Pre-Construction · Kissimmee, Florida
Ambar Residences Orlando: Where Home Meets Vacation, Just Five Miles From Disney
Imagine waking up to Florida sunshine, walking down to a resort-style pool flanked by private cabanas, grabbing a cold-pressed juice from the on-site café, and being at the gates of Walt Disney World® in under fifteen minutes. Now imagine that's not a vacation. It's your address.
That's the promise behind Ambar Residences Orlando, Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy — a brand-new, 11-acre branded residential community in Kissimmee, Florida, that's quickly becoming one of the most talked-about pre-construction opportunities in Central Florida. And it's the first Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy development in the United States to offer for-sale residences.
Here's everything you need to know before deciding whether Ambar belongs on your shortlist — and if you have questions along the way, contact Team Donovan anytime.
A First-of-Its-Kind Branded Residence in Orlando
Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy launched in 2022 as Marriott's answer to a growing demand: travelers and families who want the space, kitchen, and laundry of an apartment with the service standards of a hotel. Until now, every Apartments by Marriott Bonvoy property in the U.S. has been rental-only.
Ambar changes that. Developed by Miami-based The Big Key Group — with co-development by PURE Hospitality, branding by Sixteenfifty, architecture by OTJ, and management by award-winning Coury Hospitality — Ambar Residences Orlando lets buyers actually own a piece of a Marriott-branded resort. Three contemporary seven-story buildings. 322 fully furnished residences. One unmistakable address.
Construction is targeted to break ground in Q2 2026, with delivery projected for 2027–2028.
The Location: Close to the Magic, Away From the Rush
Address: 3251 Secret Lake Dr, Kissimmee, FL 34747 — south of US-192, west of SR-429.
This corner of Osceola County hits the sweet spot most Orlando buyers chase: tucked into a quiet, lake-dotted setting with mature trees, but with direct access to the corridors that matter.
Distances From Ambar
- 5 miles to the gates of Walt Disney World®
- 1 mile to Sunset Walk, the 200,000 sq ft retail and dining district
- 6 miles to Disney's Hollywood Studios
- 7 miles to Blizzard Beach
- 8 miles to EPCOT
- 14 miles to SeaWorld and Aquatica
- 17 miles to Universal Studios Orlando
- 25 miles to Orlando International Airport (MCO)
- Direct access to US-192 and Interstate 4
You're close enough to walk to dinner at Sunset Walk, close enough that a park day means no traffic-day headaches, but far enough back from the tourist crush that the resort actually feels like an escape.
The Residences: Move-In Ready, Designed for Living
Every residence at Ambar is delivered fully furnished, move-in ready, with curated interiors by Sixteenfifty Creative Intelligence. Floor-to-ceiling windows, a complete appliance package, in-unit washer/dryer, and Marriott-grade finishes are standard across the board.
Floor plans range from compact studios to spacious three-bedrooms, plus a limited collection of penthouses on the top floors.
| Residence | Interior | Sleeps | Price Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Studio (S1) | 530 sq ft | 4 | $363,900 – $416,900 |
| 1 Bedroom (A1) | 656 sq ft | 4 | $444,900 – $482,900 |
| 1 Bed + Den (A2/A3/A4) | 763–861 sq ft | 6 | $518,900 – $621,900 |
| 2 Bedroom (B2/B3) | 1,033–1,050 sq ft | 6 | $624,900 – $664,900 |
| 2 Bed + Den (B1) | 1,087 sq ft | 8 | $668,900 – $714,900 |
| 3 Bedroom (C1) | 1,185 sq ft | 10 | $738,900 – $775,900 |
ADA-accessible options are available across most floor plans. With pricing starting in the mid-$300s, Ambar is among the most accessible branded-residence opportunities in the Disney corridor. Reach out for current pricing and availability.
Resort-Style Amenities, Every Day
Ambar isn't trying to feel like a hotel that happens to have residences attached. It's a fully programmed resort, and ownership comes with the run of it.
- Resort pool with sundecks and private cabanas wrapping a central lake
- State-of-the-art fitness center with dedicated yoga and meditation studios
- Spa-inspired wellness area with sauna
- Signature restaurant and bar with poolside views and a Florida-forward menu
- Grab-and-go market and café for espresso runs, fresh meals, and last-minute essentials
- Outdoor lounges, fire pits, and a food-truck plaza
- Dedicated reception desk with hotel-style services
- Weekly housekeeping included
The architecture, by OTJ, leans into a Mediterranean-meets-Florida palette — green stucco, glazed tile, citrus accents — with three towers framing a central pool deck and lakefront. It's polished without being sterile.
The Investment Angle: A Smart Condo-Hotel Structure
Here's where Ambar gets interesting for investors.
Per Osceola County Code Chapter 24-42, the units at Ambar are classified for temporary and transient use, and any one occupancy is capped at 30 days within a 12-month period. In practical terms: you can use your residence personally for up to 30 days a year, and the rest of the time it goes into the professionally managed rental program run by Coury Hospitality, alongside the Marriott Bonvoy distribution engine.
That matters for three reasons:
- Marriott Bonvoy has 200+ million members worldwide. Your residence isn't competing for bookings on a crowded vacation-rental marketplace — it's plugged into one of the world's most powerful loyalty platforms.
- Orlando welcomes 70+ million visitors a year. Demand for branded, family-sized accommodations near Disney is consistent and resilient.
- Hassle-free ownership. Marketing, reservations, housekeeping, maintenance, and front-desk service are all handled. You collect revenue without managing a vacation rental.
Owners are also eligible to enroll in ONVIA, Marriott's owner-recognition platform, which unlocks elevated benefits across the broader Marriott portfolio.
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