Getting around Kissimmee and the resort
Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center sits at 6000 West Osceola Parkway in Kissimmee and is easy to navigate using the resort’s 24-hour front desk, on-site parking/valet, and resort-fee shuttle service to Walt Disney World. On-property options include Cypress Springs Water Park, three outdoor pools (including an adults-only South Beach Pool), Relâche Spa & Fitness Center, and multiple restaurants and cafés.
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Getting to and from the resort
The resort’s address is 6000 West Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee, FL 34746. Gaylord Palms does not operate a complimentary airport shuttle; Marriott’s site and third-party listings point guests to regional transport providers for airport transfers.
If you drive, on-site self parking and valet are offered; there are electric vehicle charging stations on property. The front desk is open 24 hours if you need arrival or departure help.
- Nearest major commercial airport: Orlando International Airport (MCO) — about 19–20 miles away per published sources.
- No complimentary airport shuttle; third-party providers such as Mears are commonly used.
- 24-hour front desk can help arrange taxis, rideshares, and shuttles.
| Parking option | Typical availability |
|---|---|
| Self parking | On-site (daily fee) |
| Valet parking | On-site (daily fee) |
| EV charging | Available on property |
Getting around the resort property
The resort is built around a roughly 4.5-acre glass atrium with walkways, lagoons and multiple atrium-view rooms; most public areas are reachable on foot from the main lobby. Elevators serve guest floors and event spaces.
A 24-hour front desk and bell/porter service can help with luggage, directions, and arranging mobility or accessibility needs.
- Main circulation: arched indoor walkways around the atrium connecting restaurants, meeting rooms and guest-room corridors.
- Pools and Cypress Springs Water Park are outdoors; guests walk from lobby/guest-room wings to pool decks.
- Relâche Fitness Center and Spa are on-site; fitness center access is complimentary for guests.
| On-site transport | Notes |
|---|---|
| Bell/porter service | Available for luggage and room assistance |
| Elevators | Serve guest floors and meeting levels |
| Walkways | Indoor atrium links restaurants, cafes and event spaces |
Pools, water park and pool rules
Cypress Springs Water Park is an on-site, multi-feature water park with slides, the Crystal River Rapids action river and a FlowRider surf simulator; water-park admission for overnight guests is included in the resort fee per published sources.
In addition to the family water park, the resort maintains a separate adults-only pool area known as South Beach Pool for guests seeking a quieter swim space.
- Water-park access: included with overnight resort fee.
- Slides: four main slides; two taller slides have a 40-inch height minimum, two smaller slides require 36 inches.
- Age rule: children under 15 must be accompanied at all times by an adult.
- Lifeguards: some published sources state lifeguards are not on duty at the pools—check current resort signage and staff guidance at arrival.
- Pool hours and availability can change seasonally or due to weather; pools are outdoor and generally open year-round, weather permitting.
| Feature | What to expect |
|---|---|
| FlowRider | Surf simulator with instructors and supervised sessions |
| Crystal River Rapids | Action/slow river style attraction |
| South Beach Pool | Adults-only, quieter pool area |
Rooms and where to stay inside the resort
The resort lists multiple room types; examples include Room, Balcony; Guest room, Main Atrium view, Balcony; Guest room, Water Park view, Gulf Coast Tower; 1 Bedroom Deluxe Suite, Sofa bed; and 1 Bedroom Executive Suite, Sofa bed. Many rooms offer atrium or outdoor views and some include balconies.
If you want to be closest to the atrium action and restaurants, request an Atrium or Main Atrium view room at booking. For easier pool access and water-park sightlines, ask about Water Park view rooms in the Gulf Coast Tower.
- Room, Balcony — options with 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds.
- Guest room, Water Park view, Gulf Coast Tower — typically 2 Queen Beds and direct water-park views.
- 1 Bedroom Deluxe Suite, Sofa bed and 1 Bedroom Executive Suite, Sofa bed — suite options with a King Bed plus a sofa bed.
| Room name (exact) | Beds (as listed) |
|---|---|
| Room, Balcony | 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds |
| 1 Bedroom Deluxe Suite, Sofa bed | 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed |
| Guest room, Water Park view, Gulf Coast Tower | 2 Queen Beds |
Eating and drinking — on-site options
Gaylord Palms lists several full-service restaurants and casual outlets on property. Villa de Flora serves breakfast (attended buffet) and Old Hickory Steakhouse and MOOR operate primarily for dinner; hours vary and some restaurants accept reservations.
Quick options include The Cocoa Bean Coffee House (Starbucks brew), Emerald Bay Café & Market, Jamba and Cold Stone Creamery for snacks, smoothies and desserts.
- Old Hickory Steakhouse — dinner service; reservations accepted.
- MOOR — seafood and American dishes, dinner service; lagoon/atrium seating.
- Villa de Flora — breakfast buffet (hours published as 7:00 AM–11:00 AM).
- Casual outlets: Wreckers Sports Bar, SandBar (poolside), Socio (lobby bar/lounge), Emerald Bay Café & Market, The Cocoa Bean, Jamba, Cold Stone Creamery.
| Outlet | Typical service |
|---|---|
| Villa de Flora | Breakfast (attended buffet) |
| Old Hickory Steakhouse | Dinner (steakhouse) |
| The Cocoa Bean Coffee House | Coffee and bakery items (Starbucks brew) |
Spa, fitness and accessibility
Relâche Spa is an on-site, multi-suite facility offering massages, facials, body treatments, salon services, a steam room and sauna; the spa has published hours and signature ELEMIS treatments. The Relâche Fitness Center is open 24 hours and is complimentary for overnight guests.
The resort offers accessible rooms, an accessible registration desk, elevators and van-accessible parking. If you need specific accessible features in a room or event space, contact the resort directly before arrival.
- Relâche Spa — 25,000-square-foot facility with 25 treatment suites (published descriptions).
- Fitness center — 24-hour access; cardio, strength and free-weight equipment available.
- Accessible services — wheelchair-accessible parking, visual alarms and assistive-listening devices noted among available accommodations.
| Service | Notes |
|---|---|
| Spa treatments | Massages, facials, body treatments, salon services |
| Fitness center | 24-hour, complimentary for guests |
| Accessibility | Accessible rooms, elevators, van parking |
Getting to local attractions from Gaylord Palms
The resort is commonly marketed as about a 3–5 minute drive to Walt Disney World and roughly 12–15 minutes to SeaWorld and Universal Orlando depending on traffic. The daily resort fee covers scheduled shuttle transportation to and from Walt Disney World theme parks and Disney Springs per published sources.
Nearby local points of interest include Old Town Kissimmee and Fun Spot America (both only a few minutes away), Falcon’s Fire Golf Club and Celebration Golf Club, and other Kissimmee-area attractions such as Gatorland and Lake-area excursions.
- Disney: scheduled shuttle service covered by the resort fee (check current schedules with front desk).
- SeaWorld and Universal: road drives typically cited around 12–15 minutes by car.
- Local short drives: Old Town and Fun Spot are within a few minutes; walking may be possible but can be a long on-foot route depending on exact start point.
| Nearby destination | Typical travel |
|---|---|
| Walt Disney World | About 3–5 minutes by car; resort shuttle schedules available |
| SeaWorld | Roughly 12 minutes by car |
| Universal Orlando | Roughly 15 minutes by car |
