There are pros and cons to staying in both Florida hotels and villas. There are many factors that would determine which is right for you and there really is no definitive answer. Below are some of the positives about both hotels and villas in Florida.
Florida Hotels
- Perfect Location
- Available in Package Holidays Deals
- Can be Much Cheaper
All Florida hotels are set right in the heart of the action. There is no need to rent a car if you don’t want to as all of the attractions are a walk (or short bus ride) away from the front of your hotel room door. Being located in the centre also means that exploring different places at any time of the day or night is possible, and you can quickly nip back to your hotel room any time you wish.
Unlike villas, Florida hotels can come included in a Florida holiday package deal and so can save you a lot of hassle in organising accommodation as well as saving you money, meaning you have more spending money for the theme parks!
If you book a package deal with the hotel included you can save a lot of money; something that is not an option if you are staying in a villa as these are usually privately owned and so tour operators cannot offer these types of discounts. Florida hotels will also prove to be cheaper for regular party sizes. Is a regular family of 2 adults and 3 children were to stay in a hotel, they would make a big saving than if they were to rent out a villa, as villas are designed for larger sized groups.
Florida Villas
- Lots of Space
- Private Pool
- No Noise or Disruption
- Free Facilities
- No Set Schedules
- Escape the Crowds
- Can be Much Cheaper
Florida villas tend to be situated either in planned out villa communities or on open land. Either way, you get tonnes of space both inside and outside of the villa. As with all things American, Florida villas are very large and so all rooms of the villas have ample space with the majority of villa bedrooms being en-suite. Outside, all villas have private gardens with large patios. Many even have private pools that you can enjoy all to yourself, however if they don’t, there is sure to be a communal pool at the heart of the villa community just seconds away.
As mentioned above, the vast majority of Florida villas have a private pool. Rather than struggling to find a spare deck chair, being unable to fight your way into the water or having 5 minutes peace without the screaming and shouting in the background, a pool in a Florida villa means you have none of this to deal with. Private villa pools mean you can take a dip whenever you wish in total privacy. Wake up for a refreshing morning swim or take soak in the moonlight after a long day of sightseeing.
Unlike a hotel with guests staying in rooms all around you, banging and shouting throughout the night, in a villa you have peace and quiet.
All Florida villas come with fully fitted kitchens and complete laundry facilities. This means that you can eat whatever and whenever you like with a fullsize fridge-freezer, oven, hob and microwave, along with being able to wash and dry your clothes as often as you wish!
Unlike hotels where you are told when you must check in, eat your meals and check out, with a Florida villa you can work at your own pace; which is especially handy when you are with children.
While hotels tend to be set right in the heart of the acting next to busy roads full of arcades and food outlets, villas are set back slightly from all this in the open space of suburban neighbourhoods. Even though villas are only a few minutes’ drive from the main attractions, they enjoy the peace and quiet for the hustle and bustle of tourist and sightseers for when you want to escape the crowds.
Depending on how many of you are sharing and how you are traveling to Florida, a Florida villa can be much cheaper per person that a hotel. Florida villas range anywhere from 2 bedrooms up to 8 bedrooms and beyond, and so there is a villa to suit any size party.
