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Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge vs Disney's Art of Animation Resort

Both Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Lodge and Disney's Art of Animation Resort are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Lodge scores marginally better than Disney's Art of Animation Resort. Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Lodge comes in at #45 in Orlando with positive reviews from 4 publications like Lonely Planet, Zagat and Gayot.

Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge
Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge
7 / 10
9000 Bay Hill Blvd., Orlando, FL 32819
From $159 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Gayot Gayot
"If golf is your game there might not be a more enjoyable place to get out of the rough."
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Quiet and genteel Bay Hill feels like a time warp; as though you're walking into a TV set or your grandmother's photo album." Full review
Zagat Zagat
4.0
"The "cathedral of golf in Orlando", this "special-occasion" "destination" attracts fans of Arnold who come to "play the course" but stay for the "fantastic" scenery."
Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"Surrounded by the gated upscale neighborhood of Bay Hill Community and the Butler Chain of Lakes, Arnold Palmer Bay Hill Lodge and its 70 rooms provide guests with a relaxing and quiet atmosphere." Full review
Lonely Planet Lonely Planet
Top choice
"It is reassuringly calm and simple. Handsome rooms are spread among a series of two-story buildings bordering the Arnold Palmer–designed golf course. " Full review
Disney's Art of Animation Resort
Disney's Art of Animation Resort
7 / 10
1850 Century Drive, Lake Buena Vista, Kissimmee, FL 32830
From $0 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Internet
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
  • Laundy Room
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Rough Guide Rough Guide
"An instant hit with the kids, with over a thousand suites designed after Finding Nemo, Cars and The Lion King... and almost 900 inspired by The Little Mermaid."
Fodor's Fodor's
"This brightly colored three-story value resort is a kid's version of paradise." Full review
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Guests staying anywhere on Disney property can also take advantage of the free Magical Express transportation to and from Orlando International Airport." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Mid-Range
"Situated in the Disney Resort complex and features fun, colorful decor inspired by four beloved Disney and Pixar movies -- Cars, The Lion King, Finding Nemo, and the Little Mermaid." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Family Suites have two bathrooms, convertible couches, and demi-kitchens (no stove)...this is Disney’s only pet-friendly Value resort. It also connects to Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Epcot." Full review
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