I would absolutely love to stay here again! Our 2.5-day stay was not long enough!…read more
Premium location -- Vista Cay is located within just a few miles of Universal Studios, the Harry Potter Attraction, Sea World and Discovery Cove.
Yes, that means lots and lots of families. Tons, really. The family-friendly factor is very high with this one.
At the clubhouse, which is where you check in, you will find the pool, poolside bar, fitness center and spa. You can see Lake Cay from this location. Gorgeous! Perfect for sunset views. There is also a game room here -- numerous different arcades. And there's also a pool table.
We went with the 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom condo. Perfect for our sizable group of women. Outside of check-in and visiting the clubhouse for pool time, it did not feel like a hotel stay. It felt like we lived there!
The room (read: apartment) was open and spacious. In addition to a fully functional kitchen with all the amenities, it had a washer and dryer on site, a lovely balcony overlooking the water and easy access to the pool. I thought it was pretty cool that one group was using the outdoor grills near one of the patios for a dinner and picnic.
Only dings:
Check out is late -- 4 p.m., with a 10 a.m. check-out. Boo!
Also, you don't have regular room service. Run out of pool towels? Fella at the front told me we were SOL -- we had to wash the towels instead of receiving new ones. That was a bummer considering we were, at that moment, ready for pool time and didn't want to have to wait an hour for towels to be cleaned.
And an cleaning Fee at $80 for all stays of four nights or less? That makes no sense.
Other that that, this is a wonderful spot -- especially for large groups. AND there is also a Publix within walking distance!