service
9.1
Generally friendly and helpful staff noted, quick/efficient check-in in some reports, but occasional management lapses, long check-in lines and inconsistent housekeeping lowered impressions.
Location
9.6
Consistently praised: excellent, convenient location near Disney parks, easy walk to Marriott restaurants and parking; frequently cited as a major positive.
Room Quality
9.4
Villas described as spacious, well-appointed with full appliances, comfortable beds, large master suites and patios; some isolated maintenance issues (lights, running toilet) but overall very strong.
Amenities
9.2
Many amenities praised (multiple pools, courts, gym, washer/dryer, stocked kitchens). Some negatives: loud repetitive pool music for some guests and limited shuttle availability.
Value for Money
9.1
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
9.1
Limited direct mentions; guests note easy access to Marriott restaurants and well-equipped villa kitchens — overall in line with target.
Overall Experience
9.1
Overall very positive stays and many recommendations to return, with standout villas, location and activities; some recurring operational/maintenance issues temper perfection.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-11 21:30

Property Description

Luxurious Self-Catering Villas
Marriott's Sabal Palms offers self-catering villas with fully-equipped kitchens, separate seating areas, and modern amenities like a washer/dryer and a TV with a DVD player.

Recreational Amenities
Guests can enjoy the outdoor pool, hot tub, and the well-equipped gym at the Sabal Palms Club House, featuring a variety of fitness equipment for a great workout session.

Convenient Location
Located just 4.2 km from Walt Disney World, with Universal Orlando Resort and SeaWorld Orlando also within easy reach, Marriott's Sabal Palms is the perfect choice for a memorable and convenient stay.

Book your stay at Marriott's Sabal Palms now for a luxurious and convenient vacation experience!

Important information:

Parking: $30 plus tax daily per vehicle.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: MCO

Location

Guest Reviews

9.1
Based on 196 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.2
Service: 9.1
Location: 9.6
Room Quality: 9.4
Amenities: 9.2
Value for Money: 9.1
Food and Beverage: 9.1
Overall Experience: 9.1
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Chris family_with_children us
9
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Fernando extended_group ar
10
2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Ivgenia solo_traveller il
9
מלון מומלץ באורלנדו
Pros:

החדרים המרווחים, גודל הוילה, המטבח שכלל כל מה שצריך, היה מאוד נוח שיש מכונת כביסה ומייבש, המיקום, הנוף, האוירה הרגועה של המקום, הטבע מסביב, החנייה, הצוות האדיב, הבריכה, חדר הכושר.

2026-08-02 via Nuitee
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Harry extended_group gb
10
2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Richard family_with_children us
9
It is a nice place in a great location.
Pros:

Location and quiet.

Cons:

Waiting in line for check-in

2026-06-23 via Nuitee
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Lenique couple us
10
2026-06-15 via Nuitee
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Sandeep family_with_children in
7
Good location. Good property. Service and hospitality needs to be better. Not Marriott standard
Pros:

Location is amazing. Most of the facilities were good. But one has to walk to the main Marriott hotel building or take a shuttle to go to the building, to enjoy any facility. Villa was comfortable and spacious.

Cons:

When we reached the villa, the bathrooms were not clean, they were dirty. Towels in the bathroom appeared to be used. So that doesn’t give a good experience at all. Housekeeping attended to it later, but not a great experience for any guest to find dirty used washrooms and towels.

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Tatiana family_with_children br
10
Adoramos!!! Voltaremos!!!
2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Jeffrey solo_traveller us
10
Pros:

Spacious villas, friendly helpful staff and minutes to every park.

Cons:

No shuttles to parks or airport.

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Daniela family_with_children de
9
sehr schöne Unterkunft in schöner, ruhiger Lage mit großzügigen Appartements.
Pros:

wunderbare Unterkunft in toller Lage, sehr sauber, nettes Personal

2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Tiffany family_with_children us
9
Place is very nice
Pros:

Location and cleanliness

Cons:

It was all good

2026-05-24 via Nuitee
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Leonela family_with_children do
10
Pros:

Súper cómodos, está todo muy bien equipado, para familias sobre todo si llevas niños, está justo frente al parqueo para los que tienen vehículos propios. Zona cómoda a menos de 10 minutos de la entrada de Disney World. Me quedaré en este lugar cuando vuelva a Orlando.

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
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njpln Friends getaway Tampa, Florida
6
Nice resort but pool music needs to be reconsidered
Pros:

Were there in March. Great location. Nice resort, older but maintained well. Easy walk to the Marriott hotel restaurants.

Reason for mediocre rating. Our only complaint is the loud “club” music playing at the pool. We expected they would change up the music, but they played the same music all the days we were at the pool. Also the volume was too high for such a small pool. Was not a great or relaxing pool experience.

2026-03-31 via Tripadvisor
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uflbart Family
2
Going downhill fast
Pros:

This used to be our favorite Marriott property in Orlando, but there is clearly a lack of management and maintenance currently ongoing at the property. For example, on our most recent stay, only 2 out of 6 total light bulbs in the bathroom vanity functioned. The toilet ran off and on all throughout the night at random times. The floors were filthy and sticky. The telephone in the room did not function at all.

I am not sure if this was just an odd instance or if it is a property that is declining rapidly.

2026-03-27 via Tripadvisor
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missmaloym Family Windermere, Florida
10
Beautiful villas and tons of activities
Pros:

Had a fantastic stay at this huge resort. Check in was quick and efficient. The villa was spacious and beautifully appointed. I really love the elegance and the calm of the decor. The master bedroom was massive with an amazing walk in shower that could fit multiple people. The beds slept very comfortably. I loved the guest room set up with both a queen and a twin bed inside the room. There was a nice, large dining and living area. Full sized appliances and washer and dryer that were in mint condition. Kitchen was fully stocked with everything you need for preparing food. Nice, large patio area for outside seating. The grounds were immaculate as well. Tons of activities for families to do and multiple pools and courts for basketball, tennis, etc. I highly recommend and would return.

2026-03-21 via Tripadvisor
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jose extended_group us
9
2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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JOÃO extended_group br
10
Sempre incrível neste hotel
Pros:

Conforto do apartamento

Cons:

Nada a reportar

2026-01-23 via Nuitee
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bruno family_with_children br
9
Good for big parties!
Pros:

Good location, clean and has a view to the golf course.
Staff very friendly

Cons:

shuttle buses to main hotel takes a long time.

2026-01-22 via Nuitee
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Meshae couple us
10
Sabal Palms is comparatively understated and yet, it was one of the best vacation experiences.
Pros:

The fact that the unit was so clean, that we could actually cook and have food in the kitchen! I can't say this of the other Orlando Marriott resorts we've stayed in...they can be 'buggy'. No elevator at Sabal Palms but that's Okay if you don't have mobility challenges. We had complete access to Marriott World Orlando, and they always sent a shuttle for us between the two properties. Loved the seclusion, especially at the pool. Our unit faced the golf course and the pond WITH a patio lounger--loved watching the sunsets! All in all, Sabal Palms was more laid back and understated as opposed to big, fancy and flashy and yet, it was one of the best vacation experiences for us after two decades.

Cons:

We called Engineering to fix the Guest Bathroom sink, and they never really came...my husband waited an entire sunny afternoon waiting for them. Also, consider replacing the living room couches with leather sofas in the next renovation...it had a musty odor/smell.

2026-01-12 via Nuitee
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Leandro Pegoraro family_with_children br
9
2025-12-22 via Nuitee