Reviews of Beach Club Villas (Disney Vacation Club)
Reviewed by poolman Review Date: 08/24/2019
Rating: (4) Not Recommended
I stayed here with my DD 8/19-8/21. Standard view Studio first floor. After hearing people rave about BCV I wanted to see for myself.
The room was clean and well maintained. The location of DVC Building in relationship to the BCI makes me think the BCV were an after thought.
I don't see myself staying at BCV again.
Pros:
The only pluses are Stormalong Bay and a location close to EPCOT.Cons:
There are no guest laundry rooms in the DVC Building. The walk to the lobby and pool from the rooms is easily as long as BWV's. Room views leave a bit to be desired.Reviewed by Disney nut Review Date: 09/29/2018
Rating: (5) Not Recommended
didn't love it
Pros:
nice place. we were close to the small pool which was nice but lacking in food options especially if you have a shellfish allergy.Cons:
not good for shellfish allergy. Did not like the sand in the big pool and neither did my kdsReviewed by Jazzfool20 Review Date: 05/15/2018
Rating: (6) Not Recommended
Just returned from a 9 day stay at the Beach Club Villas with my family. Overall it was very good. This was out first time staying there. We had a two-bedroom Villa on the first floor. Overall it was very good. The room was clean, and had recently been redone. The resort itself was also nice, very clean, and well run. The marketplace was only a short walk away in the main building, and the restaurants and bars a within a very reasonable walk as well. The Ale and Compass lounge/restaurant at the Yacht Club was our favorite. The best features of the resort are the pool and location to Epcot. No more than a five minute walk to the world showcase!
Now for the not so good. The resort was very low key, and by this I mean the atmosphere was very dull. The music was even worse. It was this weird meandering guitar music mix one might hear in a spa or health club. It just didn't seem to have the Disney "magic" like the Grand Floridian or Boardwalk seem to have. We used DVC points, and didn't feel it was ultimately worth the higher point value to stay here.
Pros:
Location and Pool.Cons:
very low-key vibe, and boring musicReviewed by calves Review Date: 02/27/2013
Rating: (5) Not Recommended
We love staying at the Beach Club Resort so we decided to rent DVC points and stay in the villas...what a mistake! The room was worn out and grubby...my husband and I were shocked at the room! We had transferred from Port Orleans and had a much nicer room there. We did enjoy the pool area and love the resort itself but will never go back to the villas until they are updated!
Pros:
Location,ammenities and POOLCons:
rooms were so outdated!!!!!Reviewed by LivFreeOrDisney Review Date: 06/29/2023
Rating: (9) Recommended
We stayed the BCV from 4/20 to 4/27/23. This was our first time staying at this resort and has been on our bucket list for a while. We stayed in a dedicated two bedroom on the third floor which was not renovated at that time. Our party size was 4 adults and 2 teenage girls. The grandparents slept in the main bedroom while my wife and I slept in the second bedroom in one bed, the youngest slept in the second bed while the oldest slept on the pull out couch in the living room. The space was great and everyone had their own bed to sleep in. You could see Spaceship Earth from our balcony, the room was clean but was definitely showing its age. We had stayed one night at Art of Animation the night before and bell service took our luggage from AOA and moved them to the BCV in time for our check in which was about 3:30pm. We love being minutes away from Epcot, we walked over to World Showcase almost every evening for dinner. The pool was a big hit with the kids and we did a pool day with a cabana which was terrific.
Pros:
Big clean rooms with plenty of space for 6 people. Stormalong Bay pool is awesome and even the quiet pool was great for quick dips. Just a few minutes to Epcot and Boardwalk is fantastic.Cons:
Depending on your location at the pool, getting to the bathroom or bar is a pain.Reviewed by disneydiner Review Date: 12/07/2022
Rating: (10) Recommended
My first stay at The Beach Club Villas! The best location for me to take advantage of The Food & Wine Festival offerings from Oct.25-Nov.1. The walk from the hotel took just minutes. Nice room-I liked having a couch to nap on in the afternoons between my morning outing and evening at Epcot. Cast members were very friendly in the lobby and the Marketplace. I watched them assembling the gingerbread carousel one afternoon. Wish I could have seen the finished product. The weather was extremely hot during my vacation week and the hotel's location was perfect for an air-conditioned break between daily adventures. Access to the skyway for the Studios was great and the bus service to MK and AK was good, never had to wait very long for a bus. I spend most of my WDW vacation at Epcot and this hotel was an absolute winner with me.
Pros:
Nearness to Epcot, lovely resortCons:
Hotel-none. Weather-ugh!Reviewed by PixieDust6 Review Date: 08/18/2022
Rating: (7) Recommended
Stayed here the last night of vacation in a studio mainly so the kids could enjoy the pool. We had a really nice room overlooking the quiet pool and water. Our balcony was large since we were in a corner room which I sat on and watched the storm. The room was comfortable and clean, nothing remarkable. The pool was fun but the kids (7,8) were too scared to try the water slide. The kids loved the sand and the whirlpool the best. The poolside food was fine for the kids, and having a refillable station was great. The location is the best, we walked right in to Epcot and rode Remy with no wait on our last day. The sky liner is so convenient and just steps away from the hotel. I walked to the boardwalk to get yummy snacks as I watched the Epcot fireworks which were beautiful to see. Having 5 hotels in walking distance opens up a lot of choices for dining and activities. This is a hard hotel to book at the 7 month window, i was thankful I got one night.
Pros:
Location to Epcot, DHS, hotels, and sky liner. Boat transfers are a great option. Tons of food choices in the area. Pool is large and different than others.Cons:
Not a lot of quick serve options directly in the hotel? I am reaching for a negative.Reviewed by lavetaloca Review Date: 06/03/2021
Rating: (9) Recommended
you can't beat the number of steps! This is the closest you can get to any park and that park is Epcot! Easy access to festivals and an evening drink in The World. Also easy access to clubs and restaurants of The Boardwalk and Swan & Dolphin. This is the best resort for a grown up girls trip!
Pros:
very close to 2 parks and to more grown up stuff to do than you will possibly be able to doCons:
pricy but worth it.Reviewed by Ariel Review Date: 05/21/2020
Rating: (10) Recommended
It is a great resort I stay there all the time with my family it is practically my second home.
Pros:
Kid friendly, activities, pool, etc.Cons:
I have no cons for this resort.Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 10/20/2019
Rating: (10) Recommended
Location is the best for access to Epcot which is where we go for dinner and October food feast.
