Villatel Orlando Resort opens off I-Drive

Villatel Orlando Resort, a one-of-a-kind "villa hotel" offering top-tier private villa rentals with hotel-style standards and amenities, has made its debut off of International Drive.

Th $500 million resort is set upon 77-acres and was developed in partnership with Villatel’s sister company, Baseline Property Group.

Stephen Lobell, CEO of Villatel, said the organization is thrilled to welcome guests to the new resort as they unveil the first phase of a new kind of hospitality.

"Our concept reimagines the short-term vacation rental space by offering a custom product that’s consistently beautiful and clean, and a service level that’s always reliable," he said in a press release. "For any guest debating the merits of booking a hotel room or a vacation rental in Orlando, our response is: 'Why not get the best of both?' Your own fully equipped kitchen, expansive living spaces, game loft, pool, en-suite bedrooms, and a variety of resort amenities, all cleaned and serviced to upscale hotel standards. Not to mention, the resort is just a stone’s throw from the city’s top attractions in arguably the most prime location in all of Orlando. As excited as we are to bring the first set of villas to market for guests to enjoy, the launch of our remaining 400 plus units and sprawling water park and amenity center will really take this destination to another level.”

Another sister company of Villatel’s, Immersive Scenic Studios, is tasked with dreaming up, modeling, fabricating and building the most extravagant and detailed themed children's bedrooms and entertainment spaces, ranging from home theaters to arcades and game lofts.

The resort will further transform the guest experience with the debut of its custom-built resort amenity center in 2024.

The center will include a state-of-the-art community clubhouse, grand pool, adventure waterpark featuring multi-story slides and a lazy river, fully-equipped fitness center, full-service restaurant and grill, and wet and dry children’s playgrounds, as well as bocce, basketball and pickleball courts. 

When the resort is completed in 2025, it will boast 526 units comprising 256 apartment-style suites and 270 single-family homes of varied sizes.

For more information about Villatel Orlando Resort, click here.