Lake Buena Vista, Orlando, Florida, United States
Condo-style rooms with full-size kitchens, living
rooms, and furnished patios
Four heated pools, two hot tubs, and a wading pool for
kids
Mini-golf, basketball, volleyball, and tennis courts
Large arcade room and an outdoor shuffleboard
Resort-wide events and activities for kids
On-site fitness center
Free shuttle to and from Disney theme parks, SeaWorld, and Universal
Free Wi-Fi and parking
Only one free cleaning by housekeeping during a
nine-day or longer stay
Some reports of issues with cleanliness of the rooms and furniture
Occasional maintenance issues can be bothersome
Some buildings lack an elevator
No on-site dining options
This three-pearl, 275-room condo-style resort provides free shuttle services to and from the Disney
theme parks, SeaWorld, and Universal. Additionally, the resort has family-focused
amenities including four pools, two hot tubs, multiple sports courts, mini-golf,
resort-wide events and activities, and an arcade. The condos include full-size
kitchens, screened-in furnished porches, small bathrooms, and pullout couches for extra sleeping space. Guests shouldn't expect regular housekeeping or any on-site dining, though restaurants are about 10-minute walk away, as are
grocery stores. The adjacent Grande Villas Resort is a comparable option that has a deli and convenience store on-site.
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Scene
Mid-range, family-friendly resort with amenities spread across the grounds
The Blue Tree Resort is made up of brown buildings that have the appearance of an apartment complex. Condos are housed in different building
units, most of which are not connected by walkways and some of which do not have elevators. The pools and hot tubs are spread out among the
different units, as are the sports courts and the mini-golf course, so that a
few amenities are close to each building. The lobby is a simple, chain-like affair with blue and green hues, a handful of armchairs and a couch, as well as a long, sleek reception desk and a business center.
The fitness center and game room are in the same building and are located near
the center of the resort. The resort mainly attracts families with kids and some couples, with
most guests congregating around the pools, and sounds of children are
common throughout the resort.
Location
Close to Orlando's most popular family attractions and shopping and within walking distance of restaurants and grocery stores
Blue Tree Resort at Lake Buena Vista is in a prime
location to Orlando’s most popular family attractions, shopping, and restaurants.
Disney theme parks are about a five-minute drive away, SeaWorld is a
seven-minute drive, and Universal is 16 minutes by car. The resort offers a free
shuttle service to and from these attractions. As for shopping, Orlando Vineland
Premium Outlets is only a six-minute drive from the resort, while several restaurants
are within walking distance. For guests who want to use their kitchens, there is a grocery store about a 10-minute walk away. The airport can be reached in 22 minutes, though the resort does not offer a shuttle service here.
Rooms
One- and two-bedroom condos with full kitchens, screened-in furnished porches, and pullout couches
Guests can choose between One or Two-Bedroom Suites,
with Two-Bedroom Suites having one queen-size bed and two twin-size beds. The colorful interiors have a subtle tropical theme with a focus on flowers in hues of blue,
green, and yellow. Each condo has a dining room table and a pullout couch in a living room area. There’s also a full-size kitchen with a large refrigerator,
stove, oven, microwave, dishwasher (with free dish soap and towels), and a
coffeemaker with filters. Some units have washers and dryers, though for rooms without,
there are two (pricey) coin-operated laundry facilities at the resort. Additionally,
all condos come with furnished screened-in porches. Bathrooms are fairly small and standard with shower/tub combos with rainfall showerheads and a limited range of toiletries provided. Travelers should note that condos near pools are
subject to noise during the day and evening. Additionally, the units get serviced by housekeeping only once during a stay of nine or
more days and there have been multiple reports of problems with cleanliness and maintenance issues.
Features
Free shuttle service to and from Disney theme parks, many on-site family-friendly activities and amenities like mini-golf, and five pools
This hotel provides many family-friendly amenities
like mini-golf, an arcade room, shuffleboard, and several sports courts including volleyball, basketball, and tennis. The resort also hosts children’s events and
activities such as a photo scavenger hunt or bingo, and DVDs can be rented for a small fee. Additionally, there are four pools (three heated), a wading pool for
young children, and two hot tubs. The pool areas have lounge chairs, umbrellas,
and outdoor grills. There is a fitness center, but it’s somewhat small for a
resort of this size. The business center has two computers and two printers. Dining options are not
available on-site however. As
a Walt Disney World Good Neighbor Hotel, the resort offers a free shuttle service to and
from the Disney theme parks, Universal, and Sea World.
