Ramada by Wyndham Kissimmee Gateway

What Ramada by Wyndham Kissimmee Gateway does

Ramada by Wyndham Kissimmee Gateway is a 500-room franchise hotel located one mile from Walt Disney World in Kissimmee, Florida, operating under the Wyndham Hotels & Resorts brand and managed by OSTAR Hotels. The property was founded in 1996 and offers 12 room types alongside three on-site food and beverage outlets (Smokehouse Grill, The Deli, and Mulligan's Sports Bar), a 5,892 square foot convention center, and additional event spaces for groups and social functions. A complimentary shuttle service connects guests to major Orlando theme parks, including the recently opened Universal Epic Universe.

The business model centers on transient leisure demand from Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld, and surrounding convention traffic, supplemented by group, corporate, and social-event bookings. The published room rate spans $52 to $149 per night, and the property runs an active promotional program with discounts of 20-35% across multiple offers (Book Direct & Save, Early Bird, Stay Longer, Best Available Rate, Free Breakfast Package) designed to capture direct reservations and reduce dependence on online travel agencies. Revenue is generated across four streams: room nights, F&B, event/convention space, and ancillary guest services.

The franchise is supported by Wyndham's global distribution, Wyndham Rewards loyalty program, and centralized reservation infrastructure, while day-to-day operations are handled by OSTAR Hotels under a third-party management contract. The organization lists 16 employees, indicating a lean property-level structure that relies on the franchisor and management company for corporate, marketing, and back-office functions. No proprietary technology platforms, AI/ML capabilities, or disclosed financial metrics were identified in the available source material.

Name

Ramada by Wyndham Kissimmee Gateway

Legal name

Ramada by Wyndham Kissimmee Gateway

Website

https://ramadagateway.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Ramada by Wyndham Kissimmee Gateway is a 500-room franchise hotel one mile from Walt Disney World, offering on-site dining, event space, and theme-park shuttles to leisure and group travelers under Wyndham's brand and OSTAR's management.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hotel Accommodations

NAICS

Hotels (except Casino Hotels) and Motels (72111)

SIC

Hotels & Motels (7011), Hotels, Rooming Houses, Camps & Other Lodging Places (7000)

akta.pro primary industry

Resort-Area Full-Service Hotels (Non–All-Inclusive) (THAGAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Resort Convention Hotels (THAGALAC), Hotel & Resort Shuttle Services (THAIAFAC)

Keywords

• Hotel accommodations
• Resort amenities
• Group event hosting
• Theme park shuttle
• On-site dining

Headquarters

HQ city

Kissimmee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Accommodations: Hotel room rentals across 500 rooms of 12 different room types ranging from standard queen/king rooms to deluxe tower rooms and suites. Revenue is generated through nightly room rates with seasonal pricing and promotional discounts.
2. Food and Beverage: Three on-site dining venues: Smokehouse Grill (breakfast buffet daily 6:30 AM - 10:30 AM), The Deli (lunch and snacks 12 PM - 9 PM), and Mulligan's Sports Bar (dinner and bar service 5 PM - 10 PM). Revenue from food and beverage sales.
3. Event Space Rental: Flexible event and banquet facilities including convention center (5,892 sq ft), hospitality suites, and outdoor pavilion. Catering services available for events. Revenue from venue rentals and catering.
4. Gift Shop and Retail: On-site gift shop offering Disney-themed souvenirs and travel essentials.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Ramada by Wyndham Kissimmee Gateway operates a 500-room resort-style hotel located one mile from Walt Disney World in Kissimmee, Florida, offering standard and deluxe tower accommodations across 12 room types. The property provides complimentary scheduled shuttle service to major Orlando theme parks, three on-site dining venues, recreational amenities, and over 5,000 square feet of flexible event and meeting space for groups, corporate events, and social celebrations.

Product overview

Ramada by Wyndham Kissimmee Gateway is a resort-style hotel in Central Florida offering 500 rooms across 12 room types in Standard and Deluxe categories. The Standard Inn features exterior corridor rooms with drive-up access, while the Deluxe Tower offers interior corridor rooms with elevators. On-site dining includes Smokehouse Grill (breakfast buffet), The Deli (lunch/snacks), and Mulligan's Sports Bar (dinner/drinks). The property spans over 5,800 square feet of event space for meetings and celebrations. Amenities include two outdoor pools, fitness center, arcade, mini golf, basketball court, gift shop, and complimentary shuttle service to major Orlando theme parks. The hotel serves both leisure travelers and groups of 10+ rooms with specialized group rates and venues. Multiple promotional offers provide discounts ranging from 20-35% for direct bookings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Smokehouse Grill: On-site restaurant serving daily all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet with classic menu items including coffee, juice, and hot tea. Also offers a children's menu.
• The Deli
• Mulligan's Sports Bar

Products and services

• Standard Inn Rooms Hotel rooms with exterior corridor/drive-up access featuring 2 Queen beds or 1 King bed with sofa sleeper, optional garden or pool views, mini-refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, cable TV, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, iron/ironing board, and hairdryer. Targeted at families and travelers seeking affordable stays while exploring Central Florida.
• Deluxe Tower Rooms & Suites Slightly larger accommodations in the tower section with interior corridor access and elevator service. Includes microwaves, mini fridge, and in-room safes. Options range from Deluxe Rooms to Deluxe Tower Suites with separate living and dining areas, available with 1 King or 2 Queen beds.
• Accessible Rooms Wheelchair-accessible rooms available in both Standard and Tower categories, featuring grab bars, roll-in showers, visual alarms, raised toilet seats, and accessible amenities for guests with disabilities.
• Smokehouse Grill On-site breakfast restaurant serving a daily all-you-can-eat buffet from 6:30 AM to 10:30 AM with classic breakfast menu items including coffee, juice, and hot tea. Kids under 5 eat free with each paying adult.
• The Deli Retro-inspired casual dining venue offering quick-service lunch and snacks from 12:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Menu includes freshly made sandwiches, pizza, salads, soups, wings, sweets, and ice cream. Dine-in or takeout available.
• Mulligan's Sports Bar Evening sports bar open from 5:00 PM to 10:00 PM offering dinner, drinks, and game-day atmosphere. Features all-American favorites, cocktails, beer, wine, and multiple TVs for watching sporting events.
• Event & Convention Spaces Over 5,892 square feet of flexible event space including a Convention Center accommodating up to 500 guests, Hospitality Suites for breakout sessions, and an Outdoor Pavilion for team building or ceremonies. Used for corporate events, social celebrations, weddings, quinceañeras, reunions, sports and student groups, military gatherings, and more.
• Theme Park Shuttle Service Complimentary scheduled shuttle service to Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, Epic Universe, SeaWorld Orlando, and nearby shopping destinations. Available to all registered hotel guests.
• Pool & Recreation Facilities Two outdoor swimming pools, fitness center, arcade/game room, mini golf course, basketball court, picnic areas, BBQ area, and on-site gift shop featuring Disney-themed souvenirs and travel essentials.
• Group Travel Services Specialized services for groups of 10 or more rooms with group rates, flexible room blocks, and venues suitable for sports teams, reunions, military, school, and corporate groups. Located minutes from ESPN Wide World of Sports.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek: Upscale Wyndham-branded resort on Disney's doorstep offering comparable amenities (pools, dining, event space, shuttles) under the same parent brand. Strong brand-level peer for distribution and pricing benchmarking.
• Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center: Large full-service Kissimmee resort with massive convention space, multiple restaurants, and pools operated under Marriott. Peer for understanding group/convention demand and pricing power in the Kissimmee market.

Emerging players

• Magic Village Yards (Vacation Rental): Multi-bedroom vacation rental community near Walt Disney World offering full kitchens and home-like amenities. Not a direct hotel but a growing competitor for multi-generational family and group travel in the same Kissimmee/Disney corridor.

Direct peers

• Comfort Inn Maingate: Mid-scale chain hotel located on the same US-192 corridor near Disney's main gate, offering complimentary shuttles, pools, and budget-friendly rooms. Closest like-for-like competitor on price, location, and target customer.
• Holiday Inn Resort Orlando Suites - Waterpark: Resort-style family hotel near Walt Disney World offering suites, waterpark amenities, and group facilities. Competes for the same family vacationer segment and corporate/social group bookings in the Kissimmee/Orlando corridor.
• Caribe Royale Orlando Resort: Large all-suite resort near Walt Disney World with extensive event and convention space, multiple dining venues, and pools. Targets the same leisure and group/event bookers at a slightly higher tier.
• Seralago Hotel & Suites Main Gate East: Multi-room value hotel on Kissimmee's W Irlo Bronson Highway (US-192) catering to Walt Disney World visitors with pools, dining, and group rates. Direct competitor for the same drive-up leisure and group segments within a half-mile of the subject property.
• Embassy Suites by Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista South: All-suite full-service Hilton property in the Kissimmee/Orlando Disney area offering event space, dining, and group blocks. Competes for the corporate, social event, and family group segments with similar capacity.
• Best Western Plus Kissimmee: Mid-scale branded hotel near Walt Disney World serving the same Kissimmee family and group traveler base with similar amenity mix (pool, breakfast, shuttle). Franchise-format competitor with comparable ADR range.
• Quality Inn & Suites By the Parks: Mid-scale limited-service hotel in the Kissimmee/Disney area targeting similar price-sensitive family and group travelers. Comparable room count, location, and amenity footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/RamadaGatewayHotel
• Instagraminstagram.com/ramadagateway
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/ramada-gateway-kissimmee

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Valuation estimate

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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