If you include the Gran Destino tower, this is EASILY a 5 star review. But, to be fair, I'm…read moreseparating the two, but still, Coronado punches well above its weight class. Firstly.....this place is GOR.GEOUS. The spanish/Mexican/Southwestern theming is beyond beautiful. The layout is nice, with the Three Bridges tying everything together. The pool here is top notch and there are a multitude of food options. (More on this in a second...) About the pool, it is HUMONGOUS, and exquisitely themed, with a huge Mayan temple and super long "Jaguar slide." The hot tube is the biggest in all of Disney, and there is a playground adjacent to the pool. There is only a TINY, non descript basically toddler splash pad, and no water play area for the kids though. Everyone complains about the busses because of the size of the resort, but that wasn't nearly as big an issue as it's made out to seem. (There IS an issue with the busses, but again....give me a second.) I wasn't able to see the actual rooms at Coronado as, again, I stayed at the Gran Destino Tower, but if they look half as nice on the inside as they do the outside you should be fine. Seriously, this place is visually stunning. The knocks are few, but potentially big. First and foremost, the El Mercado quick service dining is, in Coronado Springs parlance, BASURA. Absolute trash. The main dining facility of Coronado is almost inedible. LUCKILY, you have other options within literal feet of El Mercado (in Rix sports bar, and Maya Grill,) and then the Three Bridges Bar and Grill a quick stroll away. Hell, even eating at Siestas pool bar is 100 times better than El Mercado. The food at El Mercado was just terrible. We ate there once, and then never again. The choices are terrible, the execution much much worse, and the price was way too much for the quality you get. For literally a few dollars more, you can get a MUCH better meal elsewhere. The Barcelona LOUNGE; a literal bar in the Gran Destino Tower, served a better breakfast sandwich than the MAIN FOOD COURT OF THE HOTEL. If there weren't so many other food options, I would never stay here again because of El Mercado alone. About those busses; like I said, it's not that big of a deal vis a vie resort size. Yes, Coronado is big, but the bus situation is not like say Caribbean Beach, where the busses feel like a war of attrition. There are only 4 bus stops at CS. The loop does not take that long at all. But what IS mildly infuriating is that there is no rhyme or reason to the stops. Gran Destino is "stop 1" on the loop, but sometimes it was the first stop heading out, sometimes the last. Sometimes on the way back from the park, the driver would drive past and start at bus stop 2. It was never the same day to day, park to park, driver to driver. You never knew if you were going to be the first/last/only stop, as all 3 happened multiple times during our stay. Also, there is a direct bus to Blizzard Beach, but not Typhoon Lagoon; for you water park types out there. Overall, Coronado* is my new favorite hotel. The * is for Gran Destino. I would stay there a thousand more times. I think if I had to stay at Coronado Springs proper, I would probably skip it, as everything seems to be situated around the Tower, and the bus only caveat is annoying. It looks like if you were booked in the far out Ranchos/Casitas, you would have a HEFTY walk to things. The busses are worse at Caribbean Beach, but at least you have the Sky Liner there. Lastly, if you're a Disney aficionado, you might not appreciate the EXTREMELY subtle Disney theming. The most you'll get are a few hidden Mickeys. I actually appreciate it. Look: 5 out 5 Location: 3.5 out of 5 (Super close to AK and HS, close to Epcot. MK is a bit of a trip) Food: 3 out of 5 (3 Bridges and Maya are GREAT, Rix is ok, El Mercado is egregious) Transportation: 3 out of 5 Pool: 4 out of 5 (Jaguar slide is long, pool is HUGE. Hot tub biggest in Disney)

This one is tough. I truly loved this resort the first time I stayed here but this time it was just…read moreok. I did the mobile check-in on the app but when I tried to scan into the parking lot a woman came over the intercom and asked if I had been to my room yet. I had not. She let me know that I'd have to come back to the parking kiosk to check in. I was in the back of a Lyft so I was trying to explain all of this to the driver while I was still confused myself. I think what happened was the parking kiosk attendant was supposed to check me in but they had just waved us on through. Totally fine but no apology from either person, just telling me I'm in the wrong. I checked the app as well to see if it said it somewhere obvious that I missed but I didn't see it. I had a hard time finding my building and room this time. I got turned around every single time I tried to find my room in the Casitas. I don't remember having that problem last time. Last complaint is that the bathroom fan is automatic. It stays on for about 20 minutes any time you walk past it. Makes sense, but it was loud. And, again, I don't remember that from last time. I would definitely just stay in the tower next time to save myself some trouble. The things I loved the most were the super easy bus transportation to the parks and Disney Springs and the variety of restaurants. But those are also something you can find at any Disney resort.

Super convenient to sit poolside and enjoy an evening dinner…read more Easy access from hotel, simple menu. Had friendly service, food is decent. Enjoyed a couple of adult beverages from the bar! I had the chicken sandwich and my daughter had the adult burger-she said it was really good. They automatically include the tip. Pricey, but you're paying for onsite convenience!

I was here during a business trip in Orlando with my team. I got the Chips & Drip Trip, and a Sky's…read moreOut Bly's Out drink. The staff were nice and the ambiance was cool eating lunch outside near the pool.

Listing on Villas of Distinction was very inaccurate. Things were not as pictured and many things…read morewere missing . Entrance way was terrible and unsafe (loose bricks) Lots of weeds around pool. Icemaker was broken but they did provide bagged ice.. Lots of additional expenses $125 to use grill and $300 heat hot tub. This is Florida in July. Bathrooms unsafe. No safety grab bars or shelving in shower. Interior was nice and roomy but we were very disappointed overall.

Beautiful stay for a vacation of a lifetime! We booked an eight bedroom house and there is so much…read morespace for us all. Everyone has their own bed. I love the themes of the rooms. There is a Harry Potter room, Star Wars room, and an Encanto room! The house came with everything we needed to be comfortable. Towels, tissue, cooking utensils, trash bags, pool area and a game room. I love the pool area although the water was freezing!

We splurged on this trip by staying at Helios Grand Hotel because one of the main focuses for our…read morefamily was Epic Universe. You can see the fireworks show from a patio connected to the lobby as well as the restaurant. Which was my main way of watching it as my kid was ready to go to bed from walking all day. Bussing to the other parks is surprisingly convenient, there is one bus for Volcano bay, and another that drops you at security for city walk, Univeral & islands of adventure. Bonus points for it being the first bus as you get off the esscilator after your park day over there! The dedicated entrance made it super easy to just walk right into the park. To the point that our day spent at universal & IOA, we ended up coming over here to get another couple refills on our cup and grab a snack. It also made it super easy on the day that Monsters unchained had been down all day to hop up when it reopened and re enter the park to ride it when it opened an hour before park closed, and a lot of people had called it a day. The room itself was really nice. We went with a more basic option that ended up overlooking the pool area. All of the staff went above and beyond to help with anything we needed. From front desk, the gift shop and the universal desk. We didn't try the restaurant, due to having so many options in park we wanted to try. The biggest issue I could say about this place is pricing. There are times if you luck out that you can snag a room for 200. But most of the time this is one of the more premium priced rooms. The perk of being right at epic made it worth springing extra due to my 11 year olds needs, and honestly us adults appreciated it too. Though I'm sure it's a turn off for many. For us we plan on staying here if we add a single day stay for coming by Epic just before or after a cruise. Maybe even do a toothless suite that time cause we couldn't do it this time. .

Hotel is very convenient for the new park- epic universe…read more Front desk help was friendly and nice. Room was clean and neat. Parking is expensive-even self parking. Food at the market is pricey- I went to get a sandwich- it was expiring- the ingredients on it looked bad - for $15 I asked if they had anything fresh- the girl said they were waiting on a truck. Pool was ok- boring - other universal hotel pools are way nicer.

We had a great experience! The townhouse was clean, the air conditioning worked great, the private…read morepool was a nice bonus, and the rooms were spacious. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed, except for dish towels and washcloths, but the front desk quickly took care of that. They also brought us pool towels so we didn't have to use the bath towels, which we appreciated. The playground, splash pad, and huge water slides were the highlight of the trip for our kids--we could barely get them to leave! The only downsides were the parking and the extra parking fee. Each townhouse only comes with one parking space, so anyone with a second vehicle has to park about a block away and walk. We also felt that parking should be included with the cost of the stay rather than being an additional charge. Overall, we had a wonderful stay and would definitely consider coming back.

We visited Villatel in September 2025 to celebrate my daughter's 10th birthday and spent 3 days at…read morethe property. Overall, the place has a lot of potential with a really cool theme--if they fine-tune the details, it could be amazing. The rooms were clean and modern, and the kids' room was a highlight. We chose the farm theme, which had a bunk bed for 4 kids and even an arcade with tons of games. The downside? The arcade had no sound. We were told it was to keep the noise down, but it definitely took away from the experience. Another issue was the shower water--it never got fully hot and the pressure was very low. That said, the beds were incredibly comfortable, and the unit itself was spotless. The property overall feels very family-friendly. The pool experience was okay--not much interaction. The nicest people we encountered were the receptionist and the towel attendant. Unfortunately, at the bar we were ignored for a while until we had to request a server ourselves. This was our first time visiting, and since it's a very new property, we see a lot of potential for vacationing and family fun. If they pay attention to the small details, this could easily become a fantastic destination. Would we come back? Yes. Would we recommend it? Absolutely. Good luck, Villatel--keep growing

Animal kingdom lodge…read more Stayed here in Feb of 2026. One place that was on check list while staying at Disneyworld. The price is steep as we needed a 2 bed room suite for the 9 of us. We were able to book a DVC (Disney vacation club) room. Total cost of the stay was just under $5000 for a week longs stay. We requested a room closer to elevators or near main lobby as we wanted to keep the grandparents as abled bodied throughout the vacation. The first night they couldn't accommodate us but said the next day they could change our rooms, but by that time we already decided that the walk from lobby wouldn't be to bad. I believe if we were able to get it the first night it would of been better as near the last view days of stay it became a drag to get in and out with an additional 5-9 min walk from lobby to room. Customer service was still excellent throughout the stay. Friendly hi and hellos and the cast members always saying welcome home. Day of arrival we arrived early had stayed in lobby with our luggage as there was no early check in available. I requested early check-in but it was not available. This maybe due to booking a DVC 2 bedroom. Room service to clean room is an up charge when being in a DVC room. However room service was quick when requesting additional linens, trash bags, toiletries, etc. The room we got did not have a direct view of Savana but had plenty of animals around. I would say it was Savana view adjacent. Waking up seeing animals was such a "core memory" unlock for all of us especially the kids. The 2 bed room suite which can be viewed on lots of YouTube videos had 2 full bathrooms, one full kitchen and a kitchenette, 1 full fridge and a mini fridge, 2 fold out couches. I believe some of these rooms are going through renovations/updates. Overall I would recommend staying here, but maybe doing a split stay. Staying at a more affordable resort for a few days than this place for the other days. IE stay here on days with extended hours parks such as Epcot or Magic Kingdom. If I could rate this it would be a 4.5/5, but I'll round up to 5.

這次來狄斯奈樂園，我弟弟帶我們來住了兩個飯店，我都很喜歡，這個動物王國主題，最大的特色就是早上起床，後面就應該有些野生動物，我以為會有長頸鹿頭伸進來讓我摸摸頭，我弟弟說真是想太多了，不過整個飯店很新，…read more剛反省，隨時都可以看到一些野生動物在那邊跑步啊，吃東西也是很棒的一個特色，非常推薦這家旅館

A year later and I return with Michelle, my driver/caddy for two days of golf during our 'winter…read morerespite'. FIRST you must know, carry your clubs with you to the Pro Shop. NO carts in the parking lot. East check in and they give you a slip of paper to give to the Cart Crew as they load your clubs. MUST know that if you want range balls, but them in the ProShop, you get a small bucket for $10 bucks and its got about 60 balls. Generally there will be balls left on the range so I would recommend you skip buying the range balls and just plan to chip & putt until you see balls left on the range. They like to keep the pace of play so check in with the starter at the first tee to start. There is a fair amount of water but this is a GREAT value for the money and you'll find great conditions for the most part. The greens were only a little splotchy. When you finish your round, return your cart where you picked it up and the Cart Crew will ride you into the parking lot to deliver your bags for you, tip expected and Rich was fine and friendly on both days Michelle and I played here. The Carts have NO GPS which was great! No restrictions for Par 3 holes and you can get very close to the greens and the tee box. Easily play in 2 hours but it IS JUST NINE holes. They advertise it as an 18 hole course but it's only 9 holes and they want you to play a seperate set of tees the second time around to make it look like you're playing an 18 hole course. It's a fun/good course and great value.

Nice well kept golf course 9 hole track .. well manicured . Exec course . Great experienceread more

RESORT HOP TO THE POLYNESIAN RESORT…read more We are fans of resort hopping to Disney's Polynesian Village Resort. Take a mid-day break from Magic Kingdom and ride the Monorail to the Polynesian. Or drop by the Polynesian as part of a no-park day. Our favorite way to experience the Polynesian - and any Disney park or resort - is snacking, Disney style. Without splurging on a hotel stay and pricey table service restaurants (Kona Café, 'Ohana and Wailulu Bar & Grill), we can soak up the kitschy tiki vibes of the Polynesian and satisfy our Disney food cravings. Drop by the Polynesian at any time of the day. Start the morning with iconic Tonga Toast ($10.99) at Capt Cook (quick service eatery). Too early? Then come later for tropical drinks and bites at the infamous Trader Sam's Grog Grotto & Tiki Terrace (the interactive and immersive Grog Grotto is now open to families 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. and adults only afterwards). Not into tiki culture? Skip the 'Ohana buffet ($67 adult + $44 child) and enjoy the Happy Hour menu at Tambu Lounge. Savor buffet favorites such as the Chicken Wings ($15) and 'Ohana Bread Pudding without the buffet price tag. Or dine beachside at Wailulu Bar & Grill with tiki torches lighting your way. Finally, we like to end the day watching the Magic Kingdom fireworks show from the beach near Wailulu Bar & Grill with a Dole Whip Float ($6.79) from the Pineapple Lanai. New to Disney? * You do not need to be a hotel guest or park guest to ride the Monorail, visit a Disney resort or dine at a Disney restaurant. * Free 3 hour resort parking at the Polynesian for those those holding confirmed restaurant reservations at the Polynesian's table service restaurants. No free parking for Trader Sam, Tambu Lounge or quick service Capt Cook. Need to show confirmed reservations for Kona Cafe, Ohana and Wailulu Bar & Grill to get free 3 hour parking. * Easy Trip to the Polynesian: Magic Kingdom and the Polynesian are on the Monorail loop. Simply exit Magic Kingdom and take a short walk to the Monorail station - take the Resort Monorail that will drop you off at the Polynesian. Make sure you are on the Resort line - do not get on the express line that only stops at the Ticket and Transportation Center (tram to parking lot). Ask Cast Members for help and directions if needed. * Resort Hop to the Other Monorail Resorts: The Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and The Contemporary Resort are also on the Monorail loop.

Not Worth $600-$800/Night -- More Motel Than Deluxe…read more In July 2026 we stayed at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort in a Water View room and were extremely disappointed by the experience for the price. We understand that we were paying a significant premium for the Polynesian's location, theming, and monorail access. But at roughly $600-$800 per night, we still expect a clean, well-maintained and reasonably quiet room. Ours felt much more like an expensive motel room than a luxury resort. Our room was worn, the bathroom had visible brown stains on the walls, towels at the pool were moldy, and nearby construction was extremely disruptive--including noise before 6:30 a.m. one morning. We also paid extra for a Water View room and ended up with a second-floor "Juliet balcony," which isn't actually a balcony you can step onto. Worse, our "Water View" looked directly over the construction area. Paying a premium for a view only to look out at a construction site from an unusable balcony was particularly disappointing. The resort itself was consistently crowded and hectic. After a busy day in the parks, it didn't feel like a relaxing place to come back to. We were similarly underwhelmed by the dining options, particularly given the price and supposed "deluxe" status of the resort. The one real highlight was Trader Sam's, which we loved. But in retrospect, we would have been much happier staying somewhere nicer and more relaxing and simply visiting the Polynesian for Trader Sam's. The Polynesian is iconic and the location is excellent, but nostalgia, theming and a monorail stop can only justify so much of a premium. At $600-$800 a night, the overall experience simply wasn't worth it.