suggestions re: inexpensive suite hotel that's close to WDW

[disneyholic family]

a friend of mine is going to WDW with her husband and 4 children for the FIRST time ever in her (or their) life....
i was unaware of this until today when she called....
she told me she has reservations in a suite hotel in clermont...
well..i just looked it up and it looks like it's 40 miles from WDW....
maybe it's not that much, but really there must be a reasonably priced suite hotel that's closer than that...

they're only going for 3 days, so the closest possible would be the best in my opinion....they have 4 kids (8,10,12, 14)...
the place in clermont has a kitchen.....so this should have a kitchen too.....the one in clermont costs $79....i told here i was sure there must be something for $129 or so that's closer than what she found...

so does anyone know a place like that?...
i was hoping there was something in lake buena vista, but wherever, that's reasonably priced and close would be welcome..

thanks in advance for your help!!!

 

[dgaston]

I've read about folks finding suites at Grand Cypress and Grand Cypress Villas on hotelkingdom.com at reasonable rates. I think one of the drawbacks is that they may charge the entire amount op front. The Villas are just around the corner from DTD, not too far from POR.

 

[disneyholic family]

thanks

 

[Planogirl]

I would check with the Holiday Inn Family Suites and Homewood Suites. There should be a Homewood Suites in either Buena Vista or Kissimmee (which is also a handy location). Embassy Suites is nearby but likely too expensive. They'll have to ask about the full kitchens.

They could also consider renting a full house. I've heard some amazing stories about people getting a house for a low price. The problem is that these places usually rent for a full week.

You could also search Expedia for suites hotels. Some may not be in Buena Vista but I just know they could closer than they are now!

 

[Planogirl]

Another one just came to mind. Hawthorn Suites has some two bedroom units at some of their locations so they might be worth checking out too.

Good luck!

 

[Gillian]

Cypress point grande villas would be great! The 2 BR has a king bedroom with bath, another BR with 2 twins, a sleeper sofa in LR and a second bath. It has a full kitchen and washer & dryer. It's really convenient to Disney as well.

It looks like the 2br goes for $89 and the 3 BR for $131 for most of the summer.