Disney's Beach Club Resort vs JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

Disney's Beach Club Resort

Photo: Disney's Beach Club Resort

Deluxe Epcot Resort Area
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

Photo: JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

Deluxe Disney Springs Resort Area
Alex Young
Alex Young
· Updated · 5 min read

At a Glance

Tier

Beach Club

Deluxe

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

Deluxe

Area

Beach Club

Epcot Resort Area

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

Disney Springs Resort Area

Transportation

Beach Club

Boat, Walk, Bus

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

None listed

Table-Service Dining

Beach Club

2 restaurants

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

None

Quick-Service Dining

Beach Club

2 locations

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

None

Pool Amenities

Beach Club

Water Slide, Pool, Quiet Pool, Hot Tub, ShipWreck slide on pirate ship (Stormalong Bay)

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

Pool

Extended Evening Hours

Beach Club

Yes

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

No

Top Highlight

Beach Club

Stormalong Bay is widely considered the best resort pool at Disney World

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

Luxurious rooms and suites at competitive prices vs Disney Deluxes

Overview

Disney's Beach Club Resort

A New England beach-themed deluxe resort beside Crescent Lake with direct access to the shared Stormalong Bay pool complex.

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

A newer luxury Marriott property just outside Disney-owned hotels, positioned in the Bonnet Creek cluster near Disney Springs and Epcot-area access roads.

Amenities

Disney's Beach Club Resort

Recreation

  • stormalong bay—a 3-acre water wonderland
  • Water Slide
  • catch currents on an inner tube in the lazy river
  • Pool
  • Quiet Pool
  • Marina
  • Playground
  • Arcade
  • Running Trail
  • Tennis Courts
  • Hot Tub
  • ShipWreck slide on pirate ship (Stormalong Bay)
  • Volleyball

Wellness

  • Fitness Center
  • Ship Shape Health Club (steam room, sauna, massage therapy, Nautilus/Hammer Strength/aerobics)
  • Spa

Rooms

  • rooms and suites with club-level service

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

Amenity details coming soon.

Transportation

Disney's Beach Club Resort

  • Boat

    EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios

  • Walk

    EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios

  • Bus

    Magic Kingdom Park, EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park, Disney Springs

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

Transportation details coming soon.

Pros

Disney's Beach Club Resort

  • Stormalong Bay is widely considered the best resort pool at Disney World
  • Walking distance to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios via International Gateway
  • Strong table service dining options on site and nearby at BoardWalk
  • Charming New England seaside theming
  • Easy access to multiple resorts in the Crescent Lake area

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

  • Luxurious rooms and suites at competitive prices vs Disney Deluxes
  • Impressive pool complex with lazy river and waterslides
  • Full-service spa and multiple restaurants on property
  • Located within Disney property boundaries with shuttle to parks
  • Often significantly cheaper than comparable Disney-owned Deluxe resorts

Cons

Disney's Beach Club Resort

  • One of the more expensive Deluxe resorts at Walt Disney World
  • Smaller rooms compared to other Deluxe resorts at similar prices
  • No monorail access, requires walking, boat, or bus to Magic Kingdom
  • Standard rooms can feel dated relative to recently renovated resorts
  • Pool area can get very crowded during peak season

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

  • Shuttle to Disney parks is slower and less frequent than Disney buses
  • No Early Entry or on-site Disney booking advantages
  • Not as Disney-immersive as staying in a Disney-owned resort
  • Far from all theme parks, requiring a car or shuttle every time
  • Parking fees apply on top of already high nightly rates

On-Site Dining

Disney's Beach Club Resort

  • Beach Club Marketplace

    Quick Service

    American

    breakfast · lunch · dinner

    View menu
  • Beaches & Cream Soda Shop

    Table Service

    American

    lunch · dinner

    View menu
  • Cape May Cafe

    Table Service

    American, Seafood

    breakfast · dinner

    View menu
  • Hurricane Hanna's Waterside Bar and Grill

    Quick Service

    American

    lunch

    View menu

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

No on-site dining information available.

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