Bahama Bay Resort, Kissimmee, Florida
Hotel Information
Hotel Description:
A brand new complex set in a quiet and peaceful area, this Caribbean-styled haven certainly has plenty of home comforts for the whole family. High quality furnishings and an excellent range of on-site facilities will particularly suit couples and families with older children. This property may not be suitable for people with walking difficulties. Car hire is recommended due to its lakeside location. Location New residential area just a short drive from supermarkets, shops and restaurants. theme park drive times WALT DISNEY WORLD Resort 25 mins. SeaWorld 35 mins. Universal Orlando 45 mins.Nearby Hotels Viewed by Other Travellers
Bahama Bay Resort Reviews
" We LOVE BB!! "
Submitted By: Joanne43My one criticism was that there were nails sticking up in the carpet where the door strip was missing from the bathroom, and I kept treading on it!!! We are going back July 2010, and if you have a satnav, you'll find your way round easily!!!CAN'T WAIT!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Advice: Disney
Activities: Disney
Good for: Beach
" Bahama Bay Virgins "
Submitted By: thebirds" I can't believe people have given... "
Submitted By: Ms R HowardI travelled with my mother and my 17 year old neice and we were immediately offered a complimentary upgrade to a three bedded room. This was well - if a tad eccentrically - furnished (fish lamps, anyone), the kitchen equipped to a very high standard. The rooms were spacious and comfortable and it was lovely to have two bathrooms between the three of us.
I didn't find the reception area to be too worn and the reception staff were helpful and gave us assistance with our luggage. The fitness suite was reasonably well equipped and empty every time we went there. The restaurant was surprisingly good.
All in all if my most major criticism was that the batteries fell out of the TV remote, you might understand why I can't recommend the Bahama Bay higher. Of course, the positive feedback from such a nice place might also explain why the prices seem to have shot up for next year - I wanted to book here again but my not be able to afford it this time. It's certainly the best self-catering resort I have stayed in, in 14+ visits to the USA.
It's a wee bit remote for serial Disney attenders, but if you have a car and are travelling out and about - it really is perfect. Eat out before you get back at night though, as there are only strip mall takeouts, the onsite restaurant and an Applebee's in easy walking distance.
" Well I went three years ago, and this... "
Submitted By: Mr SM MAHER" We have just returned from a... "
Submitted By: Mrs Penny Hayden" PLEASE DO NOT LISTEN TO THE BAD... "
Submitted By: Miss N WilsonThey obvioulsy didn't stay at the same hotel we did.
We arrived at about 10pm in the evening and the service was BRILLIANT some of the nicest people i've ever met and found the rest of the staff exactly the same. The bad reviews of their staff MUST be ignored the only explanation I could imagine possible is that they were having a bad day, as were the family; but to be honest those families didn't seem to like anything so father christmas could have served them and they wouldn't have found him pleasant.
Anyway on to my brilliant time at bahama bay resort...
I had read on this and it had suggested to upgrade to a three bedroom which we did and it was beautifully clean, there is everything you could imagine you would need for two weeks, I also read to be situated to the top floor because of the noise but i found no need for this as i rarely heard anything from the higher floors.
I have read the bad reviews and a common thing is that they don't bring you clean towels or sheets.
1. YOUR SELF CATERING everywhere I have been self catering means you do it yourself and they supply plenty of towels i counted 12 face cloths! Also there was an extra set of bed sheets for all the beds. However if you do run out there is a washer/dryer which takes no time at all and it SO easy to use and still if at an extra cost you can get more.
2. If you're really fussy about no cleaning service [not sure how a family can make so much mess in two weeks but anyway] Don't quote me but i think it was something like $40 or so for them to do so.
About the 24 hour security guard service bad reviews:
There were two times that there wasn't a security guard there the two weeks we were there and his car was still parked so he probably had just gone to the restroom! Also as one review said "anyone could walk in" ITS A HOTEL THAT IS HOW THEY GET MONEY.
Their are something like 5 swimming pools each block is allocated one, these smaller pools close at 7.30 which is a bit annoying however the main pool is open at till 10.30pm which is really sociable and their is also a bar. I can't comment on the food as we went out most evening but we did see a pizza and it did look extremely good!
My advice:
If you want your sheets cleaned and new towels everyday go to a hotel full board.
It is by far worth it's 4 star rating
Get a car as it is far out from restaurants, 25mins from Disney 30mins Universal/Seaworld
Go to Houlihans restaurant, looks pretty shabby on the outside trust me its nice food and cheap as most places are.
Finding the place may only be tricky if you can't read directions, 3 HOURS is she kidding?
If you follow the directions given you should get there, It is on the left hand side of the 192 and has a massive sign saying "WESTSIDE" there is also a bank at that turning. Turn there follow the road go right and then carry on and you'll find it..
I really hope that the bad reviews haven't put you off as it was a really lovely place to stay and I would reccomend it to anyone. This doesn't mean to be arrogant however it may give you an idea of the quality; we are a family that frequently stays in 4 star plus hotels and this is worth its rating.
" AWESOME,
I traveled with my... "
I traveled with my sister-in-law and my three niece's.(9,7,5.) The condo was FABULOUS!
Very clean and spacious. We had a three bedroom condo and I can't say enough nice things about this place. It was only 5 minutes away from Disney World and only an hour away from Clearwater Beach. The staff were wonderful and the Spa was great. They have 3 pools to choose from and the grounds are a delight. I will be returning again and have no problems recommending this location to all my friends. Also, this location is very close to all amenities-restaurants, shopping malls,grocery stores, anything you need. I can honestly say this location was worth every penny!
" We stayed at Bahama Bay Resort over... "
Submitted By: Miss E Eldridge" What can I say about the Bahama Bay .... "
Submitted By: Mrs A McGranaghanI can honestly say it was EXCELLENT.We had paid for a two bedroom apartment but on arrival we
were allocated a three bedroom one.The apartment overall was fantastic so spacious everything was there for you it was just like a home from home.The grounds around the apartments were very clean and well maintained the swimming pools were absolutely spotless.
The reception staff and maintenance staff were also very nice and helpful. I would most certainly go back and would definitely recommend it.My only regret is that two weeks just wasn't long enough.
" Just returned from Bahama Bay... "
Submitted By: Mr D YewsHighly recommended.If I was being really picky,it could do with a better bar at the club house for a night time drink without plastic glasses,but your that tired after the parks all day you just want to fall into bed anyway.
" I feel the standards at Bahama Bay... "
Submitted By: Mrs J JonesAnyone getting married at Bahama Bay by Lake Davenport need to think twice! You get married right by the swimming pool area, I would be surprised if you could hear the vows being said with all the splashing, kids shouting and screaming and other general pool noise.
If you go down to the lakeside for fishing and if you've got kids beware a 5ft alligator comes right up by the jetty. The jetty area is wide open!!
" This is certainly a beautiful place... "
Submitted By: Mrs H CurrieApartments can't be faulted, the space, equipment and lay out is excellent there is everything a family needs. The standard of furnishing was high, great comfortable beds, could not fault the apartments and there contents.
Club House is great, the staff we found very helpful, very well presented the whole site was well tended, gardens, clean pools, plenty of loungers ( none broken) not the biggest pools in the world but adequate and well maintained and it was never that busy on any of the days.
It's down side, noise in the early morning. I know most are up and heading to the parks at the crack of dawn, afraid when we go on holiday we like to take it a bit easier 10 is early enough for us, don't like being forced awake every day at 7 and 8am.
The building are mostly three floors, if you are in a lower apartment there is no sound proofing.
If you fancy this place make sure you are in the top floor as the noise from above is horrendous, you have no chance of sleeping through it, from the patter of little feet or even big feet to every drawer thats opened every time someone goes in the fridge. shower, sneezes , uses the toilet you can hear everything believe me, the up side, it is a beautiful place so if you don't value your sleep and don't mind feeling like you are with a very large family, go for it, the place is great, I WOULD EVEN CONSIDER GOING BACK AS LONG AS WE GET A TOP FLOOR APARTMENT AND EVERYONE ELSE CAN SUFFER OUR NOISE !
" This resort was great and i would... "
Submitted By: Miss S JohnsonThe roomes were airy and very clean and had a good sized fridge and kitchen. With lovely decor that made you feel very calm , this resort also has lovely gardens that are very well maintained.
It was very easy to find from the 192 which is one of the main roads in kissimee.
" I have just returned and it was great... "
Submitted By: Mrs J Prasser3 bedroom apartment 1st floor- 3kids 2adults. Watch for noise from above floor as foot steps do carry but if you have kids yourself ,you dont mind.
As a base this place is great -we had a full 14 day itinery with the parks so we did not need the pool restaurant etc, but the pool was ok -basic no slides etc but there is a v good toddle sprinkler pool available also. Went to wall mart to shop but little shop ok for emergencies.
Cracker barrel is a great breakfast place and exchange rate is fantastic at the moment - kitchen facilities great and washing machine tumble brilliant- so put on at night and all done to bring home.
Also applebees down the road is fantastic value.
If you expect to stay in the hotel for a day may find differant - but it is what you make it .
Cant fault apartments all clean etc.








The apartments are all very clean and tidy. There is: 1 room with 2 single beds and 2 rooms with 1 double bed(one of which has an en-suite with a bath) in the apartment. There is also a kitchen, living room and bathroom with a shower in. We bought lunch & snacks at Wal-Mart then put them in our fridge for later!
There is a great clubhouse in the center of the campus, where there is many facilities such as: game room, balcony, restaurant, library, pool and check in desk. It was great spending the day in the clubhouse pool because you can have DELICOUS food and smoothies at the restaurant! There is also another pool with a beach area. There, there is decking & sunbeds (remember sun cream because my mom got burnt on her nose!)
Of course, the main attraction was DISNEY LAND! There are many parks and there is Universal Studios! In these there are rides, restaurants and characters. Food is no worry as there are a number of eating places across the parks! For children like me the parks are a magical experience, a must go destination!
My parents didnt need to worry about anything, but do hire a car! We ate at the mind-blowing restaurants EVERY NIGHT! The food was out of this world! After Florida, any other theme park seems rubbish! I have been going to Florida since I was one year old and Bahama Bay is the BEST place I have stayed!!
I hope my review has helped!
Advice: It is fantastic - the heat is so relaxing as long as you go in a hot period, because that makes it!
Activities: The parks are fantastic! So are the restaurants, u must go 2 - Ponderosa, TGI, Perkins and Denny's!
Good for: Beach