Reviews of Coronado Springs Resort (Moderate Resort)
Reviewed by Johnd Review Date: 04/11/2024
Rating: (8) Recommended
Can't say anything bad. Overall had a wonderful time staying there.
Pros:
- Good for walking - Amazing pool - Great atomsphere - Good restaurant and quick service - Stunning view - Perfect for family trips.Cons:
- supposed alligators in the lake although I had no experience with that.Reviewed by MaggieM Review Date: 11/29/2022
Rating: (9) Recommended
We recently stayed at the Casitas section at Coronado Springs and I imagine the room had been recently updated because it was incredible! I had seen pictures before, but when I got there I was impressed at how beautiful and modern it looked. The beds were very comfortable and the room was pretty spacious. The only "bad" thing is that the rooms are not so close to the main building and it's a bit complicated to remember the fastest way to get there as all the buildings look the same and you can get lost easily. I can't imagine how it is to stay at the Ranchos or Cabanas which are waaaay further than the Casitas, I think my review would be different if that had been the case. Having said that, the landscaping is incredible! The plants, the fountains, the lights, everything makes your walk enjoyable even though it's far from the main building.
All in all, my experience was great! The food at the Mercado del Coronado was very good and we also ate at Three Bridges and I loved it!
Pros:
The room had been recently updated and was very comfortable; the food options were pretty good and THE LANDSCAPING!Cons:
Generally rooms are far from the main building and depending where you stay, your experiece could be different.Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 11/20/2022
Rating: (9) Recommended
We loved this property!
Pros:
Lovely rooms and beautiful groundsCons:
The fast food dining options were limited.Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 10/28/2022
Rating: (8) Recommended
First visit to WDW and chose this hotel to be a little less in-your-face for a 14 night visit. We stayed in the Gran Destino Tower with a water view room. The facilities were well maintained, within walking distance and food options were plentiful. If there wasn’t so much choice at WDW, we would stay here again in a heartbeat. It felt like home for 2 weeks and would recommend this to any couple or family with older children, but perhaps not for a family with younger children wishing to indulge and immerse them with lots of Disney. There are subtle nods to Walt, Mickey and a few other characters, but there are other hotels that provide much more obvious touches to IP.
The rooms were spacious, modern and bright. The view was incredible, even being able to see the castle at the window at the end of the hallway. From our room we could see Mount Everest. From the lounge at the top of the tower, there were views of Hollywood Studios and Epcot. The bathroom was large with a sliding door, plus a separate toilet. It was have been even better if these were 2 separate rooms. Very bizarre that the towel rail was in the toilet and not next to the shower (not even reaching distance). The shower was large with a waterfall head, with good pressure and refillable bottles of shampoo, body wash and conditioner. The sink area has plenty of space for 2 people with lots lotions & potions, with cupboard space under the sinks. The beds were comfortable with extra pillows, space under the bed for storing 2 suitcases under each bed.
As a Brit reading previous reviews, we read about the sprawling resort being a pain, however this wasn’t a problem as a Brit that doesn’t mind walking. Sure, it’s ungodly hot during the summer, but a short walk to the pool isn’t a terrible option.
The main pool was a delight (frustrating but understandable when closed for daily thunderstorms), which had a large hot tub, pool bar with snacks and a fountain to refill your resort mug. There was an incident in the pool which required a lifeguard and they were in the pool instantly. There was entertainment, music and fireside s’mores and sangria (the latter both at a charge).
Close to the pool was also a gorgeous restaurant (Three Bridges). Great option to mobile order there when you’re by the pool and feeling peckish, though also a lovely place to dine in. The highlight of the property is Toledo’s. The service was friendly, warm and attentive, with some gorgeous food (I’m still dreaming about the roasted Brussel sprouts, which I never thought I’d be doing in my life). The Dhalia lounge provides a viewing area for the fireworks which was a delight, as well as some delicious tapas (not the same as European portions, they’re much bigger and we definitely over-ordered). The service as Dhalia was a little confusing as it was bar and table service, but table service for food. This wasn’t made clear, but the staff were incredibly attentive once we had been to the bar to order (obviously, they’re working for tips). The tapas wings were immense. El Merdcudo was great for a quick bite to eat (chicken tenders - yum!) and the sports bar was easy for a burger.
Service was great. The cleaning was done every 2 days, with one day coming home to some towel art and a cute note from the cleaner - such a magical little touch. We did request some extra pods each time which was sometimes met, sometimes not. We had parcels delivered to the hotel (at a charge on checkout) which turned up in our room (felt bad that we didn’t get to tip). Reception was always helpful with questions, even helping us out with a Genie+ request. However there was on time we did ask a question on the app and went to reception to check this out as we hadn’t got a reply. She alluded to that she had read this but clearly hadn’t replied, despite there being lots of staff and no one at the desks; this was a little frustrating.
The buses were never an issue even during peak times (in fact we had more of an issue with the buses during a visit to Fort Wilderness) - they were regular, though they weren’t always consistent with whether the Tower was the first or last stop. In theory, the Tower should have been the last stop in the internal loop (4 stops in total) to get to the parks and the first to Disney Springs. The longest journey would be to Magic Kingdom but it never felt like a long bus ride. It was easiest to get a ride share to a water park to miss the change at Disney Springs. The buses started early enough to make it for at least 30 mins before park opening to get ahead of the queues.
Pros:
Lots of places to eat, efficient internal bus loop, friendly & helpful staff, great views from the towerCons:
Internal bus loop, mousekeeping every other day, laundrette payment system was a nightmare to useReviewed by FutureImagineer2008 Review Date: 09/07/2022
Rating: (10) Recommended
Now 10 starts may seem high but it deserves it! It feels like a deluxe resort at a moderate price! The pool id amazing and the new updates make if feel deluxe 100% suggest stay here
Pros:
EverythingCons:
The only means of transportation is bus witch can be slowReviewed by Ard62191 Review Date: 07/25/2022
Rating: (9) Recommended
This was such an unexpected surprise! The Gran destino tower room was probably my top Disney resort/hotel room of all time. I booked a standard view, and yes right below me was the utilities area, but in the distance I could see most of Epcot and HS, and the swan and dolphin. I could watch Tower of Terror change colors throughout the night, from where my head was on my pillow! The room is beyond gorgeous, and very functional- it seems like every detail was thought through. The housekeeping staff was attentive and quick to respond to requests. Dining options were plentiful and varied, however longer hours would be nice. The property is absolutely beautiful, it is sprawling but the grounds are gorgeous. May be better for a cooler season of you need to walk a bit around the resort, but it’s worth the walk and the look around
Pros:
Gorgeously updated rooms (both tower and standard rooms), wide range of dining options, good customer serviceCons:
Internal bus has multiple stops and can take some time, especially coming back after park close. Hours for some dining areas are a bit limitedReviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 06/27/2022
Rating: (9) Recommended
Gran Destino Tower is beautiful! The staff was very courteous and helpful whenever I had a question. The scent of the resort is also pleasant. The rooms were clean upon arrival, and had lots of charging options for your electronic devices. The TV was easy to navigate, and offers streaming options from your iPad or other mobile devices. We even got to meet Donald and Goofy in the lobby!
My only real complaint was the towels, trash, or recycling never got tended to by the housekeeping until I made a comment to the front desk. On day 5 of our trip they did finally address it. We did have a car, so I can't comment on the bus system. But driving from the resort to the parks was extremely easy and quick.
Pros:
Central location in WDW. Food is good. Resort is very warm and inviting. Lot's of great options. Parking lot attendants were friendly.Cons:
Food is pricier for a moderate resort. Room didn't get clean towels or trash pick-up for 5 straight days.Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 06/20/2022
Rating: (7) Recommended
The resort itself is beautiful with a relaxing and fun vibe. I loved the hammocks on the beach near the Cabanas area and the outdoor area of the Dahlia Lounge. My room was fine but it had some strange design choices the worst being the sinks which had this wierd overhang that made it very difficult to wash your face as you kept bumping into the overhang. Also while the resort has a ton of restaurants many are only open for dinner and the quick service closed between lunch and dinner leaving no quick service option for about two hours. Lastly the retail shop was so so without a lot of options, even less than the gift shop at Art of Animation value resort.
Pros:
Beautiful grounds and relaxing nooks and crannies. Great lounge with a viewCons:
Dining hours limited. Room less functional than desiredReviewed by AmberStout Review Date: 06/14/2022
Rating: (10) Recommended
We stayed in the gran destino tower and it was awesome! We love all the food options, pool, decor and it smells amazing in the lobby! I loved the cafe bombon from the Barcelona lounge. The views are amazing. We could see mt Everest from our room and walking around at night was gorgeous 😍 the rooms are spacious and modern and a nice break from the busyness of the parks. We never had to wait long for a bus.
Pros:
Spacious rooms Lots of food options Pool Beautiful views Lobby smells like heavenCons:
None in our bookReviewed by HostieInRed Review Date: 05/17/2022
Rating: (10) Recommended
I stayed here with my family 2 adult and a 5 month old infant 4/29/22-5/14/22 and had a lovely stay. Rooms were very clean and bigger than I was expecting. Mousekeeping came to change towels and take rubbish every other day and in 2 weeks our bedding was changed 3 times. Staff very pleasant and helpful. Pool areas has enough beds and shady spots if you wanted them. We were given a pack and play for the infant, the sides were so high and mattress was practically on the floor so we didnt use it as I couldnt get the little one in and out without struggling. We are at three bridges (coconut chicken curry and the burgers), rix sports bar (key lime pie) and el centro - food court (salads and coffee) and dahlia lounge (all of the tapas and cocktails) i would recommend them all.
