
Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa
Best for families or large groups who want multi-bedroom villas, lots of on-site pools and a resort water park (paid access).
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Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa is a large villa-style, family-friendly resort in Orlando’s International Drive/Convention Center area; read this if you want multi-bedroom villas, multiple pools and on-site water-park access. Walt Disney World Swan Reserve is a modern, Marriott-affiliated Disney-area hotel with sleek rooms, a full-service spa and convention facilities; read this if you want a compact, polished Disney-area stay with easy park connections.
Updated · about 8 km apart

Best for families or large groups who want multi-bedroom villas, lots of on-site pools and a resort water park (paid access).

Best for travelers seeking a modern, compact Disney-area hotel with Marriott-style service, a rooftop/private-beach feel and convention amenities.
When Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa wins: Choose Westgate Lakes if you need space (studio to multi-bedroom villas), are traveling with a group or children, or want extensive on-site recreation including Treasure Cove Water Park and multiple pools.
When Walt Disney World Swan Reserve wins: Choose the Swan Reserve if you prioritize a modern Disney-area hotel with Marriott affiliation, a polished spa, fewer crowds in rooms, and fast access to Disney parks via its complimentary park shuttle.
Bottom line: Both are 4-star Orlando properties that work for Disney-area visitors; pick Westgate Lakes for villa space and family-focused recreation, and Swan Reserve for a sleeker, hotel-style Disney-area stay with convention/spa polish.
| Category | Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa | Walt Disney World Swan Reserve |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Sprawling villa resort with family-focused recreation and multiple pools. | Modern, compact Disney-area hotel with convention and spa polish. |
| Location | International Drive / Convention Center area (9500 Turkey Lake Rd). | Epcot Resorts Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista (1255 EPCOT RESORTS BOULEVARD). |
| Size (rooms) | About 1,990 rooms and villas (studio to five-bedroom villas). | 349 guestrooms. |
| Ages / audience | All-ages, family-friendly (kids' club, children's pools, family activities). | All-ages hotel (not adults-only); suitable for families and convention travelers. |
| Pools & water features | Seven heated outdoor pools, seven hot tubs, four children's wading pools + paid-access Treasure Cove Water Park. | Multiple pools and three hot tubs, plus a private beach area and pool hoist on site. |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple casual venues (Drafts Sports Bar & Grill, Sid's Bistro, Cordovano Joe's, pool bars, snack bar). | One main restaurant (Amare), bar/lounge, room service and a beach bar. |
| Spa & fitness | Serenity Spa by Westgate — 10,000 sq ft, 12 treatment rooms, sauna, steam room; fitness classes on site. | Full-service spa with massages and body treatments, plus 24-hour fitness facilities. |
| Business & events | Large event space with multiple ballrooms and outdoor options (private island, water-park patio). | Conference center with 13 meeting rooms and ~2,572 sq m of meeting space. |
| Park access / transport | Complimentary scheduled shuttles to Disney, Universal and SeaWorld; complimentary parking and valet. | Complimentary theme-park shuttle, concierge/ticket assistance; self and valet parking (fees may apply). |
| Known for | Family recreation and a large on-property water park (Treasure Cove — separate paid admission). | Modern Disney-area hotel linked to Marriott with spa and convention facilities. |
Westgate Lakes sits in the International Drive/Convention Center district (9500 Turkey Lake Rd), convenient to many Orlando attractions.
Choose Westgate Lakes for broader access across Orlando's attractions and for an I‑Drive location with shuttle options.
Walt Disney World Swan Reserve is on EPCOT Resorts Boulevard in Lake Buena Vista, inside the Walt Disney World area.
Choose Swan Reserve if you want to stay inside the Disney resort area with quick park access.
Westgate Lakes offers studio villas through five-bedroom villas for groups and families.
Pick Westgate Lakes if you need space, kitchens or multiple bedrooms for family or group travel.
Walt Disney World Swan Reserve offers traditional hotel rooms through multi-bedroom Signature Suites.
Choose Swan Reserve for modern, hotel-style rooms and suite options without villa-scale layouts.
Westgate Lakes has several casual, family-oriented dining outlets across the property.
Westgate Lakes suits families who want casual, convenient on-site dining and pool-bar options.
Swan Reserve has a smaller restaurant/bar footprint with a single main restaurant and a bar/lounge.
Pick Swan Reserve if you prefer a hotel with a focused restaurant and bar rather than many casual outlets.
Westgate Lakes focuses heavily on on-site water recreation and family pools.
If on-site pool time and a resort water park matter, Westgate Lakes is the stronger choice.
Swan Reserve offers hotel-style pools and a private beach area plus three hot tubs.
Choose Swan Reserve for a hotel pool/beach experience that complements park visits rather than a resort water-park day.
Westgate Lakes combines a large spa with family recreation and event space.
Westgate works for weddings, large events and guests who want spa services plus active, family recreation.
Swan Reserve emphasizes a full-service spa and convention-ready meeting facilities in a compact footprint.
Pick Swan Reserve for spa treatments and a professional meeting/conference environment in the Disney area.

Westgate Lakes — multi-bedroom villas and units that can sleep very large parties, plus family amenities and activities.

Walt Disney World Swan Reserve — inside the Disney resort area with a Marriott affiliation and easy park connections.

Westgate Lakes — seven pools, multiple hot tubs and the pirate-themed Treasure Cove Water Park (sold separately).

Walt Disney World Swan Reserve — modern spa services, 13 meeting rooms and sizable conference space.
Westgate Lakes — it offers multi-bedroom villas, a kids' club, children's pools and a dedicated on-site water park (paid access).
Walt Disney World Swan Reserve is inside the Disney resort area and lists Walt Disney World® Resort about 0.5 km away; Swan Reserve is the closer option for park access.
No — access to Treasure Cove Water Park requires a separate paid admission that is available only to registered on-property guests.
Yes — both accept families and children. Swan Reserve is not adults-only; Westgate Lakes explicitly lists children’s amenities.
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