Orlando Resorts with Water Parks

The Best Orlando Resorts with Water Parks

Reunion Resort

• Best for luxury stays, golfers and multigenerational groups

Our Reunion Resort villas provide access to the 5-acre Reunion Resort water park, when booked with the appropriate resort membership. Its centerpiece is a 1,000-foot lazy river, complemented by a zero-entry pool, twisting waterslides, a shallow children’s splash area, waterfalls, poolside games and private cabanas.

Accommodation ranges from condos and townhomes to private pool villas and substantial resort mansions with amenities such as themed bedrooms, game rooms, home theaters and golf views. Reunion is also home to three signature golf courses, restaurants, sports facilities and several additional communal pools.

Encore Resort at Reunion

• Best for large groups, exciting slides and all-ages activities

Our Encore Resort at Reunion villas are particularly well suited to families, sports teams and large multigenerational groups. Eligible guests can visit the sprawling 10-acre Encore Resort water park, featuring a large swimming pool, three major waterslides and the Surfin’ Safari children’s splash zone.

Thrill-seekers can attempt the 60-foot Stormchaser drop slide, race down WaveRacer or navigate the enclosed Tsunami raft slide. Away from the water, Encore offers sports courts, children’s activities, restaurants, a fitness center and scheduled transportation to Orlando’s major theme parks. Water-park access requires an eligible villa with Encore Resort membership.

Storey Lake Resort

• Best for convenient park access and younger families

Located around five miles from Disney World, Storey Lake Resort vacation rentals combine a convenient Kissimmee location with an excellent selection of all-ages amenities. The resort’s water facilities include a heated pool, lazy river, waterslides, kiddie pool and interactive splash pad. Families can also play mini golf, rent kayaks or canoes, visit the poolside tiki bar and enjoy the resort’s sports and fitness facilities. Choose from contemporary condos, townhomes with plunge pools and larger vacation homes with private pools, themed bedrooms and game rooms.

Margaritaville Resort Orlando

• Best for resort pools, entertainment and a neighboring water park

Margaritaville cottages in Orlando offer a colorful, island-inspired base around three miles from Disney excitement. Plus, that's just the beginning! Guests can enjoy lagoon-style resort pools, restaurants, live entertainment, a spa and easy access to the shops and dining at Sunset Walk.

Water park fans are also in for a treat. That's because guests staying can easily experience a Margaritaville Orlando water park break - thanks to its proximity to the Island H2O Water Park! Located next to the resort, many resort cottages include entry to this high tech family water paradise, whilst other guests will need to pay for admission. Soak up the wave pool, lazy river, raft rides, large waterslides and areas designed for younger children.

More Orlando Resorts with Standout Water Amenities

Evermore Resort

Evermore Resort offers a different experience from a traditional water park. The centerpiece for guests staying in our Evermore vacation rentals is Evermore Bay, a 20-acre private beach and water destination with an eight-acre swimming lagoon, sandy shores, kayaking, paddleboarding, rope swings, jump platforms and a four-person family waterslide.

The family pool also provides zero-entry access, making it suitable for mixed-age groups. Evermore Resort is a luxurious choice for families and large gatherings seeking spacious villas, restaurants, golf, beach activities and water-based recreation close to Disney World.

Champions Gate Resort

ChampionsGate’s Oasis Club provides a lagoon-style pool, approximately 500-ft lazy river, a waterslide, children’s splash area, cabanas and a poolside tiki bar. The clubhouse also includes restaurants, a fitness center, arcade and movie theater.

Our Champions Gate vacation rentals range from smaller family homes to large private pool villas with themed rooms, game rooms and home theaters. Amenity access can vary on the home, so guests should confirm Oasis Club access before booking.

Solara Resort

Solara Resort combines a heated lagoon-style swimming pool and children’s splash pad with one of Orlando’s more unusual resort attractions: a FlowRider surf simulator! Guests can practice bodyboarding or surfing on a continuous artificial wave, while younger visitors enjoy fountains, water jets and small slides in the splash area.

The water park facilities are reserved for residents and guests staying in our Solara Resort vacation rentals with resort membership access. FlowRider sessions require advance reservations and carry an additional charge, making this resort especially appealing to families with older children and teenagers.

Villatel Orlando Resort

Villatel Orlando Resort is one of the closest villa resorts to Universal Orlando. Its amazing Aqua Bay water park features multiple waterslides, a lazy river and the Splash Cove wet playground, alongside a large resort pool, cabanas and the Aqua Bar & Grille.

The Villatel Orlando Resort villas offer a choice of 4- to 9-bedroom villa options and are designed for families and groups, with private pools, themed bedrooms and entertainment spaces. Villatel also offers sports' courts, a playground, fitness facilities and scheduled theme-park transportation.

Other Orlando resort communities with resort pools and water-based amenities include Windsor Island Resort, Windsor Hills Resort, Windsor at Westside, Solterra Resort, Paradiso Grande Resort and Veranda Palms, so don't forget to check these amazing Orlando resorts out too!

Orlando Resorts with Lazy Rivers

For laid-back resort days, Orlando resorts with lazy rivers allow guests to float through landscaped pool areas while remaining close to splash pads, slides and places to eat.

Reunion Resort has a 1,000-foot lazy river winding around its lagoon-style pool. Storey Lake Resort combines its lazy river with slides, a splash pad and mini golf, while ChampionsGate Resort offers a 500-foot river at the Oasis Club. Villatel Orlando Resort has its own lazy river within Aqua Bay, placing it only a few miles from Universal Orlando. Lazy rivers can also be found at Windsor Island Resort, Windsor at Westside, Solterra Resort and Paradiso Grande. These resorts are useful alternatives for families who want plenty of water-based entertainment without the scale or faster slides found at Encore.

Margaritaville guests can access a lazy river at neighboring Island H2O with a separately purchased water-park ticket (or if staying in a Margaritaville resort home with free entry included).

Orlando Resorts with Large Slides

Encore Resort is one of the strongest choices for guests searching for Orlando resorts with large slides. Stormchaser begins with a countdown before a 60-foot vertical drop, while WaveRacer provides side-by-side racing and Tsunami carries riders through an enclosed course.

Villatel Orlando’s Aqua Bay also offers several large slides, while ChampionsGate, Storey Lake, Reunion Resort, Windsor Island and Windsor Hills provide a mix of family waterslides and smaller children’s slides. Evermore’s four-person slide is designed for families to ride together, while Island H2O beside Margaritaville provides a wider choice of raft rides, high-energy slides and wave-pool attractions.

Guests should note that height, weight and supervision rules apply to many of the water slides. Families traveling with younger children should check the current restrictions before arriving and balance larger rides with zero-entry pools, splash pads and shallow play areas.

Approximate Distances from Orlando Resorts with Water Parks to Disney and Universal

• Reunion Resort: 6 miles to Disney, 20 miles to Universal
• Encore Resort at Reunion: 7 miles to Disney, 18 miles to Universal
• Storey Lake Resort: 5 miles to Disney, 15 miles to Universal
• Margaritaville Resort: 3 miles to Disney, 17 miles to Universal
• ChampionsGate Resort: 9 miles to Disney, 20–22 miles to Universal
• Solara Resort: 9 miles to Disney, 21 miles to Universal
• Villatel Orlando Resort: 9 miles to Disney, 2 miles to Universal
• Evermore Resort: 5–7 miles to Disney, 11 miles to Universal

Water-Park Access and Membership Requirements

Resort water-park access should never be assumed solely because a villa is located within a particular community. Access rules can depend on the vacation rental, booking arrangement, resort phase and number of registered guests.

Encore Resort water-park access

Guests must stay in an eligible Encore Resort villa with resort membership. Wristbands are required to enter the water park, and homes without the correct membership may not include access. For more information, check out our Encore Resort Water Park guide.

Reunion Resort water-park access

Guests need to book a Reunion Resort vacation home with membership access. When applicable, the membership fee is added at booking, and guest details are supplied before arrival so individual wristbands can be collected from the resort. For more information check out our Reunion Resort Water Park guide.

Storey Lake and ChampionsGate access

Resort amenities are available to registered guests staying in qualifying homes. At ChampionsGate, guests should specifically confirm access to the Oasis Club, as the wider ChampionsGate area contains several neighborhoods and accommodation types.

Margaritaville and Island H2O access

Margaritaville resort-pool access and Island H2O admission are separate. Island H2O is a neighboring ticketed attraction, and entrance is not included automatically with a Margaritaville cottage booking.

Solara Resort access

The main Solara pool and splash areas are reserved for resort guests and authorized residents. FlowRider sessions are an optional paid activity and should be reserved in advance.

Villatel and Evermore access

Aqua Bay is an amenity for registered Villatel Orlando Resort guests. Evermore Bay, its pools and resort water facilities are similarly intended for eligible guests staying at Evermore Resort rather than general public admission. Always check the individual villa description or speak to a Top Villas Travel Planner before booking to confirm which amenities, wristbands and membership benefits are included.

FAQs About Orlando Resorts with Water Parks

Which Orlando resorts with water parks are best for toddlers and kids?

Reunion Resort, Storey Lake,Villatel Orlando and ChampionsGate are strong choices for toddlers because they combine shallow or zero-entry pools with splash pads and smaller water features. Encore Resort also has its dedicated Surfin’ Safari children’s area, while Island H2O beside Margaritaville offers separate toddler-friendly play zones. Parents should still check depth, height and adult-supervision requirements before visiting.

Which Orlando resort has the largest waterslides?

Encore Resort is one of the leading choices for large resort waterslides, including the 60-foot Stormchaser drop. Villatel Orlando also has a multi-slide water park, while Island H2O offers the widest selection of ticketed rides near a Top Villas resort.

Which Orlando resorts have both lazy rivers and waterslides?

Reunion Resort, Storey Lake Resort, ChampionsGate, Villatel Orlando Resort, Windsor Island Resort and Solterra Resort combine lazy rivers with waterslides or children’s water-play facilities.

Is water-park access included with every Orlando villa?

No. Access depends on the resort and individual property. Encore and Reunion require eligible villas with resort membership, while Island H2O beside Margaritaville requires separate admission (unless staying in an Orlando resort rental with entry included). Always review the villa’s included amenities before confirming a booking.

Which Orlando water-park resort is closest to Disney World?

Margaritaville Resort is approximately 3 miles from Disney property, while Storey Lake Resort is around 6 miles away. The closest option can vary according to the specific Disney park and the exact location of the vacation home.

Which Orlando water-park resort is closest to Universal Studios?

Villatel Orlando Resort is approximately 2 miles from Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure, making it the most conveniently located water-park villa resort in this guide.

Do Orlando water-park resorts also have private pool villas?

Yes! Encore, Reunion, Storey Lake, ChampionsGate, Solara, Villatel Orlando and many other resorts offer vacation homes with their own private pools. Selected larger villas may also feature hot tubs, poolside games, themed bedrooms, home theaters and private slides, giving guests plenty to enjoy between visits to the communal water park. Explore our award-winning collection of Orlando vacation rentals with private pools to find your ideal choice!