The we loooooove Bonnet Creek thread! (pics and reviews)

[disfamily4ever]

I've been curious about trying Bonnet Creek, but have never stayed. Maybe we can stay there, in October for MNSSHP.

 

[kcwheeler]

Thank you so much for this thread! I just booked today through Ken for our October trip! We've always stayed offsite but thought we wanted to stay onsite this time and had the Poly booked. Then I found this thread and thought it sounded perfect for us. Now I can't believe I was going to pay that much to cram 6 of us in 1 small room!

 

[charlielinda]

Are there charges for minin golf or the lazy river? Also are some pools more quiet than others?

 

[Brian Noble]

Are there charges for minin golf or the lazy river?

No. You do need to leave ID to check out golf equipment. And, you may have to wait for a tube.

 

[DCTooTall]

From what I recall, the only "extra charges" that existed were for some of the scheduled activities at the resort which are listed in the pamphlet you are given at checkin (you can also call and request a PDF before you arrive). Some things are free, such as the pool tourny, outside movies, etc... while some charge (some arts&crafts things will charge for the supplies... like the Tshirt you are getting to design.... ice cream social will charge for the sundaes, etc).

Activites with any sort of additional charge are marked as such within that activites guide.

And of course, DVD rentals and arcade games you pay for, but that would be anyplace.


The Resort ammenties, such as the pools, lazy rivers, minigolf, slides, pool table, playstation in the main room, etc etc, are included in your stay. For some items they may request a room number or your ID to ensure return of equiptment, but there isn't any additional monetary charge.

 

[VickiVM]

Thank you so much for this thread! I just booked today through Ken for our October trip! We've always stayed offsite but thought we wanted to stay onsite this time and had the Poly booked. Then I found this thread and thought it sounded perfect for us. Now I can't believe I was going to pay that much to cram 6 of us in 1 small room!

You absolutely won't regret it. We're here now. I have a 12, 14 and 16 year old and will NEVER stay in a one bedroom hotel room again for vacation. I'm telling you - having extra space is one of the keys to having a sane vacation w/teens. And we've stayed on-site 7 times previously. My kids are the best versions of themselves right now...well, out of gratitude partly, but because we're not on top of one another.

We just finished a quick dinner of tacos that my husband made and we're heading out to the pool. I'll glady pass up EMH, free dining, free parking and any other on-site perk for this!!!

 

[mamafrei]

You absolutely won't regret it. We're here now. I have a 12, 14 and 16 year old and will NEVER stay in a one bedroom hotel room again for vacation. I'm telling you - having extra space is one of the keys to having a sane vacation w/teens. And we've stayed on-site 7 times previously. My kids are the best versions of themselves right now...well, out of gratitude partly, but because we're not on top of one another.

We just finished a quick dinner of tacos that my husband made and we're heading out to the pool. I'll glady pass up EMH, free dining, free parking and any other on-site perk for this!!!

So glad that your having a great stay! We check-in on Friday and can't wait!

 

[Tina]

We'll be driving down next month for our first BC stay, so we'll have the opportunity to pack items that we normally wouldn't if we were flying. Any suggestions on items you wished were in the room? How about the soaps, shampoos, facial tissue, bath tissue, towels, cleansers, etc? Any issues with quantity or quality?

 

[scubamouse]

Does the Bonnet Creek have a business center? I'm hoping not to need it but just in case

 

[webprinter]

We'll be driving down next month for our first BC stay, so we'll have the opportunity to pack items that we normally wouldn't if we were flying. Any suggestions on items you wished were in the room? How about the soaps, shampoos, facial tissue, bath tissue, towels, cleansers, etc? Any issues with quantity or quality?

I always bring my own shampoo but that is due to personal preference. They give you small sample bottles. We have never run out of soap and my opinion is that they soap they have is fine. The facial tissue is NOT soft!!!!! It is hard as a rock. The toilet paper is ok. Not good but not overly bad either. The towels are fine. They have bath towels, hand towels, tub and shower mats, washcloths, dishclothes, dish towels and beach towels. I don't think you would need any extras. I bring clorox or lysol wipes for wiping down the switches, knobs on lamps, door knobs, remotes, etc. They will give you a starter supply of coffee and laundry detergent so if you want more, bring it from home or stop at a dollar store when you get there. They supply plenty of paper towels and plastic garbage bags. You will get about 5 or 6 dishwasher packets. I've never tried asking for extra supplies, I just bring my own, so I don't know if they will give you extras for free or not. This is just my opinion, others may disagree.

 

[webprinter]

I just ran into a first at Bonnet Creek. I don't know if it has been posted or not and I am too lazy to reread all the posts. We have been to Bonnet Creek at least 10 or more times and we have always called 2 weeks in advance to make a room request. This time I called and was told no. I told the gentleman who I was talking to, that it had always been allowed before. He said that because we were staying in a presidential unit (any size), we are given the room that was booked. Because I booked it online, I wasn't given a room choice when I booked. So, the moral of the story is, if you book a presidential unit, make sure you call and do not do it online. FYI.

 

[horseshowmom]

Does the Bonnet Creek have a business center? I'm hoping not to need it but just in case

Yes, I believe they had 6 computers (might have been 4 though) and 1 networked printer.

 

[Kricketnp]

Just got back from a week at Bonnet Creek, and it was definitely one of the best places I've stayed in Florida. We stayed on the 11th floor in Building 5 and had a view of the lazy river and the Tower of Terror. We could also see Pop Century, the Mouse Ears and Everest waaaay off in the distance.

Zero-Entry beginning of the Lazy River...

Lounge chair view...

 

[A Mickeyfan]

Just got back from a week at Bonnet Creek, and it was definitely one of the best places I've stayed in Florida. We stayed on the 11th floor in Building 5 and had a view of the lazy river and the Tower of Terror. We could also see Pop Century, the Mouse Ears and Everest waaaay off in the distance.

I was in Tower 5 from 8/9 to 8/13. When you were there did you see any adults & children outwardly disregarding the lazy river pool rules? This was my 2nd stay in that tower (stayed last Aug too). That pool was the only one I saw this at. The other pools had employees around so guests had to observe the rules. I saw parents holding beer & soda cans while floating around in the river. Leaving the empties on the sides of the pool area. I saw children stacking tubes & then pushing them in front of other guests while floating. There were children dragging the tubes on the concrete with another child in them (in front of parents) and nothing was said to them. There were children throwing items down from their balcony onto the guests below (security was called by a guest for that one). There were children swimming under you while you were on a tube then coming up in front of you (on purpose) they were hanging on the backs of your tubes.. I saw adults taking tubes out of the water & hoarding them next to their chairs. I saw adults moving other's belongings away from a chair so they can sit there. I was shocked. None of that happened at any of the other pools, just the lazy river between towers 4 & 5. I really think it was because there was no type of supervision there at tall while the others have a life guard or someone there.
There was one girl who even when asked very nicely by some, not to shoot the cannon water in her face. The girl then shot it right at her face. After that someone said something to her & then several floating adults & teens got up and splashed her to see how she liked it LOL I really had to LOL at that one. The girl then ran to her parents.
I am not putting down BC, I love that place. I just feel that there are some guests who abuse situations & sad to say, need supervision... They need to be sure they are watching their children instead of drinking (mixing drinks with glass bottles) on the pool deck or floating with a beer in their hand...

 

[ClanHarrison]

I don't think I've seen anyone reference staying in or requesting Bldg. #1. Have many of you stayed in Bldg. 1 recently? It's not too dated or something, is it?

We are in building 1 right now (room 517). Room is very nice - granite countertops and everthing looks pretty new. No flat panel tvs however (we don't care - in our 11 days, we have had the tv on maybe twice).

We did not make a specific room request - I only asked to get in early (a request taht was not granted).

Location is very quiet - however the view is not great.

Thank you for responding BAST. Sorry, I was away from the boards for a few days so I don't know if you're still on vaca or not. I hope you're enjoying/enjoyed it! Tell us something we haven't heard about the place yet , or just about how much you're enjoying it there. I'm very excited about visiting BC so I like to hear live, first-hand accounts .

No flat screens? I thought everyone had switched over to the flat panels at this point . We're staying in a 4 b/r Presidential Suite so I'm hoping they've pulled out all the stops in those and everything is..."modern"?

Does anyone know if there are flat panels in the Pres. Suites or not? Also, would the Pres. Suites have pretty good views? I know we're in Bldg. #1, but I haven't asked for any sort of preferential view because, actually...I figured a Pres. Suite should come with the "best" of what they had to offer...including the view from it.

Could anyone weigh in on the "level of comfort" the Pres. Suites offer, including views? Thanks so much!

 

[Alexander]

My DS turns 10 on September 4 and it's our 9th 'gotcha day' too

Sounds like subway is closer to BC! Ten days - getting very excited!

My DS turns 12 on August 31st and I turn....uhhmmm 21....on September 4th!

 

[horseshowmom]

I was in Tower 5 from 8/9 to 8/13. When you were there did you see any adults & children outwardly disregarding the lazy river pool rules? This was my 2nd stay in that tower (stayed last Aug too). That pool was the only one I saw this at. The other pools had employees around so guests had to observe the rules. I saw parents holding beer & soda cans while floating around in the river. Leaving the empties on the sides of the pool area. I saw children stacking tubes & then pushing them in front of other guests while floating. There were children dragging the tubes on the concrete with another child in them (in front of parents) and nothing was said to them. There were children throwing items down from their balcony onto the guests below (security was called by a guest for that one). There were children swimming under you while you were on a tube then coming up in front of you (on purpose) they were hanging on the backs of your tubes.. I saw adults taking tubes out of the water & hoarding them next to their chairs. I saw adults moving other's belongings away from a chair so they can sit there. I was shocked. None of that happened at any of the other pools, just the lazy river between towers 4 & 5. I really think it was because there was no type of supervision there at tall while the others have a life guard or someone there.
There was one girl who even when asked very nicely by some, not to shoot the cannon water in her face. The girl then shot it right at her face. After that someone said something to her & then several floating adults & teens got up and splashed her to see how she liked it LOL I really had to LOL at that one. The girl then ran to her parents.
I am not putting down BC, I love that place. I just feel that there are some guests who abuse situations & sad to say, need supervision... They need to be sure they are watching their children instead of drinking (mixing drinks with glass bottles) on the pool deck or floating with a beer in their hand...

Did you by any chance complain to the front desk? If not, I know that I (and many other guests) would appreciate it if you would contact them with your experiences. I love Bonnet Creek, but one of the things that I liked so well was the upscale environment (definitely NOT the type of behavior you are describing). Thanks!

 

[Brian Noble]

Sadly, after a week-long stay in a 2BR at VWL this past July, I can tell you that unsupervised children are not limited to offsite resorts---nor did the lifeguards do much about it.

 

[Pedler]

Does the Bonnet Creek have a business center? I'm hoping not to need it but just in case

Yes, they do have a business center. 4 computers with Internet access. Two are have printer capabilities. I used the center to print our boarding passes when we were there a few weeks ago.

 

[homeschoolmommyof_2]

Is there any fees to use the business center?
(computers, internet, printers, etc.)
Thanks in advance for any info!!