Not all of the improvements that you make in your property will translate into more money. Some cost $10,000 and barely move the needle. Others cost you $3,000 USD and allow you to charge $50 more per night throughout the year. The difference is you know what amenities you really valued guests in Orlando and what can only be seen well in the photos but do not justify the investment.
This article gives you the actual data of the holiday market in Orlando to 2026: what amenities generate the greatest return, how much you can raise the price for each one and which ones are not worth installing if your goal is to maximize the ROI of your property.
Why do amenities matter most in Orlando in other markets
Orlando is not a destination, beach or mountain. It is a destination of theme parks and family entertainment. That means that guests arrive with children, large groups, and with expectations that the property will have enough to do besides go to Disney or Universal.
A house in Kissimmee or Davenport, which offers a private swimming pool, games room and space for 10 people compete in a completely different category to one that does not. It is not only a price difference: a difference of market.
To know what communities in the Orlando area have increased demand and the best rates, the location and the amenities of the property are the two factors that weigh into the decision of the guests.
The amenities that most impact on the price per night
Private swimming pool: the standard no longer is optional
In the market for vacation rentals of Orlando, a house without a pool competes with structural disadvantage. The private swimming pool is no longer a differential: is the base. Properties with swimming pool charge between $40 and $80 more per night than comparable properties without it.
But there are nuances. A heated swimming pool (heated pool), you can add another $20 to $40 per night extra, especially in the winter months when the water temperature is low. If your pool is not heated, you’re leaving revenue on the table between November and February.
Estimated cost of installation of heating: between $2,500 and $4,000 in USD. Return in a single year of income: you can overcome this investment if the property has good occupation.
Games room (game room): the decisive factor for family groups
Families traveling to Orlando looking for entertainment inside the home for hours that are not in the parks. A well-equipped playroom, pool table, table tennis, foosball or video games, you can justify between $30 and $60 more per night.
The cost of equipping a games room basic but attractive is between $3,000 and $6000 USD. If the property already has the space, is one of the investments with the best value for cost-return on the market of Orlando.
What they want most of the guests in a game room:
- Pool table or ping-pong
- Video game console to big screen
- Foosball or air hockey
- Mini bar or fridge
Jacuzzi and outdoor spa: differential price in high season
An outdoor jacuzzi with a well-maintained can add between $25 and $50 per night to the base price. It is not an amenity for all guests to use, but you’re looking for specifically are willing to pay for it and tend to make longer stays.
The cost of installation varies between $5,000 and $12,000, depending on the model and installation. It is a most significant investment, but in luxury properties, or with fees above $300 per night can make sense.
Golf simulator: niche-specific, high fee
This is an amenity more specialized, but in the market of Orlando has a niche real. The groups of adults that combine golf with a visit to theme parks are willing to pay premiums of $50 to $100 per night for a property that has a golf simulator inside.
The cost of installation of a simulator basic but functional is between $8,000 and $20,000 USD. It is an investment for properties of high range with enough space, but not all, cases.
Home theater or movie room private
A cinema room fitted with a projector or big screen, sound system and seats comfortable, you can justify between $20 and $40 more per night. It is especially attractive for families with children and groups that combine days of parks with movie nights at home.
Estimated cost: between $2,000 and $5,000 depending on the equipment. Return faster than the golf simulator because it has higher demand cross.
The amenities do NOT generate the return that you would expect
Sauna interior
Sounds appealing on paper, but in the market of Orlando, where the weather is warm almost all year round, guests rarely use the sauna. The cost of installation and maintenance is not often justified with the increase of rate that it generates.
A tennis court or basketball
Unless your property is of a very high standard with 5 bedrooms and is in a community that already has these community facilities, build a field private, has a high cost and an impact on rate low.
Themed high-end
Here there is an important nuance. The houses theme (Disney, Marvel, Harry Potter), yes, they can charge more, but the differential comes from the full concept, not only of the decor. Spend $15,000 USD in decoration theme without a positioning strategy, and marketing-specific does not guarantee a proportional increase in rate.
How to calculate if an amenity is worth the investment
The formula is simple. If an amenity allows you to charge $30 more per night, and your property has an occupancy of 70%, which are approximately 255 nights a year. Multiplied by $30, are $7.650 add USD per year.
If the amenity cost $5,000 to install it, the surge in less than a year. If it cost $15,000 USD, it takes nearly two years.
To make this calculation with the actual data of your property, our guide to calculate the profitability of your house in Orlando gives you the full frame with the variables to be considered.
The order in which you should prioritize improvements
If you’re just starting out or you want to know where to start, this is the hierarchy that works in the market of Orlando:
- Heated swimming pool (if you already have a swimming pool without heating)
- Games room with basic equipment
- Home theater or entertainment room
- Outdoor Jacuzzi
- Golf simulator (only for properties of the high-end)
This order is not universal, depends on the size of your property, your location and profile of host that already attracts. A property of the 3 rooms in Kissimmee have different priorities to one of the 7 rooms in ChampionsGate.
How to Home Vacation Group helps to maximize the return of your amenities
Install an amenity is half of the work. The other half is to place it correctly in the listings, photograph well, and communicate it in a way that justifies the extra price.
At Home Vacation Group we analyze each property to identify what improvements generate the highest return based on their location, size and profile of the host. This analysis is part of the process of onboarding and has no additional cost.
Calculate the ROI of the improvements to your property with our team.
