Reviews of Beach Club Villas (Disney Vacation Club)
Reviewed by SharW Review Date: 10/24/2013
Rating: (0) Recommended
Check in was great - personnel took the time to explain everything with the wrist bands and how they worked. All staff were friendly and helpful. Best location if you want to spend the majority of your time at EPCOT. Rooms could use some repair work, sink stopper was broken when we checked in and the HVAC system was pulling away from the wall.
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Great customer serviceCons:
Rooms need some repair workReviewed 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.Reviewed by Disney nut Review Date: 09/29/2018
Rating: (5) Not Recommended
didn't love it
Pros:
nice place. we were close to the small pool which was nice but lacking in food options especially if you have a shellfish allergy.Cons:
not good for shellfish allergy. Did not like the sand in the big pool and neither did my kdsReviewed by calves Review Date: 02/27/2013
Rating: (5) Not Recommended
We love staying at the Beach Club Resort so we decided to rent DVC points and stay in the villas...what a mistake! The room was worn out and grubby...my husband and I were shocked at the room! We had transferred from Port Orleans and had a much nicer room there. We did enjoy the pool area and love the resort itself but will never go back to the villas until they are updated!
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Location,ammenities and POOLCons:
rooms were so outdated!!!!!Reviewed by Jazzfool20 Review Date: 05/15/2018
Rating: (6) Not Recommended
Just returned from a 9 day stay at the Beach Club Villas with my family. Overall it was very good. This was out first time staying there. We had a two-bedroom Villa on the first floor. Overall it was very good. The room was clean, and had recently been redone. The resort itself was also nice, very clean, and well run. The marketplace was only a short walk away in the main building, and the restaurants and bars a within a very reasonable walk as well. The Ale and Compass lounge/restaurant at the Yacht Club was our favorite. The best features of the resort are the pool and location to Epcot. No more than a five minute walk to the world showcase!
Now for the not so good. The resort was very low key, and by this I mean the atmosphere was very dull. The music was even worse. It was this weird meandering guitar music mix one might hear in a spa or health club. It just didn't seem to have the Disney "magic" like the Grand Floridian or Boardwalk seem to have. We used DVC points, and didn't feel it was ultimately worth the higher point value to stay here.
Pros:
Location and Pool.Cons:
very low-key vibe, and boring musicReviewed 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.Reviewed by senseicj Review Date: 08/17/2017
Rating: (7) Recommended
Great place to stay especially if you like to spend time at EPCOT and the Boardwalk area. Now that the rooms have been updated it is even better.
Pros:
Nice updated rooms, walking distance to EPCOT, DHS and The BoardwalkCons:
—Reviewed by kestondisney Review Date: 07/21/2015
Rating: (7) Recommended
Just back from 2 weeks at BCV. Our 4th visit to our home resort. This is in many respects a great resort. Pool complex is good in comparison to other resorts on property, although the claim that it is a mini water park is probably only true for younger kids (ours now early teens).
What really lets it down is the rooms which are very tired. However, the good news is that a refurb programme is underway, although no villas have been redone as yet.
Also there seems to be a European approach now to sun lounger use. People are being allowed to leave towels on beds all day to reserve them. It used to be the case that after a period of inactivity staff would remove the towels and new arriving guests to the pool could find a bed.
Staff as ever excellent for the most part
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Pool complex, service, facilitiesCons:
Rooms very tired, sun lounger availabilityReviewed by TGropp Review Date: 01/08/2014
Rating: (7) Recommended
I love this place but getting into your room before 5PM is becoming harder all the time. We had dinner reservations at Tutto Italia at 5:30 Dec 26'th but had to go there in our clothes that we had wore all day as we did not get into our room till 5:15. The carpets in the hallways are VERY DIRTY and worn and the units are showing wear and tear. IT is due for a rehab this year I think. having said all of this, I love this resort but somehow think that a better management team could help run it more efficient.
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Pool and LocationCons:
Always late check insReviewed by jdnwebster Review Date: 08/21/2013
Rating: (7) Recommended
I've always wanted to stay here so I was excited when I scored 2 nights here then I was....disappointed. Maybe it was because we had just come from the Boardwalk but felt like this place was just a let down. Our room was a hike from anything-next to the last room in the DVC Villas. I was really surprised how dirty the hallway carpet was. Yuck! I was not very impressed with it all and probably will not be back anytime soon. The absolute best things about this place is B & C and the awesome pool.
