Reviews of Beach Club Villas (Disney Vacation Club)

Reviews

38

Rating

8.29 / 10

Recommended By

89%



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.
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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 resort

Cons:

Hotel-none. Weather-ugh!
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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.
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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 do

Cons:

pricy but worth it.
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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.
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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.

Pros:

Glad they got rid of the whirlpool tubs, very annoying when you are the room below and here the hum of the motors. The new Gondola system is “close” if you use the back way, but we still found the boat was the best way to HW Studios. Pool is still the best in the Reports short of Typhoon Lagoon.

Cons:

Beaches and Cream is not yet open, they do have ice cream in Ariel’s but no massive kitchen sink, you can get two mini Kitchen Sinks which are basically expanded banana splits. Nice game area for the kids while you wait.
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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.
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Reviewed by Suem5 Review Date: 06/14/2019

Rating: (10)
Recommended

We had a standard studio booked and because of a mix up with reservation we were upgraded to a 2 bedroom villa. It was absolutely gorgeous, so much room for 6 of us. Very clean and nicely decorated. The bathrooms and bedrooms were large and there was lots of space for everything for our 5 night stay. The balcony was huge and view was gorgeous! Mousekeeping delivered us extra towels, soap etc whenever we requested. Beds were extremely comfortable.

Pros:

This resort is so convenient when visiting Epcot and a lovely walk or boat ride to HS. The location is amazing. The atmosphere is great, grounds are beautiful and as a bonus it is right across from the Boardwalk where there is more shops and food etc. And of course there is the amazing pool which can’t be beat! And that wonderful fresh scent you get when walking in the lobby is the best! Every single staff member we encountered went out of their way to welcome us !

Cons:

I honestly can’t think of any negative thing about this resort! We enjoyed everything about it! The only thing that would stop me from staying there at each and every visit to WDW would be of course the price, I think you get what you pay for and even though we can’t stay here every visit I definitely would save up to stay at least once a year here.
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Reviewed by smcolburn Review Date: 04/17/2019

Rating: (10)
Recommended

Our home!

Pros:

Location, location, location! Walk to EPCOT Great food on property Boardwalk is such fun Great rooms and service Nice pools and gardens

Cons:

NONE
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Reviewed by mkymouse4ever Review Date: 12/01/2018

Rating: (9)
Recommended

This was our second stay at BCV 1br., but 1st since remodel. Not crazy about several changes. The new bath tub area is enclosed and not open to bedroom, as it was previous. There is no jetted tub. Its a new "old" style soaker tub. But if you want to relax in bath, you can't visit with people in bedroom, you are walled off. Also by closing this wall > there is virtually no where to put anything you need within reach of tub. The sink counter is quiet a stretch and where the faucets is, is only a small area. So if you have soap, sponge, wash cloth, face cream, etc... no where to put them. The floor is a good drop. Then they put the tub up on an elevated platform as was the older version but you get out of tub and remember step down or your going to trip.
ceiling fans have all been removed for a stand ceiling light.
We loved the quiet pool, but unfortunately if was closed for half our stay. I called and asked front desk, and maintaneous about pool both responded "its closed?" No one knew why. Then magically it was open again.
location is great. no problem with transportation and excellent parking.

Pros:

location, transportation. pools, restaurants and bars

Cons:

Pool closed for no reason, and no one knew why. housekeeping broke my xmas mickey lights and cleaned up broken glass but tried to hide the broken one > so no one owned up to it. washer and dryer in 1 bedroom is a real plus. staff at front desk where nice.
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