Studio vs One Bedroom Villas: Which Is Right for You?
With Disney Vacation Club (DVC) you have options with room styles. Members love the economic yet enhanced studio style accommodations. There are also benefits to the one bedroom villas. When comparing DVC studio vs one bedroom villas the biggest differences will be the kitchen, amount of space and privacy and number of points they each cost.
Comparing DVC Studio vs One Bedroom Villas
What are DVC studios like?
DVC studios are the most popular room style and there are the most of them available. They typically sleep four but many sleep 5. It varies by resort.
Studio villas are closest to a standard hotel room but they usually feature a kitchenette. Many studios have a pull-down queen size bed that reveals a couch when away.
Not all studios sleep a minimum of four. Riviera has a Tower Studio but that sleeps two guests per room.
A DVC studio might be the best option for you if:
- You want to spend the lowest number of points.
- You have four or five guests.
- A kitchenette is suitable for your needs.
- A regular hotel room size fits your preference.
What are one bedroom villas like?
DVC one bedroom villas have a separate bedroom with a door, a full kitchen and a few have a washer and dryer. There’s also a living room.
Sleeping arrangements and the number of guests differ at each resort.
A DVC one bedroom villa might be the best option for you if:
- You want a separate bedroom for some of your party or additional space overall.
- A full kitchen or washer and dryer would enhance your stay.
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Which of these DVC room types is best for 5 people?
Aside from this DVC Studios vs One Bedroom Villas comparison, we have a whole separate guide to DVC villas for 5 guests or more.
A bigger room doesn’t always mean it sleeps more people.
Some one bedroom villas only sleep four guests.
Many studios sleep five people.
It’s important to check each individual room style at each resort.
For example, original Polynesian Deluxe Studios sleep five people but the newer Island Tower Deluxe Studios only sleep four people.
Which Disney Vacation Club Studios Sleep Four People?
These DVC studios sleep four:
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas Deluxe Studio
- Aulani, Disney Vacation Club Villas Deluxe Studio
- Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort Deluxe Studio
- Copper Creek Villas and Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Deluxe Studio
- The Villas at Disneyland Hotel Deluxe Studio
- The Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa Deluxe Studio
- Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort Deluxe Studio
- Disney’s Old Key West Resort Deluxe Studio
- Disney’s Polynesian Villas and Bungalows Deluxe Studio (tower inventory)
- Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort Deluxe Studio
- Disney’s Vero Beach Resort Deluxe Studio
Which Disney Vacation Club Studios Sleep Five People?
These DVC studios sleep five:
- Disney’s Beach Club Villas Deluxe Studio
- Disney’s Boardwalk Villas Deluxe Studio
- Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Deluxe Studio
- Disney’s Polynesian Villas and Bungalows Deluxe Studio
- The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa Deluxe Studio and Resort Studio
- Disney’s Riviera Resort Deluxe Studio
Which Disney Vacation Club One Bedroom Villas Sleep Four People?
These DVC one bedroom villas sleep four:
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas (Value category)
- Boulder Ridge Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
- Disney’s Beach Club Villas
- Disney’s BoardWalk Villas
- Copper Creek Villas & Cabins at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge
Which Disney Vacation Club One Bedroom Villas Sleep Five People?
These DVC one bedroom villas sleep five:
- Disney’s Animal Kingdom Villas (not including Value)
- Aulani, Disney Vacation Club Villas
- Bay Lake Tower at Disney’s Contemporary Resort
- Disney’s Riviera Resort
- The Villas at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
- The Villas at Disneyland Hotel
- The Villas at Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel & Spa
- Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort
- Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa
- Disney’s Old Key West Resort
- Disney’s Polynesian Villas and Bungalows
- Disney’s Vero Beach Resort
The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort Sleep Six People
The Cabins at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort are in a category of their own and not truly a one bedroom villa. However they are a great option for those looking for a hotel that has a private bedroom or dedicated living room space. These sleep up to six with one queen size bed and one bunk bed in the bedroom and one queen size pull-down bed in the living room.
Which room is right for you?
Considering the points we’ve covered, you’ll also want to think about the resort itself. The room is important but the theming, amenities, transportation options and location of the resort are also a big part of your vacation.
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