
Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa
Best for families or large groups who want multi-bedroom villas, a full spa and an on-property water park (paid access).
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Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa is a large villa-style Orlando resort with multiple pools, a paid-on-property water park and full-service spa — a good pick for families or groups who want villa space and resort activities. Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort is a Disney moderate with island-style village neighborhoods and Skyliner access — read this if you want easier access to Epcot/Studios and Disney theming.
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Best for families or large groups who want multi-bedroom villas, a full spa and an on-property water park (paid access).

Best for guests prioritizing Disney theming, complimentary theme-park shuttle and quick Skyliner access to Epcot and Disney's Hollywood Studios.
When Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa wins: Choose Westgate Lakes if you need multi-bedroom villa space, prefer a resort with lots of on-site recreation (mini golf, kayak rentals, seven pools and a dedicated water park) or want a full-service spa and free parking.
When Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort wins: Pick Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort if your trip centers on Disney parks, you value Disney transportation and theming, and you want easy Skyliner access toward Epcot and Hollywood Studios.
Bottom line: Westgate Lakes is a more-self-contained resort for families and groups who want villa layouts and lots of on-site amenities; Disney's Caribbean Beach is the practical choice for guests whose priority is convenient Disney park access and the Disney resort experience.
| Category | Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa | Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Casual, activity-focused villa resort with family recreation and paid water-park access. | Large Disney moderate with Caribbean island villages and family-focused Disney programming. |
| Location | International Drive / Convention Center area (9500 Turkey Lake Rd, Orlando). | Lake Buena Vista on Disney property (900 Cayman Way). |
| Size | About 1,990 rooms; villa options from studios to five-bedroom villas. | 2,109 rooms across multiple island villages. |
| Ages | All-ages; family amenities and kids' club. | |
| Pools / water features | Seven heated outdoor pools, seven hot tubs, children's wading pools and the paid Treasure Cove Water Park (lazy river, slides, wave pool). | Six outdoor pools and children's pools; beach-style leisure areas (resort lists private beach among amenities). |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple on-site venues including Drafts Sports Bar & Grill, Sid's Bistro, Cordovano Joe's pizza, Marketplace & Deli and several pool bars. | Multiple Disney dining outlets including Spyglass Grill, pool bars and a coffee shop; room service at limited hours. |
| Spa & fitness | Serenity Spa by Westgate — 10,000 sq ft, 12 treatment rooms, steam room/sauna and fitness classes. | Spa services and fitness options are available at the Disney resort (public listings note standard resort services). |
| Known for | Villa-style accommodations, on-site water park (separate paid admission) and broad family recreation. | Disney theming, island-village layout and Skyliner access to parks. |
| Transport to parks | Complimentary scheduled shuttle service to Disney, Universal and SeaWorld (check schedules); complimentary self and valet parking. | Complimentary Disney theme-park transport and Skyliner access; free theme-park shuttle listed. |
| Typical guest | Families and larger groups who value villa space and on-property activities. | Families and Disney guests prioritizing easy park access and Disney resort amenities. |
Westgate Lakes sits in Orlando's International Drive / Convention Center district, convenient to Universal and I‑Drive attractions.
Better for guests who want easy access to I‑Drive entertainment and paid shuttle links to multiple parks.
Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort is on Disney property in Lake Buena Vista with resort villages and Disney transport options.
Best if your trip centers on Disney parks and you want Disney-operated transport and proximity.
Westgate Lakes focuses on villa accommodations, from studios to multi-bedroom villas that suit families and groups.
Choose Westgate if you need multi-bedroom living space, kitchens or villa-style layouts.
Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort offers standard moderate-level Disney rooms across island-themed villages.
Pick Caribbean Beach for standard Disney rooms close to park transport and Skyliner stations.
Westgate Lakes offers several casual on-site outlets and pool bars for family meals and in-room delivery.
Good variety for families wanting casual meals, pizza delivery and poolside dining.
Caribbean Beach provides Disney dining options and a poolside/shoreline food-and-drink scene.
Best if you prefer Disney dining options and the convenience of park-linked meal planning.
Westgate's headline amenity is its on-property Treasure Cove Water Park plus seven pools across the resort.
If a water park and many pools are central to your stay, Westgate delivers—but water-park access is an extra cost.
Caribbean Beach centers on island-village pools and waterfront leisure with multiple pool areas.
Choose Caribbean Beach for Disney-themed pool areas and easy park access via Skyliner.
Westgate Lakes includes a large full-service spa and fitness facilities plus casual evening dining and bars.
Offers a full spa program and family-oriented evening dining and bar options.
Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort offers standard resort fitness and leisure plus Disney-themed evening activities.
Best for guests who want to pair Disney activities and park nights with resort convenience.

Villa layouts up to five bedrooms and units that sleep very large parties make Westgate the practical choice for bigger groups.

Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort offers Disney transport and Skyliner connections that put Epcot and Hollywood Studios within easy reach.

Seven pools, a pay-to-play water park, mini golf, marina rentals and numerous family activities keep guests entertained without leaving property.

If you want Disney-themed surroundings and the Disney resort experience, Caribbean Beach delivers that environment.
No. Treasure Cove Water Park requires separate paid admission that is available only to registered on‑property guests.
Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort has Skyliner access that provides convenient transport to Epcot; Westgate Lakes offers shuttles but is not on the Skyliner.
Yes. Both properties are family-friendly and list children’s pools and family amenities.
Yes. Westgate Lakes charges a mandatory daily resort fee that includes Wi‑Fi, mini golf, bike rentals, fitness access and other listed benefits.
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