Sonesta ES Suites Orlando - Lake Buena Vista

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Sonesta Hotels
9 (3762 reviews)
8751 Suiteside Drive , Orlando , US

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Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

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

Pros:
Spacious two-bedroom suites ideal for families
Excellent location near shops, attractions and theme parks
Nice pool and jacuzzi; family-friendly amenities (game room)
Friendly/helpful staff in most interactions
Clean, well-maintained property and kitchens
Cons:
Leftover food in fridge and other sanitation concerns
Black mold reported on bathroom vent
No elevators — stairs to upper floors problematic for some guests
Uncomfortable beds and smaller bathrooms for some rooms
Daily parking charges, breakfast fees and paid laundry

Categories

Cleanliness
8.2
Mixed sentiment: several guests praised that the property was clean and smelled good and praised housekeeping, but reports of leftover food in a fridge and black mold on a bathroom vent raised sanitation concerns for some.
Service
9.5
Generally positive: multiple guests described staff as nice, friendly and helpful (including a desk agent who resolved an ID/name issue), though a few guests reported rude interactions—overall service was perceived as strong.
Location
9.6
Consistently praised: many guests highlighted the excellent location near shops, restaurants, theme parks and other attractions; easy to navigate from the property.
Room Quality
8.6
Mostly positive: guests appreciated spacious two-bedroom suites, kitchens and overall room size, but some noted uncomfortable beds, smaller-than-expected bathrooms and accessibility issues for upper-floor rooms (no elevators).
Amenities
9.2
Strong amenities: pool, jacuzzi and a game room were repeatedly praised and regarded as family-friendly; minor negatives include limited utensils in kitchens, paid laundry facilities and suggested pool-hour adjustments.
Value for Money
8.3
Mixed value perception: some guests felt parking and breakfast charges (and daily parking fees) reduced perceived value, while others noted competitive parking pricing compared to alternatives.
Food and Beverage
8.6
Limited commentary: complaints focused on breakfast being charged or not meeting expectations (desire for buffet), with little detailed feedback on food quality overall.
Overall Experience
10
Overall very positive: many guests described their stays as 'wonderful' or 'great', praising location, pool and family-friendly suites; while negatives existed, the majority of comments reflect a highly satisfactory stay.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-11 18:02

Property Description

Proximity to Attractions
Located just minutes away from Walt Disney World Resort, this Florida hotel offers convenience and easy access to top attractions like SeaWorld and Universal Orlando Resort.

Spacious Suites with Kitchen
Enjoy the comfort of fully-equipped suites featuring a kitchen and a sofa bed, perfect for families or longer stays. Relax and unwind with a flat-screen TV and a dedicated workspace.

Outdoor Amenities
Take advantage of the heated outdoor pool, 24-hour fitness centre, and outdoor barbecue facilities. Whether you want to swim, workout, or enjoy a meal al fresco, this hotel has you covered.

Book now to experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Sonesta ES Suites Lake Buena Vista.

Important information:

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. Name on credit card must match on valid ID and on reservation in order to check in.

Guests booking more than 3 rooms: Different group policies apply with a different deposit amount. Contact the property for details.

Special requests cannot be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

Incidental Hold is $150/ per stay. Return to your account can take up to 7 business days if there are no incidental charges.

When traveling with pets, please note that an extra charge of $75 fee per stay for stays up to 7 nights; $150 per stay thereafter.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.
Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MCO

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 7.14
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: No
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

9
Based on 3762 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.2
Service: 9.5
Location: 9.6
Room Quality: 8.6
Amenities: 9.2
Value for Money: 8.3
Food and Beverage: 8.6
Overall Experience: 10
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Njehu • couple • fr
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Haugeto • solo_traveller • us
5
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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MARIA • family_with_children • co
9
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Brittany • family_with_children • us
3
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Merle Charlotte • couple • nl
9
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Gala • solo_traveller • us
8
Pros:

The 2-bedroom apartment was very comfy for a family of 4 with small children. The kitchen has all you need (make sure you buy coffee filters!). It was clean and all worked well.

Cons:

They charge a daily $15 parking fee because parking is kind of limited. Just one person at check out time on Monday.

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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PESLIAKAS TERÁN • solo_traveller • us
8
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Richard • solo_traveller • us
10
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Vicente • family_with_children • us
10
Great hotel and great staff
Pros:

Great area and the staff are very welcoming and friendly.

Cons:

A little issue was when the AC would turn on in a room, you would hear a clicking noise but that’s not a big issue for me and will be booking at this location again in the next 2 weeks

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Stuart • solo_traveller • bm
10
Pros:

Location 😀

Cons:

Wish the Rates were a bit lower.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Kathryn • solo_traveller • au
10
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Latimer • extended_group • ca
10
It was a pleasant stay. It was clean and comfortable
Pros:

I liked the location and the spaciousness

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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Enid • couple • us
10
Bill was awesome & very accommodating. My sister had a knee problem and we were able to get a first floor. Every c
Pros:

I loved everything about the hotel.

Cons:

N/A

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Ayla • family_with_children • us
10
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Linda • family_with_children • nl
9
Zeer goed. Ik zou meteen weer een volgende keer boeken.
Pros:

Zeer rustig, huiselijk en knus, iedereen hield zich aan de 22.00 uur stil regel. Ook een voordeel alles lag rondom het verblijf, supermarkt, drogisterij en restaurants.
Zeer gunstig gelegen ten opzichte van alles in de omgeving zowel Disney, universal en SeaWorld.

Cons:

Eigenlijk is alles goed en oké! Misschien een heel klein minpuntje voor sommige mensen dat er elke twee dagen de handdoeken vervangen worden. Maar er zijn genoeg handdoeken aanwezig voor 2 dagen. Mocht je nog handdoeken nodig hebben kun je deze wel altijd bij de receptie vragen. En het vergoed maar 1 keer per week vervangen wordt.

2026-09-10 • via Nuitee
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Trang • extended_group • us
10
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Leo Esquivel • solo_traveller • ar
10
Pros:

El servicio del fr9nt desk y todo en general

Cons:

Nada

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Kayla • couple • us
10
Our new favorite place!
Pros:

We enjoyed everything about this property. The location was great, the staff was excellent, the rooms were very spacious!

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Leisa • solo_traveller • us
9
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Mona • family_with_children • us
10
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee