Top Deluxe Hotels in Disney World

When planning a Disney World vacation, luxury may not be the first word that comes to mind. While Disney does have simple hotels with minimal amenities for those just looking to spend all of their time in the theme parks, they also offer deluxe hotels for those looking for a more elevated experience.

Disney World has 8 deluxe resorts on property. Each offers beautiful theming, complimentary transportation to the parks, spacious rooms, and allows guests the opportunity to enjoy extended evening theme park hours.

While every deluxe hotel has something unique to offer, the following resorts are Disney’s top 3 deluxe hotels.

Disney’s Beach Club Resort is located off of Crescent Lake near EPCOT. This New England-style hotel is perfect for guests who want to do more than just the theme parks while on vacation.

The greatest selling point of Disney’s Beach Club is the pool and swimming areas. This hotel has not one, but four pools for guests to swim in. You can relax in three of their leisure pools, or have some fun at Stormalong Bay. This 3-acre waterpark area features a sand-bottomed pool, a 230-foot-long water slide, a lazy river, and a life-size shipwreck. A quick Google search will tell you that most people consider Stormalong Bay to be Disney’s best on-property pool, so if you’re planning on spending time in the water, this may be the perfect hotel for you.

Like many Disney hotels, the Beach Club has multiple jogging paths, but they also offer areas for guests to play tennis and volleyball.

Beach Club also has a number of dining options. For a quick meal, you can head over to the Beach Club Marketplace for some Mickey waffles or a steak and egg breakfast sandwich. Looking for something a little fancier? Ale & Compass is a seafood restaurant open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner while the Yachtsman Steakhouse is perfect for guests craving a steak dinner.

You can also enjoy character dining at the Cape May Cafe or indulge in the iconic ice cream sundaes of the Beaches & Cream Soda Shop. Beach Club truly has something for everyone, all within walking distance.

Another perk of the Beach Club is that it is within walking distance of both EPCOT and Disney’s Boardwalk. On theme park days, you can beat the lines for the buses and boat transportation by walking over to EPCOT and entering the parks or taking the Skyliner over to Hollywood Studios.

Need a break from the theme parks? You can take a stroll over to Disney’s Boardwalk to enjoy the entertainment, unique shops, and numerous dining options.

If you’re looking to enjoy more than just the theme parks, the Beach Club Resort is a fantastic option.

Animal Kingdom Lodge offers one of the most remarkable hotel experiences. This is the only resort in Disney that lets you wake up to views of giraffes and zebras right outside your hotel window.

Checking into this hotel will make you feel as though you’ve just started on your own safari adventure. Between the numerous swimming areas and the four savannas that serve as home to over 200 animals, this is one of the best hotels for families and guests of all ages.

Animal Kingdom Lodge is also the home to some of the best restaurants in Disney World. While anyone can dine here, guests staying at this hotel don’t need to worry about taking time out of their day to travel and pay for parking. Imagine getting back to the room after a day in Animal Kingdom or Hollywood Studios and being able to dine at Sanaa, an East African-inspired restaurant that grants views of some of the savannas full of gazelle, zebras, giraffes, and more!

Need a break from the hot Florida sun? Animal Kingdom Lodge has two gorgeous pools to relax in, both zero-depth-entry and a waterslide to enjoy.

If you’re an animal lover, the Animal Kingdom Lodge is the place to stay.

Despite being one of Disney World’s original resort hotels, the Polynesian Village Resort is still popular among guests to this day!

This hotel is located right on the beaches of Seven Seas Lagoon, making you feel as though you’ve just been transported into a tropical South Pacific vacation. At night, you can spend time with your family watching the Magic Kingdom fireworks and the Electrical Water Pageant parade.

While guests can’t swim in the beaches of the Polynesian, you can take a relaxing dip in the Lava Pool with its 142-foot-long water slide and its beautiful waterfall and volcano decor. For a more relaxing swim, you can enjoy the tranquil Oasis pool.

The Polynesian is located on the monorail line, so you’ll have quick transportation to both EPCOT and Magic Kingdom. You can also travel by water taxi or bus, so you have plenty of options on how to make your way to the Disney theme parks.

As for dining, the Polynesian has multiple quick service and table service options, including the famous ‘Ohana restaurant. You can even order a Dole Whip without ever stepping foot inside the parks over at Pineapple Lanai.

For a relaxing vacation with fast transportation to Magic Kingdom, the Polynesian is an excellent choice.

While they may cost you more overall, the benefits of a deluxe hotel will guarantee that you have a magical time in the most magical place on Earth. Reach out to one of our travel agents for help with booking your stay and we can find you the best room rate and make sure that the hotel you pick is one that will have you loving your Disney World vacation, even when you’re not in the theme parks.