Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Center is an upscale, family resort in Orlando Florida with a water park. Situated just minutes away from Walt Disney World? and Universal Orlando Resort?, our hotel near Champions Gate makes us the perfect base for exploring Orlando and Central Florida. Our expansive glass atriums showcase Florida's diverse landscapes, from historic St. Augustine to vibrant Key West. Enjoy thrill rides and fun in the sun at Cypress Springs Water Park or relax at our outdoor, South Beach-inspired pool oasis and whirlpool. Experience the best Orlando fine dining at our nine on-site restaurants, spark ideas in 400,000 square feet of meeting space, and unwind in our beautifully updated guest rooms and suites.

Property Information

Year Built: 2002
Last Renovation: 2012
Floors: 9
Nonsmoking rooms: 1718
Suites: 129
Total rooms: 1589
Total rooms and suites: 1718

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Hotel Advisories

Advisory The following mandatory hotel-imposed fees are charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out. Resort Fee: US $38 per room, per night Mandatory hotel-imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change. The hotel can provide current fee and inclusions when you check-in.

General Policies & Fine Print

Check In: 4:00 PM
Check Out: 11:00 AM
Kids Stay Free Policy Maximum number of children per paid adult: 0Maximum child age: 13

Customer Ratings & Reviews

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_4.0 5963 reviews
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 1.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Rip off hotel

    We visited the ICE experience at Gaylord Palms Orlando on 18th November 2024. We pre booked tickets for the ICE experience and the tube slides. The ICE exhibition was fantastic and value for money. What was not value for money was the $48 dollar charge to park the car!. This cost more than the tickets cost and when we booked the tickets there was no obvious mention that we would be charged such an extortionate rate for a short period of parking. We had intended to stay for dinner but I was so disgusted with this opportunistic practice that we left straight after and gave our dinner dollars to an organisation that offers value for money and values repeat customers. We insisted on speaking to a manager and along with his staff at the entrance, they just didn't care. It was hotel policy Shame on you Gaylord Palms! You won't be getting any more dollars from us!

    Nov 19, 2024
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Great hotel for families with lot of activities

    Was not sure to stay here due to other comments. But took a chance and it was great. Hotel is huge and usually a lot of conferences there. It is being renewed so it is a bit messy on the outside, like you have to walkt to the improvised front-desk, but the areas renewed look great. The water park is great for all ages! Hotel might be a little bit understaffed but they are training new people.

    Nov 17, 2024
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 2.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Very expensive parking and for other things

    We didn't stay here but came to see a show. Had to pay $38, plus tax, to park. We needed to pick up our tickets and one employee insisted that we needed to have them on our phone. Ended up going to customer service and a more knowledgable employee printed them out for us. Prices in the shops and resturants were too high. Turned us off from ever staying here.

    Nov 16, 2024
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 1.0 star tripadvisor rating
    SAVE YOUR MONEY, BOOK ELSEWHERE unless your idea of a vacation is a construction zone

    BEWARE of booking here! Save your money Nov 2024 • Business We are currently staying here Nov 6-9 for a conference. BEWARE of booking rooms with them especially if you have the misfortune of being in the Emerald Bay rooms 4300 floor. They are under construction so they start pounding the hammers and moving equipment above your room at 8 am because they “aren’t power tools”. Power tools- think jack hammer like and grinders- start at 9 and go continuously until 5 pm, then other construction can continue until 10 pm “ which is there quiet hours”. It is ridiculous!! I can’t even hear to make a call on my cell phone. NOTHING was said to us at checkin about the construction or inconvenience . They won’t move you because “they are full” Front desk won’t give you any contact information, email or phone number to speak to corporate. To top it all off today, Nov 8th, they slid a memo under the door stating they are going to test the water system tomorrow so we will have no water between 9am-2pm! In speaking to front desk manager this was all scheduled renovation, they had no business booking these rooms for customers to stay in. We have stayed at several Gaylord’s in the past which were lovely, this was extremely disappointing.

    Nov 08, 2024
  • TRI_LOGO_ANCILLARY_ 5.0 star tripadvisor rating
    Great Stay at Gaylord Palms

    Stayed one night here before meeting up with my friends for a DisneyWorld trip. I was able to get checked in early and Front Desk person took the time to explain the layout of the hotel and events going on. Room was very comfortable and the food from room service was tasty. I wouldn't hesitate staying at this hotel again if I'm in the Orlando area.

    Oct 27, 2024
Prices per person based on double occupancy including round-trip airfare via U.S. certified air carriers and round-trip airport/hotel transfers when arriving at airport closest to destination (for exceptions see Frequently Asked Questions), hotel taxes and baggage handling, fuel surcharges, and all pre-collected U.S. and foreign taxes. In some instances, pricing may specifically apply to one of multiple flights on select departure days. All packages are based on the lowest hotel/air classes available at time of publication, capacity controlled, subject to availability and change without notice. Promotional pricing may only be available for a limited time. Fees may apply for carry-on and checked baggage-view Baggage Policies. Some resort fees, environmental levies and departure taxes are not included and may be payable in resort. View Frequently Asked Questions for more information. Apple Vacations is not responsible for errors or omissions. Cancellation policies apply. Bookings are subject to the Fair Trade Contract. All public charter flights are operated by ALG Vacations Corp: Allegiant Air: PC 18-231, A319-156 seats or A320-186 seats /PC 18-234, A319-156 seats or A320-186 seats; Miami Air operated by TUI Airlines Belgium N.V. : PC 19-085 & PC 19-117, B737-800, 180 seats/PC 19-091, B737-800-183 seats; Swift Air: PC 19-092, B737-400-150 seats; Viva Aerobus: PC 18-228, A320-180 seats/ PC 19-079, A320-180-185 seats/PC 19-094, A320-185 seats. CST2139014-20 120319