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The Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa

1900 N Buena Vista Dr Lake Buena Vista, 32830 United States of America

Waterfront resort near Downtown Disney® area

Near theme parks
Located in Walt Disney World® Resort and across from the Downtown Disney® area, this resort spans 27 acres overlooking Lake Buena Vista. SeaWorld Orlando and Universal Studios are within 10 miles. Show more
Health spa
Recreation options at Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa include 2 outdoor pools, a children's pool, a tennis court, and a playground; the Palace Spa provides massage, facials, and body treatments.
Wireless Internet
Guestrooms at The Buena Vista Palace offer pillowtop mattresses, refrigerators, in-room safes, and wireless Internet access. Most have furnished balconies with varying views. Hide

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4.3out of 5

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86%

of guests recommend

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Resort View room
One king bed or two queen beds. Balcony with resort view. Desk. Wireless and wired high-speed Internet access. TV with premium cable channels and pay movies. Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker. Iron/ironing board. In-room safe.
Water View Guestroom
One king bed or two queen beds. Balcony with water view. Desk. Wireless and wired high-speed Internet access. TV with premium cable channels and pay movies. Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker. Iron/ironing board. In-room safe.
Disney View room
One king bed or two queen beds. Balcony with view of Walt Disney World® Resort. Desk. Wireless and wired high-speed Internet access. TV with premium cable channels and pay movies. Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker. Iron/ironing board. In-room safe.
Island Suite
One king bed or two queen beds. Sofa bed. Balcony. Desk. Wireless and wired high-speed Internet access. TV with premium cable channels and pay movies. Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker. Iron/ironing board. In-room safe.
Island Suite Water View
One king bed or two queen beds. Sofa bed. Balcony. Desk. Wireless and wired high-speed Internet access. TV with premium cable channels and pay movies. Refrigerator and coffee/tea maker. Iron/ironing board. In-room safe.
Disney Fireworks Queen View
1 king bed or 2 queen beds. Pillowtop mattress. Premium bedding. Balcony. Desk. In-room safe. 32-inch television. Flat-panel television. Satellite television service. Premium television channel(s). Pay movies. Multi-line phone. Voice mail. Clock radio. Refrigerator. Coffee/tea maker. Shower/tub combination. Handheld shower. Makeup/shaving mirror. Designer toiletries. Iron/ironing board. Blackout drapes/curtains. Electronic check-out. Air conditioning. Window opens. Smoking permitted.
Disney Fireworks King View
1 king bed. Pillowtop mattress. Premium bedding. Balcony. Desk. In-room safe. 32-inch television. Flat-panel television. Satellite television service. Premium television channel(s). Pay movies. Multi-line phone. Voice mail. Clock radio. Refrigerator. Coffee/tea maker. Shower/tub combination. Handheld shower. Makeup/shaving mirror. Designer toiletries. Iron/ironing board. Blackout drapes/curtains. Electronic check-out. Air conditioning. Window opens. Smoking permitted.
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Hotel Policies & Fees

The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Policies
  • Pets not allowed
  • Resort fee charged at hotel/condo
  • Check-in time starts at 4 PM
  • Check-out time is 11 AM
  • American Express accepted
  • Diners Club accepted
  • Discover accepted
  • Eurocard accepted
  • JCB International accepted
  • MasterCard accepted
  • Visa accepted
Fees
  • The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
    • Valet parking fee: USD 16 per day
    • Airport shuttle fee: USD 21 per person (one way)
    • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 17
    • Deposit: USD 75 per night
    • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20 per night
  • The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Mandatory Fees and Taxes
  • The following mandatory hotel-imposed fees are charged and collected by the hotel either at check-in or check-out.
    • Resort fee: USD 19.07 per accommodation, per night
  • Hotel resort fee inclusions:
    • Internet access in guestroom
    • Phone calls (ltd local/long-distance)
    • Newspaper (daily)
    • Use of pool
    • Use of spa tub
    • Use of fitness center
    • Use of sporting facilities or equipment
    • Use of in-room safe
    • In-room coffee
    • Self parking
  • The above list may not be comprehensive. Mandatory hotel-imposed fees may not include tax and are subject to change.
Special Check-In Instructions
  • The hotel requires a credit or debit card on arrival; a $75 per night hold is placed on the card for incidental charges. Guests may opt at check-in to charge only the mandatory daily resort fee to their credit/debit card and remain on a cash-only basis during their stay, without charging privileges to their guestroom account. Otherwise, the hotel collects the daily resort fee and incidentals charged to the guestroom account during their stay at check-out.

Promotions

Winter Escape Promotion

Book a 3-night minimum stay in a Winter Escape rate category October 17, 2011 - April 25, 2012 for travel November 1, 2011 - April 27, 2012 and receive the following:

  • $75 resort credit per room with a 3-night minimum stay
  • $100 resort credit per room for stays of 4 nights or more
  • Kids ages 12 and younger eat free at participating resort restaurants when dining with a paying adult (valid for up to 2 children per room)
  • Welcome amenity at check-in
  • Credit can be used towards resort activities such as dining, golf, spa treatments, and tennis; resort activities vary by property. Resort credit applied at check-out and final credit value will be based upon total number of nights at the resort. Credits can be applied towards all charges except room rate, corresponding taxes, and resort fees. Offer is not combinable with other promotions, packages, rate plans, and offers. Unused portions of the credit will be forfeited and cannot be reimbursed in cash. Offer subject to availability. Blackout dates and other restrictions apply. Not applicable to confirmed, existing reservations or group bookings. Kids eat free offer not valid with room service. Kids must dine from the children's menu or buffet, if available. Other restrictions may apply.

    Awards and Affiliations

    A Green / Sustainable Property - First Party Certified

    This property has performed a self-assessment, also known as First Party certification, of its sustainable tourism practices through Florida Green Lodging Program thus taking steps to understand its impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy. The property's claims have not been independently verified by a second or third party certification program.

    • This property is affiliated with the International Gay & Lesbian Travel Association (IGLTA) and welcomes lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) guests.

    Accessibility Options

    • Accessible path of travel
    • Accessible bathroom
    • Roll-in shower
    • Handicapped parking
    • In-room accessibility
    • Accessibility equipment for the deaf
    • Braille or raised signage

    Property Amenities

    • Swimming pool - outdoor
    • Poolside bar
    • Swimming pool - children's
    • Spa tub
    • Full-service health spa
    • Massage - spa treatment room(s)
    • Steam room
    • Sauna
    • Concierge desk
    • Fitness facilities
    • Restaurant(s) in hotel
    • Breakfast available (surcharge)
    • Nightclub
    • Self parking
    • Airport transportation (surcharge)
    • Limo or Town Car service available
    • Banquet facilities
    • Ballroom(s)
    • Business center
    • Multiple small meeting rooms
    • Multiple large conference rooms
    • Event catering
    • Exhibit space
    • Audio-visual equipment
    • Secretarial services
    • Total number of rooms - 1014
    • Safe-deposit box at front desk
    • Multilingual staff
    • Express check-in
    • Porter/bellhop
    • Express check-out
    • Doorman/doorwoman
    • Security guard
    • 24-hour front desk
    • Number of floors -
    • Hair salon
    • ATM/banking
    • Gift shops or newsstand
    • Currency exchange
    • Beauty services
    • Dry cleaning/laundry service
    • Laundry facilities
    • Arcade/game room
    • Air-conditioned public areas
    • Elevator/lift
    • Tennis on site
    • Valet parking (surcharge)
    • Business services
    • Wedding services
    • Number of outdoor pools - 3
    • Wireless (high-speed) Internet access - surcharge
    • Wired (high-speed) Internet access - surcharge
    • Self parking (free)
    • Conference center
    • Outdoor tennis courts -
    • Meeting facilities size (feet) - 90,000
    • Number of meeting/conference rooms - 44
    • Shopping on site
    • Number of buildings/towers - 2
    • Spa services on site
    • Suitable for children
    • Coffee shop or café
    • Complimentary newspapers in lobby
    • Theme park shuttle (complimentary)
    • Billiards or pool table
    • Tours/ticket assistance
    • Microwave in lobby
    • Parking (free)
    • Valet parking
    • Room service
    • Television in lobby

    Rooms

    Rooms at this Lake Buena Vista resort provide pillowtop mattresses topped with 250-thread-count cotton-blend linens, down pillows and down duvets.

    Rooms come with 32-inch, LCD, flat-panel TVs, and desks twinned with Herman Miller ergonomic chairs. Wireless and wired high-speed Internet access is provided.

    Room Amenities

    • Wireless Internet access
    • High-speed Internet access
    • Premium television channel(s)
    • Pay movies
    • Premium bedding
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
    • Balcony
    • Air conditioning
    • Blackout drapes/curtains
    • Multi-line phone
    • Voice mail
    • Refrigerator
    • Coffee/tea maker
    • Wake-up calls
    • Turndown service (on request)
    • Designer toiletries
    • Extra towels/bedding in room
    • Handheld showerhead
    • Makeup/shaving mirror
    • Shower/tub combination
    • Electronic check-out
    • Electronic/magnetic keys
    • Satellite television service
    • Flat-panel television
    • Pillowtop mattress
    • Desk
    • Window opens
    • Clock radio
    • Iron/ironing board
    • In-room safe
    • Smoking permitted
    • Rollaway beds available
    • Cribs (infant beds) available
    • Wireless high-speed Internet access (complimentary)
    • Wired high-speed Internet access (complimentary)
    • Daily housekeeping (daily)

    Dining

    The Outback Restaurant - Australian-themed setting serving fresh seafood and steak entrees. Open for dinner only.

    Watercress Café - Overlooking Lake Buena Vista, this casual restaurant features American fare, including soups, salads, and sandwiches. Open for breakfast and lunch. Sunday breakfast includes visits from the Disney characters.

    Kook Sports Bar - Serves appetizers and drinks each evening. Features 30+ flat-screen satellite TVs, a pool table, and darts.

    Lobby Lounge - A piano bar overlooking the lobby atrium and serving wine, cocktails, and coffee drinks. Open from mid-afternoon until late evening.

    Pool Snack Bar - Located on Recreation Island, this poolside bar offers hamburgers, hot dogs, snacks, and tropical drinks from mid-morning until mid-evening.

    Recreation

    • Golfing nearby
    • Golf - driving range nearby
    • Golf - miniature nearby
    • Boating nearby
    • Helicopter/airplane tours nearby
    • Fishing nearby
    • Personal watercraft nearby
    • Basketball on site
    • Playground on site
    • Running track/path on site
    • Swimming on site
    • Tennis on site
    • Volleyball on site

    Spa

    • Number of treatment rooms - 14
    • Couples treatment rooms
    • Manicures and pedicures
    • Body wraps
    • Aromatherapy treatments
    • Nutrition consultation in spa
    • Spa tub in spa
    • Spa boutique
    • Massages
    • Facial treatments
    • Body treatments

    Verified Reviews: All guest reviews are verified as submitted by our customers and reflect their stay at The Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa

    4.3
    out of 5
    avg. guest rating
    Hotel service:
    4.3
    Hotel condition:
    4.2
    Room cleanliness:
    4.3
    Room comfort:
    4.4
    Location:
    4.6
    Neighbourhood:
    4.6
    86%

    of guests recommend

    out of 716 reviews

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    A Traveller from Miami
    4.0
    out of 5
    Recommends this hotel
    Posted 12 Dec 2011

    “Good Splurge”

    Room and Hotel very trendy and Lux great stay!!! If I had to complain about anything it would be the vale service dinging the car and the maid service opening the door with the do not disturb sign on the door, they would knock once and open the door without anyone answering them to come in every morning.

    Comment from the hotel's management
    Thank you for taking the time to review this hotel and for your constructive feedback. Your comments have certainly highlighted some areas which may require further staff training and I appreciate you taking the time to pass them along to me. Happy Holidays!
    , Hotel Management
    Posted 27 Dec 2011
    A Traveller from Leesburg, Virginia
    4.0
    out of 5
    Recommends this hotel
    Posted 10 Dec 2011

    “Great Location to Downtown Disney”

    Overall, this hotel is a good value, being one block away from Downtown Disney, which offers a lot of free nighttime entertainment and variety of restaurants and shops all oriented toward the family. The bus service to the 4 Disney parks is good with buses arriving every 30 minutes. The grounds of the hotel are beautiful backing to a lake. Parking is free and the area seems to be very safe.

    When to go
    December before the Holidays.
    Comment from the hotel's management
    Thank you for your wonderful review - it was a pleasure to read! I’m so glad that your stay here was such a memorable one and that you were able to experience the wonderful amenities that we offer .Thank you again for posting your review and we look forward to welcoming you back again one day soon to create more wonderful memories. Happy Holidays,
    , Hotel Management
    Posted 19 Dec 2011
    Steven
    5.0
    out of 5
    Recommends this hotel
    Posted 6 Dec 2011

    “Enjoyed”

    Very good experience

    Comment from the hotel's management
    Thank you for your nice comment. We hope you come back and stay with us when you visit Orlando again.
    Hotel Management, General Manager
    Posted 16 Dec 2011
    A Traveller from Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
    4.0
    out of 5
    Recommends this hotel
    Posted 5 Dec 2011

    “Overall good stay, minor complaints only”

    Buena Vista Palace was overall a good stay, however there are a few things worth noting: - Cafe / deli is quite expensive. Maybe this is standard for the area, but we were very disappointed. Buffet breakfast was $19 + tax and tip, and a la carte options were no better ($15 for a breakfast sandwich? really?) deli was ludicrously expensive, charging up to $10 for a sandwich. Made packing meals for our days unreasonably expensive. - Room got quite cold at night, we were told there was no heater in the rooms so we had no recourse. - Shower heads made for extremely uncomfortable showers. Water pressure was almost painful, and turning down the flow caused pipe noise and reverberation. - Recreational supplies were very poor. We tried using their tennis courts and basketball court. The provided tennis raquets were very cheap, and the balls were also very cheap with cracks. We played for 10 minutes and then gave up. It was very disappointing. The basketballs they provided were also subpar, and we were told it was against regulations to allow frisbees. Very disappointing. - The larger pool was unusable due to the temperature. I don't think we saw any guests in it over the duration of our stay. Some of the positives we enjoyed: - Smaller pool was heated and comfortable, as was the hot tub - Great gym facility - Great bus service - Some good room service deals (pizza) Overall if returning to the area, would probably opt to try another hotel just to compare.

    Getting around
    Free shuttle to disney parks from hotel. You will need to cab or drive to universal studios parks.
    A Traveller
    2.0
    out of 5
    Does not recommend this hotel
    Posted 3 Dec 2011

    “Will not go back...”

    Far from a Palace...and not a resort.... Mini-fridge was all dirty....smelled rotten...TV was falling apart... Personnel was always very courteous though....

    Comment from the hotel's management
    Thank you for taking the time to write the review, we value all feedback from our guests, as this is the only way to ensure we continually improve our product and service. I was very concerned to read your comments about the mini fridge and TV. I do sincerely apologize for any discomfort you may have experienced and would like to thank you for letting us know. If your travel plans bring you back to Orlando, I hope that you give the Buena Vista Palace the opportunity to make your next stay a memorable one for all the right reasons. Cheers!
    , Hotel Management
    Posted 19 Dec 2011
    A Traveller from Ormond Beach, Florida
    5.0
    out of 5
    Recommends this hotel
    Posted 2 Dec 2011

    “Would go back - staff was wonderful”

    My friend and I took advantage of a spa package at the hotel and decided to stay overnight also. The spa staff was wonderful, helpful, and skilled. The hotel was quiet and full of amenities we wish we had the time to take advantage of. Next time we will plan better. We shopped at the nearby outlet mall and there are lots of places to eat close by.

    Area recommendations
    There is lots of shopping within 5-15 minutes - outlet malls and high end malls. We were not in town to go to the parks, but when we come next time to do so, we would definitely stay in this hotel because of its nearness to the parks, and the quality of the hotel and staff.
    Comment from the hotel's management
    Thank you for your recommendation and for taking the time to share your experience. I’m glad that you were able to take advantage of one of the many wonderful spa packages that we offer. We look forward to welcoming you back soon so you can enjoy the rest of the wonderful amenities! Warm regards
    , Hotel Management
    Posted 19 Dec 2011
    A Traveller from Dallas, TX
    5.0
    out of 5
    Recommends this hotel
    Posted 1 Dec 2011

    “Stay here if you are looking for something outside of the Disney owned resorts”

    The hotel pretty much met all our expectations. The rooms are clean and nice, the concierge is helpful and friendly, and it is very close to all the Disney parks. And most importantly, the beds are very comfortable - these are most appreciated at the end of a tiring day. We had rented our own car, so we did not take the hotel shuttle. Parking was free, which was a definite plus. But then, parking was $14 at Disney World. We were probably better off without the rental car as we did not use it much in Orlando. We did not use the numerous amenities provided by the hotel like the pool, gym, tennis courts etc. as our kids were pretty much done by the time we came back from Disney World.

    A Traveller from Mexico City.
    5.0
    out of 5
    Recommends this hotel
    Posted 30 Nov 2011

    “Very Good Hotel.”

    Very nice place, very convenient for enjoying the city and it's park. I think cleaniness of the rooms can be better.

    Area recommendations
    Orlando is a great city, clean and very enjoyable due to ist parks and attractions.
    Comment from the hotel's management
    Thank you for the review. I will certainly pass the feedback in relation to the room cleanliness onto our Director of Housekeeping as this is something that we can address internally and I thank you for letting us know your viewpoint. Warm Wishes,
    , Hotel Management
    Posted 19 Dec 2011
    A Traveller from fl
    4.0
    out of 5
    Recommends this hotel
    Posted 30 Nov 2011

    “good”

    great staff, hotel was nice

    A Traveller from Rahway, NJ
    4.0
    out of 5
    Recommends this hotel
    Posted 30 Nov 2011

    “Great First visit to Orlando”

    Hotel location was great with downtown disney and golf courses within walking distance. The hotel property was fantastic. Parking is a hassle but overall ok. The room was nice however cramped in the sink / closet / bathroom area when two people are trying to get ready at the same time. The balcony was a necessary feature when booking the trip, however the balcony had just enough room for two chairs and was very cramped. Overall the stay was enjoyable but if i booked another Orlando trip i would look to get a different room whether it be in this hotel or at another property.

    Area recommendations
    Lake Buena Vista area is a great location and is very accessible to all of the attractions with quick access to non-resort areas.

    The Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa

    1900 N Buena Vista Dr Lake Buena Vista, 32830 United States of America

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    Nearby Points of Interest

    • Downtown Disney area - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
    • DisneyQuest - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
    • Typhoon Lagoon - 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
    • Lake Bryan - 2.2 km / 1.3 mi
    • Mary, Queen of the Universe Shrine - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
    • Orlando Premium Outlets Vineland Ave - 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
    • Lake Buena Vista Golf Course - 2.7 km / 1.7 mi
    • Epcot - 3.2 km / 2 mi
    • Grand Cypress - North, South and East Courses - 3.5 km / 2.2 mi
    • Falcon's Fire - 3.7 km / 2.3 mi
    • Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores - 3.8 km / 2.4 mi
    • Disney's Boardwalk - 3.8 km / 2.4 mi
    • Osprey Ridge Golf Course - 4 km / 2.5 mi
    • Arabian Nights Dinner Show - 4.3 km / 2.7 mi
    • Disney's Hollywood Studios - 4.6 km / 2.8 mi

    Location Highlights

    • Theme park(s) nearby
    • Marina nearby
    • On lake
    • In entertainment district

    The closest major airports to The Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa are:

    Orlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.) - 21.5 km / 13.4 mi

    Orlando, FL (SFB-Orlando Sanford Intl.) - 51.8 km / 32.2 mi

    The preferred airport for The Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa is Orlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.).

    Distances are calculated in a straight line from the property's location to the point of interest or airport and may not reflect actual travel distance.

    Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometre.

    Nearest Major Airport:

    • Orlando, FL, United States (MCO-Orlando Intl.)

    Area:

    Downtown Disney® area/Lake Buena Vista: Downtown Disney ® area is Disney for the adult set. Here, restaurant options range from fast-food fare to white-linen service. Entertainment choices include dancing, live music, and a multiplex cinema. Shops offer children’s toys, as well as Harley-Davidson gear and hand-rolled cigars. Downtown Disney ® area’s other appeal is its proximity to both non-Disney and Disney-owned golf courses.

    The Buena Vista Palace Hotel & Spa

    1900 N Buena Vista Dr Lake Buena Vista, 32830 United States of America

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