Marriott Magic Near Mickey: Complete Guide to Delta Hotels Lake Buena Vista

The Delta Hotels by Marriott Orlando Lake Buena Vista is a very budget-friendly hotel that is near the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando, Florida.  This  Marriott brand property is a Walt Disney World Good Neighbor Hotel that enjoys a great location, just outside of the theme parks.

Located less than two miles from Disney Springs, this seven-floor 241-room hotel was recently renovated and features an outdoor pool with hot tub, fully equipped fitness center and an on-site restaurant and lounge.  The hotel also offers complimentary scheduled shuttle bus service to the several of the Walt Disney World theme parks.  Additional shuttle service is offered to Universal Orlando and SeaWorld for $5.00 per person.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the hotel rates at the Delta Orlando Lake Buena Vista?

The Delta Orlando Lake Buena Vista is a very affordable hotel.  Depending on the time of year, hotel rates typically range from less around $100 per night to more than $175 per night (for peak travel times).

How close is the Delta Orlando Lake Buena Vista to the Walt Disney World theme parks?

The Delta Orlando Lake Buena Vista is located less than two miles from Disney Springs and approximately 10 to 15 minutes to all four of the Walt Disney World theme parks.

How close is the hotel to Universal Orlando and SeaWorld Orlando?

The Delta Orlando Lake Buena Vista is located approximately 15 minutes to the Universal Orlando Resort via Interstate 4 or Palm Parkway / Turkey Lake Road.  SeaWorld Orlando is approximately 10 minutes from the hotel.

Is there a Resort Fee or Parking Charge at the Delta Orlando Lake Buena Vista?

As of May 2023, there are no resort fees but there is a $15.00 per night parking charge.

Does the Delta Orlando Lake Buena Vista offer theme park transportation?

The Delta Orlando Lake Buena Vista also offers complimentary scheduled shuttle bus service to Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios as well as fee-based shuttle service to both Universal Orlando and SeaWorld Orlando ($5.00 per person)

Is there a nice pool at the Delta Orlando Lake Buena Vista?

There is a basic pool at the rear of the hotel which features a hot tub and ample patio seating.

What are the food & beverage options at the hotel?

The Delta Orlando Lake Buena Vista features an on-site restaurant, lobby bar and a quick service counter dining venue. There is also a lobby marketplace which serves beverages and snacks.

What is the pet policy at the hotel?

The Delta Orlando Lake Buena Vista does not allow pets.

The Location of the Delta Hotels by Marriott Orlando Lake Buena Vista

The Delta Orlando Lake Buena Vista has a very convenient location near the Walt Disney World Resort, just two miles north of Disney Springs.  In addition, the Delta is close to International Drive, SeaWorld Orlando, the Orange County Convention Center and Interstate 4.  Overall, the property is considered to be well located near all the Orlando area theme parks, the Orlando International Airport and several of Orlando’s major shopping & entertainment destinations.

It should be noted that ingress / egress to the hotel is not easy as there is no direct turn lane from northbound Apopka Vineland Road.  Travelers will need to make a U-turn at Palm Parkway and head back south to the hotel.  Additionally when leaving the hotel to head north, travelers will need to make a U-turn at Hotel Plaza Boulevard.  These U-turns are not particularly easy during peak travel times.

Travel time from the Orlando International Airport will take approximately 25 minutes and around it will take about 10 minutes to get to the Orlando / Orange County Convention Center.  

There are several restaurants and retail venues within a very short distance to the hotel which include Olive Garden, Kobe’ Japanese Steakhouse, Paddywagon Irish Pub, KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot and a Starbucks coffee shop.  Additional shopping outlets and restaurants are located nearby along Apopka Vineland.

Theme parks and other local destinations are short distance to the hotel.  Per Google Maps, travel time is as follows (non-peak hours):

• Disney Springs: Less than 10 minutes.
• The Magic Kingdom Park: Approximately 15 to 20 minutes.
• EPCOT: Approximately 15 minutes.
• Disney’s Hollywood Studios: Approximately 15 to 20 minutes.
• Disney’s Animal Kingdom: Approximately 20 minutes.
• The Universal Orlando Resort: Approximately 20 minutes.
• SeaWorld Orlando: Less than 15 minutes.
• ICON Park: Less than 15 minutes.
• Downtown Orlando: Approximately 30 minutes.
• Orlando Premium Outlets: Less than 10 minutes.
• Vineland Premium Outlets: Approximately 25 minutes.

Hotels Amenities

At just 241-rooms in size, the Delta Hotels Orlando Lake Buena Vista is not one of the major resort hotels in the area outside of Walt Disney World.  Therefore, it does not have all the features & amenities of the larger properties.  However it’s amenities are considered to be adequate and include:

Outdoor Swimming Pool

The hotel features a heated outdoor swimming pool that features a hot tut and ample patio seating.  has ample patio seating.  There is also an extensive outdoor turn patio area adjacent to the pool which is an ideal area for kids to play.

The pool area is fairly quiet and a nice place to relax after a day at the theme parks.

Fitness Center

The Delta Orlando Lake Buena Vista features a fully equipped fitness center with modern cardiovascular machines as well as an ample amount of strength training equipment including free weights.

Theme Park Transportation

The Delta Orlando Lake Buena Vista offers complimentary shuttle bus service to Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Guests can take the Disney Monorail from Epcot to access the Transportation & Ticket Center which provides access to the Magic Kingdom Park and shuttle bus service to Disney’s Animal Kingdom.

In addition to the Disney theme parks, there is fee-based transportation to Universal Orlando and SeaWorld Orlando for a cost of $5.00 per person.

Since the shuttle schedule changes seasonally, please check the daily schedule during the time of y