Disney's Beach Club Villas
New England seaside beach hotels with coastal Victorian styling
Welcome to Paradise
Step into a charming New England seaside retreat at Disney's Beach Club Villas, where soft pastel hues and coastal Victorian elegance create the perfect backdrop for your magical vacation. Located just steps from EPCOT's International Gateway and a scenic walk or boat ride to Hollywood Studios, this intimate resort offers the ultimate in convenience and luxury. Home to the legendary Stormalong Bay—arguably the best resort pool at Walt Disney World—featuring a 3-acre aquatic playground with one of the highest waterslides on property, a lazy river, and multiple pools for endless fun. With its smaller size creating an exclusive, boutique feel and recent renovations ensuring modern comfort, Beach Club Villas combines the charm of a seaside inn with all the magic Disney has to offer. From the iconic Ariel statue to the delightful Beaches & Cream Soda Shop, every detail captures the essence of a perfect beach vacation.
Recently Renovated: 2016 (full renovation), recent soft goods refurbishment with new carpet, upholstery, and Murphy beds
Quick Facts
- Category:
- Deluxe Villa Resort
- Location:
- EPCOT Resort Area
- Opened:
- 2002
- View Types:
- 3
Points Information
14 points/night
Points vary by season and room type. No view categories means consistent pricing.
Accommodations
Deluxe Studio
Size
356 square feet
Sleeps
5
Beds
Queen bed, Queen pull-down Murphy bed, Single pull-down bed under TV
Bathrooms
1
Features:
- • Kitchenette
- • Private balcony
Books very quickly, home resort advantage is huge plus
One Bedroom Villa
Size
726 square feet
Sleeps
4 (5th guest possible with own bedding)
Beds
King bed, Queen pull-down Murphy bed
Bathrooms
1
Features:
- • Full kitchen
- • Washer/dryer
- • Private balcony
Better availability than studios but still limited
Two Bedroom Villa (Dedicated)
Size
1,083 square feet
Sleeps
8
Beds
King bed, 2 Queen beds, Queen pull-down Murphy bed
Bathrooms
2
Features:
- • Full kitchen
- • Washer/dryer
- • Private balcony
Books up before 7-month mark
Two Bedroom Villa (Lock-Off)
Size
1,075 square feet
Sleeps
9
Beds
King bed, 2 Queen pull-down Murphy beds, Queen bed, Single pull-down bed
Bathrooms
2
Features:
- • Full kitchen
- • Washer/dryer
- • Private balcony
Availability follows studio patterns
In-Room Amenities
Resort Amenities & Features
Amenities
Unique Features
Pool & Water Features
Stormalong Bay
Feature Pool
- • 3 acres
- • One of highest waterslides at WDW
- • Lazy river
- • 2 kiddie pools
- • Miniature waterslide
- • 3 whirlpool spas
- • Elevated tanning deck
Dune Cove Pool
Quiet Pool
- • Closest to Beach Club Villas
- • Leisure pool
Tidal Pool
Quiet Pool
- • Near hotel side
- • Faces Crescent Lake
Dining & Entertainment
Restaurants
Beach Club Marketplace
Mickey waffles, hot breakfast platters, sandwiches, mac and cheese, roasted chicken, salads, desserts, and resort mug refills
Hurricane Hanna's Waterside Bar and Grill
Burgers, chicken fingers, sandwiches, salads, cocktails, beer, and wine. Kids' meals come in a pail with shovel for sand play
Beaches & Cream Soda Shop
Classic soda fountain with burgers, sundaes, shakes, and ice cream. Walk-up window available
Cape May Cafe
Traditional breakfast buffet with Mickey waffles and character dining. Dinner features seafood buffet with crab legs (additional fee)
Bars & Lounges
Martha's Vineyard Lounge
New England beach house-style lounge with cocktails, mocktails, beer, wine, and appetizers including wings, cheese plates, clam chowder, and mussels
Getting Around
Location
- Address
- Disney's Beach Club Resort, Bay Lake, Florida
- Resort Area
- EPCOT Resort Area
- State
- Florida
- Country
- United States
Transportation
Magic Kingdom
Bus
EPCOT
Walkway or Friendship boats
Hollywood Studios
Walkway, Friendship boats, or Skyliner
Animal Kingdom
Bus
Disney Springs
Bus
What Guests Say
Pros
- New England theming appeals to Northeast visitors
- Iconic Ariel statue holds special meaning for Little Mermaid fans
- Short walk to both EPCOT and Hollywood Studios
- Shaded pathway from EPCOT
- Stormalong Bay is the ultimate pool experience
- No view categories makes booking simpler
- Great point chart value
- Multiple quiet pools in addition to Stormalong Bay
- Possible fireworks views without paying extra points
- Kids' meals at Hurricane Hanna's come with pail and shovel
- Distinctive lobby scent
Cons
- DVC building feels like an afterthought, located between hotel and parking lot
- Some rooms don't have great views
- Rooms could use updates (though recently refreshed)
- DVC building is out of the way from main amenities
- Quick service food options aren't exceptional
- Very limited availability due to small size
- One-bedroom villas officially sleep 4 instead of 5
- Villas lack the charm and views of the main hotel
- Small rooms overall
- 2042 contract expiration is relatively early
Insider Tips
One of the smaller DVC properties making availability very tight
Home resort advantage is crucial for booking
Studios and two-bedroom lock-offs book up fastest
No Three-Bedroom Grand Villas available
Recent soft goods refurbishment added Murphy beds and updated furnishings
DVC building is separate from main Beach Club hotel
Stormalong Bay is shared with Beach Club and Yacht Club guests
Walking distance to EPCOT International Gateway entrance
Contract expires in 2042, earlier than many other DVC resorts