I paid $623 to spend a night at Disney's BoardWalk Inn.Terri Peters
- I paid $632 to spend a night in a newly renovated, standard-view room at Disney's BoardWalk Inn.
- The Victorian-themed hotel is located within walking distance of Hollywood Studios and Epcot.
In June, I paid $623 to stay in a standard-view room at Disney's BoardWalk Inn, one of the several hotels along Disney's BoardWalk.
The deluxe resort was designed to look like an Atlantic seaside town and offers attractions including bars, restaurants, and carnival games. The hotel is currently undergoing refurbishments to update more than 370 rooms.
Here's what the newly renovated rooms and resort were like.
The resort was decorated and themed beautifully.
Disney's BoardWalk Inn offered great seaside-themed scenery. Terri Peters
Disney's BoardWalk Inn had a seaside feel with its awnings, patios, and wooden entrance. At night, the Disney BoardWalk sign was beautifully lit and a sight to behold.
Upon arriving at the front doors of the resort, I could either enter the lobby or follow a walkway that took me directly onto the BoardWalk.
Although the sights and sounds from the shopping and dining area were enticing, I made my way to the lobby to check in.
The hotel's lobby boasted a Victorian carousel, wooden flooring, and other seaside touches.
The BoardWalk Inn's lobby was themed like the rest of the resort. Terri Peters
The hotel's pool is one of my favorite spots on Disney's property.
Relaxing by the pool at Disney's BoardWalk Inn was one of my favorite pastimes. Terri Peters
I loved relaxing by the carnival-themed pool, which had a fantastic bar, Leaping Horse Libations, that looks like a carousel.
The bar offered snacks, including a delicious ciabatta-bread pizza, and drinks. Hotel employees also played poolside trivia with children in the afternoon, creating a family-friendly experience.
My newly renovated, standard-view room had two queen beds and a sofa sleeper.
My room at Disney's BoardWalk Inn could easily fit up to six people. Terri Peters
In my $623-a-night hotel room, there were two comfortable queen beds and a sofa sleeper, allowing the room to easily accommodate up to six people.
Since my room was newly renovated, I had Victorian-seaside-themed art on the walls and got to enjoy the laminate flooring rather than the old carpet.
I didn't have a balcony, but my garden-view patio was lovely.
I didn't mind not having a balcony outside of my hotel room. Terri Peters
My room was on the ground floor and had a patio with two chairs and a small table facing a garden. Standard-view rooms on higher floors offer a balcony instead of a patio.
There are also some rooms that overlook the BoardWalk and the water, but they tend to be more expensive.
BoardWalk Inn's location was extremely convenient.
I was within walking distance of Epcot and Hollywood Studios. Terri Peters
The hotel was within walking distance of Epcot, a Skyliner (free gondola transportation) stop, and Hollywood Studios.
There was also quick access to boats that could bring me to other resorts in the area, including the Marriott-managed Swan & Dolphin Hotels, which offered extra dining options.
The resort's convenient location was a great value. I didn't have to stress over accessing Disney's public transportation.
As a guest, I had access to many resort activities.
The resort offered great activities and amenities. Terri Peters
From pickleball clinics to movies under the stars, plenty of activities were offered at the resort.
I also had access to amenities like a fitness center, an arcade, and an outdoor running trail.
The resort's back porch was a perfect place to relax.
I could relax on the back porch during the day and evening. Terri Peters
Another relaxing spot at Disney's BoardWalk Inn was its spacious back porch that offered rocking chairs and a great view of the resort.
When the sun wasn't blaring, I enjoyed sitting there with my morning coffee or an evening cocktail.
The bar and restaurant options along Disney's BoardWalk were extensive.
There are tons of dining options along Disney's BoardWalk. Terri Peters
From AbracadaBar, a magic-themed bar that makes amazing cocktails, to a pizza window serving delicious pies to-go, there was lots to eat and drink along the BoardWalk.
Staying close to the action allowed me to really explore the area and find my favorite locations.
Although Disney's BoardWalk Inn was pricey, there are tons of reasons I'd stay there again.
I would definitely stay at Disney's BoardWalk Inn again. Terri Peters
Overall my one-night stay felt a bit pricey, but it was totally worth it.
Disney's BoardWalk Inn is a great hotel option if you're interested in being close to Epcot and Hollywood Studios. With a Skyliner stop nearby, it's also the perfect location if you want to take on the fan-made Skyliner bar crawl.
I loved the quiet, seaside feel of the entire resort, and the restaurants and bars had some of the best service and food I've encountered at Disney.