Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa vs JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

Photo: Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

Deluxe Disney Springs 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

Saratoga Springs

Deluxe

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

Deluxe

Area

Saratoga Springs

Disney Springs Resort Area

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

Disney Springs Resort Area

Transportation

Saratoga Springs

Boat, Walk, Bus

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

None listed

Table-Service Dining

Saratoga Springs

1 restaurant

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

None

Quick-Service Dining

Saratoga Springs

6 locations

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

None

Pool Amenities

Saratoga Springs

Pool

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

Pool

Extended Evening Hours

Saratoga Springs

Yes

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

No

Top Highlight

Saratoga Springs

Boat service to Disney Springs is the most convenient of any resort

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek

Luxurious rooms and suites at competitive prices vs Disney Deluxes

Overview

Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

Inspired by historic Saratoga Springs—a late-1800s’ New York retreat famous for its spas and horse racing—this charming, Victorian-style Resort hotel is nestled between rolling golf course greens and the shimmering Lake Buena Vista. Delight in stately Studios and multi-bedroom Villas, dazzling pools and a spa.

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 Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

Recreation

  • Pool
  • disney's lake buena vista golf course
  • Children's themed interactive wet play area with pop-jet fountains
  • Tennis Courts
  • Running Trail listed in Activities & Recreation
  • Boat Rental listed in Activities & Recreation; information from Horsing Around Rentals

Wellness

  • Spa

Other

  • Laundry Facilities
  • Artist Palette shop and merchandise at Carriage House

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

Amenity details coming soon.

Transportation

Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

  • Boat

    Disney Springs

  • Walk

    Disney Springs

  • 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 Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

  • Boat service to Disney Springs is the most convenient of any resort
  • Largest Disney Vacation Club property with extensive room variety
  • Treehouse Villas offer a unique and secluded resort experience
  • Congress Park section has rooms literally adjacent to Disney Springs
  • Full spa and fitness center on property

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 Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

  • Very large resort with extremely long walks between some sections
  • Primarily a DVC property with limited cash booking options
  • Dated theming compared to newer Disney resorts
  • Bus-only transportation to theme parks; boat and walk options limited to Disney Springs
  • Pool complex is spread out, with multiple smaller pools instead of one standout

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 Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa

  • Backstretch Pool Bar

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

    View menu
  • Chip 'n' Dale's Café at Disney's Lake Buena Vista Golf Course

    Quick Service

    American

    lunch · dinner

    View menu
  • On the Rocks Pool Bar

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

    View menu
  • The Artist's Palette

    Quick Service

    American

    lunch · dinner

    View menu
  • The Paddock Grill

    Quick Service

    American

    breakfast · lunch · dinner

    View menu
  • The Turf Club Bar and Grill

    Table Service

    American

    dinner

    View menu
  • The Turf Club Lounge

    Quick Service

    American

    snack

    View menu

JW Marriott Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort & Spa

No on-site dining information available.

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