Spa Hotels in Orlando, FL

Land of theme parks, gators, golf, lakes, and an array of incredible water parks, Orlando, Florida, is the quintessential family vacation destination. Home to more than a dozen theme parks, Orlando boasts world-famous destinations such as Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando— which includes Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure. And of course, you can’t miss the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, LEGOLAND, and many, many more otherworldly destinations. With local Florida fare around every corner, make a point to ditch your comfort zone and try some of Orlando’s classic cuisine while staying at the top Orlando spa resorts.

First stop, food. While in Orlando you’ll find an array of unique dishes to surprise and delight you during dinner time— one of which is the globally celebrated Cuban Sandwich. Comprised of ham, pork, pickles, and lots of cheese, you can’t go wrong with this East Coast entrée. Next on the tasting menu? Fried alligator— another local favorite amongst Floridians, and found in restaurants throughout Orlando. With the state’s healthy reptile population, this chicken-like meat is not as taboo as one might think, and actually quite a traditional dish. While in town, make a point to try some Florida seafood staples, including Stone crab! For dessert, order a slice of Florida’s famous Key Lime pie, whose namesake originates from the Florida Keys. As the unofficial dessert of Florida, you can find this citrus snack around just about every corner in Orlando. Known for its citrus production, you may notice a seemingly endless list of Meyer lemon and orange-infused items on any given menu while in town.

at a spa resort in Orlando. And you’ve come to the right place, as Orlando is home to over a dozen world-renowned theme parks- including Universal Orlando Resort, which offers everything you’d need for an unforgettable family getaway, including famous theme parks, hotels, an entertainment complex, rides, restaurants, shows, events, and all the shopping you’d want while wandering the streets on vacation. It’s also the setting for the world-famous Magic Kingdom Park, previously known as Walt Disney World Magic Kingdom. This theme park is found at the Walt Disney World Resort in Bay Lake, Florida, just outside Orlando.

While staying in this famous Florida city, you can’t miss one of Orlando’s biggest attractions, Gatorland- a 110-acre theme park and wildlife preserve, located along South Orange Blossom Trail south of Orlando. Named the "Alligator Capital of the World," Gatorland is a swampy sanctuary for thousands of alligators and crocodiles, as well as other animals. Spend an afternoon at Gatorland and you’ll come across an exciting breeding marsh with a boardwalk and observation tower, zip lines, an off-road swamp vehicle tour, a mini-railroad, feeding shows, alligator wrestling shows, an aviary, a petting zoo, and much more!

Enjoy your time in “The City of Light, and don’t forget to check out our top spa resorts nearby in Miami, Florence, and Atlanta.