Accommodations

Question

Can anyone provide the names of resorts or suite hotels that have exterior doors to the unit? Near Disney.

Answer

If you're specifically looking for resorts or suite-style hotels near Disney that have exterior (motel-style) doors that open directly to the outside, there are several solid options in the Disney area. Most newer properties have interior corridors, but a number of older or value-focused resorts still offer the exterior-entry layout. These can be great for convenience, quick access to your car, shorter walks, and easy unloading.

Below is a detailed list of the most reliable options both on Disney property and nearby off-site, along with brief descriptions to help you choose.

Disney Resorts With Exterior Door Entry Most of Disney’s Value and Moderate resorts have exterior doors, though the rooms are not true “suite hotels” unless noted.

Disney’s All-Star Resorts (Movies, Music, Sports) – All have exterior entry. Not suites except Family Suites at All-Star Music, which do exist and offer extra space.
Disney’s Pop Century Resort – Exterior doors throughout. Popular for easy access to rooms and Skyliner transportation.
Disney’s Art of Animation Resort (Family Suites buildings) – The Cars, Finding Nemo, and Lion King suites all have exterior entry and offer large suites with kitchenettes.
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort – A moderate resort with exterior doors, spread across multiple small buildings. No suites, but larger rooms and great location on the Skyliner.
Disney’s Port Orleans – French Quarter & Riverside – Exterior doors and beautiful grounds. No true suites but spacious layouts.

Nearby Off-Site Hotels and Resorts With Exterior Entry These offer suite-style rooms, kitchenettes, or condo-like spaces with exterior doors and easy access to Disney.

Magic Moment Resort & Kids Club (US-192/Kissimmee) – Exterior room entry; family-friendly design; good pricing.

Orbit One Vacation Villas

Westgate Town Center & Westgate Vacation Villas – Many buildings have exterior-access units; large suites and lots of amenities.
Orbit One Vacation Villas – Exterior entry with full condo-style units very close to Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
Quality Inn & Suites Kissimmee by The Lake – Budget-friendly, exterior corridors, and closer to Animal Kingdom.
Seralago Hotel & Suites – Older property, exterior corridors; affordable family suites with multiple beds.
Rodeway Inn Maingate – Basic motel-style, exterior entry; walkable to restaurants along 192.
Legacy Vacation Resorts Orlando (Kissimmee) – Many buildings have exterior entry and offer multi-bedroom suites.
Destiny Palms Hotel Maingate West – Clean and budget-friendly option with all exterior doors.

Mixed or Partially Exterior-Entry Properties These hotels have some buildings with exterior doors and others with interior corridors, depending on room type or renovation phase.

Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Suites – Waterpark (formerly Nickelodeon Suites) – Some areas have exterior walkways; offers large suites.
Maingate Lakeside Resort – Several exterior-entry buildings offering budget rooms.

If you want the closest exterior-entry hotels to Disney parks