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Sonesta Essential Orlando

3.0 star property
Hotel in Orlando with free breakfast and fitness centre

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Room, 2 Queen Beds
Lobby
Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Front of property
Property amenity

Reviews

7.2 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
The current price is NZ$176
includes taxes & fees
6 Oct - 7 Oct

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8101 Aircenter Ct, Orlando, FL, 32809
  • Place, Florida Mall
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Universal Orlando Resort
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Universal Studios Florida
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

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Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Roll-in Shower

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room, 1 Queen Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(22 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

7.6 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

7.8 out of 10
Good
(20 reviews)

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Fridge
LED TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Shower/bath combination
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Orlando

At Sonesta Essential Orlando you'll be 4.1 km (2.6 mi) from Florida Mall and 4.7 km (2.9 mi) from Crayola Experience. Highlights at this hotel include free continental breakfast, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .Enjoy the gym, seasonal outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also the convenience of extended parking. .Within a 15-minute drive of this 3-property class Orlando hotel, attractions include The Orlando Eye and Universal Orlando Resort.

What's nearby

  • Florida Mall - 5 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Orlando International Premium Outlets - 10 min drive - 13.6 km
  • SeaWorld® Orlando - 10 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Universal Orlando Resort - 11 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Universal Studios Florida - 12 min drive - 16.9 km

Getting around

  • Brightline Orlando Station - 13 min drive
  • Sand Lake Road Station - 15 min walk
  • Orlando International Airport (MCO) - 14 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Wawa - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬7 min walk

About this property

Sonesta Essential Orlando

Hotel in Orlando with free breakfast and fitness centre
Sonesta Essential Orlando offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Free breakfast is available daily. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities are also featured at Sonesta Essential Orlando. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Orlando hotel is smoke free.

  • 100 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Continental breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Computer for guest use
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
Sonesta Essential Orlando offers 100 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). 55-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Uncovered extended parking on site (USD 15 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways (91 centimetre high)
  • Lift (122 centimetre wide door)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 5 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 10 February to 11 February:
  • Business centre
  • Fitness facilities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Parking area
  • Swimming pool
The following facilities are closed on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday:
  • Fitness facility
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 10 per night.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: USD 3.00 per accommodation, per night.
  • A damage deposit of USD 50.00 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Uncovered extended parking fee: USD 15 per day
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector and window guards
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a smoke detector and window guards in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in March and close in December.
  • Children aged 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Best Western Airport Inn
Best Western Inn Airport
Best Western Airport Inn Orlando
Best Western Airport Orlando
Best Western Airport Inn And Suites
Best Western Airport Hotel Orlando
Sonesta Essential Orlando Hotel
Best Western Airport Inn Suites
Sonesta Essential Orlando Orlando
Sonesta Essential Orlando Hotel Orlando

Frequently asked questions

Is parking available at Sonesta Essential Orlando?

Yep, Sonesta Essential Orlando has a free self car park.

How much does it cost to stay at Sonesta Essential Orlando?

As of 5 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Sonesta Essential Orlando on 6 Oct 2025 start from NZ$170.54, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Sonesta Essential Orlando have a pool?

Sonesta Essential Orlando has a seasonal outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open from March to December.

Is Sonesta Essential Orlando family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as laundry facilities and an outdoor pool, as well as cots/infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Sonesta Essential Orlando is a hit with families.

Does Sonesta Essential Orlando serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary continental breakfast is offered daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Sonesta Essential Orlando?

No, Sonesta Essential Orlando does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Sonesta Essential Orlando?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Sonesta Essential Orlando?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Sonesta Essential Orlando Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 397 out of 1076 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 234 out of 1076 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 181 out of 1076 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 113 out of 1076 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 151 out of 1076 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

7.8/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Keymonie

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There were roaches crawling everywhere room had a bad smell.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chayralee Perez

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ame todo, desde el trato, el desayuno riquísimo todo bien limpio…
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ahrmond

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Vee

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Lindsay

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Rims are in need of PROFESSIONAL renovation not a handyman
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonita

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice convenient place to stay for a layover
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth, Lawrenceburg

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was in the middle of being Remodeled but the staff and rooms were great!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property is under renovation which would have been nice to know before booking. The workers started drilling in the room adjoined to ours by 7:30 each morning replacing bathroom fixtures. The halls were filled with paint fumes and caused me to have a migraine. It was awful. Breakfast had no waffles, oatmeal, or even coffee - again all things advertised and park of why we chose this hotel. The front lobby was dirty and smell musty. Entire experience was terrible and we won’t be back and don’t recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I booked this stay 5 months in advance. When i got there at 3:10 (check in is at 3), the man couldn't find my reservation. I had plans to be picked up at 4:20 by uber to take me to the concert we were going to. The man then said i could leave all my bags and stuff up front with him and get them later when the room was ready! I advised him that we needed to get ready for the concert and our stuff was in those bags. I think he realized we were getting annoyed when after 15mins, my room still wasn't ready and i began looking online for another hotel. He started scrambling quickly, and after another good 10-15mins, a room was ready for us on the top floor. We had 30mins to get ready, but we did it! The hotel is going through remodeling, and it looks nice, the parts that are completed, but it seems like the front desk worker needs to be updated because he had no idea what he was doing. And I'm not just saying that because of what happened with us, he had a family ahead of us and was having difficulties with their reservations as well.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harold Contreras, Vega Baja

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was kind and attentive, rooms were just renovated, super spacious, bathroom was a charm, laundry facility was a plus, close to the airport, everything you may need from a hotel, you get it with Sonesta. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Demian Seth, Denver

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Jang

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Dianna P.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Kenia

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was not clean upon arrival. When I called the front desk to request shower gel they asked me to go downstairs and the only option was small facial bar soaps. The elevators were always dirty with food. The area was extremely noisy. Could not get any sleep.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Kyle

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
No safe, WiFi was poor, and not enough breakfast for amount of guest there but everything else was fine
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Alberto

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’m very disappointed with this place. I wanted to stay here because I saw that the rating wasn’t that bad when I went the room was so dirty. It smells so bad they have roaches in the bathroom had a big hole in the ceiling. It was horrible. The rugs are disgusting. Our floor was so loud at 1in the morning. Somebody was talking in the hallway and it woke me up like two days in a row. and on top of that, the refrigerator was broken and it was very loud noise. and it was a lot of little roaches all over the bed. I never give a review but I think this is good for people to know and they were fixing the rooms in the same floor and the smell of paint. Was horrible to and the noise they were making never again
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maya

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location and quiet. The customer service
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriel

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Dayra

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
There was small roaches and unfortunately we didn’t notice till the morning. Only stayed one night.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nydmari

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nakib

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Terrell

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025