Red Lion Lake Buena Vista South/East Kissimmee

Kissimmee, Orlando

Virgin rating

The hotel

A sparkling new addition to the Kissimmee holiday scene, with everything you need for a theme park holiday (plus some rather fun perks thrown in on top). Located just three miles from the gates of Walt Disney World®, this brand new hotel features beautifully appointed rooms. Enjoy complimentary coffee from the café before you set off for the theme parks. When you return, you can soothe those ride-ravaged muscles with a soak in the heated outdoor pool and a float in its ultra-relaxing lazy river, or a stretch in the fitness room’s yoga zone, before tucking into homemade tortillas and fiery guacamole at its Mexican restaurant.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Internet Access
  • Restaurant
  • Swimming Pool

Where is it

Just 3 miles from the gates of Walt Disney World Resort® and 20 minutes drive from all of the fun of Universal Orlando Resort™ and other theme parks and family attractions. Driving time from airport: 20 minutes.

Hotel information

410 rooms. All with flat screen TV with HBO and cable channels, clock radio with MP3 player, iPod docking station, mini-fridge, safe, iron and board. Standard Rooms have 1 king-size bed or 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.
  • Free Nights: Stay for 7 nights, pay for 6 (stay for 14, pay for 12) for stays completed between 1 Jan–31 Dec '24. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. 
  • Exclusive Offer - Receive waived resort fees, saving $15 per day - Complimentary parking and Complimentary WDW shuttles for 2023 and 2024 travel dates.

Complimentary self-parking. Complimentary Walt Disney World Resort® shuttle service.

Mexican restaurant. Poolside sports bar (seasonal).

Outdoor heated pool with lazy river. Fitness center.

Complimentary coffee from the café (7:00am–11:00am). Complimentary WiFi. Gift shop.

Resort fee is waived for Virgin guests saving $15 per day

Resort fee, tax and inclusions are subject to change - please see hotel check-in for current inclusions available to you upon arrival.

*Denotes local charge. 

Please note: Each hotel has their individual room cleaning operation, which may mean your room isn't serviced every day, please check with the hotel reception team on arrival for further details.

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Traveller rating

  • Excellent (122)
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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Extremely humid room (mold smell)

Dec 7, 2024 David A

I want to start sayings that I am here as part of a large group (AYC cheerleaders). The room I'm in is extremely humid to the point it feels wet. I called the front desk to explain the situation and the answer was, set the AC to 60° and turn the fan on. The housekeeping came and cleaned the room but it didn't solve the problem. I called the desk… Read more
I want to start sayings that I am here as part of a large group (AYC cheerleaders). The room I'm in is extremely humid to the point it feels wet. I called the front desk to explain the situation and the answer was, set the AC to 60° and turn the fan on. The housekeeping came and cleaned the room but it didn't solve the problem. I called the desk and told them the problem was not fixed and they asked me. What do I want them to do? I was working with the manager "Ramon" he was very polite, but did not solve my problem. I stayed for one week having to choose between extremely strong mold smell or extremely cold to help get rid of the smell (I guess the ac get rid of the humidity) Very disappointed with this hotel! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating To summarize my visit, it was horrible. The Jacuzzi was gross. I wouldn’t let my dogs swim in it.

Nov 29, 2024 Sherry R Revere, Massachusetts

The Jacuzzi was disgusting scum all around it mold growing on the filtration cover scum floating on top of the water. The big pool was supposed to be heated. It wasn’t. I was refunded my resort fee and then recharged it and for complaining because the hotel had a scummy Jacuzzi. They had me trespassed by Kissimmee deputies for complaining. I would… Read more
The Jacuzzi was disgusting scum all around it mold growing on the filtration cover scum floating on top of the water. The big pool was supposed to be heated. It wasn’t. I was refunded my resort fee and then recharged it and for complaining because the hotel had a scummy Jacuzzi. They had me trespassed by Kissimmee deputies for complaining. I would never ever send anyone there. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great value and comfortable

Nov 26, 2024 Andrew P Salem

I needed somewhere to stay closer to the Convention Center at reasonable price. This Hotel was the perfect fit. Very reasonably priced, clean room, comfortable bed and a very decent breakfast buffet (pay) but worth it. Didn't get to enjoy the pool but it looked pretty nice. A little tough getting in and out of with the traffic but just be patient.… Read more
I needed somewhere to stay closer to the Convention Center at reasonable price. This Hotel was the perfect fit. Very reasonably priced, clean room, comfortable bed and a very decent breakfast buffet (pay) but worth it. Didn't get to enjoy the pool but it looked pretty nice. A little tough getting in and out of with the traffic but just be patient. I'll be in Orlando the same time next year and will stay again. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Not reccomended

Oct 20, 2024 Katia C

Far away from being a resort or a good hotel. They charge resort fee but the resort is not what it is said to be, the wood for the stairs up the slide seemed like it was rotting, most floaties were deflated, tables and chairs dirty, no landscaping executed in very long time. The corners of the room and under the bed seemed like it hadn’t been… Read more
Far away from being a resort or a good hotel. They charge resort fee but the resort is not what it is said to be, the wood for the stairs up the slide seemed like it was rotting, most floaties were deflated, tables and chairs dirty, no landscaping executed in very long time. The corners of the room and under the bed seemed like it hadn’t been cleaned in weeks, the hallway had a odd smell. My bathroom had few things broken, including the bath fan. Some employees try their best and are nice. Although all the life guards were on their phones or smartwatches the entire time while there were children in the pool and lazy river, only one dark blonde young lady was very responsible and attentive. The pool was not clean and spa was filled with excessive chlorine. This hotel has the structure to be a resort but isn’t well kept. Truly disappointed. I do not recommend, very expensive for what they offer. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A great find

Oct 19, 2024 lorifj

We have just finished a week’s stay at Red Lion hotel. What a great find, we booked very last minute for a week and picked this hotel for its cost, location and reviews. The hotel staff are all really friendly and welcoming. The pool is one of the hotel’s best features, clean, lots of loungers and a lazy river with a slide which was an additional… Read more
We have just finished a week’s stay at Red Lion hotel. What a great find, we booked very last minute for a week and picked this hotel for its cost, location and reviews. The hotel staff are all really friendly and welcoming. The pool is one of the hotel’s best features, clean, lots of loungers and a lazy river with a slide which was an additional bonus. It also felt really safe with several life guards around. The rooms were clean and well appointed. There is a fridge, microwave and safe. Whilst there wasn’t an in-room coffee maker they offered free coffee in the lobby every morning. Room cleaning is on request which was fine for us as we didn’t need it serviced every day. It was a bit loud at night and in the mornings with people starting their days early (5:30am) and coming home late, but that can’t be helped. There are lots of shops and restaurants around with Perkins, Walgreens and 7/11 just across the street. Other restaurants were a quick walk and Target a 5min drive. Disney is only 15mins away and Universal 20mins. We would happily stay at this hotel again. Thanks for a great stay! Read less