Located in Lake Buena Vista and across from Downtown Disney, the Buena Vista Palace is a modern, refined hotel found within the Walt Disney World&reg; Resort and is approximately 19 miles from the Orlando International Airport. <br><br> A complimentary shuttle whisks guests to all four Walt Disney World Resort theme parks, water parks, and Pleasure Island. Guests also receive preferred tee times at the Walt Disney World&reg; Resort golf courses. <br><br> Three heated outdoor pools and a kiddie pool are available for guests who wish to keep cool. The Pool Ambassador will provide all lounging guests with drinks, magazines, and even portable CD players. The tropical Recreation Island is a kid’s playground paradise and a video arcade is also available to entertain the young ones. Recreational facilities include a tennis court, basketball courts, sand volleyball area, fitness center and jogging track available for guests who want to work up a sweat, while a whirlpool and sauna are located onsite for those who just want to take it easy. <br><br> A 10,200-square-foot spa offers a menu of over 60 massage therapies and beauty treatments. The spa also contains a secluded outdoor swimming pool, whirlpool, and a beauty salon. <br><br> Additional amenities include an Activities Coordinator, babysitting services, Cyber Cafe (24 hour access) Internet center, currency exchange, laundry services, and valet parking. Dining options include the Avu Avu Restaurant, American fare and Sunday character breakfasts at the Watercress Cafe, live piano entertainment and snacks at the Lobby Lounge, Kook Sports Bar, and snacks at Castaway Grill and Shipwreck Bar.<br><br>Guest rooms feature free high speed Internet access, flat-screen TVs, bathrobes, bath amenities, safes, refrigerators, and video games.