
Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa
Best for groups and families who need multi-bedroom villas, lots of resort pools and a self-contained activity program.
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Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa is a large villa-style, all-ages resort in Orlando’s International Drive area; read this if you need multi-bedroom villas, a paid on-site water park and lots of on-site activities. Disney's Beach Club Resort is a Disney deluxe EPCOT-area resort centered on family-friendly Stormalong Bay and seaside theming; read this if you want close access to EPCOT/Disney parks and the Disney pool complex.
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Best for groups and families who need multi-bedroom villas, lots of resort pools and a self-contained activity program.

Best for guests prioritizing direct Disney access, Disney theming and the Stormalong Bay pool experience.
When Westgate Lakes wins: Choose Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa if you need large villas (1–5+ bedrooms), want many on-site pools and recreational options (mini golf, marina, courts) and like the option to buy day access to a sizable pirate-themed water park reserved for resort guests.
When Disney's Beach Club wins: Choose Disney's Beach Club Resort if proximity to EPCOT/Disney transportation and the resort’s signature Stormalong Bay pool complex, plus the Disney hotel experience, are higher priorities than villa space or a standalone paid water-park.
Bottom line: Westgate Lakes is the practical, space-first Orlando option for families and groups; Disney's Beach Club is the pick for travelers seeking a Disney deluxe stay with one of the area’s most famous pool complexes and easy park access.
| Category | Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa | Disney's Beach Club Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Resort-as-villa campus with family recreation and multiple pool areas. | Disney deluxe resort with seaside motif and polished Disney service. |
| Location | International Drive / Convention Center area (9500 Turkey Lake Rd, Orlando). | Lake Buena Vista — EPCOT-area (1800 Epcot Resort Blvd). |
| Size | Large villa resort (listing shows ~1990 rooms across studios to five-bedroom villas). | Mid-large Disney deluxe property (supplier listing: 576 guestrooms). |
| Who it's for | Families/groups who need separate bedrooms, kitchens and on-site activities. | Families and Disney-goers who want easy park access and a notable pool complex. |
| Pools & water features | Seven outdoor pools, seven hot tubs, multiple children's wading pools and Treasure Cove Water Park (paid admission for on-property guests). | Stormalong Bay — a signature multi-area pool complex with lazy river and sand-bottom sections (hotel’s best-known amenity). |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple casual venues (Drafts Sports Bar & Grill, Sid's Bistro, Marketplace & Deli, Cordovano Joe's, pool bars and Treasure Cove outlets). | Disney-run table and quick-service dining (well known for venues such as Beaches & Cream and Cape May Cafe; supplier listing notes 2 restaurants and a coffee shop/cafe). |
| Spa & fitness | Serenity Spa by Westgate — full-service 10,000 sq ft spa, steam room, sauna, fitness center and kids' spa services. | Not published |
| Theme-park transport | Complimentary scheduled shuttle to Disney, SeaWorld and Universal (no airport shuttle). | Complimentary shuttle and close Disney-area access; hotel is within the Disney Resort transport system (supplier listing highlights proximity to Epcot®). |
| Family services | Kids' club (Wes T. Gator), playground, mini golf, children’s pools and family activities. | Family-focused programming typical of Disney deluxe resorts; pool play and child-friendly dining and services. |
| Parking & fees | Complimentary self- and valet parking; a mandatory daily resort fee covers Wi‑Fi, mini golf, bike rentals and other amenities. | Self parking and valet are subject to Disney/resort-specific fees; buffet breakfasts and parking have additional charges per supplier listing. |
Westgate Lakes sits in Orlando’s International Drive/Convention Center neighborhood, convenient to multiple theme-park areas and local attractions.
Good when you want broad Orlando access and a location tied to International Drive attractions.
Disney's Beach Club Resort is on the Disney Resort campus near EPCOT, designed for guests who prioritize Disney park access.
Best when proximity to EPCOT/Disney parks and Disney resort services matter most.
Westgate Lakes focuses on villa-style accommodations that scale from studio to five-bedroom villas.
Pick Westgate Lakes when you need space, kitchens and separate bedrooms for families or groups.
Disney's Beach Club offers Disney deluxe room categories, including Club Level and water/resort views.
Choose Disney's Beach Club for standard deluxe hotel rooms with Disney-specific room-service and benefits tied to the resort.
Westgate Lakes provides a variety of casual and family-friendly dining outlets across the resort campus.
Good selection of casual, family-oriented dining and convenient in-villa options.
Disney's Beach Club offers Disney-managed dining with well-known family-friendly and themed outlets.
Best when Disney-branded dining and the ability to reserve Disney table-service meals are priorities.
Westgate Lakes centers much of its on-site programming around pools and a separately ticketed pirate-themed water park.
Choose Westgate Lakes if you want a resort with many pools and a water-park option for an extra fee.
Disney's Beach Club is most famous for Stormalong Bay, the resort’s signature multi-area pool complex.
Pick Disney's Beach Club if the Stormalong Bay experience and Disney pool atmosphere are the main draw.
Westgate Lakes emphasizes an on-site full-service spa and active recreation across the campus.
A strong wellness program plus casual nighttime dining and bars make Westgate suitable for active families and groups.
Disney's Beach Club provides standard Disney resort wellness and evening dining options tied into Disney operations.
Use Disney's Beach Club when you want Disney-serviced wellness/dining and easy park-evening access; consult Disney for specific spa details.

Westgate Lakes — multiple villa layouts up to five-bedroom units and options that sleep very large groups.

Disney's Beach Club — located on the Disney Resort campus near Epcot with Disney transport connections.

Westgate Lakes — seven pools, water park (paid), marina activities, mini golf, courts and kids’ club.

Disney's Beach Club — Stormalong Bay is one of the area’s signature multi-area pool experiences.
Westgate Lakes — villa units (studio to multi-bedroom) include living areas and kitchens or kitchenettes; they’re designed for families and groups who want in-room cooking and separate bedrooms.
No — Treasure Cove Water Park requires a separate paid admission band available only to on-property guests.
Yes — Disney's Beach Club is on the Disney Resort campus and is listed as very near Epcot® in the supplier listing, making park access simpler than off-campus properties.
Westgate Lakes often gives more space and on-site family activities per dollar (villa layouts and many pools); be aware that Treasure Cove access is an extra cost and Westgate charges a mandatory resort fee.
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