Champions Gate Golf Resort Villas

Champions Gate golf resort villas — Greg Norman courses on the doorstep, Oasis Clubhouse, and Disney fifteen minutes away.

Champions Gate Resort Vacation Rentals

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Not sure which villa suits your group in Champions Gate Resort, Florida

Every enquiry is handled by a single villa specialist. They'll match you to the right property based on your group, dates and priorities.

From first conversation to checkout, the same person stays with you.

  • Personalised shortlist (usually 2–3 options)
  • Pre-arrival planning & local tips
  • 24/7 support during your stay
Clubhouse courtyard with fountain and seating at Champions Gate Oasis, Orlando, Florida

Where are the villas located at Champions Gate Resort, Davenport, Florida?

 

What golf courses are at Champions Gate?

Two Greg Norman courses inside the resort: the International, a true links layout, and the parkland-style National. Both are championship 18-hole courses.

What pool facilities does Champions Gate have?

The Oasis Clubhouse has a resort pool, lazy river, water slides and a children's splash zone. All of it comes with your villa booking at no extra charge.

How far is Champions Gate from Disney World?

Disney World is about 15 to 20 minutes by car, roughly 11 miles via I-4. Universal and SeaWorld both sit within around 25 minutes of the resort.

How many bedrooms do Champions Gate villas have?

Villas run from 4 to 9 bedrooms, from family homes to larger properties that sleep around 20 guests. A good fit for groups who want one roof.

Which Champions Gate villas have a golf course view?

Golf-view villas back onto the National or International course, with the pool deck facing the fairway. We confirm which ones are free when you enquire.

Which Champions Gate villas are closest to the Oasis Clubhouse?

Clubhouse-side villas give the shortest walk to the lazy river and pool bar, mostly 5 to 7 bedrooms. Out of the door and into the water in minutes.

Which Champions Gate villas have a home cinema and games room?

Cinema and games room villas usually start at 8 bedrooms: projector screen, tiered seating, pool table and arcade machines, all inside the villa.

Which Champions Gate villas are best for a golf group?

Entrance-side and fairway-adjacent villas give the quickest run to both courses. Our team books your tee times before you land.

Where is Champions Gate Resort and what's nearby?

Feature Detail
Location Davenport
Distance to Walt Disney World ~11 miles / 15–20 minutes
Distance to Universal Studios ~25 miles / 30 minutes
Bedroom options 4 to 9 bedrooms
Pool Private screened pool, all villas
Security 24-hour gated community
Airport (MCO) ~26 miles / 35–40 minutes via I-4 and FL-417
Nearest supermarket Publix, under 0.5 miles on Champions Gate Blvd

The Complete Guide to Champions Gate Resort Villas

What is Champions Gate Resort and who is it best for?

Champions Gate sits in Davenport, just off I-4. It's a gated community built around two Greg Norman golf courses, with large villas, the Oasis Clubhouse pool complex, and Disney around 15 minutes away.

  • Two Greg Norman courses sit inside the resort boundary, so the golf is a short buggy ride rather than a drive across own.
  • Villas from 4 to 9 bedrooms, built for larger groups who want everyone under one roof.
  • Oasis Clubhouse: resort pool, lazy river, water slides, pool bar and fitness centre, all included with your villa.
  • The Plaza on-site for restaurants, shops and grocery supplies, a short walk from most villa streets.
  • Disney around 15 minutes away, near enough for daily park trips without feeling like part of the parks.
  • A strong pick when you compare the best resorts in Orlando for a group that wants golf, pools and parks from one base.

What's included in a Champions Gate Resort villa rental?

Every Champions Gate villa comes ready to move into. The basics are covered in the price, so you're not arriving to a half-empty house or a list of extras to sort out.

  • WiFi throughout the villa, fine for streaming, video calls and keeping the kids online
  • Bed linens and bath towels provided, with beds made up for your arrival
  • A fully equipped kitchen: oven, hob, fridge-freezer, dishwasher, microwave, washer and dryer
  • Free parking on the villa's own driveway, with room for more than one car
  • Oasis Clubhouse access included with the booking, so the pool complex isn't a paid add-on
  • Mid-stay housekeeping varies by villa and length of stay, so check what's included for your dates when you enquire

What golf courses are at Champions Gate?

The National and International courses were both designed by Greg Norman and sit inside the Champions Gate boundary. You go from the villa straight onto the course, no drive needed.

  • International Course: a true links-style layout winding through wetlands and grassy dunes, longer off the back tees.
  • National Course: a parkland-style design through rolling hills, groves and lakes, the more forgiving of the two off the tee.
  • Both are championship 18-hole courses, and the resort is home to the Leadbetter Golf Academy.
  • Tee times on both courses are booked by the 5 Star Villa Holidays team before you fly out.
  • Buggy hire and club rental through the Champions Gate pro shop.
  • The pro shop also stocks clothing, balls and equipment if you need anything on arrival.

What pool facilities does Champions Gate have?

The Oasis Clubhouse pool complex comes with every villa booking. No day pass, no entry fee, no wristband at the gate. You get a resort pool, lazy river, water slides, children's splash zone, sand volleyball, pool bar and fitness centre.

  • Resort pool and lazy river, with the river running a slow loop around the pool area.
  • Water slides built into the Oasis complex, part of the pool rather than a separate water park.
  • Children's splash zone next to the main pool, kept apart from the adult areas.
  • Pool bar and fitness centre included, with no separate charge or membership.
  • A resort shuttle runs from the villa streets to the Oasis through the day.
  • Private cabanas are the one paid extra, with limited numbers, so book ahead for summer weeks.
  • Clubhouse opening hours shift a little by season, so it's worth checking for your dates.

Do Champions Gate Resort villas have a private games room?

Games rooms come with selected Champions Gate villas. They're a feature of the larger homes rather than something every villa has.

  • Games rooms tend to appear from 8-bedroom villas upwards and are less common in smaller homes.
  • The setup varies by villa: pool table, arcade machines, air hockey and games consoles are the usual mix.
  • A private games room is separate from the Clubhouse facilities, so there's no need to leave the villa.
  • Handy on quieter evenings, rainy days, or when the teenagers want somewhere of their own after the parks.
  • For groups after the very largest homes with a full games setup, our guide to mansions in Orlando for rent covers estate-level options at and near Champions Gate..
  • If a games room matters to the group, say so when you enquire and we'll filter to villas that have one.

Is Champions Gate Resort better suited to a golf holiday or a Disney holiday?

The honest answer is both, but golf comes first. Champions Gate is a golf resort that happens to be close to Disney, rather than a Disney resort with golf bolted on.

  • The golf identity leads: two Greg Norman courses inside the boundary, so you're on the first tee without getting in the car.
  • Disney is around 15 to 20 minutes on I-4, near enough for daily park days, far enough that the resort keeps its own feel.
  • Universal Studios and SeaWorld are both within about 25 minutes.
  • It works well when half the group wants golf and half wants the parks, with each a short drive in a different direction.
  • If the trip is built entirely around Disney with no golf at all, a resort closer to the parks may suit you better.
  • For a golf trip, or one that mixes golf with the odd park day, Champions Gate is hard to beat in Orlando.

Do Champions Gate Resort villas have heated pools?

Pool heating at Champions Gate is an optional extra. It isn't included as standard and carries a charge for the stay.

  • Pool heating is available on request and isn't switched on automatically with the booking.
  • A weekly heating fee applies, so confirm the exact cost when you enquire as it changes by villa and season.
  • Most useful from October to March, when Florida evenings cool off and an unheated pool gets chilly after dark.
  • The Oasis Clubhouse pool is run separately, so its heating has nothing to do with your villa pool
  • Book heating in advance, as it can't always be arranged once you arrive.
  • If your trip falls between November and February, build the heating cost into your budget early. Our guide to Orlando's most sought-after villa resorts covers seasonal points across the main options.

What on-site restaurants and shops does Champions Gate Resort have?

Champions Gate has proper on-site dining, not just a snack bar by the pool. The Oasis Bar and Grill, David's Club Bar and Grill and The Plaza commercial area all sit inside the resort boundary.

  • Oasis Bar and Grill: poolside food at the Clubhouse, open for lunch and on into the evening.
  • David's Club Bar and Grill: a sports bar with live screens, good for a group night without driving out
  • The Plaza: coffee, casual restaurants and shops, walkable from most villa streets.
  • Champions Gate Marketplace for groceries, cold drinks and basics on arrival
  • Private chef hire, which we arrange when you enquire for groups who want catered evenings.
  • Grocery delivery to the villa before you arrive, one less job at the end of a long travel day.

Is Champions Gate Resort good for large groups or family reunions?

Champions Gate is set up for groups. The larger homes keep everyone together, and the resort handles big parties without feeling stretched.

  • Villas up to 9 bedrooms keep large groups together, sleeping around 20 in one home, with the option of a second villa on the same street for bigger parties.
  • Bigger homes have more than one living area, so the group isn't all stuck in one room.
  • A cinema room, games room and private pool give people different places to be at the end of the day.
  • The Oasis Clubhouse copes well with large groups, with plenty of pool space, a lazy river and a pool bar that doesn't get swamped.
  • The Plaza means meals and supplies are a short walk rather than a drive every time.
  • Groups planning orlando villa holidays for a big party often say a single large villa changes the whole feel of the trip.

Can you rent a Champions Gate Resort villa with a golf course view?

Several Champions Gate villas sit right alongside the National or International course, with the pool deck and rear living space facing the fairway rather than a neighbour's garden.

  • Golf-view villas come up on both course corridors, National and International.
  • In most cases the pool deck faces the fairway, so it's morning coffee over the course rather than a fence.
  • Views vary: some homes look straight down a fairway, others face the rough and the tree line.
  • We pick out the genuinely golf-facing homes when we build your shortlist, as not every villa marketed this way actually faces the fairway.
  • Popular with groups where the golfers want the course in view, not just nearby.
  • These tend to book early in peak periods, so flag it when you enquire if a course view matters.

Are Champions Gate Resort villas pet friendly?

Pet policies at Champions Gate are set by each villa owner, so there's no single resort-wide rule. A number of homes do take pets, but you'll need to confirm it when you enquire rather than assume it.

  • Some villas accept pets with prior approval, so it isn't a given across every home.
  • A pet fee or refundable deposit usually applies where pets are allowed.
  • Breed and size limits vary by villa, so check before you book.
  • Not every home takes pets, so the pet-friendly pool is smaller than the full villa list.
  • Tell us at the enquiry stage if you're travelling with a pet and we'll point you to homes across our Orlando vacation rentals that genuinely allow it.
  • Garden space and pool deck access differ between homes, worth a thought if you need outdoor room for a dog.

How far is Champions Gate Resort from Disney Springs and Universal?

Disney Springs is around 15 to 20 minutes by car from Champions Gate, closer than Universal Studios at roughly 25 minutes. SeaWorld sits between the two at about 20 minutes.

  • Disney Springs: around 15 to 20 minutes, the closest Disney spot you can reach without a park ticket.
  • Walt Disney World parks: about 15 to 20 minutes depending on the gate.
  • Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure: around 25 minutes.
  • SeaWorld Orlando: around 20 minutes.
  • ICON Park and International Drive: around 25 minutes.
  • No resort shuttle runs to Universal or SeaWorld, so you'll want a hire car or a ride-share for those.

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Champions Gate Resort — Davenport, Florida

Champions Gate Resort is in Davenport. Use the map below to see how the villa streets line up with the Oasis Clubhouse, The Plaza, the golf courses and the route towards Disney and I-4.

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