Disney's Newport Bay Club is themed around a luxurious American Long Island-style beach club reminiscent of summers in the Hamptons. It is based loosely around the yacht and beach clubs you find at Walt Disney World in Florida, although on a slightly smaller scale.
As you walk into the hotel lobby, you are immediately greeted by low ceiling, wooden floors, and the smell of wood polish, which all add to the ambience of luxury and being on a ship. The hotel is very cleverly themed, with nautical carpets, grand staircases, and port holes throughout.
Rooms:
The rooms are light, airy, and decorated in a blue-and-white nautical theme. The rooms offer either two double beds or one double bed (you can select which when you book, and Disney will normally guarantee your request), as well as the usual TV.
The rooms offer the usual things, such as minibar and an in-room safe, which I always like to lock money and passports away. It is a combination safe, so you don't even have to carry a key around with you, which is handy, and the instructions to programme the safe are relatively simple.
The hotel also has an Admiral's Floor, which has the same hotel rooms, but with extra services, such as a private reception and private car park.
Drinks:
The hotel has two bars, Captain's Quarter and Fisherman's Wharf. As they both service the same drinks and offer attentive service, I would suggest the Fisherman's Wharf over the Captain's Quarters, as it offers great evening views over Lake Disney that are perfect for relaxing in front of!
Breakfast:
Continental breakfast is included in the price of your package, and you can purchase hot breakfast items in addition to these if you wish. You need to reserve the time you wish to eat breakfast the day before, which can help you to plan your day, although I find it a bit restricting on holiday! Breakfast is usually available from 6:30am until 10am
Dining:
The hotel has two restaurant, the first being Cape Cod, which offers a wonderful range of fish dishes from around the world surrounded by a maritime and marine background. The service in this restaurant was exceptional, and the food was lovely (albeit you pay for what you get!). I ate swordfish, which was beautifully cooked and presented. My only criticism here is that the tables are quite small in this restaurant and don't leave much room for wine, etc. on the table.
Facilities:
Like the other hotels, the hotel offers a pool (indoor and heated) themed around a ship. This pool is quite large and does get quite busy, but is quieter during the day and in the evenings if you wish to swim without playing. There is also a Jacuzzi, sauna, steam bath, and fitness room, and you can pay locally to use the solarium and enjoy a massage.