Alhambra Villas At Poinciana Review

Alhambra Villas at Poinciana is an older resort about 30 minutes south from all of the Orlando theme parks.

The studio rooms have a queen bed, a kitchenette, a jacuzzi bath tub, and his and hers bath robes.

Resort amenities include a pool, bbq grills, a playground, a tennis court, shuffleboard, and a picnic area.

It’s a great place to stay for some rest days away from the hustle and bustle of Orlando.

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Alhambra Villas at Poinciana Studio Room Review

When I stayed at Alhambra Villas, I had a studio room.

My room was on the second floor and there are no elevators, so I had to carry my luggage up the steps.

But, parking is available directly in front of each room, so I didn’t have to carry my luggage very far.

exterior of the room buildings at Alhambra Villas at Poinciana

Sitting Area

There is a small coffee table under the kitchenette that I rolled out over to the sitting area so I could sit and do some blogging in my down time.

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Kitchenette

The kitchenette consists of a small refrigerator, a microwave, and a coffee maker with all the things you need to make a cup of coffee.

I usually stay at resorts with a full kitchen since I do a lot of work-cations where I need to be able to cook a full meal, but there are plenty of things that can just be microwaved or don’t even need cooked like tuna salad cracker kits.

Bedroom Area

The bed is only a queen sized bed, but when I checked in, they had the towels all set up nicely and they had THREE Ghirardelli chocolate squares laid out for me!

The air conditioning unit is directly next to the bed and the buttons actually work to change it to whatever setting you’d like.

Next to the bed is a nightstand, but it doesn’t have any built-in outlets like all of the other resorts I’ve stayed in over the past several years.

On the wall side of the bed, there is an outlet in the wall though.

The clock radio has 2 USB ports for charging, but all of my devices are USB-C now, so I wasn’t able to take advantage of that.

queen sized bed with a nightstand and lamp

Bathroom

The bathroom has a large jacuzzi tub and two bath robes.

The shower is built in to the bath tub and it has pretty good water pressure.

elevated jacuzzi tub, two bath robes, and a toilet in the bathroom of a studio room

The bathroom vanity has just one sink, but plenty of counter space for 2 people.

bathroom vanity with one sink and a mirror in a studio room

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Fun Things To Do Near Orlando

You’re most likely in the area to visit the theme parks – Disney World, Universal, and/or Sea World.

Which I 100% recommend if you’ve never been to any of them.

But if you’re looking for some unique things to do, check out my post of my favorite secret things to do at Disney World that most visitors don’t even know about!

I grew up vacationing at Disney World a couple times a year, interned there 3 times, and my family currently works there, so I know a little bit about it 😉

I actually have a whole other blog dedicated to how to navigate your way around Disney World that you should check out because it answers a ton of the most common questions and concerns.

a giraffe roaming the Savanna at Animal Kingdom Lodge where guests can watch the animals from their rooms and a viewing deck

If you’re open to taking a day trip, the Kennedy Space Center is nearby (over by Cocoa Beach and Port Canaveral).

There is so much to do there that it feels like you’re spending a day at a theme park.

You can even have lunch with an astronaut!

horizontal rocket from Kennedy Space Center outside

More Of Our Favorite Orlando Resorts

Something I like to do when I travel is resort hop – stay in one place for a few days, then go check out another resort.

I like to do this for the logistics of staying near the things I want to do during one portion of the trip and then moving to be near the things I want to do later.

But it’s also fun to just check out different resorts, their amenities, and have new surroundings.

Honestly, if you’re able to afford staying on property at Disney World, I recommend that above anything else because of all the perks that come along with it.

But if you’re not doing that, these are the next best resorts.

Aqua Sol (Best for Animal Kingdom and Overall Resort Amenities)

Aqua Sol is on the far western end of the Orlando, behind Animal Kingdom.

I like to stay here on days I’m not going to the parks or if I’m just going to Animal Kingdom.

They have their own mini water park and free mini golf and surrey bike rentals, so it’s a great resort for a relaxing day of just hanging out.

view of the pool from the room with tiki huts, pools, and water fountains

Cypress Pointe (Best For Disney Springs, Pool Day, and Affordability)

Cypress Pointe is interesting in that their studio suite is more like a honeymoon suite.

The shower is just behind frosted glass and there’s a huge jacuzzi tub in the middle of the room.

So it’s great for couples, but not necessarily for families, unless you just have a toddler or something.

You’d have to upgrade to the 2 bedroom suites to get that extra privacy.

But, they have a great volcano pool and I was actually chosen as a guest of the day one time and got a cabana for the day for free!

This is where I stay the vast majority of the time because it’s less than 10 minutes from Disney Springs and it’s consistently the cheapest.

volcano pool at Cypress Pointe in Orlando

Grand Beach (Great For Resort Activities)

Grand Beach looks like Disney’s Grand Floridian from a distance and I’m sure there are some international travelers or unfamiliar travelers that might see it online and think it’s the same thing, but it unfortunately is not.

It’s still a great resort in close proximity to Disney, with nice pools, and fun recreational activities like water aerobics.

The 2 bedroom suite is great and very spacious.

main lobby building with palm trees, white siding, and a red roof

Hilton Grande Villas (Best Hot Tub & Bathroom)

These are actually just on the other side of the street from Cypress Pointe.

It’s a little bit nicer overall, but these resort will share their amenities whenever there are any refurbishments, which is a nice perk, especially if something goes down last minute that they didn’t plan for.

I honestly only stayed here once because Cypress Pointe is cheaper and just across the street, so it usually makes more sense for me to stay there instead, but I’m glad I stayed at least once to experience it.

large, circular inground hottub on a pool deck surrounded by pool chairs

Mystic Dunes Resort & Golf Club (Best Overall)

Mystic Dunes is kind of like Hilton’s flagship resort in the area.

It’s only about a 15-20 minute to the various theme parks, but the resort is in an area that really feels like a resort.

It’s spread out over dozens of buildings, a golf course, and multiple pools.

All of the rooms are spacious and modern and it’s just everything you expect from a resort in Florida.

Most of the time, if I’m not staying at Cypress Pointe, I’m at Mystic Dunes.

Mystic Dunes Resort entrance sign with palm trees

Orbit One Vacation Villas (Best for Animal Kingdom)

Orbit One Vacation Villas are right outside of Animal Kingdom and just conveniently located to a lot of restaurants right outside of Disney.

The resort itself looks older, but the rooms are updated with a mid-century modern + space travel theme, which was really fun.

You’d think you’re in Palm Springs!

large wooden dining table in the center of a long room connecting to a living room

Parkway International Resort (Best for Theme Parks)

Parkway International is an older resort, but the amenities and furniture are all updated.

It’s very conveniently located to Disney World – only 10-15 minutes away from each theme park.

Having a full kitchen, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and in-unit laundry are also very convenient!

open concept living room and dining room in a 2 bedroom suite at Parkway International Resort

Bryan’s Spanish Cove (Best for Disney Springs and Epcot)

Bryan’s Spanish Cove is right outside of Disney Springs.

The resort looks straight out of Pirates of the Caribbean.

The pool and hot tub are right on the lake and they also have paddle boats, kayaks, and canoes you can take out on the lake!

living room with a fireplace, couch, chairs, television, and sliding glass door leading out to a patio

Conclusion: Alhambra Villas Review

Alhambra Villas is an older resort, but it’s nice to get away from Orlando a little bit and just enjoy the Florida sun and a relaxing stay where you’re not on the go the whole time.

The studio rooms are about the same size as a typical hotel room and the kitchenette is pretty much the same as any other hotel room, but the bathroom with the jacuzzi tub really sets it apart.

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