TheMouseForLess Resort Reviews

TheMouseForLess members review off-property resorts.

Hawthorn Suites - Sea World

Submitted by: The James Family

Resort: Hawthorn Suites - Sea World; 6435 Westwood Boulevard, Orlando; (800) 331-5530

Date of Stay: 1/21/2001 - 1/24/2001

Type of Resort: Off Property, located a couple blocks off International Drive near Sea World.

Room sleeps : 1 bdrm suite sleeps 6. They also offer standard rooms as well as 2 bdrm suites.  

Please Rate the Following on a scale from 1-10 (10 being the best):

Theming: NA
Room Size: 10
Amenities: 9
Quality: 10
Cleanliness: 10
Transportation: NA
Recreation: 7

Over all rating: 9

Don't miss: the FREE breakfast buffet! It had a large variety of hot and cold foods that changed daily. It was wonderful to be able to grab a bite to eat before we left for the parks each morning. 

Room Location Suggestion: We loved having a pool view (no additional charge).

The Mouse For less Tip: Our room was a 1 bedroom/1 bath suite. In the bedroom, there were 2 double beds and a tv. In the living room, there was a sofa sleeper and another tv. The kitchenette included a microwave, refrigerator, sink, and dishwasher. There was also a dining area that had a table that seated 4. We paid $64.50 per night thanks to an Internet Special which I see pop up a lot with this hotel. We didn't get a chance to use the pool but it looked very nice and it was never crowded.

Comments: The resort did offer a shuttle but I can't remember where it was to. You would want to have a car though if staying here and going to WDW. It took us about 15 minutes to get to MK, MGM and Epcot, 20 minutes to AK. Parking at the hotel was always within a few spaces from the door since there are several entrances. You need a card key to enter at night so we felt very secure.