Disney's Coronado Springs Resort vs JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
Photo: Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
Photo: JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
At a Glance
| Coronado Springs | JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek | |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | Moderate | Deluxe |
| Area | Animal Kingdom Resort Area | Disney Springs Resort Area |
| Transportation | Bus | None listed |
| Table-Service Dining | 5 restaurants | None |
| Quick-Service Dining | 6 locations | None |
| Pool Amenities | Pool, Hot Tub, Water Slide | Pool |
| Extended Evening Hours | No | No |
| Top Highlight | Gran Destino Tower offers true Deluxe-quality rooms at Moderate price | Luxurious rooms and suites at competitive prices vs Disney Deluxes |
Tier
Coronado Springs
ModerateJW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
DeluxeArea
Coronado Springs
Animal Kingdom Resort AreaJW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
Disney Springs Resort AreaTransportation
Coronado Springs
BusJW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
None listedTable-Service Dining
Coronado Springs
5 restaurantsJW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
NoneQuick-Service Dining
Coronado Springs
6 locationsJW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
NonePool Amenities
Coronado Springs
Pool, Hot Tub, Water SlideJW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
PoolExtended Evening Hours
Coronado Springs
NoJW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
NoTop Highlight
Coronado Springs
Gran Destino Tower offers true Deluxe-quality rooms at Moderate priceJW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek
Luxurious rooms and suites at competitive prices vs Disney DeluxesOverview
Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
A moderate convention resort themed around colonial Spanish and southwestern influences, anchored by Gran Destino Tower and Lago Dorado.
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 Coronado Springs Resort
Recreation
- Pool
- Hot Tub
- Playground
- Arcade
- Running Trail
- Marina
- Volleyball
- Water Slide
Wellness
- Spa
- Fitness Center
- Massage services available
- Salon
Rooms
- club-access reservations — chronos club
Other
- Business Center
- Laundry Facilities
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
Amenity details coming soon.
Transportation
Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
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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 Coronado Springs Resort
- Gran Destino Tower offers true Deluxe-quality rooms at Moderate price
- Exceptional dining at Toledo restaurant atop Gran Destino Tower
- Beautiful Lago Dorado lake and lush resort grounds
- Large convention facilities make it great for business travelers
- Impressive pool complex with Mayan pyramid waterslide
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 Coronado Springs Resort
- Very spread-out resort with long walks from casitas to the main hub
- Primarily a convention hotel, can feel less magical than other resorts
- Far from EPCOT and Hollywood Studios by bus
- Moderate pricing but far location makes it less convenient
- Some areas of the resort feel dated and in need of updates
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 Coronado Springs Resort
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Barcelona Lounge
Quick ServiceAmerican
breakfast · snack
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Cafe Rix
Table ServiceAmerican, Quick Service - Coffee
breakfast · lunch
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Dahlia Lounge
Quick ServiceSpanish
snack
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El Mercado de Coronado
Quick ServiceAmerican, Mexican
breakfast · lunch · dinner
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Laguna Bar
Quick ServiceAmerican
snack
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Maya Grill
Table ServiceAmerican, Mexican, Seafood, Steakhouse
dinner
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Rix Sports Bar & Grill
Table ServiceAmerican
breakfast · lunch · dinner
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Siestas Cantina
Quick ServiceAmerican
snack
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Three Bridges Bar & Grill To Go
Quick ServiceLatin
lunch · dinner
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Three Bridges Bar and Grill at Villa del Lago
Table ServiceLatin
lunch · dinner
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Toledo - Tapas, Steak & Seafood
Table ServiceSeafood, Steakhouse, Spanish
dinner
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JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
No on-site dining information available.
Community Discussions
Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
- Coronado Springs : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Coronado Springs Resort : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Disneys Coronado Springs : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- First time back to Coronado Springs since 2006.. it's ... r/WaltDisneyWorld
- Thoughts on Coronado Springs as a whole - Reddit r/WaltDisneyWorld
JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa
- JW Bonnet Creek or? : r/marriott r/marriott
- JW Marriot Bonnet Creek : r/WaltDisneyWorld r/WaltDisneyWorld
- JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Reviews? r/marriott
- JW Marriott-Bonnet Creek(Orlando) r/marriott
- Orlando stay - JW Bonnet Creek or JW Grande Lakes r/marriott
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