Disney's Animal Kingdom LodgevsCaribe Royale Orlando
Both Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge and Caribe Royale Orlando are endorsed by writers. On balance, Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge ranks significantly better than Caribe Royale Orlando. Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge has a TripExpert Score of 87 with praise from 11 reviewers like Michelin Guide, Rough Guide and Gayot.
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2901 Osceola Parkway, Lake Buena Vista, Orlando, FL 32830
From $294/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Concierge
"By far the most interesting Disney-run hotel—and the best choice for guests who aren't enamored of the company's mythology."
Fodor's
"Entering the vast atrium lobby is like entering a cathedral with a roof formed of thatch rather than marble." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"The impressive glass wall in the lobby overlooks a vast savanna that allows for random sightings of birds, giraffe, and other wildlife."
Rough Guide
Star
"One of Disney’s most spectacular luxury hotels, where from some of the rooms... you can wake up to see wildlife grazing outside your window."
Michelin Guide
"When booking a reservation at this horseshoe shaped lodge, ask for a Savannah View room, which offers vistas of Animal Kingdom's grazing animals from its private balcony."
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Ask for a Savannah View room, which offers vistas of Animal Kingdom's grazing animals from its private balcony.
Gayot
"Adjacent to the Walt Disney World theme park, the resort is set next to 33 acres of tropical savanna that's home to about 40 species of wildlife."
The Telegraph
9.0
"Africa comes to central Florida in this fantasy game lodge, where giraffes, zebras, and other grazing animals roam just beyond your window." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"From your balcony at this African-themed Orlando lodge, you just might spot a giraffe, bongo, or wildebeest roaming the surrounding savannah." Full review
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Don't miss the safari at the resort's companion Animal Kingdom theme park.
Condé Nast Traveler
"About 200 animals live on the property—and yes, they're visible from the guest rooms and the public viewing stations." Full review
Frommer's
"No grander lodge ever existed on the African veldt, and the higher tariff returns to you in the form of a 24-hour safari." Full review
Caribe Royale Orlando
8101 World Center Drive, Orlando, FL 32821
From $95/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
DK Eyewitness
"Spread out over 45 acres (18 ha) of beautifully landscaped grounds filled with towering palm trees, this resort features large suites and multi-room villas to accommodate any size of family."
Star Service
"Next door to its more modest sibling, the Buena Vista Suites, this is the nation's largest all-suite hotel, a vast, convenient complex...well-designed and well-suited to the large groups it hosts." Full review
Gayot
"This all-suites, resort-style property consists of three well-appointed towers surrounding a lagoon: one for families, the second for groups and the third for executives and adults."
Fodor's
"This big, pink, all-suites palace, on 53 tropical acres just 10 minutes from Disney, melds luxurious decor, family-friendly ingredients, and business-traveler amenities." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"An elegant, quality-conscious resort that offers stylish rooms and a large array of facilities." Full review