Villas of Grand Cypress

This is an exceptional place to retreat to at the end of the day, though it's definitely a splurge in terms of budget. At its "modest" end, this Mediterranean-inspired resort starts with standard-size rooms with Roman tubs and patios, many of them backing up to ponds whose inhabitants include mallards, soft-shelled turtles, and largemouth bass eager for bread crusts or whatever else you can spare. Floor plans progress to elegant one- to four-bedroom villas that reach about 2,800 square feet at the top end. Some include kitchens, dining rooms, and patios. The resort shares a golf club and academy, racquet club, and equestrian center (at press time, this was closed indefinitely) with the Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress Resort . Inside the resort, you're almost completely sheltered from Disney, which is situated only a few hundred yards away. Take some time to wander the lush grounds, which are dotted with lakes, bougainvillea, and hibiscus. There are also walking and jogging trails, biking trails, and a 24-foot rock-climbing wall. Shuttle buses allow you to park your car and get around the resort and to the nearby theme parks without driving. Unlike its sister Hyatt property, this resort caters primarily to adults, though guests with kids can use the Hyatt's child-care and other facilities -- even the pool.

Facilities:
2 restaurants; 2 lounges; babysitting; supervised children's program (at the Hyatt); concierge; concierge-level rooms; 45 holes of golf; health club; 2 outdoor heated pools; room service; spa; 12 tennis courts (5 lighted); watersports equipment/rentals; free shuttle to WDW parks; transportation to non-Disney parks for a fee

Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.

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