• Stay at a waterpark hotel in Orlando.red water slide fun image by .shock from Fotolia.com
  
  Orlando, Florida, is home to some of the most famous theme parks in the world, including Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure, Walt Disney World, the Holy Land Experience and Sea World. However, guests don't always wish to spend their entire trip riding roller coasters and standing in line for hours, so a stay at a hotel with waterslides or a full waterpark can offer a refreshing change of pace.
  
  

Clarion Resort and Waterpark

• Located just 15 minutes from downtown Orlando, the Clarion Resort and Waterpark not only offers plenty of waterslide adventure, it also provides free shuttle transportation to Walt Disney World. This family-oriented resort includes waterpark passes for each room occupant and offers cribs for no extra charge. Standard amenities include high-speed wireless Internet, kitchenette with mini-refrigerator and microwave, as well as HBO television.
  
  The waterpark portion of the resort features three dark twist and plunge waterslides for all ages and six waterslides for smaller children. Additional waterpark attractions include a water tower fortress, pools and a lazy river. Guests over 12 can also enjoy the attached waterpark hot tub. The waterpark is outdoors and is open until 5 p.m. The Clarion resort also offers full breakfast, lunch and dinner menus at the Sara Star Cafe, Mindy O's Melting Pot Bar & Grill and the Ice Cream and Candy Shoppe for cool treats after a day in the hot sun.
  
  Clarion Resort and Waterpark
  2261 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
  Kissimmee, FL 34744
  (866) 975-4337
  clarionwaterpark.com
  
  

Hard Rock Hotel Universal Orlando

• Rock your stay in Orlando at the Hard Rock Hotel, a Universal Orlando Resort, where kids can have fun in the sun with the 260-foot water slide, fountains, sand beach and pool with underwater sound system. Rooms come with standard amenities, such as a 32-inch flat panel TV, coffee makers, iron and ironing board and hair dryers. Family-oriented bathrooms include separate sinks so families can get ready each morning in half the time.
  
  Hard Rock Hotel features several dining options, including The Palm, which offers seafood and prime steak, and The Kitchen, which is a little more laid-back, with American bar and grill cuisine. And of course, the Hard Rock Cafe is a popular option for the whole family. The Hard Rock Hotel is in Universal Studios and is 15 miles from Walt Disney World.
  
  Hard Rock Hotel Universal Orlando
  5800 Universal Blvd.
  Orlando, FL 32819
  (888) 832-7155
  hardrockhotelorlando.com
  
  

Nickelodeon Suites Resort

• One of Orlando's top waterparks, the Nickelodeon Suites Resort hosts hours of water entertainment for kids of all ages. Start with one of seven water slides at the outdoor waterpark, an interactive four-story water tower and a pool basketball court. End the day with the Nickelodeon signature Mass Sliming event, where guests can stand under a 400-gallon bucket full of slime for a slippery, gooey experience.
  
  Other family-friendly activities can also occupy time not spent at a theme park, including a mini-golf course nightly performance starring hotel guests.
  
  Choose from one-, two- or three-bedroom suites, each of which feature a full kitchen or kitchenette, wireless high-speed Internet access, television and plenty of lounging space. Nickelodeon Suites Resort is a short shuttle ride to Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and Sea World.
  
  Nickelodeon Suites Resort
  14500 Continental Gateway
  Orlando, FL 32821
  (877) 642-5111
  nickhotel.com