My family greatly enjoyed our visit to Summer Bay Orlando in March 2024. We stayed five days in a ground-floor, two-bedroom condominium. We spent most of our time at one of the two larger pools at the clubhouse and recreation pavilion.
The decor in our unit felt very up to date. The entire resort--including the rental units, pools, rec center, restaurants, and grounds--felt impeccably clean, especially for such a large number of visitors. The staff was friendly and helpful. The food was mostly limited to pizza and pub fare, but it was well prepared and reasonably priced. There is a Publix grocery store conveniently located just a quarter mile or so offsite, accessible by a side street.
My family and I would gladly return to this resort. If we do, we will be sure to inquire on arrival about seasonal closures of certain amenities. We were sorry to miss the jet skis and the zip lines, which were open on a limited basis during our stay. We will also ask for a unit on the top floor, as we could hear footsteps and running water in the condo above us. But these are minor complaints. For accommodations, amenities, food, and service, Summer Bay offers a very nice vacation stay. I almost chose not to book at Summer Bay because of the harsh reviews I read online. In our experience, those reviews are badly undeserved.