Liki Tiki Village Resort Review: Orlando, Florida

Orlando has a lot of hotel and resort options. Here's why we recommend this property.

For those of you who have been to Orlando, you know how maddening it can be. Between the ball-busting traffic and the overcrowding of tourists, one quickly realizes the importance of a peaceful retreat. So on our recent trip to Florida, we were stoked to discover the Liki Tiki Village by Diamond Resorts.

Our Review of the Liki Tiki Village:

While our stay was far from perfect, it was at times a tropical oasis of fun and tranquility. There are many aspects we loved about this property, and it made our time in Florida better—especially being by the pool when it was so hot and humid. But more on that soon.

The Location: 9/10

If you’re in Orlando to visit any of the theme parks, and you have plenty of coin to spend, the best option is staying on the Disney Resort property. Eliminating the hassle of driving around so many crazy people is worth the cost. If you don’t want to take out a second mortgage on your house for vacation, then Liki Tiki Village is in a great spot.

This property is centrally located to many tourist attractions, but it’s NOT within minutes of the theme park as advertised. Driving to the theme parks will take at least 30-45 minutes with traffic. Getting in and out of the resort can be a challenge at certain times as well.

On the flip side, there are plenty of food and shopping options around there, and it was nice to be further away from the hub of insanity. You are also very close to Clermont, Florida, which is a great place to visit. We HIGHLY recommend the Showcase of Citrus, which includes fun for the entire family.

The Property: 10/10

The property itself was amazing! Besides being very clean and well-maintained, there is plenty to do for both adults and children.

Liki Tiki Village sits on 64 acres and includes a poolside bar and restaurant, three AWESOME pools (one with a waterpark theme), a small lake with paddle boats, a miniature golf course, a basketball court, a sand volleyball court, tennis courts, a game room, and a physical fitness facility.

They include the typical amenities most people require, and the staff were super friendly.

The Room: 7.5/10

We absolutely loved the room we stayed in, with a few minor exceptions that had nothing to do with the resort but the rude people around us. Here’s a breakdown of each component.

Kitchen: 10/10

The kitchen in our room at Liki Tiki Village was perfect for our needs. We had a full-size fridge, oven, microwave, breakfast bar, coffee maker, blender, and plenty of cooking space. They include utensils, silverware, and plates, even though we travel with our own.

Living Room and Dining Room: 9/10

The living room and dining room were more than enough. We were able to spread out and utilize the space for working and eating, though the furniture wasn’t super comfortable. Aside from that, there are no complaints.

We enjoyed the screened-in deck off the living room, mainly because our room backed up to a nice forest view. We were able to sit outside during several thunderstorms and chill without distractions.

Bedroom: 8/10

The bedroom itself was good enough for its intended purpose. It wasn’t as large as some of the Diamond Resorts we’ve crashed, but we didn’t need a lot of space for sleeping or binge-watching Netflix. There was a dresser and a closet that easily housed our belongings, and the TV was fine.

Bathroom: 8/10

While there was plenty of actual space in the bathroom, counter space for all of our cosmetics wasn’t as plentiful. LOL! Overall, it was nice, and it included the washer and dryer (always a plus), so no complaints here.

WiFI: 7/10

The WiFi in our Liki Tiki Village room was adequate most of the time, but there were moments we wanted to scream bloody murder! If you are focused on vacation, no worries. But if you need to work, it can be frustrating.

Sound and Noise Level: 3/10

Speaking of bloody murder, having a lock-off room (connecting door between rooms) is always a frustrating experience for us. Always.

At one point, we had to call security because it sounded like the parents were letting their kids play dodgeball in their room. Thank God they only stayed a couple of nights! But the resort also had a Groupon deal running, which brought in a lot of loud, uncontrollable, trashy people. This is what killed their score here, and it’s unfortunate.

The Price: 10/10

As Diamond Resort International members, we can save up to 75% on our rates when booking 55 days or less in advance. This has saved us thousands of dollars since March of 2021. During our stay, we paid $75 per night as members, which was below our daily budget.

Currently, the average is $90 per night for non-members. This is a great rate for all you get at this resort.

The final score and our thoughts: 9.1/10

The Liki Tiki Village turned out to be an excellent place to stay. There were many aspects we liked about this place, and for the most part, it was an outstanding experience. The only downside was the guests who ruined the score, which seems to be the common problem of hotel living.

And while I’m not a fan of Orlando at all, if we did come back to this area, I’d certainly crash here. Until next time, enjoy your travels!