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"You may question whether you’re still in Central Florida when you pull up to the Beach Club Resort, which was designed in the image of a New England beach club. Though modern, the lobby presents itself as a Victorian seaside cottage, and a cool blue-and-beige color palette carries across the sprawling resort. The location and features make it a particularly good option if you’re planning to spend a lot of time at one of Epcot’s seasonal festivals or want to relax outside the theme parks. Don’t skip a visit to Beaches & Cream, a soda shop, for burgers and ice cream. If you can’t snag a reservation to challenge your group with the Kitchen Sink sundae—yes, actually served in a kitchen sink—the walk-up window is a fine second choice." - Valerie Marino

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"Disney's Beach Club Resort is a beautifully themed resort with an amazing pool with a sand beach, pirate ship slide, and a lazy river." - Travel + Leisure Editors

"What's your first impression of this resort?You may question if you’re still in Central Florida when you pull up to the Beach Club Resort, which was designed in the image of a New England beach club. Though modern, the lobby presents itself as a Victorian seaside cottage, and a cool blue-and-beige color palette carries across the sprawling resort. What are the rooms themselves like?The light and breezy feel of the resort’s exterior carries into the guest rooms, though the theme isn’t as heavy-handed as one might expect from Disney. Pops of light teal come from the upholstered headboard and bed frame; framed images of the beach landscape hang on the walls. The double vanity has plenty of storage. How about food—what are our best options for a meal on site?The Yachtsman Steakhouse is a favorite for dinner, but don’t skip a visit to Beaches and Cream for burgers and ice cream. If you can’t snag a reservation to challenge your group with the Kitchen Sink sundae—yes, actually served in a kitchen sink—the walk-up window is a fine second choice. How's the check-in process?You can use the My Disney Experience app to expedite check-in and bypass the front desk. What else can we find nearby?The Beach Club Resort is just across the lake from Disney’s BoardWalk and a 10-minute walk from Epcot’s international gateway. You can take a boat to Hollywood Studios or get there on foot in about 15 minutes. Anything else we should know before planning a stay? What should we check out?The Beach Club doesn’t just have a pool—it has its own mini water park. Stormalong Bay spans three acres and includes a lazy river, a 230-foot-long water slide, and a sand-bottomed pool. Bottom line: Why should we stay here?The resort’s location and features make it a particularly good option if you’re planning to spend a lot of time at one of Epcot’s seasonal festivals, or relax outside the theme parks." - Valerie Marino

"Its location adjacent to Epcot’s World Showcase undoubtedly gives Disney’s Beach Club Resort an edge, but the gem of this resort is Stormalong Bay, a three-acre water park and “the greatest pool in Disney World,” according to one reader. Featuring a sand-bottom pool, life-size shipwreck replica, and a 230-foot-long water slide, you can work up an appetite before challenging your family to finish the famed Kitchen Sink ice cream sundae at the resort’s Beaches & Cream Soda Shop."

Charrie Ferguson

Google

Just finished up our very first stay at Disney’s Beach Club Resort & I must say, it was absolutely incredible! We had a deluxe room, and everything from start to finish exceeded our expectations. The staff truly made the experience feel upscale—so welcoming, attentive, and helpful. The room was spotless, cozy, and very comfortable. We all slept like babies! Our kids had a blast throughout the stay, especially with the fun crafts offered in the mornings. But the real highlight was the character breakfast—I can’t recommend it enough! The food was phenomenal, the characters were so fun and engaging, and the service was top-tier. Be sure to make a reservation—it’s well worth it. One major perk was the convenient bus transportation to Magic Kingdom—it made getting to the park super easy and stress-free, which made our Disney World experience that much smoother. Though the famous pool was under construction during our visit (which we would’ve loved to experience), it didn’t take away from the magic. We’re already planning our next stay and hoping to enjoy it then. Their on-site store is well-stocked with great finds, and the employees make every moment feel special. We were also lucky enough to snag a late checkout, which was such a nice bonus. Highly recommend this resort to anyone looking for a deluxe Disney experience with top-notch service and family-friendly amenities. Five stars all the way ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Sydney Fitzgerald

Google

This is one of our favorite disneg hotels! The rooms are very nice and clean! The service is great the staff is very nice and attentive to any of your needs, it's very laid back and enjoyable! The location is great!! You can easily to get to all four parks by walking, the skyline, boat, and bus!! Very easy to go straight to epcot and hollywood studios specifically!! Overall great disney resort for a laid back vacation or a fun filled weekend with your family or just a single trip!

Jake Ryan

Google

Great Disney hotel! The property is stunning and the common areas of the resort are great. The rooms are spacious and very well appointed. The pool is amazing and is truly a selling feature to stay at this hotel. There are lots of dining options both in the hotel and on the boardwalk. It is also very close to the rest of the parks and Disney Springs. It is not considered a skyliner resort but it is right next to the skyliner which can be used to get to other resorts or Hollywood studios. Overall a great stay!

Dan Perez

Google

Our recent stay at Disney's Beach Club Resort, our first time at this particular property, left us with mixed feelings. A significant draw for us was the pool area, which was unfortunately closed for construction during our visit, along with other resort amenities. While we understand these improvements will ultimately benefit the resort, it greatly impacted our enjoyment and vacation plans. Despite the disruptions, the resort itself is lovely, with a pleasant beach theme. The absolute highlight of our stay was the room service. We were in a two-bedroom suite, and the daily cleaning service was exceptional. Our beds were made, dishes were consistently put in the dishwasher and cleaned, and our coffee K-Cups and sugar were regularly restocked—a truly convenient and appreciated touch. On the less convenient side, the bus service for the parks required a bit of a walk from the resort, which we found inconvenient. If we were to choose a resort in the area again, we'd likely opt for Disney's BoardWalk Resort. It offers more activities, shops, and restaurants, providing a more vibrant atmosphere for our vacation.

Rob O'Connor

Google

This is, so far, our favorite Disney resort. Part of the reason for that is the proximity to Epcot. The far end of the hotel is VERY close to the Epcot International Gateway, and is a quick walk home after dinner or the fireworks at the end of the night. With that said, the rooms are also very comfortable, and the Beach Club Marketplace has a nice selection of convenient food items and Disney merch. If you like the stylized small backpacks, they have a great Mickey & Minnie sitting at the ice cream parlor version. There's also a nice selection of restaurants, including at the next-door Yacht Club Resort. And the pool, and pool bar, at Stormalong Bay are very enjoyable. Officially, the Grand Floridian is a "nicer" hotel, but for our money, Beach Club wins the day.

James Deno

Google

We're staying in the Beach Club's 1 bedroom and all I can day is wow! Its had space for a family of 4 and it's perfect for a family of 3. Theres a Murphy bed in the first room along with a full kitchen, bathroom/bathtub and a king size bed. Great views and patio. I'd recommend it for their great pools, location to Epcot and walking distance to restaurants, skyliner and boats transportation.

Greg Batt

Google

Really nice resort. A bit older than some others. Bummer the pool was closed when we were there (June 2025) and didn't know that was gonna happen. Easy to get to Epcot and to the Skyliner. Short walk to Hollywood Studios. The entrance was also being refurbished.

mollymK5205KY

Google

We absolutely loved this hotel, and we even went when Stormalong was closed. Rooms were a good size and clean. Beds and pillows were comfortable. Staff were nice and helpful. Good food options, and it was wonderful getting to walk to Epcot. Highly recommend!

Adam M.

Yelp

Other than an issue with one of our bags going to Riviera it has been a great stay. The staff is super friendly and the resort is gorgeous. I will say that the dresser drawers are really small for a large family so plan on living out of those and a suitcase if you're here for a week or more probably. The main pool is right out of the main building and has a full bar for the adults while the kids swim. Lots of chairs and umbrellas for shade too!

Marni M.

Yelp

From our first step in to our last step out, our experience was met with friendly and professional staff. All the amenities for staying on the 5th level were wonderful including the breakfast, snacks, hors d'oeuvres, and dessert. The pool was so much fun with the lazy river, net, and slide. Plenty of lifeguards on watch and therefore very safe to let your little kids have fun. Everything was kept clean and well stocked. The rooms were also spacious with our personal porches and they were kind enough to give us connecting rooms. Would highly recommend staying here if plausible and looking to be treated so well!

Christina G.

Yelp

A year later and still my favorite hotel at Disney. This time we knew we wanted to come back, so I kept an eye on the Annual Passholder resort discounts. We were able to score a deal that put it at a little over $400 a night. Yes, this is still pricey, but it's less expensive than $600 a night! We came a week later than last year and it was a lot more busy. We were at the pool a ton and I never saw an empty tube to sit on in the lazy river. Almost all the chairs were constantly taken. We got lucky that one time a friend got there at around 11 a.m. and scored a table and another time a family leaving offered us their seats. Otherwise, you're for sure stuck sitting in the sun. You'll usually be able to find a chair eventually, but it will be in the sun. We also weren't able to rent cabanas. They were all taken immediately, even when we called 60 days before our vacation. It seems like everyone has realized what a fantastic deal it is. We even asked every day we were there to see if there were cancellations and there weren't. Future Christina, remember to ask your Disney agent to try to rent cabanas in case she has better luck than your friends. The pool area is huge, there's a lazy river, a whirlpool, an area where people play pool volleyball, then the beach area. Then across the walkway there's a smaller pool with a small slide and you walk up the steps to the big pirate ship slide. It never felt like it took a long time to get on the big slide, even with the line going all the way down the steps. There are two other pools at the Beach Club, a DVC one and one on the other wing, but we never used them. They are just normal pools. The Beach Club store is pretty cute and they have basic food there as well. Nothing stood out, but my kids got a hot dog once and my husband a meatball sub. They also have a bar area called Martha's Vineyard. The drinks and appetizers look good (they have snow crab legs) so next time we may check that out. The rooms are a good size and you can request to be connected to a friend's room. My kids love that so they can go back and forth. We had a desk in ours, but another friend had a desk and a pull out sofa. Seems like the luck of the draw. Overall we love our stay here. We now use the skyliner to go to Hollywood Studios and walk to Epcot. It's just so convenient that nothing really beats this resort for me.

Mel L.

Yelp

Disney's Beach Club is top notch. This resort is a short walking distance from Epcot, offers ample parking, has multiple pools and water playgrounds plus Cape May restaurant inside. Enjoying the pools for a day is just as fun as an entire park day. Gorgeous hotel inside and out, rooms are spacious and comfortable. Great bar tucked away from the main lobby and clutch convenient store.

Yvonne L.

Yelp

We used to stay at the Beach Club Resort almost all of the time. We have stayed at the the Grand Floridian, Polynesian, Key West, Wilderness Lodge, Yacht Club, and Swan. This place is so run down that it is almost a joke! The ladies room in the lobby is filthy, the restaurant needs painting and updating, and there may as well be no attendants in front because they don't welcome you or open doors. It's such a shame..I would not recommend this hotel. We now stay at The Four Seasons Disney! It is spectacular and they cannot do enough for you!

Theresa C.

Yelp

Love this happy place. Smells like the ocean when you walk in. Room was large and comfortable. Great toiletries. The pool is awesome. Sand covered bottom, a section that's a lazy river and a slide off a shipwreck. We got drinks from the pool bar and watched the EPCOT fireworks from the upper deck. Relaxing stay, short walk to EPCOT and everyone was so nice and friendly

Nooshi B.

Yelp

I've stayed at Beach Club over the last 7 years on our annual Disney vacation with my in laws and we love our visits every single year. We've stayed in their villas and regular rooms and both are wonderful. Their marketplace is a great place for pick me ups and they have nice plant based options as well. Cape May is fun for breakfast and their buffet has everything you could want. The pool, gym and grounds are great. Beaches and Cream is a must for some late night ice cream! It's a short walk to Epcot, Skyliners, Yacht Club and the Swan/Dolphin. Customer service is fantastic and the cast members all go out of their way to help you with anything you may need.

Madison L.

Yelp

We got a room last minute for spring break after finding an awesome deal online and we had an amazing time! This is by far one of my favorite resorts. The pools, dining, and proximity to the boardwalk and Epcot can't be beat! Our room was clean, comfortable, and well themed. The balcony was super cute and we had a great view of the greenery. After a day at the parks, we enjoyed the pool. The hot tubs are clean and relaxing. The pool is probably the best Disney pool of all! It has two slides, a lazy river, hot tubs, and a sandy bottom. It definitely made my inner child happy. There are so many dining options, but we ended up getting pizza from the boardwalk. Even though it's just regular pizza, it's so good! Overall, this resort is amazing. You don't even need to go into the parks to have fun. This was an incredible staycation!

Stephanie S.

Yelp

Stayed here again for a short weekend and wow the decorations are the best around the holidays

ShaynaLynn ..

Yelp

When I click "yes i recommend this business " .. Yelp asks "what went well" .. My answer to that is simply EVERYTHING. We started a family trip twice a year to Disney since 2020. Staying at a different resort (almost) everytime. Beach club is by far one of my all time favorites. You pull up and you feel like you are in a whole new world. As the doors open you are hit with the most breathtaking fresh, salty, coconut scent (which I bought the beach club candle on Amazon as soon as I got home) -- service was impeccable, which usually is at Disney resorts.. the pool was SO FUN for all ages, rooms were pretty big, clean.. walking distance to Epcot.. and you can see the firework show from the dock ! Transportation was easy, convenient and if you have any little ones traveling with you make sure you plan a pool day/night because they have so many activities at this resort !! We will definitely be staying here again soon. (:

James J.

Yelp

Stayed at several resorts in WDW. This is different good. Only one that has walking distance to any park (Epcot). Great customer service, but I have to ask, wtf is the deal with hanging out at the damn lobby? You people need a life.

Aubrey F.

Yelp

LOVE the carousel made out of chocolate and gingerbread! It even turns! So amazing and beautiful! Beautiful hotel, property, and lobby!

Callie M.

Yelp

My daughter and I spent a few days for our Mothers Day celebration and had an absolutely fantastic time. The resort is clean and everyone is friendly. I loved the pool area and dining options, but BEST of all, you can walk right into Epcot AND it's a 3-5 minute walk!

Denise D.

Yelp

I mean who doesn't love all things Disney this is just a company that doesn't skip on perfection even I. The hotels ! What an amazing experience the rooms were clean and quiet and large and oh the pillows and mattress so comfortable!!! And you must get in the lazy river pool it has a sand bottom !!!! Yes sand bottom !!!! Ok one more time SAND BOTTOM !! lol I loved the pool it was like being at the beach but no scary sea creatures! I would a million percent recommend this hotel. It is a 2 min walk to the entrance to Epcot ... there are fresh flowers and plants and it's just stunning!! I can't wait to go back for sure !

Jenny M.

Yelp

We had a lovely time with Brian M & the kids celebrating Easter at Disney's Beach Club Resort in Lake Buena Vista Orlando. I love app the detail that went into all the adorable Disney dessert Easter egg displays based off some of the best animated Disney movie classics! The Disney's Beach Club is located next to the Disney's Yacht Club and shares a pathway to many other Disney resorts along Crescent Lake! The Beach Club's understated elegance mixed with the summer ambiance of the New England seaside combine to create a relaxing and casual atmosphere. The pale blue and white multi-level buildings have cut shingles, French doors and seashell motifs. This resort's popularity may be derived from its location, just a short walk to the International Gateway entrance to Epcot or it may be because of its amazing pool and lazy river! There is a wide variety of dining options within walking distance to the Disney Beach Club Resort . Nearby are the Boardwalk Resort, Yacht Club, Swan and Dolphin hotels, and Epcot's World Showcase restaurants! However, at the Beach Club itself, you'll find Beaches and Cream and the Cape May Café. The Beach Club shares its primary pool, Stormalong Bay, with the Yacht Club. This is like a mini-water park, and there are many areas to explore. The waterslide is housed in a shipwreck and empties out into the larger pool area. There is an area with pulsating water jets and a lazy river where you can float along the current in inner tubes. One of the most unique features of Stormalong Bay is the sandy bottom of the pool. There are several secluded hot tubs around the complex as well as a kiddie pool complete with a mini-water slide. The popularity of Stormalong Bay with non-resort guests prompted Disney to surround the complex with a fence that is guarded by cast members checking resort IDs. Only Yacht and Beach Club guests and DVC members can use Stormalong Bay. If you're visiting Disney, I highly recommend staying at the Disney Beach Club Resort!

Jason Z.

Yelp

This hotel is absolutely incredible. If you love the beach and want a nice pool this is the place! Sand bottom pool super soft. This pool is great for any child of any age! It has 2 slides again even the little guys can get in on the action. Also beaches and cream is just steps away from the pool what a better way to unwind from a long day at the parks. Another thing I love about this hotel is how convenient it is. I felt like it was enough out of the way of the crowds at the end of the night. Ever stay at a park for a fire works show? It can be a nightmare to get out of the park. Magic kingdom hotels are crazy for the boats, and monorail. This hotel you take a bus and I feel it is a light travel back to the hotel. The magic kingdom hotels had lines to wait to use the monorail and boats. The bus line? Empty. The boat line? Empty. The walk out of epcot? A breeze you aren't fighting the massive crowd to leave the park you go out of a separate area. Too tired to walk at the end of the epcot day? Take the boat back! On the first floor their is a quick serve market that opens at 7am this was perfect for a fairly cheap and fast breakfast. Just place your order through the app and go pick it up. I would definitely stay here again! Walking distance to Epcot and if you absolutely need it you can walk to Hollywood studios it's a little over a mile to do it though. Check in and check out was easy didn't need to interact with the front desk at all. Mouse keeping aka house keeping was on top of their game! I left them 5 dollars each day and they took really great care of our room while we were away. Made our bed, fresh towels, placed my daughters stuffies really cute on the beds. Also did cute things with the towels. This was every day! My daughter couldn't wait to go back to the hotel room and see what mouse keeping did. This type of stuff is appreciated and I give a big shout out to mouse keeping. There is a lot I could keep going but I'll end it. I recommend this hotel. Also don't miss movie night on the beach! We enjoyed a movie while eating ice cream and watching epcot fireworks on the beach! I really loved staying here.

Olivia O.

Yelp

Clean up to date resort with such great amenities. Easy access to epcot and Hollywood studios

Julia H.

Yelp

First, let me say that we are DVC members, so I can't review the value of the $$$ you pay to stay here. Disney's Beach Club Resort is a very charming and elegant resort just steps away from both Epcot and the Boardwalk. One of the best features is that it's close to various restaurants and dining options. Whether you're in the mood for a fine dining experience or a casual bite to eat, you'll find plenty of options to choose from at the nearby Boardwalk. And with Epcot just a short walk away, you'll have even more dining options to explore! You can even take a short boat ride across the lake if you want to be adventurous. The resort's Stormalong Bay pool is one of the best on Disney property, featuring a lazy river, water slide, and even a sand-bottomed pool. Overall, I highly recommend Disney's Beach Club Resort to anyone looking for a convenient stay. It's one of my top picks definitely and I absolutely love the theme of it!

Marissa L.

Yelp

This is hands-down my favorite Disney Resort. We stayed in a 1 bedroom suite. It had been refurbished. We loved the Donald decor! The pool is the best on property with the sandy bottom and all the fun areas. The location cannot be beat...being able to walk into the back of Epcot is amazing. I highly recommend getting the park hopper when you stay here so you can eat in Epcot as often as possible.

Mary D.

Yelp

We've gone to Beach Club several times and you can't beat the location. Best pool. Our room was big and clean and mousekeeping did a great job. One star off for the following: -people hog the chairs around the pool so if you don't go first thing in the morning, you're out of luck. They have signs saying not to do it and if someone isn't back in a reasonable amount of time, they should clear the chairs. -make sure to request a room near an elevator because otherwise you will have a LONG walk to your room -resort view club level views are sad. I had a view of a roof -club level food is not the greatest, I probably wouldn't pay so much extra for club level again

Scott H.

Yelp

The hotel is nice, the villa room is well designed and the self parking (if you can find a space) is close. The pool is large located between Beach and Yacht club. There's a nice lake with a sandy beach area. Epcot took us 5-8 minutes to walk to. The food options are very poor - a step up from Aulani but not much. There's a steak restaurant at Yacht you need to make a reservation for or roll the dice for walk-in. There's a seafood buffet (yuck) that does serve non-seafood options. The rest of your choices are to walk around the lake to Boardwalk - not a bad idea unless you're exhausted from non-stop theme park walking. Else, it's carnival food options...burgers, hot dogs, etc. There is a "market" at either side offering food as well, a few items are made hot the rest are pre-made salads and sandwiches - better quality, but essentially the stuff you'd find at a gas station or your local grocery store. The Yacht Club market can make coffee to order while the Beach Club market has drip and an espresso machine you'd find at your car dealer. Not sure why they don't make them more similar. The staff is friendly and you are not inundated with Disney stuff everywhere.

Jalen R.

Yelp

Had the opportunity to go with my family last April and had the time of my life. Staff he is incredible and there are plenty of fantastic shops in the resort. Pictures of the water part seem bad but it is nothing short of incredible. Also extremely close to bus shuttle, Epcot, and Hollywood studios boat. Boardwalk is incredible and the restaurants are fantastic.

The S.

Yelp

Beautiful. The room service was great, same with the scenery of the parks. I also enjoyed the pool and hot tub.

John I.

Yelp

First , most of the food is just awful. Does anyone ever tried to eat this sloop who runs this place. Has great balcony views of the busy road. Stayed at Saratoga' springs food was great, this place big no. No pool side food or drink delivery could really need larger or more bar and food service for large size of pool area. Should have have done more research before picking this one. Do not have any idea why this is called deluxe or premium resorts.

Lissete D.

Yelp

We're DVC members, so this review is for the Beach Club Villas. We have stayed here a handful of times. Mainly because of the proximity to Epcot. It's a nice stroll to Epcot and a bit longer walk to Studios. You can also take the Friendship or the Skyliner to Studios if you want to save your energy for the parks. We have only stayed in a Deluxe studio. It technically sleep 5, there's a Queen bed, sofa bed, and single pull down. But I don't think that would be very comfortable. Unless they're all small. I can't imagine that two adults would be comfortable on the pull out. Plus when the sofa bed is out and the pull down as well, there is very little floor space. It was just the two of us, so we were fine. Another drawback is the lack of storage space. There is your standard kitchenette which always comes in handy. I don't think that any DVC room here has any view worth mentioning. At least we've never had one. I don't know when the rooms were last renovated, but our room was definitely looking run down and in need of sprucing up. The vacation club building is set apart from the main building but everything is easily accessible. During normal times, you have plenty of food options well within reach. You have the Marketplace, Cape May's, Hurricane Hanna's, Beaches & Cream & Martha's Vineyard at the Beach Club. Plus, just a stroll away, you can go to the Boardwalk or Yacht Club for any of their restaurants. Or assuming you have park passes, to Epcot. This last visit was a bit different due to COVID, with many places still temporarily closed, but there is always UberEats. We ordered from Cracker Barrel one evening and just met the driver at the porte cochere. There are plenty of areas around the resort to just sit and relax. Both indoors and out. Plus the Beach Club has Stormalong Bay which in my opinion is the best pool among all the resorts on property. The Beach Club shares bus service with the Yacht Club which hasn't really bothered us. We usually only take the bus to Magic Kingdom just to avoid the extra time it takes to park the car, walk to TTC then take transportation to park entrance.

Steven W.

Yelp

Like all Disney resorts the Beach Club Resort is following the theme of the name. You are automatically transported to a beach coast resort as if you weren't on Disney property. With the numerous water activities to the abundant amounts of pools, the resort does a great job in decoration to make it feel beachy in warm weather 24/7. It goes with the music, the room decorations and the views are simply spectacular. All was comfortable and granted access to other theme parks and resorts as a whole.

Chris W.

Yelp

Room was not ready until 4:30, supposed to ready by 3. Also clogged drain in bathroom. For what they charge that is poor service

Laurie V.

Yelp

This was by-far the most conveniently located Disney resort I've stayed at. I'll make a list of the things I loved and a list of things that I didn't love so much: Loved: * The gingerbread carousel and decor is quite lovely during the holidays * I stayed at the Club Level and the cast members/concierge staff were very attentive and friendly. The dinner selection was wonderful and breakfast was pretty good. (See below about mid-day snacks) * I enjoyed that I was offered mimosas for breakfast and champagne when I checked in. Nice touch. The staff always was offering me beverages and making sure everything was clean in that lounge * The view from my room. I paid for standard, but I thought this far exceeded standard. * The close proximity to Epcot * The easy boat ride or walk to Hollywood Studios * The toiletries in the room; that peppermint foot cream is amazing * The pool area is lovely Not so much: *I feel like every time I come to Disney, whichever resort I pick is the last stop on the Magical Express, and coming back to the airport, it's the first stop, meaning I have to wait while they pick up multiple other hotels. And it is always the cheaper ones that get dropped off first and picked up last. It's like the more money you spend, the longer you have to spend on that annoying bus with the annoying "trivia". * Mid day snacks at the club level left a lot to be desired. Minimal offerings. It always kinda smelled like garbage in there during the day for some reason. Cool place. Overpriced, but everything in Disney is way overpriced. If your main goal is to visit Epcot, I would recommend staying here or Yacht club. Club level is worth it at least once, just to experience the wonderful treatment, and convenience of it.

Christine D.

Yelp

It's been many years since I've stayed at the WDW resorts, so I forgot how convenient it would be to stay "on property" until I stayed here. This was especially convenient to Epcot and literally walking distance (say 5-10 minutes to the park entrance), so if that will be your primary park, you won't be disappointed! Rooms were nice and clean. Close walking distance to Beaches & Cream, and we really enjoyed dinner at Ale & Compass (at the nearby Yacht Club). The pool is the best here at any property with a waterslide that kids and adults would enjoy! Easy shuttle ride to the other parks, and the shuttle is only shared with Yacht Club so you only have one stop before your hotel when going to other parks.

Kamryn L.

Yelp

The hotel is clean and nice, and the employees are still in Disney spirit. The rooms mainly only have one actual bed and one bathroom, so you have to pull out two more beds about every night . The pool is awesome with a waterslide suitable for every age but the lazy river is not child safe it goes to 8 feet deep but that's not really horrible. The food is absolutely disgusting that's what mainly lost a star, they try to redeem themselves by adding so many peppers and onions everywhere on it and that just makes it worse. There's a market with decent food but no actual food just snacks and cakes and more things like ice cream.

Nathan F.

Yelp

It really looks like a really big beach house! The buses have WiFi which I didn't expect. Universal's buses didn't have WiFi. Your TV connects to Disney+ on your phone, so you can stream what you have on your phone wirelessly. Some people brought us up a microwave, and we really needed it! Magic bands open the door, and the hotel has a mirror with a light up ring around it. The bathroom door is kind of confusing to lock. I tried pushing the lock in, then I tried the handle. Wouldn't move. Then I closed the door again. The handle moved freely. I have got no idea how to lock it. We have a small balcony that overlooks some trees and other hotels. The hot/cold on the shower are switched. The fan in the bathroom is pretty quiet. The place is SUPER EXPENSIVE! You need $100 to be worth like $1 Disney dollar! But that goes for ALL Disney. The hotel is a maze! There's so many identical hallways.

B. L.

Yelp

Not worth the expense. Clean room with ample space but it's nothing special & the basic structure of the building is poor. You hear the crying kid in the room next door, walking around in the room above (no carpeting) and conversations in both the hallway and outside. I called in the middle of the night to see if the hotel was full or if we could be moved & guest services said they'd have someone call back, but no one did. Food choices on property are limited. I'll be happy to get out of here.

RuthMarie S.

Yelp

The room is comfortable with just enough space It is not a concern for me because we won't be spending that much time there anyway We have five people. Our room has two queen beds and a day bed. Everyone has a place to sleep We just need to sleep and shower I like that the room comes with two sinks and a long counter The sinks are also very conveniently separated from the shower and toilet There was not enough shampoos conditioners and shower gels for five so I went to the front desk and they supplied me with extras and put them in an easy bag for me to carry back to the room I also asked for extra towels too because some of us have long curly wavy hair. I use one for my hair and one for my body We have a petite Juliette balcony over looking the pool and the water I am very happy about the accommodations I am happier about the location This is our second stay at this location. Everything here is very convenient

Natalie S.

Yelp

I'm starting to think that Beach/Yacht Club is my favorite Disney resort. The location just cannot be beat. Being able to stroll into Epcot in 5 minutes is just amazing. So convenient. Plus, being able to walk along the water to Hollywood Studios is a bonus! Our favorite Disney restaurant, Cape May Cafe, is at Beach Club. The food is seafood heavy and has crab legs on the buffet. They're always plentiful and good quality! I haven't even mentioned the pool yet. THE POOL! Stormalong Bay is probably the best resort pool on Disney property. It has two slices (one big and one small), several hot tubs, a lazy river plus it's all sand bottomed so there is a shallow beach-like play area for kids. The rooms are comfortable. The last time we stayed we only had a tiny Juliet balcony. Some rooms have full balconies though. The beds are cozy. The small daybed is also comfy! Plenty of space for my family and our stuff.

Amy B.

Yelp

Well, I rarely write reviews, especially a bad one. But wow what an awful first day here. Our family stayed at the Polynesian for the first 3 nights of our trip to Disney and could not have been a better experience. Our room was gorgeous at the Poly. However when we transferred to an equal level room and we had our luggage transferred- not only was our room atrocious for what we paid, but our luggage did not make it to our room. We have now missed out on pool time (because our swim suits were not delivered) but are up late because our clothes have still not been delivered at 10:45pm. Additionally, the room had filthy carpet stains in several places, and was extremely out dated. "Club level" 1 room suite, with a water front view- appx. $960 a night..beyond disappointed.

Corella D.

Yelp

The rooms have an elegant look to them which I don't think are really beach themed. The pool has an interesting sand bottom. This resort has the best location to get to the skyliner and Epcot the quickest. If you're looking for more theming Yacht Club or Boardwalk would be your pic.

Cathryn G.

Yelp

I love this resort! I've stayed here a few times and I've always enjoyed my stay. The location is fantastic. It has always been great to walk from the resort into the International Gateway at Epcot. Now, it is also a quick walk to Disney's Skyliner which can take you to Hollywood Studios and several other resorts. Thanks to the skyliner the entrance to Epcot at the International Gateway has now been expanded and it is easier than ever to access the world showcase. There are some great restaurants at this resort as well. Beaches and Cream is 1950's style soda shop which was recently reopened after rehab. It has amazing shakes and sundaes and of course the infamous kitchen sink. They also make a killer grilled cheese. Cape May is a buffet that my husband loves for dinner as they serve all you can eat crab legs. I like the breakfast buffet because it includes characters. The rooms are nice here too. We've stayed in a room with two queen beds and a day bed. We've also stayed in a one and two bedroom villa in the Beach Club villas. The beds were comfortable and the rooms have been recently updated. Finally, you gotta check out the pool. The Beach club is home to the best pool on property. It has a lazy river, zero entry, sandy bottom, and slide. It's awesome. There are also a few quieter pools spread around the property if you want to relax. Overall, this is a fabulous Disney resort and I highly recommend it.

Valerie N.

Yelp

We LOVED Beach Club! We stayed here for 3 nights in December. It was overwhelming walking in - everyone was crowded around looking at the gingerbread carousel that it made it tricky to discern which way to the elevators. Luckily staff was nearby and pointed us to the right direction. It was similarly confusing to find our room as the hallways are long and snake around, but once we did, we were pleased. Our room was gigantic and overlooked the front of the building where cars and buses drop off. The room is a little dated, but the beds were super comfortable and there was plenty of space to spread out. The room is carpeted if that matters to you. The bathroom door practically hits the toilet, making the bathroom a bit cramped, but otherwise, there is plenty of space. Two main reasons to stay here: (1) walking distance to Epcot, Boardwalk, and Hollywood Studios, making an investment in park hopper tickets a must if you stay here! (2) STORMALONG BAY On our HS day, we mobile ordered breakfast at Boardwalk Bakery, walked there and ate it at a delightful patio table outside, and then walked the rest of the way along the water to Hollywood Studios. So nice to go at our own pace and not depend on transport! On the way back, we skyliner'd to Epcot, which was fabulous and easy! Both nights we did dinners in Epcot (Via Napoli and Les Halles are MUST eats!) and happily walked back to BC after fireworks. Stormalong Bay is EPIC. My 5 yo daughter LOVED the slide and went over and over and over again. She also loved playing in the sand in the water. We loved having drinks brought to us from Hurricane Hanna's. We will consider staying at Yacht Club instead of BC next time for hardwood floors and a more modern aesthetic. YC shares Stormalong Bay with BC. One note: the cast member uniforms at Beach Club are a little... odd. They look more frumpy than professional and I would strongly recommend a makeover.

Luke R.

Yelp

The hotel is really nice, but perhaps not as nice as I had expected. The #1 benefit is the location. It is a walk to Epcot and Hollywood (if you want to walk a mile in heat). We walked to Fantasia Gardens, the Boardwalk... that was great. The Friendship Boats/Skyliner are also right there and very convenient. Our room was clean and the Cape May Cafe was really good for the one dinner we were there. The staff was friendly and helpful. It was nice to have a large pool for the kids. The hotel is never part of any special offers and is expensive. I think my 3 stars are just expectations vs. reality. I found the Marketplace to have limited offerings and the egg sandwich I got was gross (fake egg). The theming was just so-so. The pool was large, had a water slide, etc, but it was absurdly warm, very crowded and the sandy bottom grossed me out a bit. It reminded me of a low budget water park to be honest. I had a bag of dirty laundry discarded by housekeeping that had some clothing items tossed that I really liked. I put it in a souvenir bag, but it disappeared after our first day there. I'll have to put in a claim for that. The balcony is small and narrow. Barely good for more than looking out the window. It might as well have not been there. We had a great trip, but there is nothing about this hotel that really wowed us, especially for the money. We could have been just as happy at Yacht Club after checking that out. It has all of the same amenities, location, etc and is usually a little less expensive. I understand that price is based on demand. Due to its proximity to Epcot and beach theme, it is really crowded! We were at Animal Kingdom in 2016 and liked the hotel WAY better. We just wanted something new and a bit more convenient this time. The theming and overall experience here was just "meh" for us.

Matthew L.

Yelp

Stayed here over Columbus Day Week and it is one of the best Disney resorts you will stay in. First off, like the Boardwalk, the proximity is unreal to both Epcot, literally 100 yards away and Hollywood studios, about less than half mile away walking or short boat ride. The place is connected to the Yacht Club and has one of the biggest and best pools around complete with the longest water slide and the only pool you will ever see with the only sand bottom and sandy beach side you will ever see and a complete lazy river. The pool is so large, you can't see from one side to the other. Plus the property is sprawling with two huge main buildings with 4 restaurants, arcade, fitness centers, and where we stayed in the DVC villas, it is beautiful well laid out rooms and just close to everything. The place is decorated just as if you were in a Cape Cod Inn and the lobby is awesome. The pool side bar is great and the staff as always are the best. If you aren't DVC, I cannot imagine what a night costs here since you are paying for location and walking distance to the sky liner and parks. This is probably one of the better deluxe resorts you will stay in on property. Awesome!

Cindy L.

Yelp

The Beach Club is conveniently located within walking distance of Epcot, overlooking the Crescent Lake with a mini beach. What else can you ask for? We stayed here during our stay in Disney World, and we thoroughly enjoyed the amenity and service. There's a ferry that will take you to Epcot and Hollywood Studio along with some other resorts. And there's also the bus shuttle service to Animal Kingdom, Magic Kingdom, and Disney Spring. The hotel has two restaurants along with it's neighbor Yacht Club. Best of all, it has a Marketplace where they sell water, juice, fruits and light snacks. The pool area is kid friendly with a Pirate slide that everyone can enjoy. I was there for a conference, and the conference hall is just a 5 minute walk away. As part of your stay at a Disney resort, you will receive the Magic Band, which acts as your room key, admission tickets, FastPass, and credit card. Yes, all you need to go around the park is your Magic Band. We love it! It's so convenient, and everything is so integrated. It's a true Disney experience.

Cynthia V.

Yelp

Please note that my review is based on exploring the resort and using its dining, not an actual stay. The area where Beach Club, Yacht Club, and Boardwalk resorts are located is just gorgeous. It is as if you stepped out of Florida and are transported to a tranquil seaside town in the northeast. I highly suggest coming here to walk around the beautiful grounds and take in the decor of this lovely hotel. If you stay here, you have easy access to Epcot since you can take a short walk to the international gateway entrance. Beach Club is also home to one of my favorite restaurants on property, Beaches and Cream. By the name you can probably tell that this is an old school diner paradise with amazing ice cream desserts that you must try!

Mike E.

Yelp

I've stayed at both the Beach Club and Yacht Club. Almost every comment I read on the reviews can be accurate. There can be long lines everywhere, depending on the time of day. This goes for boat rides, shuttle buses, pool swims, restaurants, check-in, or even when grabbing a cup of ice cream. Sometimes, you just have to allow for an extra 15 minutes before going to where you wanted to go. Pros This hotel is the closest you're going to get to walk to Epcot, which is quite the luxury. Literally walk from room into Epcot France within 10 minutes (a calmer entrance too). It's also a nice stroll to Boardwalk for ice cream, funnel cakes and some light entertainment. We got to see Coney Island Chris, a cute and free show. The huge beach pool, shared with Yacht club, is another luxury that only these two hotels have access to. Very nice pool with different areas to swim, hang out, water falling down rocks, whirlpool section, a few spas, the big slide, water volleyball, a shallow beach area for little ones, etc. The slide could use a refurbishing I feel as it's not easy on the back. Every groove or seam on the slide is felt as you go down. The rooms and amenities are adequate and all you need. As others said, bathrooms are oddly small. I also think I saw 4 or 5 different size balconies, so if you paid extra for one, know what you're getting. Cons On some pathways, you are actually forced to walk right through a designated smoking area. Rethink this. Why offer a convenient smoking location to smokers when today's society is doing the exact opposite? Look at the statistics. Additionally, this is Disney. Why force kids to walk past people smoking?? Check-in process is flawed. At most hotels in this world, your room is ready at check-in. In some cases, even earlier, making the customer shout "yaay". At Disney, this isn't the case. Per the front desk, "check-in starts at 3" and it's generally accepted for customers to have to wait for their room. Shocking. If that happens, at these sorts of nightly rates too, customers should automatically be compensated in some way. Most people visiting Disney just want to drop their stuff in the room and go. Have it cleaned for them each day and hardly ever spend time in the room. That's all they ask. Have their room ready and clean it each day by a reasonable time. Yes, it's nice to see beautiful gardens and freshly painted walls everywhere. It's also nice to have friendly staff, good food, a fun pool and everything else. But, the two most important factors are stated above. Gotta make them right. My check-in was not pleasant. The 4 hour delay, the rude conversations I had with two different front desk employees and my resulting grumpy family. However, if you're unhappy, Disney management cares and they demonstrated this to us. After sending a note to the GM of both hotels, one of the duty managers visited us, listened to our concerns and was open to turning our rough start around. He more than compensated us based on our needs. My family thanks you, Luis! In summary, we'd probably stay again. If you're a huge fan of Epcot, and not on tight budget, this is the place to stay.

Joan S.

Yelp

I stayed here for a work retreat and did not want to leave. We stayed for 3 days and 3 nights and utilized every corner of the place from both pools, bars and restaurants throughout the property and the convention center. Half of us stayed in the beach club and the other in the yacht club which is right next door (which were both really nice). The staff was friendly and accommodating. There were hundreds of us at the retreat and we all felt as though we got special treatment. So much fun! We didn't even need to leave

Jody W.

Yelp

Location, location, location. This was my first stay at the Beach Club resort and I absolutely love...yes! The location! It's a short walk to EPCOT and the boardwalk. I'm fortunate to have an extraordinarily generous family member that covers our large group whenever we go to Disney - so I didn't actually pay for this room. If I did, I probably would have had a conversation with someone in management. When we checked in, there was a bunch of stuff in the fridge - melted ice cream and a 6 pack of beer. OK...housekeeping didn't look in the refrigerator so I did, in fact, call down to have them remove everything and wipe down the bottom (since it was covered with a puddle of melted ice cream). But there were 2 other issues that I didn't report - the bathroom was actually kinda filthy and the bedroom had popcorn all over the floor. So, the room was dirty. The good news is that housekeeping got most of the popcorn up after a few days, but there were still a few embedded kernels along one of the beds all week. 'Twas still there when we departed. That's the bad. But there's a lot of good: Room amenities were very nice - I loved the shampoo and conditioner. The market in the lobby had some good selections and generally kept up with coffee in the mornings. The pools are off the hook - especially the giant, main one in the middle of the property. The pool with the sand at the bottom is the winner. There are also several hot tubs across the property along with a spa, fantastic arcade and multiple restaurants. They decorated for Christmas while we were there and built an amazing gingerbread structure in one day. But again - the best part is the proximity to EPCOT. Location!! They just need to clean the rooms better.

Dawn R.

Yelp

Disney's beach club resort is currently open, although they are only booking a limited number of rooms due to COVID-19. I went with my husband and four year daughter to get out of our house that we have all been spending way too much time in the last six months. I was surprised by how comfortable I felt at the resort with my four year old. They had a staff of people constantly walking around wiping down surfaces and chairs in the lobby, pool areas, etc. the limited number of bookings also really helped. We didn't see any crowds of people and always felt like we had plenty space when we were on the resort grounds. This resort has so many features that it's almost hard to list. The resort itself has several pools that provide plenty of play areas for kids and families to spread out and enjoy. They have a pool with a sand island and cove for the kids to play. This pool was a hit with my four year old and me. My daughter loved playing in the sand, and I loved how shallow the pool was so my daughter was playing in waist deep water the whole time. There is also a small lazy river with tubes. This was my husbands favorite spot to relax. There is also a mini whirlpool which many adults and kids enjoyed. My daughters favorite pool features were the large and small pirate ship slides. The pool area had plenty of chairs to relax on in the sun and shade. They had a pool bar that was convenient, but serving a limited menu considering the limited capacity at the moment. So it was mainly prepared sandwiches, salads, and cocktails. This resort is within walking distance to Epcot theme park and the new Skyliner to Hollywood Studios. The walk to Epcot was easy even with a stroller. The Skyliner was easy to get to other resorts with and Hollywood Studios as long as you weren't trying to make it to Hollywood Studios for the opening hour. You have to take the Skyliner to a transfer station and wait in a very long, socially distanced line... it was ok, but most of the line is out in the elements. My four year old loved riding in the Skyliner, and boarding even with a stroller was easy. The only trouble we had around resort was finding meals that everyone wanted. Because of the limited capacity of the resort, many of the restaurants are closed. Most of the Disney resorts only have a few places open to eat. Luckily they have a convenient bus that takes you to Disney Springs where all of the restaurants are open and are safely seating families. However I would recommend planning ahead and making reservations because there usually a wait for most places due to the limited seating capacity.

Michelle M.

Yelp

REVIEW for the limited time offering: Afternoon Tea at the Crescent Solarium My sister and I love to catch up over afternoon teas, as we see each other at best four times a year. For me, I enjoy sitting down over two hours or so, drinking tea and grazing slowly on bites. This must be the ladies' equivalent to happy hour at a pub. I personally prefer this tea leaps and bounds over the offering at the Grand Floridian. The ambience is a little more spread out; the menu is more inventive; the decor doesn't look as tattered. I had an amazing CM Ryan who cheerfully called me "milady" the whole time. He was so patient as my sister and I kept sipping through pots and pots of tea and made sure we got copious hot water refills and cup changes. The menu is fantastic, and neither my sister nor I enjoy seafood. Still, the salmon sandwich was en pointe. The curried chicken sandwich had amazing texture. The desserts were very petite and delicate. This food tasted cooked-to-order and not like it had been prepared earlier in the day. Currently, this tea is being offered one extended weekend per month, usually timed around whatever holiday is going on. They have been working on this concept for 3-4 years and are seeing if it takes off enough to make it a long term thing. If there's one thing I would like them to improve it is the selection of tea offerings which is about half of what I expect for a proper afternoon tea. Still, this place is so delightful. I highly recommend it if you're in town and a tea person! (side note) At this time, reservations can be made by calling Disney Dining, as I think it cannot be made through the My Disney Experience App. More about this on the Disney Parks Blog: https://disneyparks.disney.go.com/blog/2016/02/reservations-now-open-for-afternoon-tea-at-crescent-solarium-at-disneys-beach-clubresort/

Teddie N.

Yelp

Service was phenomenal, exactly what you get with Disney! Rooms super clean and smelled fabulous! The whole building inside and out so clean and smelled fresh! The air conditioning was horrible and hot! The air conditioning kept blowing out hot air despite being set at 68. We had to keep messing with the buttons turn on and off and after about a half hour it would cool down. But after a few hours it would run hot air again. Hard to sleep cause it was so uncomfortable with the air conditioning. The front desk would have got us another room the next day but we we're leaving first thing in the morning. So we just dealt with it.

Shelley C.

Yelp

Pros: - Very close, walking distance to Epcot - A/C on blast - Pool and gym (although the pool is insanely crowded, loud, and chaotic when it's hot and everyone is out there) - Valet staff is quick and efficient Cons: - Old building with really old, gross decor. Not a fan of the "beach theme" at all. - Loud children everywhere which I am not a fan of - Cockroaches outside of the hotel. Thank goodness I didn't see any inside. - Very thin walls, you can hear the kids screaming at all hours of the night and the TVs from other rooms - Tiny bathroom, tiny shower - Loud construction right outside the window - No slippers or robes provided. What kind of hotel doesn't provide slippers?! Why can't there be a super sleek, modern, luxurious and relaxing hotel option at Disneyworld, instead of these tacky themed hotels?? Such a shame. They should really learn from the amazing all-inclusive resorts you can find in places like Cancun. Overall I would recommend this specific hotel for the location since it's probably the closest you can get to Epcot. But really I feel like there is no good hotel at Disneyworld.

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"Disney's Beach Club Resort is a beautifully themed resort with an amazing pool with a sand beach, pirate ship slide, and a lazy river." - Travel + Leisure Editors