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Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort

2.5 star property
Family-friendly stay near Magic Kingdom® Park

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3 outdoor pools, cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas
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5 restaurants, breakfast served
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

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4600 N World Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL, 32830

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About the neighborhood

Lake Buena Vista

Bay Lake stay.With a stay at this Bay Lake resort, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Magic Kingdom® Park and 6 miles (10 km) of Epcot®. Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park is within 6 miles (10 km) and Disney Springs™ is within 9 miles (15 km).
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Getting around

  • 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 stay near Magic Kingdom® Park
Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort offers its guests a marina, 3 outdoor swimming pools, a waterslide, and a hot tub. There are 5 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 4 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour fitness center, a vending machine, and an arcade/game room are also featured at the family-friendly Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Lake Buena Vista resort.

  • 1 building
  • 428 guestrooms or units
  • 15 levels
  • 5 dining venues
  • 4 bars or lounges
  • Built in 2009
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Cabanas by the pool (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort offers 428 accommodations with DVD players and safes. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free area shuttle
  • Free theme park shuttle
  • Limo/town car service
  • Self 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

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
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar in shower
  • Height-adjustable showerhead
  • Valet for wheelchair-equipped vehicles
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

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

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 available
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

How close is Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort to the airport?

Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort is 16.7 mi (31-min drive) away from the Kissimmee, FL (ISM-Kissimmee Gateway) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort.

Does Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 5 and 30 for adults, USD 5 and 30 for children. It's available every day from 5:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort?

No, there is no casino at this resort.

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.

Is there free parking at Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort?

Free parking is not available at this resort. Self parking is available for USD 25 per night, and valet parking for USD 33 per night.

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

Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort features 3 outdoor pools.

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

Yes, there are 5 restaurants on site.

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

There are no spa services available at this resort.

How close is Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort to downtown Lake Buena Vista?

Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort is 2.9 mi away from Lake Buena Vista.

Bay Lake Tower at Disney's Contemporary Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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

9.2/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

George

Traveled with family
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

Traveled with family
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Lori

Traveled with family
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Lis, Colorado

Traveled with partner
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 traveler

Traveled with family
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 traveler

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

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, Australia

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!

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.

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 traveler

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 traveler

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 traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

VN

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

good service

We had a wonderful stay at Bay Lake Tower, it is conveniently located with access to Magic Kingdom by monorail. Love the convenient store there too where we can get food and drinks for simple breakfast.

8/10 Good

Andy & Maria, London, UK

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

Modern and conveniently located

Staff were extremely helpful and friendly. The location is perfect for visits to the Magic Kingdom, which can be reached on foot (5-10 mins walk). The Monorail stops in the neighbouring Contemporary Hotel, which can be used to visit Epcot, or other Hotels (e.g. dining), as well as the Magic Kingdom. The pool area is nice (great slide), but relatively small, and thus can get very busy during afternoons. Wifi mainly worked at night, we frequently had difficulty connecting during busier times. There is a good choice of restaurants, bars, as well as a few shops in the adjacent Contemporary hotel, which can be reached via footbridge. We were disappointed that the top floor (views to Magic Kingdom) was only accessible by Disney Vacation Club members. However, the California Grill restaurant in the Contemporary offers such access to all dining guests.

10/10 Excellent

Nicole, New England

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

Lovely hotel with incredible service

I am not a die hard Disney fan but this hotel was exceptionally nice. We had a one bedroom suite for our family of 5 and it was great. The room was a great size with plenty of space for everything. There were even two pullouts (a couch and chair) so my two restless children didn't keep each other awake. My only minor complaint is that the lighting in the bathroom wasn't very good but otherwise they thought of everything. Every staff member we met was beyond pleasant and helpful. It was a great experience.

10/10 Excellent

Susie, Reading Pa

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

Magic Kingdom view

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Bay lake was great

Beautiful new hotel! Only drawback--no restaurants in the hotel...had to use the skywalk and enter the contemporary hotel for food. This is a big deal when you are hungry! Otherwise excellent place!