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Sheraton Vistana Resort Lake Buena Vista

What to Expect

Within 135 acres of flourishing landscape, plush palm trees and beautiful ponds, the resort is located in an ideal position for guests to Orlando who wish to visit the nearby water parks and theme parks.
Just nine miles from the Epcot Centre, Magic Kingdom, Downtown Disney and Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park, the Sheraton Vistana Resort Lake Buena Vista is popular with families and other groups of holidaymakers.

Amenities

Amenity Highlights:
A scheduled complimentary shuttle service runs from the resort to four of the Walt Disney World Theme Parks, with surcharge transportation available to SeaWorld and Universal Studios.
On site, guests have a dining choice of a poolside restaurant with sports bar or a bar and grill.
The recreational facilities are excellent and include seven outdoor swimming pools, 13 tennis courts, smart 18-hole miniature golf course (surcharge) and three fully equipped fitness centres.
For kids, they can enjoy five pools, four playgrounds and four activity centres with supervised activities (surcharge).

Insider tip:
To avoid the busier times at the nearby theme parks, it might be worth visiting them early in the morning, return to the resort to relax in the afternoon and go back to the theme parks for the nightly spectacular firework displays.

Property Amenities:
This eco-conscious resort is superbly located close to a number of the major local attractions.
2.7 miles – Downtown Disney
5.0 miles – SeaWorld Orlando
9.0 miles – Universal Studios

There are 13-floodlit tennis courts and a pro shop for eager players.
The heated outdoor swimming pools include three lagoon style pools with added waterfall features.
Other facilities include a sand volleyball court, basketball court and a cleared jogging path.
The two dining choices on offer for guests are Zimmie’s Restaurant and Sports Bar and Cascades Bar and Grill, offering live entertainment on selected nights.
There is also a Market Place offering baked goods, hot and cold lunches and a Starbucks Coffee Shop.

The resorts amenities include:
• Swimming pool - outdoor
• Poolside bar
• Swimming pool - children's
• Spa services on site
• Spa tub
• Steam room
• Sauna
• Breakfast available (surcharge)
• Room service (limited hours)
• Bar/lounge
• Parking (free)
• Self parking
• Business centre
• Porter/bellhop
• Security guard
• 24-hour front desk
• Safe-deposit box - front desk
• Number of rooms: 1,682
• Number of floors: 2-5
• ATM/banking
• Gift shops or newsstand
• Currency exchange
• Dry cleaning/laundry service
• Picnic area
• Video library
• Patio
• Barbecue grill(s)
• Arcade/game room
• Air-conditioned public areas
• Elevator/lift
• Supervised child care/activities
• Clubhouse
• Coffee shop or café
• Computer rental
• Concierge desk
• Fitness equipment
• Body treatments
• Designated smoking areas
• Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary
• Wired (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary
• Grocery/convenience store
• Children's club
• Multilingual staff
• Pool table
• Suitable for children
• Umbrella
• Billiards or pool table
• Beach/pool umbrellas
• Tours/ticket assistance
• Massage - treatment room(s)
• Restaurant(s) in hotel 6
• Fax machine
• Wheelchair accessible

Rooms

The resort houses 1,682 guest villas located in one to five storey buildings, which are grouped in nine architecturally distinctive areas.
Each of the one and two bedroom villas are fully kitted out with kitchens or kitchenettes, which comprise a microwave, dishwasher, coffeemaker, refrigerator, toaster and cookware, along with a dining table and chairs.
All the guestrooms at the resort contain the Sheraton Sweet Sleeper Bed.
With its extra thick mattress covered with three separate sheets, a fleece blanket and cosy duvet, this plush custom designed bed is the height of comfort, complimented with five goose down/feather pillows for added luxury.

Room Amenities:
• Internet access - wireless
• Premium TV channel(s)
• Cable/satellite TV
• DVD player
• Pay movies
• Hypoallergenic bedding available
• Separate sitting area
• Climate control
• Access via exterior corridors
• Air conditioning
• Ceiling fan
• Multi-line phone
• Voice mail
• Internet access - complimentary
• Microwave
• Refrigerator
• Coffee/tea maker
• Wake-up calls
• Complimentary toiletries
• Hair dryer
• Extra towels/bedding in room
• CD player
• Clock radio
• Iron/ironing board
• In-room safe
• Electronic/magnetic keys
• Window opens
• Sofa bed
• Rollaway beds
• Cribs (infant beds) available
• Premium bedding
• Balcony
• Telephone
• Kitchenette
• Kitchen
• Housekeeping
• Private bathroom
• Jetted tub
• Shower/tub combination
• Child-care (in room, surcharge)
• Desk
• Washer/dryer
• Blackout drapes/curtains
• Cookware/dishes/utensils
• Blender
• Dishwasher
• Full-sized refrigerator/freezer
• Kitchen linens (dishtowels, sponges, etc)
• Stovetop
• Television - Cable service
• Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary
• Wired (high-speed) Internet access - complimentary
• Wheelchair accessible

Recreation

For the novice tennis player there is instruction (surcharge) available on the 13-lighted tennis courts with a pro shop on offer to buy equipment.
Water lovers can enjoy seven outdoor pools, three of which are lagoon style pools with waterfall features.
There are also eight outdoor spa tubs and for the kids, five children’s pools.
The other excellent facilities for children on the resort include an 18-hole mini golf course (surcharge), four playgrounds and four activity centres, with pool tables, table tennis, arts and crafts (surcharge) and arcade games.
The Lil’ Gator Club (surcharge) allows parents to leave their children in a supervised area with childcare and activities.
The three fitness centres on the resort are furnished with free weights machines, exercise bikes, treadmills, saunas and steam rooms. Fitness classes and personal training is also available (surcharge)

Other recreational facilities include:
• Golfing nearby
• Golf - driving range nearby
• Golf - miniature on site
• Boat launch nearby
• Water-skiing nearby
• Personal watercraft nearby
• Swimming on site
• Running track/path on site
• Basketball on site
• Aerobics on site
• Volleyball on site
• Pilates classes/instruction on site
• Yoga classes/instruction on site
• Bicycle rentals on site
• Helicopter/airplane sightseeing nearby
• Fishing nearby
• Playground on site
• Skydiving nearby
• Bowling alley nearby

Dining

Zimmie’s – the menu includes a selection of burgers, sandwiches and salads, with the adjacent sports bar housing five TVs and holding nightly happy hours.
Zimmie’s is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Cascade Bar and Grill – live entertainment is available on selected nights, with karaoke a popular evening with many.
The menu offers burgers and southern fried chicken, with tropical drinks to accompany them. Cascades Bar and Grill is open from mid morning until late evening.

The Market Place – offers hot and cold lunches, freshly baked food and houses a Starbucks Coffee Shop

Pizza Hut Express – open for pick up or delivery from 11:30 am until 11:00 pm, Pizza Hut is located in the resorts general store

Oasis Bar – open from early morning until late afternoon, this is a seasonal bar