
Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa
Best for large families or groups who want multi-bedroom villas, in-resort water play and many on-site activities.
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Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa is a large villa-style family resort in Orlando’s International Drive area with multiple pools, a paid on-site water park and full-service spa. Disney's Contemporary Resort is an iconic A-frame Disney hotel on the monorail line offering direct Magic Kingdom access and modernist design—read this if you need big multi-bedroom villas and on-site water fun versus a classic Disney monorail property close to the parks.
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Best for large families or groups who want multi-bedroom villas, in-resort water play and many on-site activities.

Best for guests prioritizing immediate Magic Kingdom access, Disney theming and a signature monorail-station hotel experience.
When Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa wins: choose Westgate if you need multi-bedroom villas, private-style living for families or groups, wide on-site recreation (seven pools, Treasure Cove Water Park, mini golf) and a full-service spa while keeping a budget-friendly profile outside the Disney monorail loop.
When Disney's Contemporary Resort wins: pick the Contemporary for the unique Disney experience—an A-frame tower with a monorail running through it, shorter transfers to Magic Kingdom, Disney restaurants and immersive Disney service and perks.
Bottom line: Westgate Lakes is a better fit for larger groups and travelers who want resort activities and villa space; Contemporary is the pick for park-first visitors who value proximity to Magic Kingdom and the monorail connection.
| Category | Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa | Disney's Contemporary Resort |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Resort-ahead, villa-style property with many family activities and casual dining. | Iconic Disney monorail hotel focused on park access and Disney atmosphere. |
| Location | International Drive / Convention Center area; shuttle service to theme parks. | Lake Buena Vista (Bay Lake) beside Walt Disney World with monorail access to Magic Kingdom. |
| Size | About 1,990 rooms (villa units ranging studio to five-bedroom). | 1,008 guestrooms. |
| Who it's for | Families and groups needing multi-bedroom villas and on-site recreation. | Park-focused families and Disney fans who want easy Magic Kingdom access. |
| Pools & water attractions | Seven outdoor pools, seven hot tubs, multiple children's pools and Treasure Cove Water Park (paid admission for guests). | Two outdoor pools and one hot tub; children's pool; free theme-park shuttle and close to Disney water parks. |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple casual on-site restaurants, pool bars, a sports bar and a marketplace/deli; in-room delivery available. | Three restaurants, two lounges/bars, poolside bar and limited room-service hours. |
| Spa & fitness | Serenity Spa by Westgate — full-service 10,000 sq ft spa with treatment rooms, sauna, steam room and fitness classes. | Health club and sauna listed; full-service on-site spa — Not published. |
| Known for | Villa accommodations, water park, many pools and family recreation options. | A-frame design with monorail running through the building and very short access to Magic Kingdom. |
| Parking & transport | Complimentary self-parking and free valet parking; scheduled shuttles to parks (no airport shuttle). | Free self-parking; valet (surcharge); complimentary theme-park shuttle and monorail access to Magic Kingdom. |
Westgate Lakes sits in the International Drive/Convention Center area with easy access to many Orlando attractions via shuttle or local roads.
Choose Westgate if you want a central International Drive base with resort-style amenities and shuttle options.
Disney's Contemporary Resort is on Bay Lake inside the Walt Disney World complex with monorail access that makes Magic Kingdom extremely convenient.
Choose the Contemporary for the shortest, simplest access to Magic Kingdom and Disney transport.
Westgate Lakes offers villa-style units from studios to multi-bedroom villas for families and groups.
If you need kitchens and multi-bedroom space, Westgate’s villas are the practical choice.
Disney's Contemporary offers standard hotel guestrooms in an A-frame/modernist tower; room categories are hotel-style rather than villa apartments.
The Contemporary suits park-focused stays where full kitchens or multi-bedroom villas aren’t required.
Westgate Lakes centers on casual, family-friendly dining across multiple outlets and pool bars.
Pick Westgate for variety of casual, family-oriented and convenient food choices on property.
Disney's Contemporary has multiple on-site restaurants and lounges with Disney-themed dining options.
Choose the Contemporary for classic Disney dining and the convenience of on-site restaurants within the resort loop.
Westgate’s signature amenity is its on-property Treasure Cove Water Park alongside numerous pools and hot tubs.
Westgate is a strong choice if an on-site water park and lots of pool options matter to your trip.
Disney's Contemporary’s most-used advantage is proximity and direct transport to Magic Kingdom via monorail rather than a large on-site water park.
Pick Contemporary if immediate park access via monorail is your top priority rather than an on-site water park.
Westgate offers a full-service spa and active recreation options alongside casual nightlife at on-site bars.
If spa treatments, fitness classes and active recreation are important, Westgate covers them thoroughly.
Disney's Contemporary provides fitness and sauna facilities and Disney nightlife options nearby across the resort area.
Contemporary works for guests who want basic fitness/wellness on-site plus access to Disney entertainment options.

Multi-bedroom villas (studio to five-bedroom) and kitchens make Westgate the practical choice for bigger groups.

Disney's Contemporary places you a short monorail ride or walk from Magic Kingdom and Disney transport.

Treasure Cove Water Park plus seven pools and water-play features give Westgate a clear edge for staying on-property.

The Contemporary’s A-frame design and monorail station convey a signature Disney hotel experience.
No. Westgate charges a mandatory resort fee and Treasure Cove access is a separate paid admission; Disney’s Contemporary offers some paid dining and some services for a surcharge.
Disney's Contemporary Resort is much closer to Magic Kingdom and has monorail access; Westgate provides scheduled shuttles and is off-site of the Disney property.
For in-resort water play, family activities and multi-bedroom space choose Westgate; for minimizing park transfers and maximizing Disney immersion choose the Contemporary.
Yes. Both welcome families; neither is adults-only and both list children’s pools and kid-friendly amenities.
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