Old Key West Vs Caribbean Beach (2026 UK Guests)

Planning a holiday to Disney World? That means that you’ll need to have a place to stay as well. With so many options out there to pick from it can seem somewhat overwhelming. Because of that, this post will go over Old Key West vs Caribbean Beach  to try and make your decision making a little bit easier.

 

Old Key West Overview

When you get to Old Key West you feel like you just stepped into an era that has long past as you experience the fun and romance found in the old Florida Keys. This resort is a “deluxe” Disney Vacation Club resort that is found on an island hamlet which is nestled among beautiful swaying palms, lush golf courses, ans shimmering waterways to enjoy.

 

Caribbean Beach Overview

 

At the Caribbean Beach you’ll step into a world where life seems to slow down to a nice leisurely pace and it feels like all you worries just disappear into the rhythms of Calypso music. The entire resort is filled with vibrant colors and beautiful tropical landscapes. This is a relaxing atmosphere that captures the beauty of five different islands named Trinidad, Aruba, Martinique, Barbados, and Jamaica. Guests are treated to pretty sights and a variety of different fun activities that include: colonial forts, beautiful beaches, swaying hammocks, and lively and fun markets.

Old Key West Deluxe Studios And Villas

The Old Key West offers guests studios and 1, 2, 3, bedroom villas and all have a lot to offer their guests.

• Deluxe Studios –

Offer views of the golf courses, woodlands, or water come with two queens and sleep up to 4 people. All come with these amenities: kitchenette, paper plates and bowls and plastic utensils, small fridge, microwave, full bath, DVD player, iron and ironing board, hair dryer, phone and voicemail, coffee maker, free WiFi, flat TV, and alarm clock.

• One Bedroom Villas –

These villas have one bedroom that offers views of the water, golf courses, or woodlands and they come with one king, one queen sofa sleeper, and one sleeper chair and sleep up to 5 people. Their amenities include: fully equipped kitchen, dishwasher, dishes, utensils and glasses, pots and pans, fridge, stove with oven, toaster, microwave, coffee maker, washer and dryer, DVD player, whirlpool tub, iron and ironing board, hair dryer, safe, phone and voicemail, alarm clock, and free WiFi. Some of them are located close to Hospitality House.

• Two Bedroom Villas –

These rooms offer views of the woodlands, golf courses, and the water. The provide guests with one king, two queens, one queen sofa sleeper, and one sleeper chair. The amenities they offer include: fully equipped kitchen, dishwasher, dishes, glasses, and utensils, pots and pans, fridge, stove with oven, toaster, microwave, washer and dryer, whirlpool tub, DVD player, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, safe, phone and voicemail, flat TV, and free WiFi. These villas sleep up to 9 people.

• Three Bedroom Grand Villas –

These rooms offer views of the golf courses, woodlands, and the water and all offer one king, two queens, two doubles, one queen sofa sleeper and will sleep up to 12 people. The amenities they offer include: fully equipped kitchen, dishwasher, dishes, glasses, utensils, pots, and pans, fridge, stove with oven, toaster, microwave, coffee maker, washer and dryer, whirlpool tub, DVD player, iron and ironing board, hair dryer, safe, alarm clock, flat TV, and free WiFi.

 

 

 

Caribbean Beach Rooms

 

The Caribbean Beach only offers standard and preferred rooms and do  not offer any villas like the Old Key West.

• Standard View Rooms –

Offers views of woodlands or courtyard and have two queens and sleeps up to 4 people. Their amenities include: Hair dryer, free WiFi, safe, phone with voicemail, mini fridge, coffee maker, iron and ironing board.

• Standard View With 5^th Sleeper –

These rooms have views of courtyard or woodlands and has two queens and one child pull down bed and sleeps up to 5 people. Their amenities are the same as the standard view rooms.

• Water/Pool View –

This room offers views of the pool or the lake, offers two queen beds and sleeps up to 4 people. They offer the same amenities as the standard view.

• Water/Pool View With 5^th Sleeper –

These rooms offer pool or lake views with two queens and a child pull down bed and sleep up to 5 people. They also have the same amenities as the standard rooms.

• King Rooms –

These rooms have one king bed and have views of the lake, pool, courtyard or woodlands and sleep 2 adults. The amenities are the same as the rest of the rooms.

• Preferred Rooms –

These offer views of the resort, courtyard or woodlands and are close to the Fuentes del Morro Pool and Centertown. They offer two queens, one child pull down bed or just two queens and sleep up to 5 people. Their amenities are the same as the other rooms.

 

Old Key West Dining

The Old Key West offers both casual and quick service dining that includes the following:

• Olivia’s Cafe –

Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner and offer sit down service.

• Good’s Food To Go –

This is quick service that offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

• Turtle Shack Poolside Snacks –

Poolside bar that offers snacks, sandwiches, and a variety of beverages.

• Gurgling Suitcase –

Bar modeled after Key West bars serving a variety of beverages and lunch and dinner from Olivia’s Cafe.

Caribbean Beach Dining

The Caribbean Beach offers both casual and quick service with a Caribbean flair.

• Sebastian’s Bistro –

Offers family style meals that include chicken, pork, steak, seafood, and more.

• Centertown Market –

Offers quick service meals with a street market atmosphere.

• Centertown Market Grab & Go –

This is a market where you can buy bakery goods, snacks, coffee, a variety of beverages, and more.

• Spyglass Grill –

They offer a casual menu feature American food with a great Caribbean kick for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

• Banana Cabana –

Offers a variety of cold beverages both alcoholic and non alcoholic.

 

Old Key West Recreation

The Old Key West offers a variety of different recreational fun that include:

• 4 pools with Sandcastle Pool as their featured pool that includes a sandy beach and a kiddie pool The other three are considered to be leisure pools.

• Fitness Center

• Community Hall offers foosball, pool, video games, shuffleboard, and ping pong.

• Bike and Surrey rentals

• Fishing

• Playgrounds

• Basketball court

• Tennis court

• Volleyball

• Jogging trail

• Two arcades

 

Caribbean Beach Recreation

Caribbean beach also offers their own recreation for guests that include:

• They have six pools in all, five of which are leisure pools and the main pool called Fuentes del Morro is modeled after a colonial Spanish fortress and includes two water slides and water cannons and more.

• Campfire activities every evening

• Movies Under the Stars where they show a movie every night

• Fishing

• Volleyball

• Jogging trail

• Playground

 

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