Disney's BoardWalk Inn vs JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

Disney's BoardWalk Inn

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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

BoardWalk Inn

Deluxe

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

Deluxe

Area

BoardWalk Inn

Epcot Resort Area

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

Disney Springs Resort Area

Transportation

BoardWalk Inn

Walk, Boat, Bus

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

None listed

Table-Service Dining

BoardWalk Inn

3 restaurants

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

None

Quick-Service Dining

BoardWalk Inn

10 locations

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

None

Pool Amenities

BoardWalk Inn

Pool, Water Slide

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

Pool

Extended Evening Hours

BoardWalk Inn

Yes

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

No

Top Highlight

BoardWalk Inn

Iconic BoardWalk entertainment district steps from the hotel

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

Luxurious rooms and suites at competitive prices vs Disney Deluxes

Overview

Disney's BoardWalk Inn

A deluxe Crescent Lake resort styled after early-20th-century Atlantic boardwalks, with walking access to Epcot and boat service to Hollywood Studios.

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 BoardWalk Inn

Recreation

  • Pool
  • Playground
  • Arcade
  • Running Trail
  • Tennis Courts
  • Water Slide
  • Bicycle rental available
  • Fishing excursions

Wellness

  • Fitness Center

Rooms

  • rooms and suites with club-level service

Other

  • Business Center

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

Amenity details coming soon.

Transportation

Disney's BoardWalk Inn

  • Walk

    EPCOT, Disney's Hollywood Studios

  • Boat

    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 BoardWalk Inn

  • Iconic BoardWalk entertainment district steps from the hotel
  • Walking distance to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios
  • Beautifully themed 1920s Atlantic City-style atmosphere
  • Excellent dining and nightlife options directly outside the door
  • Crescent Lake location gives easy access to Beach Club and Yacht Club

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 BoardWalk Inn

  • BoardWalk entertainment area can be noisy late into the night
  • Rooms are among the smaller at Deluxe tier for the price
  • No direct monorail access to Magic Kingdom
  • Pool options are not as impressive as Beach Club's Stormalong Bay
  • Parking can be limited and inconvenient

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 BoardWalk Inn

  • AbracadaBar

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

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  • Belle Vue Lounge

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

    View menu
  • Blue Ribbon Corn Dogs

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

    View menu
  • BoardWalk Deli

    Quick Service

    American, Bakery

    breakfast · snack

    View menu
  • BoardWalk Ice Cream

    Quick Service

    snack

    View menu
  • BoardWalk Joe's Marvelous Margaritas

    Quick Service

    American, Mexican

    snack

    View menu
  • Carousel Coffee

    Quick Service

    Bakery, American, Quick Service - Coffee

    snack

    View menu
  • Flying Fish

    Table Service

    American, Seafood

    dinner

    View menu
  • Leaping Horse Libations

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

    View menu
  • The Cake Bake Shop® Bakery by Gwendolyn Rogers

    Quick Service

    Bakery, American

    snack

    View menu
  • The Cake Bake Shop® Restaurant by Gwendolyn Rogers

    Table Service

    American, Bakery

    breakfast · lunch · dinner

    View menu
  • Trattoria al Forno

    Table Service

    Italian

    breakfast · dinner

    View menu
  • Trattoria al Forno To Go

    Quick Service

    Italian

    lunch · dinner

    View menu

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

No on-site dining information available.

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