Lake Nona Town Center
Walk to shops and restaurants
The Town Center is the heart of the neighborhood, with restaurants, Boxi Park's shipping-container food hall and public art.
- Walkable dining
- Newest hotels in the area
- Far from the theme parks
Hotels Near Lake Nona
Where to stay near Lake Nona in southeast Orlando: hotels near Medical City, the USTA National Campus and Orlando airport, with drive times and tips.
Lake Nona is Orlando's newest neighborhood, a planned community in the southeast corner of the city about 15 minutes from the airport. Most people who stay here are visiting for a reason: an appointment in Medical City, a tournament at the USTA National Campus, business at one of the tech and health companies, or an early flight out of MCO.
It is also one of the easiest places in Orlando to get around, with newer roads, a walkable Town Center and quick access to the Beachline for the Space Coast. This guide covers where to stay, what is close and how Lake Nona fits into a wider Orlando trip.
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Where to stay for Lake Nona
Each area has trade-offs. Here is how they compare.
Orlando International Airport
About 10 to 15 minutes
The airport hotels are a short drive from Lake Nona and ideal for early departures.
- Easy for early flights
- Lots of availability
- Little to do outside the hotel
Narcoossee Road and Medical City
About 5 to 10 minutes
Hotels along the main corridors serve Medical City visitors and families attending tournaments.
- Close to hospitals and the USTA campus
- Practical for longer stays
- Car needed
Hotels we recommend
Compare live rates for your dates on each hotel before you book.
- Lake Nona Wave HotelLake Nona Town Center · A striking design hotel in the Town Center with a rooftop and restaurants.Check prices
- Hyatt Regency Orlando International AirportOrlando airport · Inside the main airport terminal, about 15 minutes from Lake Nona.Check prices
Drive times
| To | Approx. drive |
|---|---|
| Orlando International Airport (MCO) | 10–15 min |
| Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex | 45 min |
| Port Canaveral | 40 min |
| Walt Disney World | 30 min |
| Downtown Orlando | 25 min |
Times are without traffic. Allow extra time on weekday rush hours and event days.
Local tips
Eat at Boxi Park
Boxi Park is an open-air food hall built from shipping containers, with live music on weekends. It is the easiest casual dinner in the neighborhood.
The coast is closer than the parks
From Lake Nona the Beachline puts Kennedy Space Center and Cocoa Beach about 45 minutes away, often faster than the drive to Magic Kingdom.
Watch the tennis
The USTA National Campus is one of the largest tennis facilities in the country and often hosts tournaments that are free or cheap to watch.
Plan for the medical district
If you are here for Medical City, ask your hotel about patient or family rates and extended-stay options.
Easy day trips from Lake Nona
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Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Nona close to the Orlando airport?
Yes. Lake Nona is about 10 to 15 minutes from Orlando International Airport.
Is Lake Nona a good place to stay for Disney?
It works for a day or two, about 30 minutes from Disney, but if the parks are your main focus, a hotel in Lake Buena Vista or on Disney property will save time.
What is Lake Nona known for?
Medical City, the USTA National Campus, a walkable Town Center with public art, and quick access to the airport and the Space Coast.