Westgate Palace Hotel / Universal / I-Drive

Tangelo Park, Florida

Westgate Palace Hotel / Universal / I-Drive 1

Axel’s take

A strong family base near Universal, with useful suite space and fees to check.

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Axel’s rating: 8.4/10 · A mid-range, two-bedroom condo resort near Universal and International Drive

Westgate Palace is a mid-range condo resort rather than a full-service luxury hotel, and it's a strong pick for families visiting Universal. Two-bedroom suites with kitchens, two bathrooms and in-room laundry make longer stays practical. Recent Expedia guests repeatedly praise clean, updated accommodation and helpful staff; Booking.com guests also highlight cleanliness and location. The heated pool and Universal shuttle add useful extras without being the main reason to book.

The biggest catch is the daily resort fee: Westgate says it covers parking and guest Wi-Fi, but several Expedia guests report being surprised by it. Late arrivals may need overflow parking, and the 10 a.m. checkout is early. We'd choose it for self-catering space and park access, but skip it if you want extensive dining or luxury-hotel service.

Rooms
Two-bedroom suites offer kitchens, two bathrooms and laundry; recent guests praise updated interiors.
Cleanliness
Strong recent feedback on Expedia, supported by Booking.com's cleanliness rating.
Service
Recent reviews generally praise friendly, helpful staff, with occasional delays fulfilling requests.
Amenities
Heated outdoor pool, children's pool, hot tub, gym and casual dining.
Fees and surprises
Resort fee includes parking and guest Wi-Fi; check the total and plan for early checkout.

Axel’s opinion, from the hotel’s website and guest reviews, scored for what the hotel is. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

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The location

6145 Carrier Drive, Orlando

Just off International Drive, with convenient Universal access and a hotel shuttle.

Amenities and check-in

Heated outdoor pool, children's pool, hot tub, gym and casual dining.

Check-in

after 4:00 PM

Check-out

before 10:00 AM

  • Outdoor pool
  • Wading pool
  • Hot tub
  • Game room
  • Activities for kids
  • Breakfast (extra charge)
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Westgate Palace Hotel / Universal / I-Drive — Tangelo Park, Florida, United States

Westgate Palace Hotel / Universal / I-Drive is a mid-range, two-bedroom condo resort near Universal and International Drive in Tangelo Park, Florida, United States.

Address: 6145 Carrier Drive, Orlando. Property ID: 1469739.

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Axel's take: 8.4/10

A strong family base near Universal, with useful suite space and fees to check. A mid-range, two-bedroom condo resort near Universal and International Drive, scored for what it is.

Westgate Palace is a mid-range condo resort rather than a full-service luxury hotel, and it's a strong pick for families visiting Universal. Two-bedroom suites with kitchens, two bathrooms and in-room laundry make longer stays practical. Recent Expedia guests repeatedly praise clean, updated accommodation and helpful staff; Booking.com guests also highlight cleanliness and location. The heated pool and Universal shuttle add useful extras without being the main reason to book.

The biggest catch is the daily resort fee: Westgate says it covers parking and guest Wi-Fi, but several Expedia guests report being surprised by it. Late arrivals may need overflow parking, and the 10 a.m. checkout is early. We'd choose it for self-catering space and park access, but skip it if you want extensive dining or luxury-hotel service.

  • Best for: Families visiting Universal; Longer self-catering stays; Travelers wanting separate bedrooms

  • Watch out for: Daily resort fee; Overflow parking at busy times; 10 a.m. checkout

  • Location: Just off International Drive, with convenient Universal access and a hotel shuttle.

  • Rooms: Two-bedroom suites offer kitchens, two bathrooms and laundry; recent guests praise updated interiors.

  • Cleanliness: Strong recent feedback on Expedia, supported by Booking.com's cleanliness rating.

  • Service: Recent reviews generally praise friendly, helpful staff, with occasional delays fulfilling requests.

  • Amenities: Heated outdoor pool, children's pool, hot tub, gym and casual dining.

  • Fees and surprises: Resort fee includes parking and guest Wi-Fi; check the total and plan for early checkout.

Axel's opinion of Westgate Palace Hotel / Universal / I-Drive, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Expedia · Booking.com · Tripadvisor. Reviewed Oct 27, 2026.

About Westgate Palace Hotel / Universal / I-Drive

  • Property type: Hotel
  • 4-star hotel
  • Westgate Resorts
  • 6145 Carrier Drive, Orlando
  • Guest rating: 4.1/5 on Google from 3,317 reviews (location 4.7/5)
  • Getting around (travel times from Google's hotel listing): Universal Blvd and W International Dr: 11 min walk · International Dr and Visitors Cir: 14 min walk · International Dr & Carrier Dr: 16 min walk · Orlando Executive Airport: 22 min by taxi · Orlando International Airport: 24 min by taxi · Orlando Sanford International Airport: 42 min by taxi
  • Amenities: Outdoor pool, Wading pool, Hot tub, Game room, Activities for kids, Breakfast (extra charge), Restaurant, Bar, Fitness center (free), Self parking (free), Local shuttle, Pet-friendly (extra charge), Dogs allowed, Cats allowed, Full-service laundry, Accessible parking, Accessible elevator, Accessible pool, Wi-Fi (free), Wi-Fi in public areas, Kitchen, Business center
  • Check-in from: 16:00
  • Check-out by: 10:00
  • City page: Hotels in Tangelo Park, Florida

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2 Bedrooms Signature Suite

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2 Bedrooms Signature Deluxe Suite

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