AWESOME Kid-Friendly Hotels: LEGOLAND® Florida Resort’s Hotels
Those of us blessed to call the Sunshine State home know that there is absolutely no shortage of amazing places to stay with the kids in this state. After all, we live where the world comes to play! But, when it comes to theming and things to do, LEGOLAND® Florida Resort’s hotels are easily a team top pick for family travel.
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There are three unique hotels within LEGOLAND, each with its own theme. The original LEGOLAND® Hotel and new LEGOLAND® Pirate Island Hotel are both on property, and the LEGOLAND® Beach Retreat is across the street.
All three hotels offer a heated resort-style pool, free breakfast daily and an in-room treasure hunt with LEGO® prizes at LEGOLAND Hotel and Pirate Island Hotel. Kids can enjoy a dedicated kids’ sleeping area with bunk bed and trundle as well as their own TV to watch all the LEGO movies they desire!
It’s hard to pick a favorite among the three hotels because they all offer something a little bit different.
Pirate Island Hotel
The newest addition, Pirate Island Hotel opened its doors in the spring of 2020. Immersion into the LEGO® Pirate brand begins before you even walk in the door, with a must-snap photo op in front of the hotel on a LEGO pirate ship. On the first floor, you can enjoy build areas and pirate themed activities in the evenings.
LEGOLAND Hotel
The original hotel on property, the LEGOLAND® Hotel is also an immersive LEGO experience from the moment you walk through the doors. You can book a variety of themed rooms including Kingdom, Adventure, Pirate, LEGO® NINJAGO®, LEGO® Friends or THE LEGO® MOVIE™. There are several build areas and an indoor play area kids love. They also host free Master Model Builder workshops for guests, so make sure you register upon your arrival. Entertainment options include Florida’s Wild Side Mini Golf near the hotel and a beautiful Boardwalk area. Even the elevator rides are epic!
NEW for 2025: LEGOLAND® Florida Resort to Unveil 20 Newly Themed Hotel Rooms
Just in time for spring break, LEGOLAND® Florida Resort is unveiling 20 newly themed hotel rooms at LEGOLAND® Hotel, including the Resort’s first-ever LEGO® DUPLO® rooms, along with reimagined LEGO® Friends and LEGO® NINJAGO® rooms. For the first time, little builders and their adventure-seeking parents can stay inside the life-size DUPLO world, designed for interactive play and endless fun. Guests can also master Spinjitzu in the refreshed LEGO® NINJAGO® rooms or dive into the vibrant world of Heartlake City in the newly reimagined LEGO® Friends rooms— perfect for the ultimate sleepover.
NEW: LEGO® DUPLO® | 6 Rooms
Step into the wild with the all-new LEGO® DUPLO® rooms— the first of their kind! Designed for little adventurers, these vibrant, animal-filled rooms bring nature to life, inviting families to camp out among creatures from every corner of the world. The kids’ area transforms into the lush jungles of South America where llamas find shade and sleepy sloths dangling from branches. Meanwhile, the bathroom transports families to the icy landscapes of Antarctica, where baby penguins play on snowy banks.
REIMAGINED: LEGO® NINJAGO® | 8 Rooms
Enter the ultimate ninja universe in the newly revamped LEGO® NINJAGO® rooms, overlooking NINJAGO City’s bustling streets and mountains. Whether you’re creating friendships with dragons or sharpening your Spinjitzu skills, every detail is crafted to immerse guests in adventure. You’re not just an observer but a pivotal warrior alongside Kai, Lloyd, Nya, Sora, Arin and the young dragon Riyu.
REIMAGINED: LEGO® Friends | 6 Rooms
Escape to Heartlake City’s Treehouse Cabin with the newly redesigned LEGO® Friends rooms for the ultimate sleepover experience. Join Aliya, Autumn, Leo, Liann, Nova, Olly, Paisley and Zac for endless adventures in a space filled with creativity and fun. This woodland-inspired hideaway is perfect for singing your heart out, drawing masterpieces and exploring your musical creativity. With bright colors, playful décor and interactive elements, these rooms offer a heartwarming adventure for creative explorers in Heartlake City!
Guests can now book their stay for April, when the rooms will be open for stays!
LEGOLAND Beach Retreat
The LEGOLAND® Beach Retreat sits along Lake Dexter and features 83 beach-themed bungalows with 166 rooms. We love that each of the 13 groups of bungalows is centered around a playground, allowing parents to relax on the front porch while the kids play. There is also a larger playground area and indoor LEGO build area in the main building where the restaurant is located. Free self-parking and transportation to the LEGOLAND® Florida Theme Park are included.
Annual Passholders receive a discount on rooms. You can also purchase hotel and ticket packages to save.
Originally published in January 2023 of Tampa Bay Parenting Magazine.