A visit to Disney World wouldn’t be complete without including a day at Epcot. If you plan to visit Epcot and want to stay close to the Disney theme park, this guide to the Disney hotels near Epcot will help you find the perfect resort for your trip.
There are multiple Disney World Epcot hotels to choose from and some are within walking distance to the park. We have stayed at a few of them and have our favorites!
Thankfully there are also Epcot hotels that range in the value category to the luxury making it a great place for most Disney World guests.
Some of the best hotels at the Disney resorts are located near Epcot. Guests love them because of their short walk to the park and great amenities.
What Are the Disney World Epcot Hotels
- Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
- Disney’s Riviera Resort
- Disney’s Beach Club Resort and Villas
- Disney’s Yacht Club Resort
- Disney’s Boardwalk Inn & Villas
- Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel
- Walt Disney World Swan Hotel
- Walt Disney World Swan Reserve
The prices widely vary for the Epcot resort hotels but expect starting prices around $314.00-$694.00 a night.
Prices can vary depending on the season you are visiting and special events. A visit during Christmas week will cost more than a visit mid-September.
Disney also posts special offers at various times of the year. It is best to start at Disney World’s website and compare prices. If you dates are flexible try different dates too.
There are ways to use points when staying at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels and if you want to save money you can consider staying at a value resort on the Disney Skyliner. I go into more details on both of these options later in this post.
Overview of the Disney World Epcot Resorts
Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort
- moderate resort that has standard rooms that include 5th sleeper sofe
- beach and pirate themed, swimming pools, on-site restaurant
- Nightly rate starts at $250.00/night.
- Not within walking distance, short Skyliner ride away
- Least expensive Epcot resort
Disney’s Riviera Resort
- deluxe resorts in the Epcot resort area
- French riviera with a Fantasia themed splash area and pool
- standard rooms as well as 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, and 3-bedroom villas. Disney’s Riviera Resort is also part of the Disney Vacation Club (DVC). This is a timeshare program guests can buy into. You do not need to be a DVC member to stay at the Riviera Resort.
- Quick service and character dining on-site
- Nightly rate starts at $500.00 a night
- Read my review: Disney Riviera Resort Review
Disney’s Yacht Club
- nautical theme and is nestled along Crescent Lake. If you are staying at any of the Epcot hotels you should take an evening walk around the lake. It is beautiful.
- standard rooms and club level rooms making this one of the most expensive Disney resorts.
- Prices start around $700.00 a night.
- on-site dining including character dining at Cape May Cafe and a breakfast buffet option (without characters) at Ale & Compass. I recommend making reservations for any table service restaurants at Disney World.
- Disney’s Yacht Club and Disney’s Beach Club share the Stormalong Bay pool and Shipwreck pool that have a sand bottom and a lazy river.
Disney’s Beach Club Resort & Villas
- Disney’s Beach Club is the closest resort within walking distance to Epcot but it is not much further to the Yacht club since they are next door to each other.
- standard rooms, 1-bedroom, 2 bedroom, and club level accommodations.
- New England themed resort and much of the on-site dining options are shared with Yacht Club.
- Nightly Rates start at $400 a night.
Disney’s Boardwalk Inn & Villas
- Boardwalk Inn offers standard rooms and the Boardwalk Villas offer studio and 1-2 bedroom accommodations. They are on the same property and include the same amenities, unless you are staying at club level.
- short walk to Epcot and Hollywood Studios. It takes around 10-15 minutes. There are on-site dining options, as well as a fun carnival themed pool and daily activities.
- Room rates start around $600 a night.
Walt Disney World Swan & Dolphin
Although on Disney property the Walt Disney World Swan, Walt Disney World Dolphin, and the Walt Disney World Swan Reserve are Marriott run hotels.
Guests do receive the same perks as guests staying at the other Disney hotels but it does lack the Disney feel of on-site Disney resorts.
These hotels are considered deluxe hotels and include early theme park entry and extended evening hours for hotel guests.
All Disney resorts include early theme park entry. Only the deluxe resorts offer extended evening hours. Extended evening hours are not offered at all parks each night. Check the latest calendars on My Disney Experience app for most updated dates and parks.
The rooms at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin are standard rooms that you would expect at a Marriott resort. They range from standard size to larger rooms.
There is also an option to request a rollaway bed which was a huge help for our family of five. We were able to fit nicely and have a bit more space than a standard Disney resort room.
The resort is very nice with a pool and water slide, a basketball court, beach volleyball, and more daily activities. It is also walking distance to the Fantasia Mini-Golf.
The biggest negative for us is that it doesn’t have the same Disney feel as staying on-site. It has the huge perk of being able to walk to Epcot but it doesn’t feel Disney.
The hotels host many conferences and inside felt more corporate than families. If being in the Disney bubble doesn’t matter to you or you are using points to visit Disney I would recommend staying here.
Perks of Staying at a Disney World Epcot Hotel
When comparing the cost of staying at a deluxe or moderate resort compared to a value or off-site option I find it helpful to know the perks of staying at an Epcot hotel.
- Early Theme Park Entry
- Extended Evening Hours (All Deluxe Resorts)
- Can Walk to Epcot and Hollywood Studios
- On-site sit down restaurant options.
- Easy access to multiple resorts for different dining options.
- Free Parking at the Resort (Except for WDW Swan, Swan Reserve, and Dolphin)
- Daily activities led by cast members
- Complimentary transportation to and from Disney theme parks.
It is a short walk to Epcot from the Epcot hotels that are located near the International Gateway entrance along Crescent Lake.
These include Disney’s Beach Club, Disney’s Yacht Club, Disney’s Boardwalk Inn, and the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin hotels.
Guests can also walk to Disney’s Hollywood Studios from the above resorts. It is a bit of a long walk though so keep that in mind when visiting with small children or those with mobility issues.
How To Get to Disney Parks from Epcot Hotels
If you are staying at the Epcot Hotels and want to visit other places on Disney property Disney transportation has you covered.
Disney’s Epcot hotels offer bus transportation, Friendship Boats and the Disney Skyliner to get to the theme parks, Disney Springs, and the Disney water parks.
The best way to check is to ask a cast member or go on the transportation tab on My Disney Experience app.
How to Save Money on Disney World Epcot Hotels
I was surprised to learn that the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin hotels were Marriott hotels and we could use our Marriott points to book.
This made it much more accessible for us to book a stay at the Walt Disney World Swan resort. I am definitely a beginner when it comes to using points for travel but were were able to earn 5 free nights using our Marriot Bonvoy Card. Typically there is an amount of money you need to spend to earn the rewards.
The resort does have a daily resort and parking fees so be sure to include those in your budget.
If you do not have points but want to be close to Epcot consider staying at one of the value resorts along the Disney Skyliner.
Disney’s Pop Century and Disney’s Art of Animation resort are value resorts at Disney World. They are not within walking distance to Epcot and are not considered Epcot hotels, but because they are on the Skyliner I consider them a great alternative.
The gondola ride from the Pop Century and Art of Animation is about a 20 minute ride. You will need to get off at the Caribbean Beach station and get on the Epcot line but it is very easy.
It is worth considering a stay at these resorts because they typically are much less expensive than the other resorts mentioned in this post.
Overall you can’t go wrong choosing a Disney resort for your Disney trip. Each one offers something special and unique to help you have a magical vacation.
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Leah has been a Disney fan her entire life. From growing up with the movies to planning amazing Disney trips. She loves sharing her passion for Disney and helping others plan amazing Disney trips.
