Waldorf Astoria Orlando
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14200 Bonnet Creek Resort Lane, Orlando, FL 32821View on a mapPublished · Updated
Cheapest May–Aug from $470 a night all-in
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The Waldorf Astoria Spa lists a 50-minute Salt Solace Massage, a massage with salt inhalation.
SpaRator Expert Rating
SpaRator 7.1: SolidSpa core 7.0
An average of the Spa Treatments and Spa Facilities scores.
7.1 Solid overall · Spa: Full-Service · guests rate it 4.5 on TripAdvisor
6th of 11 in Orlando, October 2026
Salt-room therapies in Disney-adjacent Bonnet Creek are the reason to book the spa.
Waldorf Astoria Spa sells a priced salt menu, from the Himalayan Salt Room to the Salt Solace Massage, in Disney-adjacent Bonnet Creek. Facilities come only with a treatment of 50 minutes or more, ages 18 and over. Right for guests who book a treatment of 50 minutes or more and want salt-room therapies by the Disney parks; wrong for anyone who wants a named sauna or cold plunge, spa facilities without a treatment, or low spa prices.
Pricing and Availability
- Peak
- Feb, Apr
- $710–$880
- Cheapest
- May–Aug
- $470–$540
a night all-in
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Rate notes, fees and tax
Our 27 Feb 2027 check: from $579 a night. Our 21 Aug 2027 check: from $406 a night.
- 27 Feb 2027 check
- 27 Feb 2027 from $579 room, $708 all-in.
- 21 Aug 2027 check
- 21 Aug 2027 from $406 room, $513 all-in.
- Rate notes
Fee stack: $50 resort charge a night, taxed with the room at 12.5%; valet $60 a day plus tax; 21% service charge on spa services; 24-hour cancellation, full treatment cost charged inside the window.
Rates correct as of October 2026; verify current availability via the booking links above.
Saturday 20 February 2027 priced about $821 all-in on the same typical rate, checked 12 October 2026, an event-weekend Saturday above the usual February Saturdays, while weekends otherwise run cheaper than midweek.
Spa Treatments
Waldorf Astoria Spa's strength is a full priced menu, with salt sessions and the Salt Solace Massage as its layer. Massage, facials, body therapies, nails and a hair salon all sit in one bookable engine, with Lola's Apothecary running through several treatments. The salt sessions are bookable treatments rather than a facility walk-through. Guests who book treatments speak well of them, and one therapist is named again and again.
Spa Facilities
A steam room and hot tubs come with any treatment of 50 minutes or more. Both sit in the separate ladies' and gentlemen's lounges with lockers and rainfall showers, beside a co-ed Tranquility Lounge on the lower level. Hours run 9am to 5pm daily. A Himalayan Salt Room session is a separately booked paid add-on, not part of the included facilities. Guests confirm the steam room and the jacuzzi, and none reports a sauna or a cold element.
Wellness Programs
Gym, golf and pools carry the wellness, and no fitness class is stated. Inside the resort charge, a 4,000 sq ft fitness center runs 24 hours with Precor equipment and Peloton bikes. A Rees Jones 18-hole course with practice facilities and two pools, including a cabana pool for laps, round out the offer. The lazy river and waterslide at the adjacent hotel are open to Waldorf guests.
Staff & Service
Staff at Waldorf Astoria Orlando win far more praise than fault. Guests name a few team members again and again across more than a year. Management answered 91.4% of TripAdvisor reviews and almost every Google review. A small group say the price quoted for a treatment differed from what was charged; the hotel says spa prices vary with the day and demand. Guests report some loyalty-tier room upgrades not honoured at the front desk.
Experience
A stay at Waldorf Astoria Orlando reads well, and it has warmed through 2026. Stay records since late 2024 sit in the middle of the spa hotels we rate, with Google reading above TripAdvisor. Guests rate stays higher in 2026 than in late 2024, and the recent low ratings spread over many unrelated issues rather than one fault. Epcot sits 2 miles away, Magic Kingdom 6, and Disney Springs 2.5, with complimentary hotel transport and early park entry.
Value for Money
A 27 February 2027 night books at $708 all-in on the typical rate across the major booking sites. That is well below what a Florida spa hotel we rate typically charges for a peak night. Facilities come only with a treatment of 50 minutes or more. A 21% service charge lands on top. There is no 60-minute massage. Fifty minutes costs $230, about $276 an hour. Fee complaints are few and form no pattern.
Spa Facilities
16 spa facilities: 9 available, 7 not confirmed
Available
9Beauty Services A hair salon and nails sit on the spa menu.
Adults-Only Pool or Area Spa facilities, 18 and over; no adults-only pool is stated.
Couples Treatments Couples Massage, 50 or 80 minutes, priced per person.
Fitness Center 4,000 sq ft, open 24 hours, with Precor and Peloton.
Full-Service Spa Waldorf Astoria Spa, daily 9am to 5pm; the spa's size and treatment-room count are not stated.
Himalayan Salt Room A paid add-on, 20 or 50 minutes, separate from treatment access.
Hot Tub and/or Jacuzzi In the ladies' and gentlemen's lounges; tub count not stated.
Pool Facilities Two pools, a cabana lap pool, a zero-entry children's pool and a Jacuzzi; the lazy river and slide are at the adjacent hotel.
Steam Room In each of the ladies' and gentlemen's lounges.
Not confirmed: Cold Therapy, Cryotherapy, Fitness Classes Included, Hammam, In-Room Spa Treatments, Sauna, Wellness Programs.
Other Spa Facilities
Normatec leg recovery, the hair salon, nails, HydraFacial and the Salt Solace Massage.
Spa Menu, Prices and Policies
- Massage$230–$295 · 50 min$325–$390 · 80 min
- Couples massage$240 · 50 min per person$335 · 80 min per person
- Bespoke Sand and Sea$365 · 80 min
- Salt therapy$95 · 20 min$180–$305 · 50 min
- Recovery$95 · 20 min$180 · 50 min
- Facial$230–$595 · 50 min$350–$440 · 80 min$575 · 110 min
- Body$240 · 50 min$355–$385 · 80 min$510 · 110 min
- Package$480 · 80 min$665 · 120 min per person$1,400 · 180 min for two
- Nails$105–$125 · 50 min$150 · 80 min
- Signature treatmentRelaxation Massage50 min · $230
- Spa hoursThe spa opens daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Hours may change without notice.
- GratuityEvery service carries a 21% service charge shared among the treatment providers and support staff.
- AccessGuests 18 and older get facility access with any treatment of 50 minutes or more. The neighbouring hotel's guests book the same spa.
- Day passThe spa publishes no standalone day pass. The hotel's website shows a Spa Day Access heading with no price.
- AgesGuests 18 and older use the facilities. Guests under 18 may have treatments with a parent's permission, but they cannot use the facilities.
- CancellationGive 24 hours' notice when you cancel. Inside that window, you pay the full treatment cost. Cancel with the spa directly, not the front desk.
Hotel Facilities
20 hotel facilities: 9 available, 2 not available, 9 not confirmed
Available
9Bar Peacock Alley, with Bull & Bear and Oscar's Brasserie for drinks.
Golf Rees Jones 18-hole course, range and putting green, plus a golf academy.
Kids Club WA Kids Club, ages 5 to 12.
Pets Allowed Up to two canines per room, at the 40 lb limit.
Valet Parking $60 a day plus tax; self-parking is not stated.
Restaurants Bull & Bear, Peacock Alley, La Luce, Oscar's Brasserie, Park Avenue, Aquamarine and Clubhouse Grille.
WiFi Two devices sit in the $50 resort charge.
Air Conditioning Stated, without an annotation.
Concierge Services Stated, without an annotation.
Not available: Adult Only, Airport Shuttle.
Not confirmed: Free Parking, Apothecary, Bike Rentals, Business Center, Dry Cleaning, EV Charging Stations, Garden Areas, Meditation Areas, Tennis.
Other Hotel Facilities
An Official Walt Disney World Hotel with complimentary motorcoach transport to the four Disney parks and Disney Springs, plus 30-minute early entry. Check-in is 4pm, check-out 11am, minimum booking age 21. A lazy river and waterslide at the adjacent hotel are open to Waldorf guests.
About This Hotel
Salt is the draw: a full priced menu with the Himalayan Salt Room and Salt Solace Massage as the layer. You come for the treatments and the park shuttle, and accept treatment-gated facilities and a wet offer of steam and hot tubs.
The Spa, Specifically: Waldorf Astoria Spa
Waldorf Astoria Spa’s menu is the main event, not its rooms. Massage runs 50 or 80 minutes, from the Relaxation to an aromatherapy line with Lola’s Apothecary (our massage guide explains the styles). Salt is the distinctive layer. Himalayan Salt Room sessions are paid add-ons of 20 or 50 minutes. Hilton.com’s spa page calls it Orlando’s first Himalayan salt room (checked 12 October 2026). A steam room and hot tubs sit in the separate ladies’ and gentlemen’s lounges, with lockers and rainfall showers, plus a co-ed Tranquility Lounge on the lower level that carries the spa hotels and sleep case. A 21% service charge lands on every treatment. Facilities come with any treatment of 50 minutes or more, for guests 18 and over, and prices are starting rates that vary by day and demand. Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek’s guests use the same spa, treatment-day rule, 18+ limit and 21% charge.
Who’s Right, Who’s Wrong
Book Waldorf Astoria Orlando for a Disney-adjacent stay with a real spa menu, especially if you will book a treatment of 50 minutes or more and want the salt room. Skip it if the spa facilities are the point without a treatment, or if you want a named sauna, a cold plunge, or spa prices near the market’s middle. Families do well: two pools, a children’s zero-entry pool, a kids club and the lazy river next door. This is a hotel for park trips, golf and a good treatment, not a thermal destination.
Where It Sits in the Orlando Market
In Orlando, Waldorf Astoria reads as the Disney-adjacent option with a real treatment menu, undercutting The Ritz-Carlton Orlando on fees: $50 resort charge against $55 at the Ritz and two JW Marriotts. Where it leads is park access; where it trails is a wet offer of steam and hot tubs and spa prices that sit near the top of the spa hotels we rate.
| Hotel | SpaRator | Thermal circuit | Spa access for guests | Peak all-in per night | Off-season all-in per night |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes | SpaRator 7.7: Strong | Hot + cold | Not published | $1,088 | $691 |
| Conrad Orlando at Evermore | SpaRator 7.6: Strong | Hot + cold | With a treatment or membership | $868 | $709 |
| JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes | SpaRator 7.6: Strong | Hot + cold | Not published | $598 | $287 |
| JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa | SpaRator 7.4: Solid | Heat only | With a treatment or membership | $606 | $530 |
| Four Seasons Orlando | SpaRator 7.3: Solid | Heat only | With a treatment or membership | $2,199 | $1,592 |
| Ette Hotel | SpaRator 7.1: Solid | None | Not published | $542 | $318 |
| Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate | SpaRator 7.1: Solid | None | Not published | $306 | $273 |
| Rosen Shingle Creek | SpaRator 7.1: Solid | Heat only | With a treatment or membership | $342 | $205 |
| Waldorf Astoria Orlando | SpaRator 7.1: Solid | Heat only | With a treatment or membership | $708 | $513 |
| Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa | SpaRator 7.0: Solid | None | Not published | $1,331 | $951 |
| Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek | SpaRator 6.8: Modest | Heat only | With a treatment or membership | $530 | $304 |
| Market median | 7.1 | $606 | $513 |
Scored on Guidelines v9.9
All-in = room, resort fee and taxes per night, from each hotel's dated rate capture. On a phone: thermal circuit · spa access · peak all-in. Off-season all-in shows on a wider screen.
Is the Waldorf Astoria Orlando Spa Worth the Price?
Yes, for guests who book treatments of 50 minutes or more, want the salt-room therapies by the Disney parks and accept treatment-gated facilities. No, for a spa day without a treatment or a named sauna or cold plunge. Typical all-in nights: peak months $710 to $880, low months $470 to $540.
When to Book the Waldorf Astoria Orlando
February and April price about the same as October through January and March. The real step down is May to August, when a typical night runs about two-thirds of a peak-month night. Weekends run cheaper than midweek in most months. December and July go the other way. Compare both before you book.
- January: shoulder
- February: peak
- March: shoulder
- April: peak
- May: low
- June: low
- July: low
- August: low
- September: not yet priced
- October: shoulder
- November: shoulder
- December: shoulder
- Peak
- Shoulder
- Low
- Not yet priced
Typical all-in per night: Peak $710–$880 · Shoulder $620–$920 · Low $470–$540
Typical room rate across the main booking sites and the hotel's own site, 13 Oct 2026 to 31 Aug 2027, converted to all-in with the hotel's fee and tax. Months not yet priced are shown hatched.
What Guests Are Saying
TripAdvisor4.5 / 56,289+ reviews
Booking.com8.8 / 10238+ reviews, check rates on Booking.com
Google4.5 / 53,590+ reviews
Best hotel ever. Had a great stay! Best massage and facial Delicious filet mignon and lemon dessert Excellent service too Highly recommend
GoogleNovember 2025Stay rated 5 of 5Best 5-star Hotel. Very responsive staff. Free Shuttle to Disney World and Disney Springs. Front desk agents love to help you. Swimming pools are the best and relaxing. The spa and Golf course are so clean and well-managed.
GoogleJuly 2025Stay rated 5 of 5Had an amazing stay here! Inside the Disney bubble but so calm and peaceful. My room was impeccably clean and the staff was phenomenal. Can't wait to return!
GoogleSeptember 2026Stay rated 5 of 5$60 to valet park the car on top of a $50 resort fee is just ridiculous.
GoogleAugust 2026Stay rated 4 of 5I booked a suit here . Before checking out they sent me an email with extra $198 charges . When I called they had no explanation. This was my first time here and will be the last . Customer service is horrible.
GoogleJune 2026Stay rated 1 of 5
Location
14200 Bonnet Creek Resort Lane
Orlando, FL 32821
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Is Waldorf Astoria Orlando, and How Far Are the Disney Parks?
Waldorf Astoria Orlando is at 14200 Bonnet Creek Resort Lane, Orlando, FL 32821. Epcot is 2 miles away, Disney Springs 2.5, Magic Kingdom 6, and the hotel runs complimentary motorcoach transport to all four Disney parks and Disney Springs. Orlando International Airport is 18 miles from the hotel.
Can I Use the Spa Without a Treatment?
Spa facilities come only with a treatment of 50 minutes or more. The hotel does not publish a stand-alone spa day pass. Hilton.com shows a Spa Day Access heading with no price.
What Are the Spa Hours?
The spa runs daily from 9am to 5pm, subject to change without notice. On the lower level, a co-ed Tranquility Lounge offers shared relaxation.
What Does a Massage Cost?
There is no 60-minute massage. The Relaxation Massage runs 50 minutes from $230, about $276 an hour as a per-minute reading, before the 21% service charge. An 80-minute session is $325. Prices are starting rates that vary with the day and demand, so check the spa's booking engine for current figures.
Does the Spa Add a Service Charge?
Yes. A 21% service charge is added to all spa services and shared among the treatment providers and support staff.
What Is the Himalayan Salt Room?
The Himalayan Salt Room is a paid add-on for up to two guests: 20 minutes is $95 a person and 50 minutes is $180, before the 21% service charge. For $305, a 50-minute Salt Solace Massage pairs massage with salt inhalation. Prices are starting rates, so check the spa's booking engine.
Can Guests of the Adjacent Hotel Use the Spa?
Guests of the adjacent hotel share the same spa on the same terms: the same 50-minute treatment rule, the same 18-and-over limit and the same 21% service charge.
What Is the Spa Age Policy?
Facilities are for guests 18 and older. Guests under 18 may have treatments with a parent's permission but cannot use the facilities.
What Is the Spa Cancellation Policy?
Give 24 hours' notice to cancel, or the full treatment cost is charged. Cancel with the spa directly; front-desk requests do not count. Arrive 15 minutes early, as late arrivals are shortened at full price.
What Is the Resort Charge, and What Does Parking Cost?
A $50 resort charge is added per room, per night, taxed with the room at 12.5%. It includes Wi-Fi for two devices, two bottles of water daily, the Disney shuttle, golf practice facilities, the fitness center and four lazy-river tubes at the adjacent hotel. Valet parking is $60 a day plus tax; self-parking is not stated.
Are the Pools Good for Kids?
The hotel has two pools, a cabana pool for laps, a Jacuzzi and a zero-entry pool for children. Next door, the adjacent hotel's lazy river and waterslide are open to Waldorf guests, and the WA Kids Club runs programs for ages 5 to 12.
Are Pets Allowed?
Yes. Up to two canine pets per room, at the 40 lb limit.
What Dining Is on Site?
Bull & Bear steakhouse, Peacock Alley, La Luce, Oscar's Brasserie, Park Avenue, the Aquamarine pool bar and the Clubhouse Grille at the golf course, plus in-room dining.
What Is the Fitness Center Like?
Your resort charge includes a 4,000 sq ft fitness center, open 24 hours with Precor equipment and Peloton bikes. Included fitness classes are not stated.
Does the Spa Have a Sauna or Cold Plunge?
The hotel does not name a sauna or a cold plunge. The wet offer is a steam room and hot tubs in the separate ladies' and gentlemen's lounges.
How This Analysis Works
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- Platform ratings
TripAdvisor 4.5 of 5 from 6,289 reviews; Booking.com 8.8 of 10 from 238 reviews; Google 4.5 of 5 from 3,590 reviews.
- Sources
- The hotel's spa, menu, policy and booking pages, the spa's booking engine and recent guest reviews. Our sample read was stay reviews from October 2024 on Google and TripAdvisor. Some short five-star staff-naming reviews count at half weight (19.4% on TripAdvisor, 7.6% on Google).
- Data gaps
- Spa size and treatment-room count, hot tub count, whether the unpriced hilton.com Spa Day Access listing is a product that needs no treatment, and what it costs, a sauna or cold plunge statement, the pet fee, self-parking and the room count.
- Guidelines
- Reviewed under Guidelines Version 9.9
- Version history
- October 2026 Full re-review. The Himalayan Salt Room and the treatment menu stand as the strengths. Facilities and value are now read more closely against the treatment-day rule and the fee stack. Pricing now uses the typical rate across the major booking sites.
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