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/ nat
Bestil hvis 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.
Hvorfor folk elsker det
- 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
Hurtig oversigt: A massive, polished convention machine that doubles as a solid family resort, provided you budget for the steep parking and resort fees.
Anmeldt af @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.
Gæst der boede her sagde
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
Renhed & Vedligeholdelse
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- 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™
7.5STILLE
0-4HØJT
4-7.5MODERAT
7.5-10STILLE
- Hallway chatter from large groups/convention attendees
- Connecting room doors (sound bleeds through)
- Pool DJ bass if facing the interior courtyard on lower floors
Før du booker
Godt at vide
- 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).
Hvad skal du pakke
- 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
Værelses-genie
Bedste valg
- 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)
Værelser at undgå
- 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
Værelses-anmodnings-genie – kopier og indsæt
“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.”
Ofte stillede spørgsmål og skjulte tips
Alt hvad du gerne vil vide før du booker.
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.
Insidertips
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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 ting du bør vide før du tager af sted
💡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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