Sheraton Vistana Resort Villas Orlando Video Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 25 ก.ค. 2024
- Ever read a written review of a hotel or resort and still have no idea what to think? With Fitness'NBeer video review we hope to help solve that problem. Join us as we breakdown, review, and share our experience.
This time we're at the Sheraton Vistana Resort Villas in Orlando Florida.
As always, great video review. Always enjoy watching them!
Absolutely the best review. Thank you!!
Yo thanks for this comment and for checking out the video. I really do hope it was helpful!
Really helpful showcase. I stayed here once as a kid, and now am takng my family there shortly. Looks like it'll be perfect for us!
That’s super cool! I think you’ll find the resort has held up nicely over the years. Have an awesome trip! 👏🏾
Big thanks for checking out the video and sharing!
Great review! We stayed there about 8yrs ago. We are looking at options for next year. Atleast 2 families. Currently considering this resort and Orange lake. Was nice to see updated info.
Big thanks for your comment and for watching!
I def think the vacation club/timeshare properties make for better family gatherings compared to a standard hotel. The Vistana Resort is huge and has lots of activities. I think it’s a worthwhile option. Best of luck planning your trip!
Wow! We considered this resort last summer but our plans changed due to a family event. This would have been perfect for my family. Thank you for that comprehensive review. It’s back on our list now…..plus I see an oven mitten at 12:14 that I really like😂
Thanks so much for checking out the video! The Sheraton Vistana is a worthwhile visit. And yes that oven mitten is hilarious 🤣
Your family is beautiful thank you so much for sharing your experience at the resort 👍
Super nice of you to say! Really hope the video was helpful. Thanks a bunch for watching and taking the time to comment.
Love your videos. Thanks for help choosing the right place.
Thanks so much for this comment and for checking out the video.
I do hope it was helpful!
Hey man
Love the video buddy we’ve stayed there many times over the years I agree with what your saying about the resort
We are there again soon ourselves
Happy trips ahead
Big thanks for watching and taking the time to comment! I think the Sheraton Vistana is a good choice for most. We enjoyed our time visiting this property. I hope you have an awesome trip!
Excellent video Larry! Your travel videos are informative and well done!
Hey RK! Big thanks for taking the time to check the videos and comment. I do try to be helpful!
Your support of channel is much appreciated!
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Your review was really good. Been to this resort x9 times over 25 years, travelling from England. What you said was bang on correct. The location of the resort is really good as well, being 15 minutes to the Disney parks and similar to the Seaworld/Universal parks (traffic permitting!). Back there in June, counting down the days.
I really appreciate this comment! I try to make the videos informative and helpful. And agreed the location if great to Disney Springs and the parks. Also the Vistana has lots of activities on property which makes it a great option with the family. I actually like the other Sheraton Vistana too. I think it’s a little newer and prettier but not as many activities. However a good option if you’re ever looking to change it up.
Thanks that is helpful! We are choosing between The Grove and here. Which would you recommend.. big family vacay lots of kids lol
@@jonesl83173 I think both are good family options, especially if it’s a multi-family trip. Having a kitchen, living room, and balcony make it much nicer for in-room gathering and socializing.
Picking between The Grove and the Vistana Resort Villas is tough. It’s been a couple of years since we’ve been to The Grove but when we visited it was nice and the water park is unmatched for an on-property water park. If the kids are a little older (9-16yrs) I think the Grove waterpark would provide more entertainment but if the kids are younger (4-9yrs) I think the Vistana because of the playgrounds; and the water slide and splash pad there will be enough for younger kids.
Honestly I’ve read some questionable reviews about the Grove since we last visited which leads me to wonder if it’s declined? However I take that with a grain of salt since we’ve had good experiences there and plan on visiting again. Also I think if you want to focus on pool and water activities, then Grove but if you want a bigger variety of activities, then Vistana (but it’s not like the Vistana is immune to negative reviews.) Truly I think either property will be more than satisfactory for most.
If I absolutely had to pick 1, I think I’d go Vistana but that’s because I believe in the Marriott brand and their properties seem to maintain as certain standard. Let me know what you pick? And have an awesome trip!!
💯 agree
Thanks so much for the review!
Hope it was helpful!
Big thanks for watching and for commenting.
Lol your sign off had me doing a double take at the tv, FitnessNBeer!
🤣🤣🤣 That’s great! It’s also the name of the channel, it represents the average guy trying to do his best thus fitness but also trying to have fun thus beer, lol.
Big thanks for checking out the video and commenting!
Hey! I really appreciated this video. Quick question. Is there a family style sit down restaurant on the resort?
Thanks for asking and I would say yes, kinda sort of. Zimmies Bar and Grill has a dining room with servers but the dining room hours were limited during our visit. Still I think there’s enough dining options that most will find it suitable. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching and commenting!
Welcome to our resort ! It was pleasure to help u during your checking, and your stay 🙏 .. I saw my self in video "bleu shirt with mask" 😄 .. great review sir , keep the great work, visit us again 😀
Yo, I remember you, you did a great job of explaining the property upon arrival. Thank you so much for great service; and for checking out the video and taking the time to comment. Hope the video is helpful and does the property justice. We had great time during our visit! And we hope to return soon!!
@@fitnessnbeer9835 absolutely sir ! You did actually great work, I know its definitely not easy job , so we appreciate this hard work 🤲 ! Hopefully we see again soon 😃!!
great video! You know whats funny I too stayed there once and we are staying our second time coming... and for the money??? Its a great value.. WE LOVE staying on property for Disney... but its still only just two queen beds... this is great for the family everyone gets their own space..... I learned I got the 3rd floor because on my marriott I clicked "high floors" but like!! for when I stay in sky scrapers!! not these LOL... So thanks for reminding me to remove that button before check in
Agreed with everything you just said 100%.
I was reminded that there are a couple of phases that do have elevators. One comment noted that they had a 2 bedroom unit in a building with elevators. I haven’t personally stayed in a building with elevators there but maybe you can request a higher floor in a building with elevators? (Although I may prefer more recently updated and location to elevators 🤔). I do hope the video was helpful. Thanks for watching and have a great trip!!
@@fitnessnbeer9835 right!! Def better updates compared to the elevator lol
Excelent video...thanks
Big thanks for checking it out! I do hope it was helpful.
Love your videos. We are booked to stay there in May. What section and Villa were you staying at?
Hope the video was helpful! Thanks for watching and commenting. We were in the Fountains section near the sand volleyball courts and pool. We were on the smaller side of the resort so we had some good walks.
Hope you have a great trip!
Hi buddy, great review video. I've been going to Vistana for 35 years. For the last few years they haven't had the game room in the Springs area Recreational area. Can you confirm if they do have a game room setup there? Did you see any billiards tables on the property? Thanks buddy.
When we visited it did not look like there was much going on there. The restrooms were available but not much else. However I can’t confirm that they’re weren’t games available but didn’t look like it during our visit.
I think it says something good about this property that you’ve continued to visit long term.
Hope the video was helpful and thanks for checking it out and commenting.
awesome review and i subscribed
Big thanks for checking out the video. Truly hope it was helpful. And thanks for the sub too!!
We usually stay at Cypress Harbour but your video here has us second guessing our next trip in April. If you had to choose between the two, which one are you picking?
Thanks so much for your comment and for checking out the video. We really like the Cypress Harbour, just stayed there again recently. That’s tough and depends how you’re traveling. If you’re traveling with kids the 2nd bedroom at the Vistana Resort is bigger and more comfortable. There’s also a good amount of activities and pools at the Vistana Resort (but with the new Sports Complex at the Cypress there isn’t more) I like the Cypress Harbor better but it’s worth checking out the Vistana Resort for a change of pace.
Excellent video! Thank you. Can you comment a little further on some topics please. 1. Is there an extra charge for tennis, mini-golf-basketball, shuffleboard etc? Or are they totally free but you just have to sign them out? 2. Are the pools heated? And what hours are they open til into the evening? Our families enjoy night swims before bed. 3. It is unfortunate about the lack of elevators.
Great questions. All of the sports equipment is free, you just have to sign it out. And yes all of the pools are heated. And I’m pretty sure the pools are open til 11p but not 100%.about that.
Overall the scope of the property is so large that it results in a lot to do on property. Hope the video was helpful. Big thanks for watching and commenting!
@@fitnessnbeer9835 they may have changed pool hours since COVID but at one time the Super Pool was open til 1 am since there are no villas around it. That was something I liked when we returned late from the parks.
@@slothbros7607 til 1 a 😮. That’d be a nice perk.
Now the 3 big pools close at 11 and the smaller pools close at 10p. Still not too bad but it would be nice to have a later option.
@@kabb100st Hope you’re having an awesome trip! I think only 2 of the 9 phases have building with elevators. We’ve never gotten a building with elevators when we’ve visited.
@@kabb100st yes buildings in the Cascades area have elevators. Some areas do not have them and have two story units.
There is actually another entrance gate directly off of 535. So three in total. It looks like you stayed in one of the Fountains sections? We love the resort, but the WiFi always has us nervous since we rely on connectivity when we travel. Did you have any issues with WiFi? Thanks for the great review.
Hey Jeremy! We were concerned about Wi-Fi too, especially since some of the reviews we read prior to our trip complained about it. But we had no problems with Wi-Fi at all. No problems in the villa or in the public areas for our entire visit.
Yes we stayed in a fountains building right next to the Cascades pool. We enjoyed it, we like properties with lots of activities and this place fit the bill. I think I might like Vistana Villages better by a hair but I would recommend both. They both have advantages. I think Villages is a little newer and more polished looking but Vistana Villas has such a large scope with so much to see and do! Thanks you for stopping by, much appreciated!!
@@fitnessnbeer9835 Hopefully the WIFI is sorted now. We went last March and it was at best, terrible :)
@@Richard-fv7rq We didn’t have any problem with Wi-Fi during our visit. It worked okay in our villa and in the pool areas too. I don’t know if we were just lucky or had good timing. We did stay in the fountains phase near the cascades pool.
The one nice thing about this property is you have an easy walk to Chik Fil A and Walgreens which are just off property. The bad thing is the traffic on 535 from I-4 is always backed up. Are they finished with the construction on 535?
I didn’t notice construction on 535 but I-4 is definitely backed up during prime rush hour times. Overall we didn’t have too bad of a time getting around. I thought the location was pretty good for getting to Disney Springs and the Disney parks.
That's a great video. I'm planning to go there in October and would like to know if I can buy fresh meat at the supermarket in the resort.
Huge thanks for this comment and for checking out the video!
The Market is mostly prepared food and snacks unfortunately no fresh meat but there’s a Publix nearby that’s not too inconvenient.
@@fitnessnbeer9835 Thank you for your quick reply.
We will mainly buy souvenirs at the market in the resort, and we will buy meat and vegetables for cooking in the room at Publix.
Thank you for your kindnesses.
Would you recommend this place for someone without a car? Is it hard to get around within the resort without a car? Our plan to just use Uber to the Disney parks.
The resort is definitely walkable but you can end up walking several blocks to get to where you’re going. But the in-resort shuttle is responsive and is an option.
I think the Vistana would make a good option without a car because it’s big and the resort has lots to do on-property. Also, having the villa with a kitchen and the on-property restaurants gives you lots of family dining options. And they do have shuttles to the parks which can reduce the amount of Ubers needed. Hope this helps!
Seems like a huge property with lots to offer. What’s your thoughts compared to Sheraton Vistana Villages?
Yes this property is big! I think the size of it is part of its charm but it can also creat long walks. I think they’re both great properties but I like the Vistana Villages just a little better. If picking between the two, I’d choose the best price. Thanks for watching and leaving a comment!!
Which of the Sheraton properties do you think is better for young kids?
Really it’s pretty close but I l’d give the Sheraton Vistana Resort Villas the edge because there’s more to do. They have the arcade, mini golf course, and more playgrounds. However my favorite property with small kids is the Marriott Harbour Lake. The overall vibe there is just great for small kids. Hope this helps l!
Thanks for checking out the video and asking!
@@fitnessnbeer9835 Absolutely agree that for small children SV Villages and Marriott Harbour Lake are best.Harbour Lake seemed more geared toward children and the Villages has the dryer when you get them out of the one pool for the little ones.
Which phase were you in for this video?
Hi we were in the Fountains phase right next to the Fountains pool during this visit. It was an okay location but it was on the smaller side of the resort a little distance from the Marketplace and Activity Center.
Thanks for watching and asking!
What villa resorts do you recommend for older folks
Do you mean seniors or adults? Either way I think any of the Vacation Club resorts would be great(with the exception of the Marriott Harbour Lakes, lots of kids there). The only consideration for the Sheraton Vistana Resort is there’s no elevators but otherwise there’s lots to do for everyone. Also there’s lots of pools and some are a little more laid back. I also like The Marriott Cypress Harbour, Marriott Grande Vista, and HVC Tuscany Village.
@FitnessNBeer thanks for the suggestions, this is just for a group of 3 adults all over 30. Looking to take a little vacation. We want either a very large apartment style hotel or villa....been looking at The Grove...what do you think of it?
@@icomeinpeace3756 I like the Grove but it wouldn’t be my first choice for an adults only trip. It could work but it’s going to be heavy with families and kids (there’ll be families everywhere but some places have amenities that are more kid focused ). I think Sheraton Vistana Resort Villas has lots of activities, places to eat, and pools options. Also, the Marriott Cypress Harbour, Grande Vista, Sheraton Vistana Villages and HGV Tuscany Village I think would work better. Mostly because of the variety of pools and dining options.
There all similar and you really can’t lose with any of the choices. Hope you guys have a great trip!
Could you tell me the address of this resort. There are two Sheraton Resort Villas…
This one is 8800 Vistana Centre Drive.
And yes they’re 2 Sheraton Vistana Resorts but they do have a SLIGHT name difference. This on is the “Sheraton Vistana Resort Villas” and the other is the “Sheraton Vistana Villages Resort Villas.” They’re both actually cool. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching and asking!
Is this vistana resort Orlando or lake buena vista? I'm sooo confused! Thanks!
Yes it can be confusing. There’s two Sheraton Vistana properties in Orlando. This review is for the Vistana Resort Lake Buena Vista the one on Vistana Centre Drive.
There’s a second Vistana property it’s called the Sheraton Vistana Villages which is on International drive. I made a video comparing both properties, I break it all down there. I think it’d be helpful.
Thanks for checking out the video and asking!
@@fitnessnbeer9835 thanks so much can you send me the link with the comparison so I can see it. Thanks soo much again for your so on reply!
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You’re welcome. Hope this helps…
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Did you say " Feels kind of basic" about the room?
Yes I did🤣. I should have been more specific, I was talking about the decor and overall vibe. Compared to some of the other vacation club properties I’ve visited, I thought the decor was a little drab in comparison. However the villa wasn’t bad and I’d stay there again.
Big thanks for checking out the video and commenting!
@@fitnessnbeer9835 Thanks I do appreciate the review. Well done on it. Marriott now owns the property and I was hoping for improvements in activities but there are less activities than when I stayed there years ago. Timeshare owners were complaining about that to me. I was hoping they would expand their fitness options like water aerobics to everyday like Marriotts have and yoga etc classes but they have not done that. Did they have any evening entertainment when you stayed there?