Solara Resort, Orlando
A FlowRider surf machine and a heated lagoon pool at The Solara Club, with Disney around 20 minutes away.
Solara Resort Vacation Rentals
A gated community in Kissimmee that runs from townhomes to 9-bed villas, with Disney about 20 minutes down the road.
Not sure which villa suits your group in Solara Resort?
Every enquiry is handled by a single villa specialist. They'll match you to the right property based on your group, dates and priorities.
From first conversation to checkout, the same person stays with you.
- Personalised shortlist (usually 2–3 options)
- Pre-arrival planning & local tips
- 24/7 support during your stay
Where are the villas located at Solara Resort, Kissimmee, Florida?
Solara sits in Kissimmee's ChampionsGate corridor, close to Disney. The map shows the villa streets and The Solara Club.
Solara Resort with The FlowRider Simulator
How far is Solara Resort from Disney World?
It's about 8 miles to the nearest Disney gate, so 20 to 25 minutes in the car. A slow start in the morning won't write off your day.
Does Solara Resort have a FlowRider?
Solara has a FlowRider surf simulator at The Solara Club, with instructors on hand. Teenagers will queue for it again and again, and it's harder than it looks.
Is Solara Resort good for families?
Built for families, not just sold to them: gated streets, a private pool at every villa, themed kids' bedrooms and a clubhouse. You'll feel it on day one.
How many bedrooms do Solara Resort villas have?
Solara villas run from townhomes up to 9 bedrooms, and most bookings land between 5 and 9 bed. There's usually something to fit whatever the group size.
Which Solara Resort villas are best for a Disney trip?
The villas near the entrance get you out fastest in the morning, which matters when the whole group needs to be at the gates for opening.
Which Solara Resort villas are best for families with young children?
The villas closest to The Solara Club are the shortest walk to the splash pad, handy when you're carrying toddlers and swim bags.
Which Solara Resort villas have a hot tub?
A number of villas have a private hot tub on the screened pool deck, yours only and not shared. We filter to the jacuzzi-spec homes when you enquire.
Which Solara Resort villas sleep the most guests?
The 8 and 9-bed villas take the biggest groups, with a private screened pool, a games room, a cinema and space for everyone.
What should you know before booking Solara Resort?
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Walt Disney World | About 8 miles to the nearest gate, 20–25 minutes |
| Universal Orlando | 20 miles, 30–40 minutes via I-4 |
| SeaWorld Orlando | 16 miles, 25–30 minutes |
| Accommodation sizes | Townhomes up to 9-bedroom villas |
| Private pool | Screened pool with every villa |
| Security | 24-hour gated community |
| Orlando Intl. Airport (MCO) | 28 miles, 35–50 minutes via FL-417 |
| Nearest supermarket | Publix, 5 to 10 minutes away |
The Complete Guide to Solara Resort Villas
Solar Resort’s Distance from Disney
Solara is down in the ChampionsGate corner of Kissimmee, so Disney is the close one. Reckon on about 8 miles to the nearest gate and a 20 to 25 minute drive, traffic depending.
- All four Disney parks land in that 20 to 25 minute window from the main entrance.
- The catch is US-192 at park-opening time, so on a big morning it pays to set off early.
- Universal is the longer haul, more like half an hour to 40 minutes up I-4, with SeaWorld a touch nearer.
- For the airport run, give yourself the best part of an hour back to MCO on FL-417.
- One thing to plan for is the lack of a resort shuttle, so a hire car is part of the deal here.
The FlowRider That Made Solara Famous
Yes, and it's the thing that sets Solara apart. The Solara Club has a FlowRider surf simulator, which you won't find at many villa resorts, with instructors there to get you up on your feet.
- Picture a stationary wave you ride on the spot, the same rig surf schools train on.
- Teenagers and adults get the most out of it, and nearly everyone wipes out at first, because it's harder than it looks.
- The younger ones usually end up watching from the side, which is no bad thing.
- Whether it's in the standard clubhouse pass or a paid session can vary, so check when you book.
- Lessons tend to be on offer too, though it's worth asking if they cost extra.
- School holidays get busy, so go first thing if you can.
Clubhouse Facilities Included with Your Stay
The heated Grand Pool, the splash pad, the teens' area and the sports facilities all come with resort access for every villa and townhome guest. Most of what you'll use day to day is in the price, with a few exceptions worth knowing first.
- In the price: the Grand Pool, splash pad, playground, teens' area, gym, running track and the sports courts.
- You'll get wristbands on arrival, so make sure the guest count is right when you book.
- What you pay extra for: the restaurant, the Tiki Bar, the café and a cabana if you want one.
- The FlowRider sits in the grey area, so check whether your pass covers it.
- Hours shift with the season, worth a quick look if you're coming in the quieter months.
- Your own villa pool is a separate thing from all this, included but not heated unless you add it.
One of the Best Dining Setups Among Orlando Villa Resorts
Solara feeds you better than most villa resorts. On-site you've got a proper restaurant, a poolside Tiki Bar, a café and an ice-cream parlour.
- The main one is Solstice Bar & Grill, inside the clubhouse.
- The Tiki Bar is where you end up poolside, for a drink and something casual.
- Morning coffee or a later ice cream both have you covered before an early start.
- None of it's in the villa rate, so you settle up as you go.
- If you'd rather cook, we can have a grocery shop waiting at the resort.
- And Publix and Walmart are only 5 to 10 minutes out by car.
Few villa resorts put this much food on-site, and you can see where it lands against the rest in our look at how the Orlando resorts compare.
Accommodation Options for Every Group Size at Solara Resort
Solara goes from townhomes right up to 9-bedroom villas, though the bulk of the homes sit somewhere between 5 and 9 bedrooms.
- Townhomes are the small end, fine for a couple or a young family.
- The 5-beds are the workhorses, sleeping 10 to 12, and suit a mid-size family well.
- Step up to a 6 or 7-bed for 12 to 14 people, usually with a games room and a bigger deck.
- The 8 and 9-beds are the ones for bigger parties, with several suites, a cinema room and more space outside.
- Most follow the same shape: two storeys, private pool, screened lanai, open-plan downstairs.
- The 8 and 9-beds go quickly, so get in early for summer or Christmas.
If Solara's range isn't quite right, we list villas across other Orlando resorts too.
Private Pool Heating for Cooler Months
Every Solara villa comes with its own pool, but it's unheated to start with. If you want it warm you add heating at booking, and in the summer heat most people don't bother.
- The pool's just for your group, never shared.
- Heating isn't baked into the rate, so flag it when you book if you want it on.
- We'll get you the heating cost for each villa as we shortlist.
- June through September the sun does the job, so heating rarely makes sense.
- Come November to March it's worth having for an early or late swim.
- The screened lanai keeps a bit of the warmth overnight, and keeps the bugs off while it's at it.
Hot Tubs and Relaxation Facilities Across the Resort
There's no treatment spa at Solara, so don't expect therapists or beauty rooms. The "and Spa" in the name is about the hot tubs: a jacuzzi spa over at the clubhouse, and a private one on some of the villas.
- No wellness centre or treatment rooms on the resort.
- The clubhouse does have a jacuzzi spa pool with sun decking, open to everyone staying.
- Some villas add their own hot tub on the screened deck.
- It's only a certain set of homes, not every villa.
- The cooler evenings from October to March are when you'll use it most.
- Give us your group size and we'll pull out the hot-tub villas for you.
Games Rooms and Entertainment Spaces
Most villas from 6 bedrooms up have their own games room, and the standard at Solara beats the older resorts, since these were built for it rather than crammed into a garage.
- You'll find one in most 6-bed-and-up homes, less so in the 5-beds and townhomes.
- Typically that's a pool table, air hockey, foosball and a big screen.
- The bigger villas often throw in arcade machines or table tennis.
- They're proper rooms, purpose-built, and it shows.
- A few of the larger homes have a separate cinema room on top.
- Say the word at enquiry if you want both and we'll find the right one.
Solara Resort Works Well for Larger Groups
For a group of 15 or more, Solara is one of the easier resorts to run. The big villas, the on-site food and the shared facilities mean it mostly looks after itself, with no shuttling everyone out for every meal.
- The 8 and 9-beds take the largest groups, and most reunions slot into a single home.
- If you've got more, we can put you in two villas close together.
- Solstice and the Tiki Bar mean you're not solving the dinner question every night.
- For a group meal in, a private chef can be sorted through the 5 Star Villa Holidays team.
- And between the FlowRider, the pool, the running track and the courts, there's enough on-site to fill the down days.
For the really large parties, our largest Orlando mansion rentals cover the highest-capacity homes around.
Pet-Friendly Options at Solara Resort
Most Solara villas won't take pets, and that's a resort and management-company call here, not the owner's. If you've got to bring the dog, you'll do better outside the gated resorts.
- Most homes aren't pet friendly, which is the norm across the managed resorts.
- A handful might take a small dog, but you'd need it in writing first.
- Where it's allowed, there's usually a deposit and limits on breed and weight.
- Tell us up front, so you get a straight answer instead of a maybe.
- And bear in mind the heat and the gated setup make a dog harder work here than on a UK trip.
If that's a sticking point, our non-gated houses for rent in Orlando are usually more relaxed about pets.
Why Solara Appeals to Families with Younger Children
Solara is an easy one with little ones. Being gated and walkable, with the splash pad and clubhouse right there, takes a lot of the daily faff out of it, and there's no through-traffic to worry about.
- The splash pad is the gentle bit, shallow water and fountains for the smallest, with an eye kept on them.
- The gated streets keep the traffic out, which is a weight off with small children.
- Themed bedrooms come with most family villas, and the 3 to 10s love them.
- Cot availability varies, so confirm it at booking rather than assuming.
- Sort a car seat before you fly, since the Florida hire cars almost never throw one in.
- The nearest paediatric care, AdventHealth Celebration, is about 10 minutes away.
Solara Resort — Kissimmee, Florida
Solara sits in Kissimmee, over in the ChampionsGate corner, and it's one of the newer names among the villas in Kissimmee. Reckon on 20 to 25 minutes to Walt Disney World, and inside 40 minutes for the rest of the Orlando parks.
Solara Resort, Kissimmee, FL 34747
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Solara Resort villa holidays and planning your stay.
What makes Solara Resort different from other Orlando villa resorts?
The FlowRider. It's a proper surf simulator right there at the Solara Club, and barely anything else in Orlando has one. Wrap that around the modern villas, a heated lagoon pool, the splash areas and the sports facilities, and you've got a noticeably different stay from the usual villa community.
Is the FlowRider included with a Solara Resort stay?
Worth checking when you book, as the access can vary. Either way it lives down at the Solara Club, and it's one of the resort's biggest draws — the teenagers and the grown-ups especially tend not to leave it alone.
Is Solara Resort a good choice for families with teenagers?
Honestly, it's one of the best for that age group. The FlowRider's the headline, but there are games rooms, sports courts and a heated pool too — and villas big enough that the teenagers aren't living in your pocket all week.
How far is Solara Resort from Disney World?
About eight miles, so somewhere around twenty to twenty-five minutes in the car — depends on the traffic and which park you're heading for.
Are there villas with private hot tubs at Solara Resort?
Some have them, yes — a private hot tub or jacuzzi out on the screened pool deck. It's not every property, though, so flag it when you enquire and we'll find one that's got it.
Which Solara Resort villas are best for larger groups?
The 8 and 9-bedroom villas are the big ones. Most come with a private pool, a games room, a cinema room and more than one living area — built with a large group in mind rather than squeezed to fit.
Does every Solara Resort villa have a private pool?
Every one. Your own private pool comes as standard, and it's screened too — somewhere to unwind that's got nothing to do with the clubhouse crowds.
Are games rooms available at Solara Resort?
A lot of the six-bed-and-up villas have a dedicated games room — pool table, air hockey, arcade machines, a console, the usual suspects. It does depend on the property, so worth a check if the group's counting on it.
Can you help us choose the best villa location within Solara Resort?
Of course. Some guests want to be near the Solara Club and the FlowRider, others would rather a quieter street, a bigger villa, or a quick run to Disney. Tell us what matters most and we'll point you the right way.
Is Solara Resort suitable for large family holidays?
It's made for them. The biggest villas sleep eighteen to twenty-odd, and between the resort facilities, the private pools and all the bits to keep everyone entertained, it works a treat for extended families and a couple of families travelling together.
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