Loews Royal Pacific ResortvsReunion Resort & Golf Club
Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando and Reunion Resort, A Salamander Golf & Spa Resort are both rated very highly by professionals. Overall, Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando ranks significantly better than Reunion Resort, A Salamander Golf & Spa Resort. Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando comes in at 87 with praise from 10 sources such as Rough Guide, Lonely Planet and The Telegraph.
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
Reunion Resort & Golf Club
7593 Gathering Drive, Kissimmee, FL 34747
From $168/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Oyster
Luxury
"About 20 minutes south of the Magic Kingdom, the sprawling 411-room Reunion Resort is one of Orlando's priciest condo resorts outside those at Disney." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"After a day on the links or in the water, head back to one of the luxury villas, complete with washer/dryers, kitchens with stainless steel appliances, and private patios or balconies." Full review
Fodor's
"Shuttle buses take guests around the property, delivering them to nine pools, the five-acre water park complex, the spa, tennis courts, and golf clubhouses." Full review
Gayot
"This resort was designed to be a mixed-use property, featuring upscale residential homes and villas, a hotel, shops and restaurants and three signature golf courses."
Forbes Travel Guide
"There’s little you’ll want when you’re at Reunion Resort." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Groups of all sizes will feel at home in a condominium, private villa, or vacation home at the Reunion Resort with onsite facilities to accommodate family gatherings and business meetings" Full review