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| The "Beach" with the Yacht Club in the distance |
We paid a visit to the Yacht and Beach Club earlier this month, and I've decided to take a slightly different approach with this review, by comparing the rooms, restaurants, amenities and atmosphere of both. My aim is to help the struggling planner decide between these two hotels, without having to resort to a flip of the coin or Rock, Paper, Scissors.
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| The Beach Club |
Rooms - Edge: Beach Club
I will admit right off that it has been some time since I've stayed at the Yacht Club, so for me to pick the Beach Club might be a bit slanted. The standard rooms at both hotels are fairly similar, however I prefer the Beach Club's accommodations because of the availability of Villas. My philosophy when it comes to hotel rooms is simple: the bigger the better, which makes the one and two bedroom villas at the Beach Club an obvious favorite. We loved our experience in a two-bedroom villa at Beach Club, and for the first time in my life we actually cooked something while on vacation. OK, so it was frozen pizza, but it still counts. If space is what you need then the Beach Club Villas will certainly fit the bill, with the nagging side effect of adding many more zeros to your actual bill.
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| If you like oak, you'll love the Yacht Club |
Restaurants - Edge: Yacht Club
In many ways, the dining options at the Yacht and Beach club are similar, yet there is an important factor that sets one clearly apart. Both resorts feature a quality casual dining option, with the Captain's Grille at Yacht Club, and the Cape May Cafe at Beach Club. Each resort also lays claim to my personal favorite, Beaches and Cream...an old style soda fountain with burgers that usually make me a little weak in the knees. What sets the Yacht Club a notch ahead, however, is their signature restaurant: Yachtsman Steakhouse. In the past, I was not really a fan of Yachtsman, however we had an outstanding experience there recently which in my opinion has put the dining category firmly in the Yacht Club's favor.
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| If you only eat one place at Disney, please make it here. |
Amenities - Edge: Tie
I call this one a tie because the two resorts essentially share all of their amenities, however there is one in particular that must be highlighted....the Yacht and Beach Club's iconic pool area known as Storm-a-long Bay.
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| A small portion of Storm-a-Long Bay |
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| The Beach Club Lobby |
Atmosphere - Edge: Beach Club
When it comes to the atmosphere of these two resorts, for me the choice is easy. The Beach Club is much brighter and inviting, with a more casual and bustling atmosphere. The decor of the Yacht Club, on the other hand, feels more like a country club or your grandfather's home library. Between the two I prefer the atmosphere at the Beach Club, although I wouldn't mind having a home library one day.
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| Yacht Club Lobby |
Oh, and you're never too old for water slides....
Have you stayed at the Yacht or Beach Club? Do you have a favorite?
~Insert Dude-like Closing Here~
Deej
I have never stayed there but I do like the sound of the beach club! I prefer a laid back lifestyle, and also love the idea of having a bigger place to stay. Have to say I agree with about the yacht club lobby - it does look like a library :)
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I am with you. We love the Beach Club so much. It just has that relaxed feel.
ReplyDeleteMany more zero's??? What kind of playboy lifestyle are you living down there?
ReplyDeleteThey both look like fine places to stay. I generally avoid taking my kids anywhere that has the word "yacht" in it though, so I'd probably take the Beach Club too. Nice comparison!
Sometimes it's all in who you know or the luck of the draw. You know, sort of like the high roller suite at the Rio:)
ReplyDeleteSometimes it's all in who you know or the luck of the draw. You know, sort of like the high roller suite at the Rio:)
ReplyDeleteI've never stayed at the Yacht or Beach Club, but for 5 years I attended multiple conferences at the Swan and Dolphin which required treks back and forth for wrokshops, dinners, team and client meetings, blah, blah, blah. I've walked those halls and eaten at the Yachtsman Steakhouse more than I care to count. I don't think I could every stay there.
ReplyDeleteYou know, I was just commenting the other day that the conventioneers we see at Disney never seem to be all that happy about being there:)
ReplyDeleteYeah, it's a great venue logistically and size wise for large scale conferences, but it kinda messes up the "happiest place on earth" experience I like to have when at Disney/Orlando.
ReplyDeleteLooks like a nice place to go on holiday.
ReplyDeleteWe're staying in a 1 bedroom at the Beach Club in January. I am soooo looking forward to it. :)
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