Amenities at this resort include an 18-hole, par72, 7,228-yard
championship golf course designed by David Harman, Golf Pro Shop,
Brad Brewer Golf Academy on-site, Full-service, 13,000-square-foot
Spa, featuring nine treatment rooms, Health Club featuring
State-of-the-art Fitness Center with cardiovascular equipment and
free weights, Lap, Family and Lounging Pools, Jacuzzis, Two Lighted
Tennis Courts, Nature Trails, Guided Canoe Trips (seasonal),
fishing, volleyball and walking trails along Shingle Creek.
Non-smoking property.
Exterior: Created as an impressive example of the 1900's Spanish
Revival style architecture, the resort's high-carved arches
accented by the natural warm earth tones will illustrate the sense
of casual elegance and the grace of Florida in the early years.
Guests will be inspired by the 230-acre natural environment, which
will include a backdrop of dense oaks and pines along historic
Shingle Creek.
Lobby: Large-size lobby.
Rooms
Soothing earth tones and luxury bedding make every room an oasis of
relaxation. All rooms come with a private bathroom with a
shower/bathtub, first-class toiletries, plush bathrobes and a
hairdryer. They are equipped with 2 telephones, a 32-inch
flat-screen TV, high-speed Internet access, a laptop safe, a mini
fridge, designer linens and a sitting area. Furthermore, tea and
coffee making facilities, an ironing set and individually regulated
air conditioning and heating are provided in all accommodation as
standard.
Restaurant & Food
The hotel offers several restaurants, with something for everyone's
taste. There is an excellent steakhouse (open for lunch and dinner)
with stunning golf course views, a fine dining Italian restaurant
(open for dinner only), a poolside bar/grill (afternoons), a
buffet-style restaurant serving à la carte dishes (open for
all 3 meals), as well as a coffee shop, 2 bars, an ice cream shop
and full room service 24 hours a day.
Activities & Sport
This property features 3 swimming pools including a lap pool, a
family pool, and a quiet pool, where guests can also sunbathe on
sun loungers. A full-service spa is available with dozens of
treatments on offer for an additional fee and guests can also relax
with a massage. A state-of-the-art gym offers both cardio equipment
and free weights. Guests can relax in the hot tub or take a walk
along one of the nature trails. Seasonal canoeing and fishing are
also available, as well as 2 flood-lit tennis courts, a
rock-climbing wall, sand volleyball, basketball, a video game room
and an 18-hole golf course (for a fee) with instruction
available.
Comments
This is a non-smoking hotel. Designated smoking areas are available
outside of the hotel only. A cleaning fee (plus local tax, subject
to change) will be applied to guests who do not follow the policy
in their guest rooms. Hotel does accept pets-there is a one-time
cleaning fee and daily fee thereafter-to be paid by the guest
locally (terms and conditions apply).
Directions, How to get
there
Guests arriving at the hotel from the airport should take the north
exit from the airport and head for the SR 528 West (Beachline
Expressway). Take exit 2 for Orangewood Blvd/Universal Blvd. At the
end of the exit ramp make a right at the lights onto Universal
Blvd. The resort is immediately on the right, just before the Rosen
School of Hospitality Management - UCF.