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Disney's Polynesian Village Resort vs Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa

Both hotels are highly recommended by professional reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa ranks marginally higher than Disney's Polynesian Village Resort. Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa comes in at #22 in Orlando with approval from 8 publications including Gayot, Travel + Leisure and The Telegraph.

Disney's Polynesian Village Resort
Disney's Polynesian Village Resort
8 / 10
1600 Seven Seas Drive, Lake Buena Vista, Orlando, FL 32830
From $442 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The crowded, 853-room Polynesian remains one of Disney's most popular Deluxe-category resorts for families." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Lush tropical gardens and waterfalls, a white sand beach, and a lagoon swimming pool with a steaming volcano and torch-lit walkways create the illusion of an island paradise."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Commanding an enviable position on the Seven Seas Lagoon, and a short boat ride from the Magic Kingdom’s front gates, the South Seas–inflected Polynesian is a circa-1971 Disney original." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"You may not think you're in Fiji, but families with kids can have fun pretending in this South Pacific-themed resort directly across the lagoon from the Magic Kingdom." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"An impressive rainforest setting and exotica ambience---even to discerning Tikiphiles."
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Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa
Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa
8 / 10
8113 Resort Village Drive, Orlando, FL 32821
From $114 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
  • Concierge
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Frommer's Frommer's
"Fully stocked full-size kitchens appointed with granite counters... washers and dryers, plasma TVs, and master suites with Jacuzzis are the norm here." Full review
Star Service Star Service
"20 minutes south of Universal Studios, this is a self-sufficient sidebar for budgeting tourists aimed at any or all of the surrounding amusement parks." Full review
Oyster Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"Packaged as a family resort, the property has a wide range of amenities that would appeal to parents and children alike, from the spacious accommodations to the full-service spa." Full review
Afar Magazine Afar Magazine
"For anyone who is traveling to Orlando and is a huge kid at heart, this is the place to stay." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"Combines an excellent location with a reasonable price." Full review
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