Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & LodgevsDisney's Coronado Springs Resort
Both properties are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Disney's Coronado Springs Resort is preferred by most writers compared to Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Lodge. Disney's Coronado Springs Resort is ranked #26 in Orlando with approval from 7 sources like DK Eyewitness, Oyster and Lonely Planet.
Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge
Gayot
Lonely Planet
Zagat
Oyster Lonely Planet
U.S. News & World Report
9000 Bay Hill Blvd., Orlando, FL 32819
From $159/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Gayot "If golf is your game there might not be a more enjoyable place to get out of the rough."
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
Zagat4.0
"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."
OysterUpscale
"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 PlanetTop 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
U.S. News & World Report46.0
"You don't need to putt on Grand Cypress' coveted greens to indulge in some quality golfing in Orlando . Satisfied travelers would just as well recommend Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club &..." Full review
Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
Fodor's Oyster
DK Eyewitness
Rough Guide Gayot
The Telegraph
Frommer's Lonely Planet Fodor's
Time Out Show All Reviews
1000 W Buena Vista Dr, Orlando, FL 32830
From $161/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Fodor's "Popular with convention-goers who love the huge meeting spaces, and with families who appreciate its casual Southwestern architecture." Full review
OysterUpper-middle-range
"Coronado Springs, a 1,961-room resort near Animal Kingdom, caters to visiting conventioneers (quiet pools, business center, Wi-Fi) and vacationing families (Mayan-temple pool and waterslide)." Full review
DK Eyewitness "Themes of the American southwest and Mexico are apparent throughout the resort’s three distinctive villages of Casitas, Ranchos, and Cabanas."
Rough Guide "Moderately priced resort, which pays homage to the cultures of Mexico and the American Southwest."
Gayot "A Mexican/Southwestern ambience is pulled off well with Old Spanish décor, authentic Mexican dining and Spanish guitar echoing throughout."
The Telegraph8.0
"Classified as a moderate hotel by Disney standards, it has many deluxe amenities, plus all the theme park perks afforded to on-site guests." Full review
Frommer's "Built to attract convention crowds with a vibe to match, it nonetheless has fans for its subdued tone." Full review
Lonely Planet "A low-key tone that sets this resort apart from other Disney hotels." Full review
Fodor's "Popular with convention goers and families, this colorful, Southwestern-style property has a lively food court, an elaborate swimming pool, and a moderate price for a Disney resort. For..." Full review
Time Out "Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort’s rooms sit just under $200. The extra cash means extra touches, including being one of the few non-cartoon–themed Disney properties. Instead, Coronado..." Full review
