Blue Tree Resort at Lake Buena Vista

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.

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.

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.  

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.