Disney’s Beach Club Resort is a Deluxe Resort at Walt Disney World. The resort is a favorite for many reasons, including that Disney’s Beach Club Villas are on the same property and guests also have access to Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, which guests can simply walk to right next door.
Overview
Beach Club is located in the Epcot Resort Area and have a New England-style beach theme. There are pools, spas, dining, and guests can even walk to Epcot.
All you have to do is take the walking path straight to the International Gateway. The resort is also only a short distance from Disney’s Hollywood Studios. What makes the Beach Club so great is it’s an extremely accessible resort with a lot of perks.
As for rooms, Beach Club has multiple options to choose from, including rooms with Club Level access, standard rooms with different views, and rooms with multiple bedrooms.
Here’s what you can expect to find at Beach Club.
Rooms And Bathrooms
There are a variety of different rooms to choose from at Beach Club. Depending the type of room you book, you may be able to sleep up to 7 people total.
Each rooms offers your standard amenities, including a hairdryer, TV, free WiFi, a coffee maker, telephone, in-room safe, iron and ironing board, and a mini-refrigerator.
There’s even a selection of rooms that feature Club Level Service, which we go over in more detail below.
Plus, there are different views with each room. You may look out and see Stormalong Bay, Crescent Lake, the courtyard, the gardens, and more.
And, don’t worry, there are both outlets and USB ports for charging all of your devices. As for storage, unfortunately, there isn’t any space underneath the beds to store luggage or any other belongings. However, there are drawers and a closet space for your personal items.
Most of the bathrooms have storage underneath the sink and vanity area, as well, which is also separate from the shower and toilet area.
Let’s go through the types of rooms available to book.
Rooms and Suites With Club-Level Service
These rooms and suites have standard amenities, in addition to Club-Level Service perks. They include:
- Evening turndown
- Secured key access to the club-level lounge (serves refreshments 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily)
- Complimentary fax assistance
- Access to Concierge service at the Stone Harbor Club
- Complimentary health club access
- Complimentary newspapers in Club Level lounge
- Personalized Front Desk and Guest Services
Guests also have access to a DVD Player and Disney Signature Services for personal assistance with your trip.
Here are the rooms:
- Water View — Club Level: Views of Stormalong Bay, Crescent Lake or Quiet Pool; 2 Queen Beds and 1 Day Bed or 1 Queen Bed and 1 Day Bed or 2 Queen Beds or 1 King Bed
- Standard View — Club Level: Views of Disney’s Beach Club Resort Rooftop or Parking Area; 2 Queen Beds or 1 King Bed or 1 Queen Bed and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa
- Garden View — Club Level: Views of Disney’s Beach Club Resort Gardens or Parking Area; 2 Queen Beds
Rooms and Suites
- Standard View: Views of Disney’s Beach Club Resort Rooftop or Parking Area; 2 Queen Beds and 1 Day Bed or 2 Queen Beds or 1 King Bed and 1 Day Bed or 1 King Bed
- Garden or Woods View: Views of Disney’s Beach Club Resort Gardens; 2 Queen Beds and 1 Day Bed or 1 Queen Bed and 1 Day Bed or 2 Queen Beds or 1 King Bed and 1 Day Bed or 1 King Bed
- Water View: Views of Stormalong Bay, Crescent Lake or Quiet Pool; 2 Queen Beds and 1 Day Bed or 1 Queen Bed and 1 Day Bed or 2 Queen Beds or 1 King Bed and 1 Day Bed or 1 King Bed
- Deluxe Room: Views of Stormalong Bay, Crescent Lake, Quiet Pool or Parking Area; Deluxe Room is larger than a Standard Room; 2 Queen Beds and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa
- 1 Bedroom Suite: Views of Disney’s Beach Club Resort Gardens, Woods or Crescent Lake; 1 King Bed and 1 Queen-Size Sleeper Sofa
- 2 Bedroom Suite: Views of Disney’s Beach Club Resort Gardens, Woods or Crescent Lake; 2 Queen Beds and 1 King Bed and 1 Day Bed
- Nantucket VP Suite: Views of Crescent Lake, Disney’s BoardWalk Inn and Stormalong Bay; 1 King Bed
- Newport Presidential Suite: Views of Crescent Lake, Epcot, Disney’s BoardWalk Inn and Stormalong Bay; 2 Double Beds and 1 King Bed and 1 Day Bed
Note: There are also both wheelchair and hearing accessible rooms available that include accessible bathrooms and visual alarms.
You can check out room layouts below.
Checking In And Out
When it comes to checking in and out, you have a few options: at the front desk, online through the official Walt Disney World website, or via the My Disney Experience app.
The front desk is located in the lobby of the main building. Even though the front desk is there to assist guests, especially with checking in and checking out, all Disney World Resort guests are encouraged to check-in online or by using MDE.
- Checking-In: After you check-in online or using the app, you’ll receive a room-ready notification via next. You can then use your MagicBand or MDE’s digital key feature to unlock your room door.
- Checking-Out: Currently, guests will automatically be checked out of their rooms. But, if you have unresolved charges to your hotel folio, you’ll need to visit the front desk.
Note: Guests also have the option of to chat virtually with resort Cast Members via MDE for any assistance.
The lobby is a nice size and perfectly themed. Beach Club and Beach Club Villas share a lobby, along with dining, shopping, and more. The lobby has plenty of seating and you also have access to Cape May Café, Beach Club Marketplace, and, more, including the front desk.
Magical Express pickup is just outside the main lobby. Resort Airline Check-In and luggage storage are right out front in or in the lobby for those who have checked out or are waiting to check in. (Be sure to check with the resort to see if airline check-in and luggage storage services are available.)
Parking
Parking is available at Beach Club. There is a standard $25 overnight self-parking fee (including tax) that is applied to guests’ hotel folio upon check-out. (If you made resort reservations before June 18, 2020 for an arrival in 2020, the parking fee is only $24 per night.)
Valet parking is also available for $33 per night.
Complimentary standard self-parking is available for non-resort guests exploring dining, shopping, entertainment, and other experiences during the day.
We also have a complete Walt Disney World parking guide you can browse.
Important: Valet parking might not always be available.
Pros And Cons
Resort category: Deluxe
WDW Prep Favorite: Yes
Pros: 5-10 minute walk to Epcot, best pool of the Disney resorts, can walk or take boat to Hollywood Studios, Disney Skyliner Station nearby, Albatross Treasure Cruise for kids ages 4-12 departs from marina, on-site childcare available nearby at the Dolphin
Cons: Buses are sometimes shared with other resorts, some rooms have standing balcony only
Beach Club Resort room options
| Room type | Bed size | Max people per room | Floor Plan |
| Standard View | Queen | 5 |  |
| Garden or Woods View | Queen | 5 |  |
| Water View | Queen | 5 |  |
| Standard View - Club Level | Queen | 5 |  |
| Garden View - Club Level | Queen | 5 |  |
| Water View - Club Level | Queen | 5 |  |
| Deluxe Room | Queen | 6 |  |
| 1 Bedroom Suite | King | 4 |  |
| 2 Bedroom Suite | King | 7 |  |
| Newport Presidential Suite | Full | 7 | |
| Nantucket VP Suite | King | 2 |  |
Resort Map
Scheduled refurbishments
None scheduled right now.
Other info
Amenities And Shops
From gift shops, to on-site laundry services, to spa and fitness, there are several amenities offered to guests at Beach Club.
Important note: Some of the following amenities might not be available at all times.
- Beach Club Marketplace Gifts: An all-purpose shop with souvenirs, apparel, grab ‘n’ go food items, beverages, and more.
- Marketplace at Ale & Compass: Find everyday essentials, souvenirs, beverages, and snacks.
- Laundry Services: There are 24-hour self-service laundry facilities available near the Tidal Pool.
- Dry Cleaning Services: Dry cleaning and valet laundry services are also an option.
- Movies Under the Stars: Watch complimentary Disney movies in the Solarium or on the lawn outdoors near the volleyball courts.
- Ship Shape Massage Salon Fitness: Full-service exercise facility with fitness equipment and spa offerings.
- Childcare Services: In-room babysitting for children 6 months to 12 years old.
Pools And Recreation
Beach Club has one main feature pool and three leisure pools (one located at Yacht Club). If you need a non-park day, we recommended spending the day at your hotel and enjoying a Disney Resort pool.
Important note: Some of the pools and recreation options might not be available at all times.
Feature Pool
- Stormalong Bay: A sand-bottomed pool with a lazy river that also has a life-size shipwreck replica. It has one of the highest hotel waterslides. There are three whirlpool spas and a Shipwreck Pool with a miniature waterslide perfect for kids.
Leisure Pools
- Yacht Club: The Admiral Pool is located in the garden area near the tennis court. Located in the garden are
- Beach Club: The Tidal Pool is in the garden area near the volleyball court.
- Beach Club Villas: Yacht Club guests are allowed to use the Beach Club Villas’ leisure pool, the Dunes Cove Pool.
All of the leisure pools also have steaming whirlpool spas. Guests can also rent pool cabanas, which are exclusively for Yacht and Beach Club guests.
Some other recreational options include:
- Lafferty Place (arcade games)
- Fishing
- Motorized Boat Rentals
- Volleyball
- Tennis
- Jogging Trails
- Campfire to roast marshmallows
There are also specialties for an additional price, including:
- Fantasia Gardens and Fairways Miniature Golf: Two 18-hole miniature golf courses inspired by Fantasia.
- Pirate Adventure Cruise: For those 4 to 12 years-old. The pirate adventure follows clues to discover hidden treasures.
How to get from Beach Club to anywhere at Disney World
There are several from several forms of complimentary Disney transportation at Beach Club, including buses, the Disney Skyliner at the International Gateway (walk the Epcot path), and a boat to Hollywood Studios (you can also take a 20-minute walk here).
Take note that the bus stop is located across the canal, between the entrance to the hotel and the Convention Center. All of the different ways to get from Beach Club to anywhere in Disney World is detailed below.
| wdt_ID | Starting Point | Ending Point | How to get there |
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| 1 | All-Star Movies | All-Star Music | Follow these steps:
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| 2 | All-Star Movies | All-Star Sports | Follow these steps:
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| 3 | All-Star Movies | Animal Kingdom | Follow these steps:
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| 4 | All-Star Movies | Animal Kingdom Lodge - Jambo House (main bldg) | Follow these steps:
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| 5 | All-Star Movies | Animal Kingdom Lodge - Kidani Village | Follow these steps:
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| 6 | All-Star Movies | Art of Animation | Follow these steps:
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| 7 | All-Star Movies | Bay Lake Tower | Follow these steps:
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| 8 | All-Star Movies | Beach Club Villas | Follow these steps:
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| 9 | All-Star Movies | Beach Club | Follow these steps:
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| 10 | All-Star Movies | Blizzard Beach | Follow these steps:
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Dining options at Beach Club
You can find Quick Service and Table Service options, along with lounges and the Beaches & Cream Soda Shop, which is a popular place to snag some delicious ice cream. Keep in mind that the Market at Ale & Compass does offer Mobile Order.
Beaches & Cream Soda Shop and Ale & Compass Restaurant also offer Mobile Dine Check-In, meaning you’ll check-in using the My Disney Experience app rather than going to the host stand. When your table is ready, you’ll be notified to proceed to a specific location.
Ale & Compass Restaurant also has Table Service To Go, which allows guests to Mobile Order and take their meal back to their room. You can read more about the dining options below.
Breakfast
Beach Club Marketplace (breakfast)
Quick Service
Location: Beach Club Resort
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Great place to grab quick breakfast basics
Cons: Limited menu, can be busy
Cape May Cafe (breakfast) – Modified Experience
Table Service
Location: Beach Club Resort
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Table Service credit(s)
Pros: Nice variety of foods to choose from (such as chorizo with eggs, Mickey waffles, cheese grits, bacon, etc.), characters (Donald, Goofy and Minnie) are dressed in beach attire, often easier to find a reservation here than other character dining locations
Cons: Only 3 characters here, fairly expensive for breakfast food Modified Experience: No characters will be available at this time. Food will be served family style.
Lunch
Hurricane Hanna’s Grill (lunch)
Quick Service
Location: Beach Club Resort
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Some tasty options for a pool bar, kids meals are served in a pail
Cons: Birds are often around and can snag your food
Beach Club Marketplace (lunch)
Quick Service
Location: Beach Club Resort
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Good place to grab a quick snack or meal
Cons: Limited menu, can be busy
Beaches & Cream (lunch)
Table Service
Location: Beach Club Resort
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Table Service credit(s)
Pros: Great burgers and ice cream (including The Kitchen Sink sundae which can be shared by several people) plus some amazing alcoholic milkshakes
Cons: Menu is kind of limited, seating is more limited than most other Table Service locations
Dinner
Beach Club Marketplace (dinner)
Quick Service
Location: Beach Club Resort
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Good place to grab a quick snack or meal
Cons: Limited menu, can be busy
Beaches & Cream (dinner)
Table Service
Location: Beach Club Resort
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Table Service credit(s)
Pros: Great burgers and ice cream (including The Kitchen Sink sundae which can be shared by several people) plus some amazing alcoholic milkshakes
Cons: Menu is kind of limited, seating is more limited than most other Table Service locations
Cape May Cafe (dinner) – Modified Experience
Table Service
Location: Beach Club Resort
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Table Service credit(s)
Pros: Wide variety of seafood (all-you-can-eat crab legs are very popular), lots of non-seafood options as well
Cons: Expensive if paying out-of-pocket
Everything Else
Martha’s Vineyard
Table Service
Location: Beach Club Resort
On the Disney Dining Plan? No, 0 Table Service credit(s)
Pros: Quiet spot to grab drinks and appetizers
Cons: Only open in evenings, Disney Dining Plan not accepted
- Valet Parking Is Returning To Walt Disney World Resort Hotels
- Yacht Club Is Offering In-Room Dining Upon The Resort’s Reopening
- Walt Disney World Announces Reopening Dates For Club Level Lounges
- Reopening Dates Set For Beach Club, Wilderness Lodge, & All-Star Movies
- New Summer 2021 Walt Disney World Resort Hotel Offer Now Available
