Best Disney Honeymoon Hotels
Disney’s Riviera Resort is our top choice for couples looking to honeymoon at Disney.
You’ve made the most important decision of finding your happily-ever-after. Now, it’s time to make the second-most important decision—where you’ll book your Disney World honeymoon. People might assume Disney World is for kids, but there’s plenty for adults to enjoy, from luxury hotels to fine dining to roller coasters.
Best Overall: Disney’s Riviera Resort:
This luxury hotel, close to Epcot and Disney’s Hollywood Studios parks, is inspired by Walt Disney’s European travels and the inspiration he found there. Don’t expect to see much character art or theming here—instead, you’ll find photos of the Disney family exploring the world. Tower studio rooms are smaller, more affordable rooms made for couples that have a pull-down queen bed and mini kitchenettes, but you’ll also find deluxe studios and villas on the property, too.
Best Budget: Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort:
Disney’s Coronado Springs is a moderate-level resort, which means that it’s a larger property with many sprawling amenities that require walking. Additionally, it will have more people than some of the luxury resorts. The upside, though, is that it’s significantly more affordable than many of Disney’s luxury offerings. There are plenty of ways for couples to feel romantic, from lakeside dining in Three Bridges Bar & Grill to cozying up to the large fire pit in the evening to soaking in the largest hot tub on Disney property. The property has four pools, including the main pool with a Mayan-inspired pyramid with a huge water slide.
Best for Romance: Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World:
Every room at this gorgeous property has a balcony overlooking the expansive resort. Among the Four Seasons’ extensive amenities is a five-acre water park that includes a lazy river, water slides, and outdoor pools, including one for just adults with poolside cabanas. An on-site salon and spa offer relaxation after long days at the theme parks, and there are luxury tennis courts and a golf course with a practice area. Among the hotel’s six restaurants is a rooftop steakhouse, Capa, that’s beloved for its views of the Magic Kingdom’s fireworks.
Best Splurge: Treehouses at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort:
The treehouses at Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort are divisive. If you’re expecting a traditional luxury hotel, this may not be the place for you. However, if you want to feel secluded from the busy parks and resorts, and to decompress in a private, wooded landscape, these rustic treehouses are an unusually restorative choice for Disney accommodations.
Best Disney Feel: Overwater Bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort:
Everyone who goes to Magic Kingdom passes by the overwater bungalows at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, and nearly all of those people are envious of the lucky few who get to stay in the spectacular accommodations. These bungalows have one or two bedrooms with private balconies and plunge pools, all overlooking the Seven Seas Lagoon that people cross on the ferry, or travel around on the monorail and the walking path. Unlike some of the other unique accommodations at Disney, these bungalows are close to the main resort and have easy access to restaurants, pools, and other amenities.
Best Luxury for Less: Swan Reserve at the Swan & Dolphin Resort:
The Swan & Dolphin, located on the Crescent Lake that connects Epcot and Hollywood Studios, feels just like any of the deluxe Disney resorts. However, it’s part of the Marriott network, so Marriott Bonvoy members get access to discounts, upgrades, free WiFi, and rewards points. While there is a daily resort fee, the on-property amenities and available discounts can offset that cost.
Best Vacation Vibes: Disney’s Yacht Club Resort:
The New England-themed Yacht Club Resort might not be top of mind when it comes to romance, but it’s one of Disney’s best hotels for adults. The hotel offers wine tastings and a fine dining steakhouse and is within walking distance of Epcot, Hollywood Studios, and all of the restaurants, bars, and nightclubs at Disney’s Boardwalk.
The thing about Disney is that there’s no one single kind of Disney vacation. You can choose an affordable stay at a moderate-level resort and plan to spend most of your time at the parks, or you can choose to splurge on a luxury hotel. For an ideal stay that straddles that line, Disney’s Riviera Resort is the standout. This hotel has a luxurious feel with tower rooms that are less expensive than traditional studios, while still offering the pools, restaurants, and atmosphere that comes with higher-ticket rooms.
