Sonesta Essential Orlando Airport

3.0 star property

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds | Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Front of property
Reception
Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Accessible bathroom

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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8101 Aircenter Ct, Orlando, FL, 32809
  • Place, Oak Ridge Gun Range
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Conway
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Florida Mall
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(28 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Roll-in Shower

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

7.2 out of 10
Good
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(41 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(57 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 King Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Sonesta Essential Orlando Airport

This smoke-free hotel features an outdoor pool, a fitness centre and a seasonal outdoor pool. Free continental breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, dry cleaning, laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Sonesta Essential Orlando Airport offers 100 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Fridges and microwaves are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit and complimentary toiletries.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 25+ Mbps). 55-inch LED televisions come with cable channels. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.
Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Sonesta Essential Orlando Airport. During your stay, you'll be close to Florida Mall. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free continental breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 25+ Mbps)
  • Free self-parking
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, a computer and laundry facilities
  • On-site recreation includes a gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the clean guestrooms and the helpful staff
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Florida Mall and 11 minutes from Universal Orlando Resort
Sonesta Essential Orlando Airport offers its guests an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Free breakfast is available daily. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and laundry facilities are also featured at Sonesta Essential Orlando Airport. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Orlando hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free continental breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Cot (surcharge)
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • Computer station

Outdoors

  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Handrails in stairways (91 centimetre high)
  • Lift (122 centimetre wide door)
  • Pool hoist on site
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 5 floors
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Cot (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 55-inch LED TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from 10 February to 11 February:
  • Business centre
  • Fitness facilities
  • Laundry facilities
  • Parking area
  • Swimming pool
The following facilities are closed on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday:
  • Fitness facility
  • Health club
  • Outdoor pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 18 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night.
  • Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 10 per night.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A damage deposit of USD 50.00 will be collected before check-in.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 10 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in March and close in December.
  • Children aged 18 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Best Western Airport Inn
Best Western Inn Airport
Best Western Airport Inn Orlando
Best Western Airport Orlando
Best Western Airport Inn And Suites
Best Western Airport Hotel Orlando
Sonesta Essential Orlando Hotel
Best Western Airport Inn Suites
Sonesta Essential Orlando Orlando
Sonesta Essential Orlando Hotel Orlando

Sonesta Essential Orlando Airport Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 496 out of 1040 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 227 out of 1040 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 146 out of 1040 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 1040 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 98 out of 1040 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Constance

Nice place to stay not far from airport
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, reasonable breakfast and very good rate.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Jill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Close to the airport, clean, nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kari

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, comfy beds and decent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, so easy to get to airport.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

ALEX

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, nice room, breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ibrahim

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, great staff
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was excellent staff was great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Nicole M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice clean room with all the basic for the price point. Easy parking and location. Staff very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Antoinette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Restaurants are within walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

vivian mendez

Liked: Amenities
Only stayed here one day but was hotel was clean and very close to the airport. Would def recommend this hotel for a quick stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, costomer service was great, and breakfast was very accommodating!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Konstantinos

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok for a stay
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Risso

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and beds were very comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff really nice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Vanita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, staff was great. Awesome stay. Great location to airport
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice staff and room was good I enjoyed my stay
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ashley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff very courteous
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Randy

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Decent for a night stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and comfortable. The staff was very professional, friendly and helpful. The breakfast and service were great.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

jeffery R

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great with the hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jesse

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026