The Emerald Island Resort
The beautiful gated community of Emerald Island Resort is an upmarket full-facility resort close to the Disney area, surrounded by a wildlife conservation area. It consists of over 300 acres, including a large shady area of natural woodland right in the middle of the community.
The winding, palm-lined road that leads to the impressive colonnaded entry to the resort gives a taste of what is inside. Emerald Island Resort is located less than four miles from Disney, off Highway 192 behind Splendid China, making it one of the closest rental home communities to Disney. Only a short walk or drive to shopping and dining, this resort serves as a haven from the outside world, yet it is central to everything that Central Florida can offer.
The comprehensive facilities and features, which are all available for your use as part of your stay, include:
- Fully Featured Clubhouse (Concierge is open from 08.00am to 10.00pm 7 days a week.)
- Internet café and wireless hotspot (credit card required)
- Communal Heated Pool and Spa
- 2 x floodlit tennis courts
- Volleyball Court and basketball hoops
- Nature Trail
- Video Arcade
- Sauna
- 2 x Children’s Play Areas
- Secure 24 Hour Gated Entrance
- Fitness Room and Gym
- Hot Menu Food Service
- Pool Side Tiki Bar – Now Open!
- Special Activities and Events
- Meeting Room
- Business Services
- Newspapers (Daily Mail available to buy daily at the Clubhouse)
- All Day Free Coffee
- Restroom Facilities
- Large Screen Cable TV
- Spa Treatments
- Sony Wii
The large clubhouse and luxurious heated swimming pool is the centre of activity for the community. Free use of the sun loungers and a large deck area make it a perfect spot for a days sunbathing, this is also where the pool side Tiki bar is situated where you can enjoy evening entertainment which includes karaoke and football evenings on the large television screens. The clubhouse has something for everyone including a spa with hot tub. Staff are on hand to assist with dinner reservations, attraction tickets or transportation. Within a 15 minute walk of the resort or a 2 minute drive you will find shops, restaurants and entertainment, which include:
- Supermarket
- Various American Fast Food Restaurants
- Steakhouse Restaurant
- Indian Restaurant
- Chinese Restaurant
- Seafood Restaurant
- Mexican Restaurant
- Italian Restaurant
- Fine Dining
- Miniature Golf
- Theme Park Ticket Centres
- Post Office
- Spa and Beauty Salons
- Stroller and Pram Rental shop
- Theatres
At over 125 local restaurants kids can eat for free if you purchase a Kids Eat Free Card at the local Ticket Centre. It is also possible to get food delivered to your villa from some restaurants. Kissimmee is a perfect location for golf enthusiasts with numerous courses within short driving distances ranging from 18-hole championship courses to public courses.