This is really a hidden little gem, nestled on the waterfront with docks and free kayak rental. It's not luxury or high end, so don't set those expections but come and enjoy it for what it is-clean, friendly, well maintained, not "cookie cutter corporate", homey, and as a bonus it's certified as a green resort- it has pervious pavement, lots of trees and some natural / wild areas off of your screen porch, and even two Cyprus trees growing on the bank. (I have never seen a majestic native Cyprus at any other chain hotel, they all clear cut and destroy native Florida trees) This place had huge spacious suites with full kitchens, a screen porch, 2 br, 2 baths. I was really pleasantly surprised at the bang for my buck. I played pool side bingo and there were just a few other folks but it's a very small resort. It was a lot of fun, the manager dj'd and called the numbers. The staff is also SUPER kind and responsive. They don't seemed rushed or harried. I said the QR code was glitching and the manager offered to come to the room to check it out!! (I have had managers at other hotels in the past ignore water leaks, broken beds, and no AC --and this dedicated manager was going to come for my QR code! Mad props!! Great job!) My favorite part about this hotel I mentioned above was it actually had native Cyprus trees growing along the bank. Too many chain hotels absolutely destroy the native plants and wildlife. This hotel allows wild areas to grow off of the back patios, creating a bit of a nature trail. It also plants more trees and shrubs than other hotels, but I would like to see even more. There were landscape beds with rocks that could have had flowers / shrubs for example. They could put fish in their little pond. The landscaping could also be heavier in the back area to block out the neighboring property. With a little more thought and planning, they could perhaps become an eco hotel- there are precious few like this in Orlando area. They do have some recognition from the state as environmentally friendly which made me feel good. Finally, I feel like I got a huge value for what I paid for the room- large, full apart-hotel that would comfortably sleep 6 with full kitchen, 2 br/ 2 bath, sunken living room, and screen porches that opened onto the "nature walk". I would definitely come here again for a pleasant, comfortable, friendly and affordable stay. Easy parking too. I hope to return! read more

I stayed here for two nights during the off-season (the price was great $100/night) and overall my stay was fantastic. The suite was incredibly spacious and had two very large bedrooms and a balcony. The kitchen was fully equipped with a very large fridge. The view overlooking the lake from the hotel is so nice and peaceful especially in the evening. I also took advantage of the amenities and kayaked on the lake, which was fun. Honestly, I would have given this place a 5/5 if it weren't for the giant cockroach I accidentally stepped on in the kitchen on my last night. It was late at night and I ended up having to smother it with dish soap because it was huge. I also found a dead centipede curled up. I think the issue is that the door cracks aren't fully sealed (there was a gap at the bottom of the front door), so it makes it very easy for critter to come in even if they keep the suite clean. Otherwise, I thought the place was very nice. read more

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Stayed here in 2025 with my in-laws wonderful experience. The room was super clean. It was very quiet at night. No ruckus outside will definitely be booking to stay here again. read more

This became our favorite spot for our weekend family trips. Is small, not huge crowds since it's two stories but the units are big with two bedrooms and two bathrooms. There's a pool and plenty of activities , plus it's close to the parks. We're owners and I think it's a great value for the amenities and location. read more

Bryan's Spanish Cove - Living room/ kitchen / dining room - Hotels Near Me - Orlando, Florida

We visit Disney often. We are DVC members, but when there isn't availability, we stay offsite. We recently stayed at Bryan's Spanish Cove and were quite happy with our stay. The location is great, and a very short drive to the parks. Our unit was clean and apparently recently updated. No yucky carpet, a huge plus. While some of the work was pretty sloppy, it did not bother us. The beds were comfortable and having two bathrooms is a plus too. Have reasonable expectations and you won't be disappointed. For us, it offered what we needed. Location, cleanliness & comfort. It is an older property and while updated a bit, there is still room for improvement. Also, there are no elevators, so if you have trouble with stairs try to request a first floor unit. Having a full kitchen is great. Not that we cook or anything. But for snacks and drinks. Unfortunately, we were only there for three days and didn't even get to check out the rest of the property or the amenities. There is a $13 per day "resort fee" but if the daily rate is fair, I don't mind. This is a timeshare, so they do try to get you to attend a presentation. Not too, too pushy though. We wouldn't hesitate to stay here again. read more

Bryan's Spanish Cove - Hotels Near Me - Orlando, Florida

We absolutely loved everything about our stay at Bryan's. From the check in to the departure. The rooms were perfect for what we needed. Each room was spacious and had its own bathroom. The beds were comfy. The kitchen was perfect for a get away with all the necessities. A full size fridge and microwave, dishes and cookware included. We grocery shopped for the week and were happy to have the ability to cook instead of having to go out every meal for 10 days. We loved loved loved having the washer and dryer in our unit. We went to the pool and hot tub a couple times and enjoyed that amenity. The staff was incredible and very accommodating. We could not be happier with our experience with our lodging. Will definitely come back! read more

We have visited Bryan's Spanish Cove several times in the past and were always very happy. NOT ANY MORE! Roches, Raccons , and ants! Oh My!! That is right. The first day we checked in, we had a long day of traveling, so I went straight into the shower turned on the faucet and three HUGE roches scurred out and took off into the door trim and baseboard. I notified the front desk.... nothing. I left a cookie on the counter and when I went back to it a bunch of crazy ants were on it in. I told the front desk.......again, nothing. On the fourth day I went to throw out the trash. I oprned the door to get to the container and was staring into the eyes of two HUGE raccoons. I told the front desk....again nothing. Two days later I opened the door to our room and staring up at me was a HUGE raccoon(Not sure if it was the same one.) I told the front desk ....again... nothing. There were mininal pots and utensils. I went to barbecue some steaks on the grill.... NO PROPANE!! The wifi was terriable and we lost connection several times a day. The staff had to come to the room to hook it back up again. I have to applaud the staff as besides from not taking care of any of these problems (which I am sure was not their job, except to report it to admin) They were GREAT! I used to love this place. It had been two years since we have been here. We will NOT return! read more

Bryan's Spanish Cove is a small, cute, quiet and cozy resort on Lake Bryan two miles away from Walt Disneyworld. The resort amenities are limited, but the villas are spacious, equipped with full kitchen amenities, large bedrooms and living room. What a lovely surprise it was to find an enclosed, screened in porch off the master bedroom! We arrived at midnight and had to wait for the security guard to finish his rounds to check us in. We were assigned a room on the first floor which is great, because the resort has no elevator. The villa was immaculately clean. The housekeeping staff even cleans under the bed. The walls were recently painted a baby blue and pale yellow color, which adds a nice touch to the rooms. The decor reminds me of Disney's Yacht Club minus the location and the price tag. I called the front desk a few times and noone answered. My messages were not returned. I doubt anyone here checks the messages. The resort seems understaffed. Overall I would stay here again if all the other Diamond properties in Orlando are booked like this busy weekend. Otherwise they charge too many points for a 3 night stay for the amenities they offer. If they fix that and decide to answer the front desk phone and return guest's messages they will get five stars next time. For sho. read more

My girl friend's parent bought a timeshare at Bryan's Spanish Cove about twenty years ago and they offered it to us for a couple of weeks so we decided to fly down to Orlando a stay there. The people in the office were very nice and practically fell over backwards to help us in any way they could. The grounds were nicely maintained and there was a nice comfortable room where they served coffee and had computers that were not working the whole time we were there. It was a good thing we brought our own. The only problem was that we did not have a printer. The units themselves were not as well kept up as the grounds. Half the grout was missing between the tiles in the kitchen and a few of the tiles themselves had come loose. I have a feeling it was the person they hired to do the tile because the quality of the tile work around the fireplace (believe it or not, there was a fireplace) was horrible. Someone got ripped off on that job. Also, the toilet did not flush very well and the lighting was horrible in the room with the toilet and shower. How is a man suppose to take a dump if he can't see to read? It wasn't the nicest furnished place I have ever stayed at by a long shot but it had all of the comforts of home including free wireless internet and the air conditioner worked so I could not complain too much. Perhaps the nicest part was the convenient parking. Imagine parking right in front of your unit unlike most hotels in the area where you either have to use valet parking or walk a half mile, definitely a huge convenience worth mentioning. We spent part of one evening while we were there watching the turtles swimming in the lake. Oh, I forgot to mention we had a lake. It was a pretty good sized lake too. They also have a boat dock along with boats for you to use while you are staying there. We never did get around to using the boats but we did have fun watching the turtles from the dock. read more

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Rooms were super spacious and clean. Kitchen, washer, dryer, and screened balcony this place was like an apartment. Everything was clean and organized. Definitely planning on staying there again. read more

I finally get to officially update this long overdue review! The last time I was here was with my parents back in 1991. The buildings look about the same, but the grounds were upgraded along with more modern furniture and appliances. This time, Joe K and I decided to take a full 12 day vacation and experience as much sight seeing as we could fit in! My parents are too elderly to travel these days, and so I wanted to be able to come to Orlando and give them my eye witness account on how their timeshare condo was being taken care of. I also wanted to return here for another sentimental reason. My best friend since childhood was able to stay at Bryan's Spanish Cove for her vacation too, compliments of my parents. Orlando was on her bucket list. Sadly, my wonderful friend Debbie Z. recently passed away, and because she had a picture of herself standing near a pirate's ship mast that used to be a decorative part of the landscape, my plan was to have my picture taken in the exact same spot and maybe have our photos combined. Well I found out that the ship's mast rotted away and had to be removed before we arrived.... But anyway, back to our vacation at the cove.... This quiet tropical resort is like a home away from home with once per week maid service. The rooms are spacious, cozy and very comfortable. We had a full kitchen with all the necessary appliances, complete with dining table, washer and dryer, two comfy bedrooms and two full baths. Large screen TV's, cable, and DVD player. Each room (living room and master bedroom), has a lovely outdoor patio area with a relaxing view of nature. The patios are enclosed by a screen which protects you from flying insects, especially those pesky mosquitoes! A short distance from the condo is the nice pool area with heated Jacuzzi, all pleasantly situated allowing another nice view of Lake Bryan. Free paddle boats, canoeing and fishing is permitted, but swimming is not recommended due to the possibility of alligators inhabiting the waters. This lake extends all the way to Disney World! That's right; this place is only a few miles away from "the happiest place on earth"! Bryan's Spanish Cove seems to be centrally located to many popular tourist attractions besides Disney World and Epcot Center. We visited other points of interest such as Universal Studios, Sea World, Busch Gardens, Cypress Gardens and the Kennedy Space Center! There are many local restaurants, night clubs, and shopping centers. And don't forget to reserve an airboat ride for a closer appreciation of Florida's nature and wildlife! There is free internet service and two computers in the office lounge area for guests to have access to. Unfortunately, those computers were always out of order. But the wonderful and friendly office staff always seemed to be available whenever we needed help or had questions. I kept debating about giving this place 3, 4 or 5 stars, because there were a few minor inconveniences in our unit as well as some simple maintenance repairs that could have easily been done. But as I look back on my vacation as a whole, I have to admit, my trip to Orlando was very memorable even with it's ups and downs. This retreat is a homey, quiet, clean and comfortable, safe haven from all the crazy drivers and hordes of tourists that we had to endure on a daily basis! Returning to our vacation condo was a welcoming place to rest, regroup and make our next plans. Whether you want to explore all the wonders of central Florida or just rest and relax, this condo complex accommodates whatever your heart desires for young and old! My hope is that we can return sometime again before we are too elderly to travel! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-QP0y4wGaY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S_pRyEU0dOI read more

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My fellow YELPER in Sacramento, California (Ida H) offered me her week at this wonderful resort in Orlando, Florida. How can I refuse that? In Michigan the weather was still very cold so I was excited and said absolutely!!! Upon arriving I was very impressed with the outside of the units. Beautiful condos all lined up in a row. When we went to the office there was a fountain and we saw these lizard like things all over - they sort of remind me of a Gecko!!! In Michigan we do not have these creatures from the blue lagoon - muahhhh! Went into the office and there was a young lady who welcomed us to Bryan's Spanish Cove. They even had cookies there for us! She gave us the unit, which luckily it was on the first floor, and when we went there we were pleasantly surprised! We could've brought a whole party with us, the unit was humongous. Of course, since the unit was offered to me I took the largest room - ha ha ha and let my friend have the other room. King-sized bed, screened in porch, jacuzzi tub, in-room safe, tv with cable and it was all in my room!!! Needless to say I was a very happy camper! Thank you Ida H from Sacramento for hooking me up! Big kitchen with all the utensils, pots and pans, iron & ironing board - everything one needs to survive in the rugged outposts of the desert! It even had a washing machine and dryer, a dishwasher, and a toaster! I think at that moment that I am going to enjoy my stay in Florida very very well. The living room had a nice comfortable and sturdy sofa and loveseat, as well as a fireplace and a nice large television with cable and dvr! The sofa turns into a queen-sized bed! Beautiful fireplace and there is a patio door where there is a picnic table out doors. I think I am in my dream condo!!!! In the morning we go outside and walk to the pool area - short distance. Nice sized pool, jacuzzi with wonderful jets and overlooking Lake Bryan. Perfect. We had a perfect vacation and everyone at the Bryan's Spanish Cove was wonderful! read more

Bryan's Spanish Cove - Hotels Near Me - Orlando, Florida

I was pleasantly surprised with this place. About 5 to 7. Minutes away from Disney Springs, this little resort was clean, spacious and comfortable. We rented a villa for about $122 a night through hotels.com including resort fee. We got a very spacious two bedroom, two bathroom villa with kitchen, family room and screened in porch. Most importantly for me it seemed very clean. I checked the bathrooms and everything was decent. The kitchen was big too with a big kitchen table for eating. Two couches and cute fire place with tv for lounging. The beds were comfy and the water pressure was good. You do have a room above and one of the downsides was I could really hear movements above us early in the morning. But it wasn't anything horrible. The screened in porch was nice and led to a little walkway that headed for the lake. We were only there for a night so we didn't get to enjoy the amenities but they looked great. Nice pool area with lots of tables and chairs and a great dock overlooking the lake with canoes. It looked super cute. I would definitely stay here again especially in a group because the separate rooms are great. read more

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This review represents January occupancy. The resort is 4.5 out of five stars if based on a unit's good location, but only 2.5 if one has a poorly located unit (about half of them, see below). General location: Immediately off FL 535 / Apopka-Vineland Road across the street from Vistana Community a half mile south of I-4; close to Disney Springs (formerly Downtown Disney) and Sea World. Nearby retailers include Walmart, outlet malls, Chick-Fil-A, and Publix. Mini-golf is next door. Resort Overview: It has a small, white sand beach on Lake Byran. The heated pool and trex decks are located close to the water. The lake is 250 acres with clear, deep water and a lightly developed shoreline. The fishing is mild with bass and crappie. Some paddleboats were available, but use of the resort's canoes and kayaks was oddly not permitted until late in our stay. 16 units on the south side backup to an industrial site, four units face east on the lake (highly unlikely to be assigned one of these), and the remainder of the units back-up to wooded areas - some close to the highway and its noise and some more removed toward the lake and thus somewhat quieter. All units are two stories high and all kitchens and the smaller bedrooms face the parking lot with the master bedroom and living area in the back. Normal sound does not carry from upper to lower units but it does carry some from side to side. Booze-talk and crying babies in any nearby unit will be heard on both sides (one side if you have an end unit). The resort is arranged into one large "U" shaped complex with all parking in the center. There's sufficient convenient unassigned parking for all guests and the spots are charitably wide (see below for exceptions). Care should be taken to avoid the lawn sprinklers that soak the car with hard water at night. No elevators are found within the complex. The rarely-used common lounge-business center is on the second floor above the check-in area. It's attractive with a fireplace, restrooms, many windows, occasional coffee, and small library, but it lacks side chairs and sofas. Overall, it is a nicely laid-out, clean, well-maintained resort mini-complex. It was purchased by Hilton in 2022. There is no orientation/get-together meeting. Towels, tables, lounges, hot-tub, and pool are available, sufficient, and comfortable. Inside the Units: All are 2-bed and 2-full bath with washer and dryer. No recliners or side chairs; only two sofas that are barely comfortable and worn. Furniture is scheduled for replacement and upgrading by Hilton. Two large sliders off the back open to a single spacious fully screened deck with patio furniture - super nice (unless the neighbors are loud)! Shared gas grills and picnic tables are located in the rear common areas every few units apart. The staff cleans the grills almost daily (pack a long-handled propane lighter for starting). TV screens are newish but not "smart" or blue-tooth compatible, and there's no DVD player. Printed instructions do not exist for anything; all helpful resort info is found online only. The king-size master bed is really comfortable. The kitchen is full size in every way with lots of storage and an in-sink disposal. Both baths have a combo shower and tub but the needed safety assists are misplaced (entry and exit are very high/steep). Storage is thoughtful and readily available throughout all rooms. Light fixtures and general lighting are completely LED updated, in good condition, abundant, and excellent (except for the small bedroom). Floors are wood-look vinyl throughout. Units are clean and maintained with quiet effective HVAC and two overhead fans. Staff: Pleasant, sufficient, willing, likable, and capable. Recommendations: We had several pair of quality earplugs and used them regularly at night, on the unit's patio, and at the pool and water areas (the overhead common area music was often too loud for those many who want to read, sleep, think, play games, do puzzles, write, or talk). Road noise is significant. The average person at the pool is above 60 in age and prefers quiet, so the areas more distant from the music are in demand. It is recommended that the resort modify its current background sound practice in the common areas. The resort charges a stiff $14.00 per day for "amenities" or some such excuse. That's $4,312 dollars per week! (14x44x7). No idea as to what, where, and why it is justifiable. The fireplaces are former wood-burners that are no longer useable (much better to convert them to electric insets). Handicapped parking spaces are available but are regularly used long-term by non-qualified guests and employees without enforcement. Trailers, kayaks, employees, and campers park long-term in front of the units, which is a waste of precious resources when the empty center area could/should be utilized. We were always dealing with more vehicles coming and going than there were guests. read more

I do not recommend this "resort". I use the term resort loosely, as it's more like a cheap motel. Upon arrival, we noticed a giant dumpster full of trash sitting in the front parking lot. I thought perhaps there had been some work done and that the dumpster would only be there temporarily, but it was there ALL WEEK. We had to look at it every time we stepped outside as it was right across the way from the suite we were given. Check in was smooth and the girl that checked us in was very friendly. We were however disappointed in the "concierge". I'm convinced her only duty it to try to sell time shares. I did not see time share opportunities mentioned in any of the info I came across online on Bryan's Spanish Cove. Perhaps I wasn't looking hard enough. I was not prepared for the hard sell we received on attending a 90 to 120 minute presentation on time shares. She gave us the ol' "I'm not trying to sell you..." but even though my boyfriend told her multiple times we'd let her know if we were interested, she persisted. The only other thing she did was hand us some cheap coupon booklets filled with nothing but chain restaurants and tourist traps. Those immediately went into the trash when we got to the room. The only good thing about the room was how large it was and the fact that the bed was clean. The stairs and landing outside our suite looks like it had never been swept. It was filthy - I couldn't honestly tell if the black splotches were just dirt or bird droppings. As a result, there was constantly a swarm of small bugs right outside our door. It's Florida, so I expect there to be bugs, but had the landing been cleaned and/or treated, it may not have been so bad. We had to hold our breath every time we went in or out to avoid getting a mouthful of these bugs. Not to mention that every time we opened the door a small swarm made their way in. They loved to flock to the light above the stove in the kitchen. I was constantly cleaning these little gnats or fruit flies from the stove top and backsplash. The floors were filthy. I used the broom from the pantry to sweep the kitchen floor myself it was so bad and there were crumbs and stains all over the carpets. The dark blue loveseat and sofa also had stains, crumbs and white pieces of fuzz all over them indicating to me that those hadn't been touched either. In the master bathroom, there was mold on the floor towards one corner of the bathtub, and the shower curtain also had mold on it. I also didn't care for their towel policy. One morning my hair towel accidentally fell to the floor. Due to the state of the floors, I wasn't about to pick it up and re-use it. I walked all the way to the front desk only to be told that I had to bring my old towels in to exchange them for clean ones. After walking clear across the resort, they couldn't be bothered to just give me one clean towel - Terrible hospitality. Additionally we had problems with both the cable and the internet. Some channels had no sound, and we lost the cable signal more than once during the time we were there. The internet was awful. The signal seemed to go in and out constantly. All in all, the suite served its purpose. We had a clean bed to rest our heads in each night. I fortunately had accumulated Hotels.com credits, so I didn't pay as much out of pocket as I could have, but I still feel as though I completely wasted those credits. I wish I had gone a completely different route and booked elsewhere - I chose to book based on the reviews and the property's proximity to Disney Springs. The price per night was not terribly inexpensive. It was on par with other resorts we looked at in the area. It amazed me the lack of quality and hospitality offered by Bryan's Spanish Cove in such a competitive marketplace. I also fail to see where the $9 per day resort fees go - the property wasn't really kept up well, they offered very basic amenities and the maid service was a once weekly thing. I never saw a single employee outside of the office. One day there was a crew working on the lawn and landscaping up at the front of the resort near the sign. That was it. I travel quite frequently for work and vacation once or twice each year. I have stayed at resorts cheaper than Bryan's Spanish Cove that were absolutely immaculate and well kept. In my opinion there is absolutely no excuse for the mess and lack of hospitality. I would not stay here again, nor would I recommend it to a friend or family member. Based on our experience, I would also second guess ever staying at another Diamond Resort property. read more

If it wasn't for the thin walls and very outdated interiors, I'd give this place 5 stars. The service was exemplary, the location on Lake Bryan was ideal. Kayaks and peddle boats can be taken out for free. There was still some hurricane damage when I was there, so had the vacant rooms next to me. After leaving there I stayed at a very up to date luxurious resort. The comparison was odd. Even the the Fountains was beautiful it lacked, for lack of a better word, soul. Bryan's has that soul and old time charm. While it could use some updating, I hope the don't ever decide to tear it down and replace it with another giant soulless resort. read more

Vacation to Orlando was made so much more comfortable when staying at a place that feels like a home away from home. Bryan's Spanish Cove did just that. The staff was polite and very professional, everything was ready for us when we arrived. Our room was so much more than just a room. It was a fully furnished apartment with washer/dryer, dishwasher, refrigerator. The rooms were immaculately clean. Everything you would Need for an extended stay and some. The location was fantastic as it was right on Lake Bryan. Shopping and attractions are less than 10 minutes away. This is a must stay for any vacationing family. read more

Love this place! They offered paddle boats, Kayaks, and even fishing equipment to enjoy the lake. The staff was absolutely amazing! The whole property, and my room was immaculate, quiet, but close to where the action is. Having an enclosed back deck was much appreciated. I'll definitely stay there again my next visit to Orlando. read more

Last night the ceiling in the master bathroom began leaking water through the vent and the actual plaster ceiling at a rapid rate. They offered to move us but between the egregious misrepresentation of the word resort, deplorable odor, noise, and river from the ceiling we drove 2 hours home at 2 am to escape our relaxing vacation. Let me start by saying the accommodations spactially speaking are great large private rooms and large common areas. However the first day we arrived the condo had a musty smell we thought we could air out. That did not work the smell is deplorable and has driven us to sit upstairs in the common area above the guest check in. The smell is so thick it coats the palate and has caused us to determine we will not be staying the out the duration of the vacation. As well as the fact that the lawnmower and garbage removal came at 10 am on a Sunday while we were trying to salvage an ounce of sleep while being able to have the doors open for air during the morning. The road noise is so loud that even if u have the doors and windows shut it is basically like a road through the room. They really need to invest in better windows. Overall not impressed and I have never cut a vacation short due to subpar accommodations. read more

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My vacation in this hotel way excelent and a had a good time with family and my friends When I have another time a want Stay there again . I loved Minhas férias foram ótimas neste hotel, eu tive momentos bons com minha família e amigos Quando eu tiver um tempo quero ficar lá de novo Eu amei read more

This is a timeshare. I booked off Hotwire. Don't do that! Hotwire is awful! I booked a 2 bedroom. My child sprained his ankle the day before getting to Orlando. When we got to Bryan's Spanish Cove we asked for a first floor unit. Unfortunately, they didn't have any. The hotel front staff was AMAZING! They tried to do everything they could to get us to a sister property with a first floor unit but Hotwire was more than difficult to work with. It wasn't worth the trouble. We decided to go ahead and get the second floor unit. There was a $30 charge not explained by Hotwire. The front desk staff offered to help bring in our luggage. Who does that?! What a nice offer! The unit we were assigned was right next to the highway. It was extremely loud at all times. Even the TVs didn't block out the highway noise. The space itself was perfect!! It had a nice large kitchen, large dinning room table. Big living room with access to patio. Master was a great size with large bathroom and access to the patio. The other bathroom was average. The bedroom was small. Two small twins. It was enough room for two children. Two adults would not be comfortable. The pool was AWESOME! They had pool noodles and balls we could use. Great for the kids! We were the only people all week. There was a beautiful lake view with dock. You could play shuffle board, kayak or pattle boat for free. The front desk had life jackets and the equipment for the shuffle board. There were nats at the pool but it was just a minor nuisance. No hot tub. You did have to take out your own trash and if you needed new towels you had to take your old ones to the office. No maid service. The property is older and does need updating. For the price we paid I would stay again only because the front staff, the space and pool. Again, the front staff was wonderful. I can't remember his name. If it wasn't for him this place would go downhill fast! read more

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This place is disgusting! They promised me an ADA compatible room and when I checked in they told me they could not provide me an ADA room! I couldn't use the bathroom properly it was infuriating and degrading! And I was scheduled through Saturday night yet the manger of this despicable institution came knocking to my door at 8:00 AM to try to convince me to move out a day early due to them needing to accommodate a family who needed it for a longer period than myself absolutely disgusting! read more

At the price this resort is clean and served by attentive courteous staff, but unfortunately its age and limited activities make it too expensive for what you get. My teen states we are spoiled because because we have stayed at Bonnet Creek, an affiliated higher tier resort. A fair comment. Still, he advised 2 stars. Shuffle board was the one element that seemed up to date and functional. My rating is affected by the fact that the lake is the key attraction here and the single canoe and the single kayak are old, beat up and leaky. There is only one power boat, and that seemed maintained. But if someone got ahead of you, then you're left with equipment you would decline at a yard sale. As for living quarters, the beds, utensils, bathrooms are clean. So minimum requirements met. For those who appreciate quality customer, you will like hearing the last line of every staff conversation will end every time with "is there anything else I can help with?" Nice! Kudos to the maintenance man who stopped everything when I asked who could show me how to work the dishwasher, came to my room and showed me step by step til it ran. Pool=small. Jacuzzi listed in amenities, permanently closed. Three TVs had HDMI inputs, a pleasant surprise. Wifi worked through the week. Plenty of space with King, 2 twins and fold out couch to accomodate 3 couples. Attractive 20 minute drive to majority of metro Orlando attractions. So, a solid 3 star. read more

"Great Locataion for a Great Price" First off, this is not a 5 star hotel but with that being said. It was great for the price, hence the 4 stars. It's a little dated but your in Orlando! How much time do you really spend in the room. The room was clean with plenty of space in the main bathroom. I was on the first floor and I could hear the kids above me racing back and forth in their room at night. But, that's not the hotel's fault. The locataion is perfect. Right in the middle from everything and down the street from Downtown Disney. Shopping and restaurants, are around the corner. The service we were given from the staff was perfect. Very fast check in. Free use of the fishing poles, boat/canoe, and all access to the much larger sister hotel next door. In all, I recommend this place, but don't expect it to be like the Waldorf hotel. Stayed November 2014 read more

Updating my review. While my stars remain the same I am posting additional information: I will say that make sure when booking this place if you DON'T want to pay for a cancellation fee, make sure you state this fact and confirm it is not included as a charge. The people who are in charge of booking are not the same people who run this resort (it is associated with Diamond Resorts) so there is a disconnect between the two entities. The person I spoke with did not do a good job of explaining this policy. Past dealings with sales persons being ambiguous when it comes to these "gotcha" fees should have been a clue but this slipped by me this time. read more

Expected much better from a supposed 4 star resort. The second bathroom included a toilet and a bathtub but the square footage was unbelievably tiny, there was no room to even fall on the ground, since there was such a lack of it. The wifi worked 50% of the time and even when it was working it was painfully slow. The second bedroom had two beds, a dresser, night stand, but no legitimate light source. Just a tiny lamp that even with the lamp shade off barely lit the room enough. The balcony was supposed to have a view of the "woods" behind the resort, but instead there were a couple of trees and the parking lot to another business behind the resort. I don't know why my dad chose this resort, when there were about 3 or 4 better ones on the same street. read more

The condo was great and had all the amenities of being at home; dishes, cookware, coffee pot, toaster, blender, washer, dryer, stove, refrigerator(with ice maker) and much more. The condo was clean and well maintained. Some of the pictures that are shown on their website or other traveling agency's websites are a little outdated, meaning the rooms are more updated/modern than they seem in the pictures. Staff members were nice and friendly. read more

Stay far far away. Was very excited to stay at Bryan's and booked back in October for a summer vacation and were charged in full almost $1,200 by Bryan's. Those plans fell apart due to corona and we have been trying for a month now to get our money back. We booked through booking.com never work with them either. We have called both booking.com and Bryan's multiple times over the past month with both of them telling us that the other was to blame for not being able to provide a refund. Even though Bryan's was the one who charged our card. When things got back to normal and we were able to take a vacation again we were absolutely going to rebook and stay at Bryan's. However, after spending over 8 hours on the phone and being jerked around with no help from either booking.com or Bryan's these thieves are stealing our $1,200. Money we could really use to help us through all this. I understand times are hard for everyone but to steal from people is shameful. We showed everyone where we were going to be staying and everyone we showed was going to stay there the next time they went to Orlando as well. Now our only option is to warn everyone to stay as far away as you can from Bryan's Spanish Cove. read more