The hype
Travelers love the renovated rooms and huge pool, but the nickel-and-diming on parking and breakfast rubs many the wrong way.
Caribe Royale Orlando
$140-220/ night
Book this if You want a spacious suite for a family or group near Disney without the Disney price tag—and don't mind sharing the pool with convention-goers.
Why People Love It
- All-suite layout means a real door between you and the kids
- Massive pool deck with a 75-foot slide and waterfalls
- Venetian Chop House is legitimately one of the best steakhouses in Orlando
Quick Take: A massive, polished convention machine that doubles as a solid family resort, provided you budget for the steep parking and resort fees.
Reviewed by @mrs.mcclainsbrains: We booked this for a girls' getaway and honestly, having a full suite changed the game. We spent hours at the pool bar and the nightlife on-site was surprisingly lit. 10/10 would recommend for a group trip.
Guest Who Stayed Here Said
Reality check
The 'shuttle to Disney' is a nice perk on paper but a logistical headache in practice due to limited times and capacity.
- You need a separate living room for work or kids
- You want a resort-style pool day without paying Four Seasons prices
- You are attending a conference at the on-site center
Cleanliness & Maintenance
9
- Housekeeping: Daily housekeeping is standard and generally praised. Staff is responsive to text requests.
- Bathroom hygiene: Bathrooms are renovated and bright. Grout lines are clean. No widespread mold reports.
- Maintenance: Recently renovated ($140M project), so peeling paint and broken fixtures are rare. Tower 3 lobby furniture noted as slightly more worn.
- Linens & towels: Towels are plentiful (pool towels provided). Bedding is crisp white, though some find mattresses firm.
- Odors & scents: Lobby has a signature scent (fresh/tropical). No lingering smoke smells reported in non-smoking rooms.
Sleepability™
7.5SILENT
0-4LOUD
4-7.5MODERATE
7.5-10SILENT
- Hallway chatter from large groups/convention attendees
- Connecting room doors (sound bleeds through)
- Pool DJ bass if facing the interior courtyard on lower floors
Before you book
Good to know
- Shuttle requires a boarding pass from the concierge; book it the night before.
- The 'Villas' have their own private pool if the main pool is a zoo.
- You can text the front desk for towels/requests (very responsive).
What to pack
- Your own coffee pods (Keurig in room, but refills can be stingy)
- Earplugs (for the hallway noise)
- A sweater for the convention-center-cold air conditioning
Room Genie
Best picks
- Tower 1 (often cited as freshest/most convenient)
- Villas (separate pool access, full kitchens, quieter)
- High floor, pool view (for the view, but ask for away from elevator)
Rooms to avoid
- Rooms near the elevators (high foot traffic)
- Connecting rooms if you aren't using them (noise bleed)
- Tower 3 lobby furniture has been flagged as showing more wear
Room Request Genie – copy & paste
“I would appreciate a renovated suite in Tower 1, high floor, facing the pool. Please ensure it is NOT a connecting room if possible, as we are light sleepers.”
FAQ & Hidden tips
Everything you actually want to know before you book.
Is the shuttle to Disney free?
Yes, it's included in the resort fee, but it is NOT a continuous bus. It has specific departure times (e.g., 8:15 AM, 10:15 AM) and requires a reservation ticket.
Can I walk to Disney Springs?
No. It looks close on a map, but it's a highway walk. Take the evening shuttle or a $12-15 Uber.
Is the pool heated?
Yes, the main pool is heated year-round, and there is a 75-foot waterslide.
Do the rooms have kitchens?
Suites have a 'mini-kitchenette' (microwave, mini-fridge, sink, coffee maker) but no stove. Villas have full kitchens.
How much is parking?
Steep. Self-parking is ~$34/night + tax; Valet is ~$45/night + tax.
Is it pet friendly?
Yes, for a fee of $150 per stay. There are designated walking areas.
Insider Tips
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The 'Rum Bar' in the lobby actually makes top-tier cocktails; don't dismiss it as just a hotel bar.
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If you're in a Villa, you can still use the main pool, but main tower guests can't use the Villa pool—use this to your advantage for quiet time.
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Walk to the nearby 'World Center Marriott' (huge hotel next door) if you want a change of scenery for dinner/drinks without driving.
5 things to know before you go
💡The 'resort fee' includes fishing equipment for the catch-and-release dock—actually fun for kids.
💡The bathroom layout in suites is fantastic: separate vanity outside the shower room so two people can get ready at once.
💡During big conventions, the elevators can have a morning rush hour wait.
💡The sofa beds are typical hotel quality (read: thin mattress), so ask for extra comforters to pad it.
💡You can see the Disney fireworks from some upper-floor rooms facing the right direction (ask at check-in).
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