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Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort

2.5 star property
Bayside resort with 5 restaurants and 3 outdoor pools

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3 outdoor pools, pool cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas
5 restaurants, breakfast served
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Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort offers a full Disney experience with on-site shopping and five dining options. Guests can unwind in the hot tub after yoga or enjoy the arcade/game room, balancing activity and relaxation perfectly.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Hot tub
  • Room service
  • Pool
  • Parking available

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About the area

Located in Bay Lake, a neighbourhood in Lake Buena Vista, Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort is near the airport and near the bay. Disney Springs™ is worth exploring if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's popular attractions can visit Magic Kingdom® Park and Epcot®. Travelling with kids? Don't miss Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park and Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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4600 N World Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL, 32830

What's nearby

  • Walt Disney World® Resort - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Magic Kingdom® Park - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Epcot® - 7 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Disney Springs™ - 10 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park - 11 min drive - 10.9 km

Getting around

  • Kissimmee Station - 25 min drive
  • Kissimmee, FL (ISM-Kissimmee Gateway) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cosmic Ray's Starlight Café - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Casey's Corner - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Main Street Bakery (feat. Starbucks) - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Main Street Confectionery - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pinocchio Village Haus - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort

Family-friendly resort near Magic Kingdom® Park
Located close to Epcot® and Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park, Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort provides a marina, a poolside bar and shopping on-site. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Make sure that you enjoy a meal at the 5 on-site restaurants, including breakfast, lunch and dinner. Yoga classes are offered at the 24-hour gym; the property also has a coffee shop/cafe, a hair salon and an arcade/games room. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as dry cleaning/laundry services and 4 bars.
You'll also find perks such as:
  • 3 outdoor pools along with a waterslide, cabanas and sunloungers
  • Limo/town car service, cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) and valet parking (surcharge)
  • Express check-out, express check-in and babysitting (surcharge)
  • A 24-hour front desk, a TV in reception and a vending machine
Room features
All 428 rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches such as late-night room service and free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Childcare services and free infant beds
  • Hairdryers and shampoo
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels and DVD players
  • Balconies or patios, microwaves and cookware/dishes/utensils

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free theme park shuttle
  • Limo/town car service
  • Parking on site (USD 25 per night)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 33 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 5:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 30 for adults and USD 5 to 30 for children
  • 4 bars/lounges
  • 5 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Hot tub
  • Shopping
  • TV in common areas
  • Waterslide
  • Yoga classes

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free theme park shuttle
  • In-room babysitting
  • In-room cot
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Outdoors

  • Marina
  • On the bay
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Lift
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

More

  • 1 building
  • 15 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2009
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Late-night room service
  • Microwave

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The check-in location differs from the property location; go to: [My Disney Experience]
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 30 for adults and USD 5 to 30 for children
  • Self-parking fee: USD 25 per night
  • Valet parking fee: USD 33 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Bay Lake Tower Disney's Contemporary
Bay Lake Tower Disney's Contemporary Resort
Contemporary
Contemporary Resort
Disney's Bay Lake Tower Resort
Disney's Contemporary Resort
Disney's Contemporary
Tower Disney's Contemporary
Tower At Disney's Contemporary
Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort Resort
Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort Lake Buena Vista

Frequently asked questions

Does Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort have a pool?

Yes, this property has 3 outdoor pools.

Is Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort?

Self-parking is available for USD 25 per night. Valet parking is available for USD 33 per night.

What time is check-in at Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight.

What time is check-out at Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort located?

This family-friendly Lake Buena Vista resort is located near the airport, 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Magic Kingdom® Park, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Epcot® and Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park. Disney Springs™ and Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

8.8

Staff & service

9.4

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient clean fit all of our needs
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

William Alvin, Ridgeway

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Dining choices are limited in hotel, room cleaning is limited. $25 per day self parking fee
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Service and Friendly Staff
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Flawless stay. Exceptional view from balcony. Allowed early check in upon arrival
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lauren friscia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lis, Colorado

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the in room amenities! Laundry, kitchen excellent! Very roomy, great new, like the balcony
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I like that you can walk to Magic Kingdom park and the rooms were comfy. More dining options in Bay Lake Tower would be nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 5 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

jeff

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Pricey but worth it for the proximity

The Bay Lake Tower, like any other Disney resort on the property is expensive, especially compared to the local area. However, it is worth it after noticing the traffic in the parking lots. This particular resort is closest to the Magic Kingdom (10 minute walk or can walk to adjoined resort and hop the monorail). Facilities are clean and modern. Also, at night you can catch the Magic Kingdom's firework display from the connecting bridge between the two contemporary resorts on the fourth floor.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Sonho realizado

O hotel e maravilhoso , o atendimento dos funcionários também , localização excelente . A vontade de voltar também !!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Patty, SPaulo/SP

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Esperava bem mais de um resort da Disney, caro e super bem avaliado. Pois o quarto é antiquado, pequeno para 3 hóspedes, sem coisas básicas, como touca de banho! Não tem restaurante algum, só no hotel "irmão" do lado. Mesmo assim, o que se oferece lá é bastante sofrível. O serviço de quarto (room service) é caótico e desencontrado. Enfim, decepcionante. Não recomendo e não volto.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

cesar

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disney family trip

Excellent place to stay if you are planning on going to magic kingdom. It is at 10-15 minute walk or could take the monorail which is at a 5 minute walk. Excellent was amazing. Would highly recommend and will most definitely come back.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2018

6/10 Okay

Shell

Liked: Staff & service

Excellent Location

You are paying to be located a quick walk to Magic Kingdom in Disney World. The location is perfect, however there are definitely alternative accomodation options that are much cheaper (half the price) and just as nice that come with a small commute. We had a small studio apartment which has a very large bathroom which was handy for the family (2 showers in the one room). This allows you to save some money on meals by being able to use the microwave and freezer. We felt that the price of the room was purely for the location as the room whilst nice but not worth the price. Our balcony looked over Magic Kingdom so we could watch the fireworks from our room. It was disappointing that we weren't able to go up to the roof to see the Fireworks. This is because roof access is limited to Disney Vacation Club members. No restaurant facilities or shops in Bayview Towers, however a walkway connects to Disney's Contemporary Resort which has a selection of restaurants and a small convenience store with cheaper meals to take back to your room and cook.

10/10 Excellent

S, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great hotel, close to Disney.

First thing to say - it's pricey.. but you get great facilities, helpful staff, and walking distance to Disneyworld. We had a villa room so that we could cook for our mutiple food allergy son (as an aside, restaurant facilities in the parks could all meet his needs so was not necessary; Useful to have the large fridge freezer though). Rooms are large, beds comfortable, new towels and toiletries daily - and plenty of them. Location allowed 10min walk to the park - great when the monorail q is huge at park closing and for nipping back for afternoon nap! Highly recommend if you can stomach the costs.

4/10 Poor

Marc, los gatos,ca

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Just ok, close to Magic Kingdom

Really tight room. This is designed to disney vacation club, so it has a kitchen. Overall, kind of on the lower end for disney resorts even though it's really expensive. Location is great. Everything else feels super dated.

10/10 Excellent

Nitu, West Orange, NJ

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fun Getaway at the Contemporary Hotel

We had a wonderful stay at the Contemporary Hotel. It was fun for the kids. The gift shops had alot of things of good quality. The best part was how the monorail comes into the hotel. It is never too crowded and takes you to The Magic Kingdom and other parks easily. Also...we had a fantastic time at Chef Mickey's which is inside the hotel. The characters come around to say hello and you can take pics with them. Very entertaining fun place to be!

8/10 Good

Catherine, Ribeirão Preto

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel muito bem localizado, porém não vale o preço. Quarto tinha um cheiro estranho, pequeno e só conseguimos entrar no quarto depois das 16 horas.

10/10 Excellent

Emma, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

lovely Disney Hotel

We had a great stay for 12 nights at this hotel. Perfect for Disney and the rest of Orlando. Clean, spacious accommodation. All the luxury of a hotel with the advantages of an apartment. It is easier to make the extra magic hours for Disney guests if you can all have a quick breakfast in the room and our small children survived the evening meal much better in their pyjamas in the villa than they would have in a restaurant, almost certainly asleep in their pushchairs.

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Wonderful location

Wonderful location for families. Monorail service was a major plus!

6/10 Okay

Lisa, Old Bridge, NJ

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

Nice location, but pricey

I've stayed in many Disney Properties, and given the price of Bay Lake Tower, I had high expectations. While it's close to the monorail and shops/restaurants in the Contemporary, it's still quite a walk to get to everything. I did not like how the studio bathroom was set up with tub and toilet in one room, sink and mirror in another, and the toilet 'room' had a sliding but not locking door. My friends had a 2 bedroom unit, which was very small compared to how much space you get at Old Key West by comparison. I would not choose this hotel in future, but might try the Polynesian if I'm going to pay so much and want to be near the monorail.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good but expensive Disney Resort hotel

Nice getaway hotel. Very Pricey though. Got a lake view room coz all the park facing rooms are taken. Very nice sunrise view.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Closest hotel to to the Magic Kingdom - walkable

The Bay Tower is actually a DVC self-catering apartment connected to the Contemporary Hotel resort. The room we had had a coffee machine, microwave and fridge which was really convenient. We actually used the coffee machine to boil the water for our daily brew as this being USA, they don't have electric kettles! Although there is a monorail in the Contemporary, it goes in the wrong direction and you are better off just walk over to park in 5 minutes - probably the only hotel that you can walk from to the Magic kingdom. Wifi access was excellent even in the room and with the Contemporary resort across the footbridge, easily connected to the Disne shops and restuarants. The only issue I had was with the confusion as to whether we checked in or out at the Contemporary or the Bay Towers lobby as our bags got stored there whereas we were told to collect them at the Contemporary. Also get the bus by walking from the Bay Towers lobby - dont bother going through the Contemporary lobby as we were advised.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10 Excellent

GeorgiaMom306

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Bay Lake Tower 2-bedroom suite - DisneyWorld

Excellent location!!! The staff is courteous and the room was very clean. We would definitely stay at this hotel again. Perfect for families with toddlers/young children that need to return easily in the afternoons via monorail for naps. The 2 bedrooms/3 baths gave our entire family plenty of room to spread out (and not be on top of each other in the mornings getting ready). The pool is great too!