OverviewLocated about an 11-minute drive from Downtown Disney and a 6-minute drive from the nearest Interstate 4 on-ramp across from Lake Eve, Bluegreen Fountains Resort is geared towards travellers who prefer resort-style accommodations with full kitchens and easy highway access near Disney World.
Each of the hotel's non-smoking and air-conditioned two- and three-bedroom suites offers free Wi-Fi, a full kitchen (including a dishwasher and cooking utensils), a balcony, a CD player, a washer and dryer, a dining area, a seating area with a sofabed, an iron and ironing board and a hair dryer. Some suites offer a jetted tub, and the hotel is not wheelchair accessible.
Hotel amenities include an indoor/outdoor pool with two waterslides, a sauna, two hot tubs, a pool bar, a fitness room, a games room, kids activities, a business centre, spa/massage services (charges apply), BBQ facilities, a coffee shop, vending machines and free parking. Pets are not permitted.
On-site dining is offered at H2O, Wakoola Grill and Water's Edge (seasonal hours; please contact the hotel for details).
An $11.75 resort fee will be charged per accommodation, per day.
SeaWorld is roughly a 9-minute drive away, while Orlando Premium Outlets can be found 4 minutes away by car. Downtown Orlando is about a 20-minute drive away and Orlando International Airport (MCO) is an 18-minute drive away. (All distances and travel time estimates: Google Maps)
Verified with a front desk agent: Free Wi-Fi, free parking, pets not permitted, not wheelchair accessible. (Call Date: October 6, 2013)
The GoodThe majority of the reviews sourced for this analysis were positive, with much praise going to the hotel's location, rooms and staff.
Numerous reviewers praised the hotel's location. They found it close to Disney World, SeaWorld, Universal Studios, Discovery Cove, shopping, a grocery store and highway access.
The hotel's accommodations were a source of compliments by guests. They described their rooms as clean, tastefully decorated, spacious, modern, well equipped and quiet, with comfortable beds. A few patrons had complaints about their lodgings, however (see below).
Several patrons were pleased with the level of customer service they received during their stay. They characterized the staff as professional, friendly and informative. Some guests reported a long check-in process, however.
The Bad
While the majority of reviews consulted for this analysis were positive, there were a few complaints about timeshare pitches and the rooms.
A few guests complained about the timeshare pitches within the hotel. They described being offered discounts on theme park admissions if they agreed to a 90-minute timeshare presentation, however, the presentations were reported to be closer to 2.5 hours, which some lodgers felt ruined their plans for the day. It was also reported by a few guests that they received many phone calls about timeshares during their stay.
Although the majority of reviewers were pleased with their clean and well-equipped suites, a few lodgers criticized their accommodations. They reported worn fixtures, dated decor, some cleaning issues and old TVs.
TripAdvisor.com guest reviews ranked the hotel #84 of 328 Orlando hotels with an average rating of 4 out of 5 from 695 reviews.
Expedia.ca guest reviews rated the hotel 4.5 out of 5 with a 93% recommendation rate from 270 reviews.
Booking.com guest reviews rated the hotel 8.2 out of 10 from 15 reviews.
The author called the hotel on October 6, 2013 to verify some information.
