Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge

Item: Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge
Rating: 4
Author: U.S. News & World Report

9000 Bay Hill Blvd | Orlando, FL 32819-4880 [SEE MAP]Orlando, FL [SEE ADDRESS]

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Overview

This resort is a bit more quiet and affordable than others in the area

Some say standard accommodations here feel a bit outdated

You don't need to putt on Grand Cypress' coveted greens to indulge in some quality golfing in Orlando. Satisfied travelers would just as well recommend Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge. This resort's 27 holes should entertain most golfers. And the service is first-rate, from inside the lodge to around the spa and fitness center – and of course at the clubhouse as well. Some previous guests do say that staying at Arnold Palmer's felt a little like being trapped in a time capsule; you'll see outdated furnishings and somewhat conventional fabrics in some of the 70 lodge rooms. Even the 27-inch flat screens don't push the accommodations into the 21st century. On the bright side, this resort in southwest Orlando is nearly always reasonably priced, and you'll be close to one of the city's top parks – Universal's Islands of Adventure, which features the Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Recent lodgers also note that Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge offers a quiet and well-priced respite from the ritzy theme park resorts.

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Location: Orlando, FL

Hotel Class: 4.0-star

Property Type: Resort, 70 rooms

Style: Traditional, Rustic

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Surrounded by the gated upscale neighborhood of Bay Hill Community and the Butler Chain of Lakes, Arnold Palmer Bay Hill Lodge and its 70 rooms provide guests with a relaxing and quiet atmosphere. Like many resorts in Orlando, a car is needed to access the popular entertainment attractions of the city which are less than a 15-minute drive away.

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A hotel's guest rating is calculated using data provided under license by TripAdvisor. A total of 285 have reviewed the Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge, giving it a rating of 4.5, on a scale of 1-5.

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4.5 (based on 285 reviews)

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Guest Rooms

Guest rooms and suites at Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge retain a rustic, traditional feel. An olive and beige color scheme and bulky hardwood furniture mesh with modern amenities like marble bathrooms, 27-inch flat-screen TVs with DVD players and plush bathrobes. Photos that belonged to Arnold Palmer also adorn each room's walls. Furnished, covered balconies and patios have garden or golf-course views.

Free Wi-Fi provided throughout resort
Complimentary coffee and tea stations provided in floor hallways each morning

Standard room size: 335 square feet

Premium channels
Workspace/desk
Minifridge
Bathrobes/slippers
Minibar
Shower/tub combo
Separate shower
Separate tub
Internet
Wireless internet
Free internet
Fee for internet usage
Guest rooms with patios and balconies
Adjoining rooms available

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Location & Parking

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The 280-acre Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge is located about 12 miles southwest of downtown Orlando, just off Lake Tibet. Golfers who want to play at the Palmer-designed course stay here, but so do couples and families who want quiet lodging near Universal Studios, SeaWorld and Walt Disney World. No amenities sit within walking distance of the resort, but various restaurants, supermarkets and stores are a short drive away.

Orlando International Airport is 18 miles east

24-hour valet parking
24-hour self-parking (free)
Airport shuttle
Car service

Within walking distance of:

Bus stop
Restaurants
Movie theater
Train station
Beach
Theater
Subway/metro stop
Grocery store
Shopping

Dining

Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge houses three restaurants, all of which serve American comfort food, classic and modern mixed drinks, and Arnold Palmer wines. The Grill serves two meals a day in a casually elegant atmosphere. The Bay Window, with a view of the practice green, features salads, sandwiches and pizza, and The Terrace Cafe offers small plates next to the pool.

Members Lounge fireside bar is a relaxed spot for cocktail hour
Daily breakfast included in select reservation packages
Room service offered during The Grill and The Bay Window restaurant hours

Number of restaurants: 3

Cuisine Types: Buffet, American

Fine dining
Casual dining
Quick service cafe/coffee shop/marketplace
Bar/lounge
Room service
24-hour room service
free breakfast

Pool

The junior Olympic-sized swimming pool at Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge is open from dawn until dusk, with poolside service from the property's Terrace Cafe.

A spa tub is located indoors
Guests may join scheduled aqua aerobics classes for a small fee

Lap pool
Wading pool
Lazy river
Family pool
Infinity pool
Whirlpool/hot tub
Adults-only pool
Lifeguard on duty
Poolside service
Waterslide
Deck chairs or cabanas
Pool bar

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Spa

The Spa at Bay Hill offers men's and women's steam rooms and saunas, as well as a full menu of skin care and massage treatments. The property's salon provides haircuts and styling, waxing, manicures and pedicures.

Specialty services include men's facials and couples and prenatal massages

Services offered:

Massage
Facial
Body Treatments (i.e. scrubs, wraps)
Salon services
Outdoor treatment area
Steam room
Sauna

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Kids

Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge features more activities and amenities for adults than for kids, though children will appreciate the property's swimming pool and tennis courts. Kids can also sign up for golf lessons at the resort's golf academy, which cost $40 per half hour.

Kids Club
Free Kids Club
Fee for Kids Club
Cribs
High Chairs

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Fitness

The fitness center at Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge gives guests the option of working out on the equipment alone or with a certified personal trainer (for an extra fee). Scheduled fitness classes, including cardio, aqua aerobics, Pilates and yoga, are offered as well. Private or group tennis and golf lessons are also available.

The resort offers a four-hour fishing excursion from its marina as part of a reservation package
Each of the property's six tennis courts can be reserved for a fee

Weight equipment
Cardio equipment
Yoga mats
Free fitness classes
Premium fitness classes (with fee)

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Business

Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge has more than 9,000 square feet of meeting space and banquet facilities, including one large executive boardroom (which can be split into three separate spaces) and two meeting rooms. The largest option is the Palmer Room, where events with up to 310 guests can be hosted. Event specialists can help plan meetings and arrange group activities, such as rounds of golf and spa packages.

Property sits 5 miles northwest of Orange County Convention Center
Pool deck and a terrace available for outdoor functions

Number of meeting rooms: 3

Business center
Meeting rooms
Meeting and event planners available

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Golf

Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge is the site of the annual Arnold Palmer Invitational Presented by MasterCard, a stop on the PGA Tour. The Champion, Challenger and Charger links comprise 27 holes of challenging golf along the shores of the Butler Chain of Lakes. Instruction is available through the Arnold Palmer Golf Academy.

Open only to club members and lodge guests
Guests must adhere to a strict dress code on the course and in the clubhouse

Golf carts
Golf packages
Club rentals
Club house
Refreshment stand or restaurant
Caddie service
Pro shop

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Wedding

Couples at Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge can choose from a range of outdoor ceremony spaces and indoor reception rooms, including the pool deck, a lawn and a room with an attached terrace. The property's wedding coordinator can create custom packages to meet a variety of cultural and dietary needs.

Largest venue can accommodate up to 310 people for receptions

Maximum wedding guest capacity: 310

Hotel hosts weddings
Outdoor space for weddings
Wedding planners available

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