11 Best Hotels in Epcot, Walt Disney World Orlando

Volleyball, bonfires, and movie nights are among the many activities offered at this resort on the Crescent Lake beach. One activity not on the list? Lake swimming—but not to worry. Stormalong Bay, with the longest waterslide at any Disney hotel, a kiddie play area, and sand banks makes up for this. Situated close to EPCOT and the Disney Skyliner, this is a good option for those with small kids who need a shorter walk at the end of the evening. Recently refurbished rooms give this hotel a touch more sophistication than before.

This colorful, three-story resort is a kid's version of paradise as each of its four wings features images from Finding Nemo, Cars, The Lion King, or The Little Mermaid, and linens and carpeting match the theme. Suites sleep up to six and have a separate bedroom and two baths.

Each villa in this pale-turquoise-and-white waterfront property next to the Yacht and Beach Club Resort has a separate living room, kitchen, and one or two bedrooms. It offers easy access to Disney's BoardWalk, Hollywood Studios, and EPCOT. Deluxe studios include a kitchenette and a sleeper sofa for a 5th guest for similar prices as a standard room.

Evoking Atlantic City in its heyday, this red-and-white hotel has a lobby filled with potted palms overlooking a classic waterfront promenade. Ferries and water taxis tootle about the bay on their way to EPCOT and Hollywood Studios, hawkers beckon you to play arcade games, and the smell of pretzels and popcorn hangs in the air.

Consisting of five palm-studded island "villages," this charming resort with a 42-acre lake and white sand beaches is labeled with names straight from Pirates of the Caribbean. Nightly movies under the stars or bonfires on the shore can be a welcome break from the parks.

Giant jukeboxes, 65-foot-tall bowling pins, an oversize Big Wheel and Rubik's Cube, and other pop-culture memorabilia dot the grounds of this value resort. Guest rooms have recently been renovated, and a big food court serves reasonably priced fare.

Designed to evoke a resort along the European Riviera, this hotel offers options for every type of traveler in its array of room choices—from Tower Studios (small rooms designed for only two guests but with a kitchenette) to grand, three-bedroom villas. Although it appeals to families, its beautiful landscaping and quiet, sophisticated atmosphere also attract couples looking for a romantic spot. In addition, the property is connected to the Disney Skyliner, so you can ride over to Hollywood Studios or take a bus to Magic Kingdom or Animal Kingdom.

Recalling a New England Yacht Club, this property offers Crescent Lake boating options, a sweet gazebo that's often used for weddings, and one of Disney's best steak houses. Access to the popular Stormalong Bay water park–style pool makes this a favorite with kids who love, among other things, the large slide and the lazy river. There's walking access to the back entrance of EPCOT, and the Disney Skyliner also makes getting around a breeze.

The Four Seasons presides majestically over Disney's exclusive Golden Oak community, and its luxurious amenities and dedication to service are clear from the moment you step into the marble, flower-bedecked lobby and head for your room. In 2022, Capa, the Spanish-themed, 17th-floor restaurant, was awarded one of Orlando's four Michelin stars, while Ravello, the signature southern Italian restaurant, garnered a Michelin Plate designation. Families love the lazy river and on-site kids club.

A pair of 56-foot-tall sea creatures bookends a 25-story, glass, A-frame structure at this luxe resort designed, like the adjoining Swan (which is also on Disney property but not a Disney-owned resort), by world-renowned architect Michael Graves and set close enough to the parks that you can escape the midday heat for a dip in the pool. Guests get some (like transportation and Extra Magic Hours) but not all (in-park charging privileges) of the perks of staying on Disney property. The Swan Reserve, an annex opened in late 2021, has additional rooms and suites and its own pool, ballroom, and four unique restaurants; it's designed to keep some of the hustle and bustle of conferences and conventions away from the main hotels.

This luxurious hotel, like its sister hotel the Dolphin, is not owned by Disney but still receives many of the same Disney perks, including Extra Magic Hours but excluding the ability to charge park purchases to your room. Often used for conventions, both the Swan and Dolphin have a more grown-up feel than most of the hotels on Disney property and are good for those looking to get away from the Disney sensory overload.