We had a waterview last time we stayed at CBR, we didn't pay extra, but had a King bed that we did extra for and it happened to have a water view as well. From the window, you couldn't see the water view unless you went outside your door and looked out because from the window you will see the rails of the balcony on the outside corridor. I would never pay extra to get a "view" it is not worth it all. The King bed however, for us, is worth the extra.