Both resorts are located in the same area, and share the same lobby, reception desk, pool, transportation etc. The main difference will be in the layout and decor of the rooms. At the Boardwalk Inn you will have two queen size beds, whereas at the villas you will have a queen size bed and a pullout sofa.

Disney's BoardWalk Resort is split into two distinct sections that share the same theme, lobby, and amenities, but offer very different room types: the BoardWalk Inn and the BoardWalk Villas. The BoardWalk Inn is a standard Deluxe Hotel, featuring traditional hotel rooms with two queen beds (or one king) and a daybed, comfortably sleeping up to five guests. These rooms are designed for shorter stays and lack kitchen facilities, though they do include a mini-fridge. On the other hand, the BoardWalk Villas are part of the Disney Vacation Club (DVC), though they can be booked by any guest. These range from "Deluxe Studios" (which have a kitchenette) to one-, two-, and three-bedroom villas that feature full kitchens, washers and dryers, and separate living areas. The Villas are ideal for larger families or those planning longer stays who want the "home-away-from-home" convenience. While the Inn side tends to feel more like a classic boutique hotel, the Villa side occupies the larger portion of the property and offers more varied "views," including the highly sought-after (but noisier) "Boardwalk View" overlooking the shops and Crescent Lake. Both share the iconic Luna Park Pool and its wooden-coaster-themed water slide, making the choice a matter of "room utility" versus "traditional hotel service."