Reviews of Old Key West Resort (Disney Vacation Club)
Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 01/28/2023
Rating: (8) Recommended
Overall had a great experience at Old Key West! We rented DVC points to stay in a 3 bedroom villa for our group of 9. The kitchen was fully stocked with pots, pans, etc. Having laundry in-room was in perfect! The pool nearest us was almost empty when we visited it. Staff were incredibly accommodating and the rooms pristine. The biggest drawback- the STAIRS. No elevators at this resort, and the bottom floor of our 2 story villa was already on the second floor. Meaning to take luggage (and sleeping toddlers) up to our room each day was a 2 story climb. Otherwise- we loved it!
Pros:
Calm vibes Cleanliness Accommodating staff Boat to Disney springs DVC perks (early entry, extended evening hours) Some great views (Epcot fireworks!)Cons:
No elevators! Only bus transportation to parks Many bus stops= long ridesReviewed by Florafan Review Date: 07/19/2022
Rating: (8) Recommended
I really like the “vibe” of this resort. It is a relaxing and enjoyable feel. Studio rooms are spacious and the one bedroom rooms are luxurious.
Pros:
Great room sizes Relaxing and enjoyable vibeCons:
Neighbors can be heard pretty easily. The blinds for the patio doors are not set up against the windows and have a huge gap that lets in a lot of light in the morning and could allow people to see into the room in the evening. I used painters tape to solve this problem.Reviewed by MilesTheMoose Review Date: 07/17/2022
Rating: (8) Recommended
Recently stayed here after a 7 year gap. Wasn’t one of my favorites in the past. Now it’s near the top for me. Can’t wait to go back!
Pros:
If you aren’t from Florida, the atmosphere really gives you that Florida feel. Boating transportation options. Good food at Olivia’s. Love the poolCons:
Long bus rides to just get out of the resort that fill up fast. I like to be on the first bus and be at the park soon after. This route takes 15-20 minutes just to leave the resort.Reviewed by winags Review Date: 06/12/2022
Rating: (8) Recommended
We loved the space in this resort in the 2BR villa for a party of 5. The master bedroom and bathroom were both updated and very pretty. The kitchen and full size laundry were great to have with 3 teen boys. We cooked breakfast in the room most mornings and were able to go home with clean clothes in our suitcases!
The living area furniture was a little worn and could use a refresh.
Pros:
Spacious Quiet Beautiful groundsCons:
no dining options close to rooms multiple bus stopsReviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 06/13/2021
Rating: (8) Recommended
Great, peaceful place to stay with plenty to do. Our room was a ways away from the hospitality house, so it was a pretty long walk to the main pool. However, we had the pool in our area almost completely to ourselves. We stayed in the two bedroom villa, and we loved having so much space for our family. Would definitely recommend for larger traveling parties.
Pros:
Peaceful; quiet; easy access to pool; water slide; size of roomCons:
Lots of bus stops within the resort; fairly long bus ride to Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom; sometimes long waits at the parks to return to the resort; seemed like it took a long time to get to Disney Springs, despite how close it was to the resortReviewed by Trudy07 Review Date: 05/18/2021
Rating: (8) Recommended
We stayed in the “near hospitality house” rooms and we were right across the street from everything it was wonderful but the resort is so large if you aren’t in one of those rooms you’re a good distance away from main building
Pros:
Beautiful scenery outside balconies spacious studioCons:
No elevators Buses take forever to go around resortReviewed by Kiba5401 Review Date: 02/09/2021
Rating: (8) Recommended
Great option IF YOU HAVE A CAR! We stayed in a studio room in January 2021- 2 adults and 1 child. The resort has a nice laided back relaxing vibe but it's too big. Unless you have a car or get lucky and your request to be next to hospitality house is accommodated it will be a bit of a pain getting around without a car. The bus transportation circles the resort before heading to the theme park /Disney springs and that loop takes 20 minutes so plan accordingly.
Pros:
Great relaxing vacation vibe, hammocks near hospitality house, sand and sandcastle making activity at main pool for kids, fun slide at the feature pool, Olivia's has some good food optionsCons:
Bus takes long time to get you where you want to go. Currently the boat to Disney springs is not running- only busReviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 01/30/2021
Rating: (8) Recommended
We stayed in a 2 bedroom villa; for a family of 6 the room was very comfortable. We loved the convenience of having a washer and dryer in the room and the beds were comfortable The Turtle Pond Road area was quiet but not too far away from the main buildings. I wish we would have taken a day off from the parks in the middle of our trip to just enjoy the resort and relax. We ate at Olivia’s for breakfast and had excellent service.
The transportation situation was our only complaint, but it’s a significant problem. Do not stay here and expect to get to the parks early or even right when they open unless you drive yourself. The buses were always late and didn’t start running until the park opened. This really put a crimp in our plans.
Pros:
Big comfortable rooms. Nice pool area and dining optionsCons:
Buses were not reliable and always late in the morningsReviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 11/19/2020
Rating: (8) Recommended
Loved our recent stay at Old Key West. Rooms are very spacious and comfortable. Olivia's was fantastic! The pools were relaxing for us and fun for our boys. Staff was helpful and friendly.
Pros:
Beautiful grounds, large rooms, Olivia's, boat ride to Disney SpringsCons:
Only Bus transportation to parks, quick service was limitedReviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 07/07/2020
Rating: (8) Recommended
This resort is gorgeous and very relaxing, the rooms are also generally bigger for the price
