Everything you need to know about staying at Flamingo Crossings Town Center hotels for your team tournaments.
Yes – the core hotels at Flamingo Crossings Town Center (Residence Inn and Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott, plus Home2 Suites and Homewood Suites by Hilton) absolutely cater to group bookings for sports teams. They often provide special group rates or room blocks for teams. Marriott and Hilton both allow you to reserve blocks of rooms for 10 or more guests and even have online tools to book 10–25 rooms instantly. It's best to contact the hotel's group sales department or use their website's group booking option to secure a block at a discounted team rate. The hotels are very experienced with youth tournaments and team travel, so they'll help make the booking process easy for coaches and managers.
To reserve a block of rooms, you can reach out directly to the hotel's sales team or use the hotel's group booking webpage. For Marriott properties (Residence Inn and Fairfield Inn & Suites), you can use Marriott Bonvoy's "Group Travel" booking tools or call the hotel sales office. Hilton's Home2 Suites and Homewood Suites similarly offer group booking options online or via their sales department. Typically, you'll provide details like the number of rooms, dates, and your team name, and the hotel will set up a special group rate or booking code for your block. It's a good idea to do this well in advance, especially during big tournament weekends, as the hotels at Flamingo Crossings Town Center are popular with teams.
Absolutely. The Flamingo Crossings Town Center hotels participate in their respective loyalty programs, so you can earn points on your stay. Residence Inn and Fairfield Inn & Suites are Marriott hotels, so stays count toward Marriott Bonvoy points and elite night credits. Home2 Suites and Homewood Suites are part of Hilton, so you'll earn Hilton Honors points. Even with group bookings, individual Marriott Bonvoy or Hilton Honors members can often receive points for the rooms they personally pay for. These rewards are great for teams because you can rack up points for future travel.
The hotels are flexible with billing for group stays. If you prefer a master bill (one bill covering all rooms or certain expenses), you can arrange that in advance with the sales office. Alternatively, if families are paying individually, each family can be responsible for their own room charges, and the hotel will handle separate billing at check-out. Just communicate your needs during the booking process. The hotels at Flamingo Crossings Town Center have a lot of experience with teams, so they're happy to accommodate special billing arrangements.
Cancellation policies can vary, but generally the hotels at Flamingo Crossings offer flexible terms similar to standard bookings. For individual reservations, you'll often see a cancellation window like 48 hours prior to arrival. If you've arranged a large room block under a group contract, the cancellation terms will be outlined in that agreement. The hotels understand that sports schedules can be unpredictable, so they do try to work with teams. It's wise to ask about the cancellation policy when booking the group.
You'll find a variety of room types designed to suit teams and families. The Residence Inn is an all-suite hotel, meaning every room is a suite with a living area and kitchen. Homewood Suites offers spacious studio suites as well as one- and two-bedroom suites. Home2 Suites features studio suites with two queen beds or a king plus a sofa bed, along with a kitchenette. Fairfield Inn & Suites has traditional rooms and some studio suites. If you need lots of space, the extended-stay style hotels are ideal because they were built for longer stays and come with extra room to spread out.
Yes, most of the hotels here have excellent in-room kitchen amenities. Residence Inn rooms come with fully equipped kitchens – full-size refrigerator, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher, coffeemaker, and all the utensils. Homewood Suites also provides full kitchens in their suites. Home2 Suites rooms have kitchenettes – usually a fridge, microwave, sink, dishwasher. Fairfield Inn & Suites rooms include a mini-fridge and microwave in each room. Having kitchens and fridges is a lifesaver for sports groups – you can save money on dining and ensure athletes stick to their preferred nutrition.
The hotels do offer options for keeping your group close. Connecting rooms are available at some properties. You can also ask to have all your team's rooms on the same floor or in the same wing. For larger suites: Residence Inn and Homewood offer one-bedroom suites that sleep up to 4 or more, and Homewood even has some two-bedroom suites. These can be perfect for coaches or to serve as a hospitality suite for team meetings.
Yes, all of the hotels at Flamingo Crossings Town Center have on-site laundry facilities. Each hotel either has a self-service laundry room with coin or card-operated washers and dryers, or offers laundry service options. Many teams take advantage of this to wash jerseys between games. If you prefer professional laundry service, some of the hotels might offer same-day dry cleaning for a fee.
Yes, Wi-Fi is free at all the hotels at Flamingo Crossings Town Center, and it's generally very good. The Marriott hotels offer complimentary Wi-Fi, especially if you're a Marriott Bonvoy member. The Hilton hotels also provide free Wi-Fi for unlimited devices. The network speeds are usually solid since these are newer hotels built with modern tech needs in mind.
Some of the hotels are pet-friendly and some are not. Residence Inn Orlando at Flamingo Crossings is pet-friendly. Homewood Suites and Home2 Suites by Hilton are also pet-friendly. Fairfield Inn & Suites is not pet-friendly (except for service animals). All hotels accommodate service animals as required.
Flamingo Crossings Town Center is a very safe and well-maintained area. It's a master-planned Disney development, designed with visitors and families in mind. The area is well-lit, clean, and relatively self-contained. Each property is secured 24/7 with front desks staffed at all hours, cameras in public areas and parking lots. Many coaches specifically choose hotels at Flamingo Crossings Town Center because they feel secure compared to some other off-property locations.
Check-in at most of the hotels at Flamingo Crossings Town Center is 4:00 PM, and check-out is typically 11:00 AM. If you have a late-arriving flight or a game that runs late, the hotels have a 24-hour front desk and will hold your room. Hilton's Digital Key and Marriott's mobile check-in services are also available at these properties.
Yes, the hotels understand the challenges of game schedules and will try to help. Late check-out can often be arranged, especially if you only need an extra hour or two. Luggage storage is definitely available at all the hotels. The staff are used to sports teams needing this service.
Yes, the hotels are very family-friendly. The room setups (suites with kitchens or larger rooms) make it easier for families to spread out. The free breakfast every morning is a lifesaver for families. The Fairfield Inn has a children's splash pad by the pool. The Homewood/Home2 pool has a small slide and zero-entry section. All the hotels provide cribs or pack-n-plays on request.
Yes, there is a brand-new AdventHealth ER at Flamingo Crossings Town Center, within a 2-minute drive from the hotels, providing 24/7 emergency care. There's also an AdventHealth Primary Care+ clinic in the Town Center for less urgent needs. Many events at ESPN Wide World of Sports have medics on-site as well.
The hotel staff are trained to assist guests in emergencies and have basic first aid supplies on hand. Every front desk can provide bandages, antiseptic wipes, and ice. In the event of something more serious, hotel staff will call 911 and since the AdventHealth ER is so close, response times are fast.
While there isn't a formal "sports team package" advertised, the hotels tend to go the extra mile to welcome teams. It's common for the hotel to group all your team's rooms together on the same floor. Staff understand things like equipment storage, flexible breakfast times, and group check-in. They're knowledgeable about the sports venues and schedules.
In most cases, yes – the hotels offer excellent value for the money. They are often priced similarly to Disney's Value Resorts but you typically get more: spacious accommodations, free daily breakfast, and free Wi-Fi. The ability to cook in the room or store groceries reduces dining costs. Since the hotels are official Disney partners, you also get perks like early theme park entry.