Recommended hotel in Orlando, near Disney parks on points?

[Jonathans]

I’ve got Marriot and IHG points. Looking to book at stay near Disney, Orlando and wondered what the best hotels people would recommend?

I think i have narrowed it down to the Sheraton Walt Disney World Dolphin, Marriott Orlando World Center and JW Marriott Grand Lakes. Any advice or feedback please?

[NorthernLass]

If you’re traveling with kids I’d go for something with suites and a kitchenette to keep costs down, unless money is no object!

[Iona]

Jonathans wrote:

I think i have narrowed it down to the Sheraton Walt Disney World Dolphin, Marriott Orlando World Center and JW Marriott Grand Lakes. Any advice or feedback please?

If you’re planning a WDW parks heavy trip it’s worth noting that the Dolphin would give you the option to walk (or get the boat) to Epcot and Hollywood Studios.

[Roberto]

We had a couple of nights at the Hilton Disney Springs, rather old but near enough the walk to the MK, small pool but perfectly acceptable for our needs. Big rooms , great staff and from what I remember a less expensive points cost that others with the chain.

[ed_fly]

Dolphin comes with some park perks (can’t remember exactly what they are), which would be worth considering what value you attribute to them.

[ukpolak]

Wondering what you went for @Jonathans

For 7 nights for Bonvoy in August 2025 I’ve been comparing flex cash rates with points bookings for cheapest available room (usually standard 2 x double)

The Dolphin and Swan do indeed come with early park entry etc but the comparative value cf other Bonvoy properties is far worse eg same points value gets you in to a JWMarriott with cash rates almost double.

JW Marriott Bonnet Creek – 7 nights
$4405 or £3358 = 398k points
0.84p/point

JW Marriott Grand Lakes – 7 nights
$6800 = £5184 hotel = 400k points.
1.2p/point

Orlando World Center Marriott – 7 nights
$2885 or £2200 = 263k points.
0.84p/point

Sheraton Dolphin WDW – 7 nights
Early park entry, Free shuttle to parks
$3025 or £2305 = 398k points.
0.58p/point

Ritz Carlton Grande Lakes – 7 nights
$10749 or £8195 = 434k points
1.88p/point

WDW Swan – 7 nights
Early park entry, Free shuttle to parks
$3627 or £2765 = 416k points.
0.66p/point

[degsy]

We’ve stayed at Orange Lake resorts a couple of times over the years – super facilities, great location and very well- priced. The villas are the way to go though, rather than the apartments.
https://www.holidayinnclub.com/explore-resorts/orange-lake-resort