Caribe Royale OrlandovsLoews Royal Pacific Resort
Both properties are rated highly by professionals. On balance, Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando is the choice of most writers compared to Caribe Royale Orlando. Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando has a TripExpert Score of 85 with accolades from 10 sources including Fodor's, Travel + Leisure and The Telegraph.
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
Loews Royal Pacific Resort
6300 Hollywood Way, Orlando, FL 32819
From $236/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Fodor's
"The entrance... sets the tone for the Pacific Rim theme of this hotel, which lies amid 53 acres of lush shrubs, soaring bamboo, orchids, and palms." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"Guests at this resort are stranded on a breathtaking Pacific island paradise, with a lagoon-style pool and play area, Emeril’s Tchop Chop restaurant (a must for adults), and superior service."
Rough Guide
"The comfortable rooms here are decked out in bamboo to enhance the “tropical” theme, while the kids will enjoy the lagoon-style pool. $289."
Star Service
"Competing just below its siblings Hard Rock Hotel and the Portofino Bay Hotel, this savvy South Pacific wannabe is the most laid back of the three." Full review
Gayot
"Orlando is no stranger to themed hotels and the Royal Pacific, a member of the Loews hotels, may be one of the most unique."
Zagat
3.7
""Universal Park perks", including "proximity" (a "short ride over in the water taxi") and "early access to the parks", are a "huge bonus" to staying at this "family-friendly" Orlando resort."
Travel + Leisure
"With the lagoon-style pool, complete with beaches, palm trees, and an abandoned prop plane, The Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando recreates a piece of the South Pacific." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Luxurious South Seas-themed resort at Universal Orlando, where carved-wood décor is punctuated by bright Balinese umbrellas as the sweet scent of orchids fills the air." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Kids will love the family-friendly pool, with real sand, and the 6pm 'dive in movie' where they can swim while watching a pool-side screen showing the likes of Harry Potter and Universal favorites." Full review