Here's my rundown from my book "The Other orlando":
Staying Near the Park
If SeaWorld is your primary Orlando destination, you may want to consider staying at one of the handful of hotels that are within walking distance of the front gate. Because of their proximity, none provides shuttle service. They are listed here in order of their distance from the park.
Renaissance Orlando Resort
6677 Sea Harbor Drive
Orlando, FL 32819
(800) 468-3571; (407) 351-5555; fax (407) 351-9991
A luxury resort hotel with a huge central atrium, first-rate restaurants, and many amenities.
Price Range: $$$ - $$$$
Amenities: Olympic-size pool, tennis, volleyball, health club, three restaurants, two lounges, 24-hour room service
Walk to Park: 5 minutes
Sheraton World Resort
10100 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32821-8095
(800) 327-0363; (407) 352-1100; fax (407) 352-3679
An upscale motel that caters to conventioneers.
Price Range: $$ - $$$
Amenities: Three heated pools, two kiddie pools, lighted tennis, mini-golf, fitness center, restaurant, lounge, poolside bar
Walk to Park: 5 to 10 minutes
Wynfield Inns
6263 Westwood Boulevard
Orlando, FL 32821
(800) 346-1551; (407) 345-8000; fax (407) 345-1508
Standard mid-range motel.
Price Range: $$-$$$
Amenities: Poolside bar
Walk to Park: 5 to 10 minutes
Hawthorn Suites Hotel
6435 Westwood Boulevard
Orlando, FL 32821
(800) 527-1133; (407) 351-6600; fax (407) 351-1977
All-suite format with kitchenettes in every room.
Price Range: $$ - $$$
Amenities: Free buffet breakfast, large heated pool, kiddie pool, poolside BBQ grills, childrens play area, convenience store
Walk to Park: 10 to 15 minutes
StudioPlus & Extended Stay America
6443 Westwood Boulevard
Orlando, FL 32821
(888) 788-3467; (407) 351-1982; fax (407) 351-1719
Basic all-suite format with kitchenettes; weekly rates.
Price Range: $-$$$
Amenities: Seasonal pool at StudioPlus
Walk to Park: 15 to 20 minutes