Sonesta Essential Orlando Airport

3.0 star property

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Suite, 2 Queen Beds | Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
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Laptop workspace, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board
Lobby
Property amenity

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
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Florida Mall
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Room options

Room, 1 King Bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(18 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Roll-in Shower

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Queen Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(28 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

Room, 2 Queen Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(32 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible

7.8 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 2 Queen Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About this property

Sonesta Essential Orlando Airport

Hotel in Orlando with outdoor pool and free breakfast
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 helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • 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 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. 235 out of 467 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 85 out of 467 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 65 out of 467 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 467 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 43 out of 467 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Erick Antonio

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Kurniawan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The only thing not good is tv not working
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Rayeesha

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The front desk staff was great. There was no hot water in my room. Also kept asking for clean towels. The photo on Expedia does not look like the room.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Wavely Anderson

Travelled with partner
No TV, when I went to complain at the front desk worker didn't seem to care. I asked for him to call manager because she was not on duty and no manager called. They were painting on the second floor and that's all you could smell, and it caused a headache all night. I was told I'd get a discount, so let's see if this happens. Will not stay there ever again. When we arrived there was no lights/ power once it did come on it took an hour before we could check in due to computer issues.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

Yesenia

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room has roaches and tv don’t work
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Humberto

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Me he quedado dos veces, lo recomiendo.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bob

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurtis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Shower didn't work..changed rooms at 1:30 in the morning
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We literally just went for bed and breakfast and it was a very nice place, very simple and convenient, very clean, the staff very friendly welcomed us and answered all our questions!! And the breakfast was really good. The beds were super comfortable to rest after a long day out!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Cherise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was perfect, it is near the street that is kind of busy. Depending on what side of building you are in you may hear all of the street sounds. But overall stay I would use them again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miguel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Carmen

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness
Estuve 3 noches y en ningún momento hicieron limpieza en la habitación. El baño se inundaba, las tarjetas no abrían la puerta de la habitación
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and helpful. Super clean and comfortable stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Johnny Jesus Sikaffy

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel overall was good. Conviniently located near every where in Orlando. Staff great with the attentions. Room was recently painted and there was a paint smell in it. Other than that was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room comfortable friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Segbert, Jamaica

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donald

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesus

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

mattheau jon

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
no table or chairs in the room no longer offering shuttle services
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Helena

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

april

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

claudia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The Hotel was ok, but honestly for a Sonesta , is a little below from what I was expecting. International Drive Sonesta was much better !
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anaid

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025