The Howard Johnson Maingate Resort is situated on 15 tropical acres and only 4 minutes west of the Walt Disney World's Maingate entrance. It is a Gold Medal award winner with guest rooms that are clean, comfortable and well appointed. Convenience and affordability are qualities that make this property an outstanding value. Besides being the largest Howard Johnson in the US, this hotel is also a Disney Good Neighbor Hotel and provides free Disney transportation. The Orlando International Airport is just 26 miles away. A concierge is on property to assist you with all of your extra needs.
There are 435 tastefully appointed guest rooms featured at this hotel. The hotel also offers handicap accessible guest rooms upon request, to make all of the valued guests feel closer to home. For the entertainment of the guests the resort features a year round covered pool and a Jacuzzi plus 2 outdoor pools, tennis courts, a children's playground, game room and a gift shop. The hotel offers, for the fitness minded guest, a fitness facility. This property is also a pet friendly hotel. There is a $25 one time, non refundable pet fee for cats and dogs only. The hotel staff is courteous and helpful, always catering to the individual needs of the guests.

There are 5 golf courses within a 10 mile radius, you can book your tee times on site.

A resort fee of $2.50 USD daily will be charged at the hotel. This fee covers unlimited use of 3 pools, jacuzzi, scheduled Disney shuttle, sports fields, playground, game room, and fitness center. This also entitles guests to a daily copy of USA Today, available at the front desk.