Coronado Fans-PLEASE POST WITH REVIEWS & RECENT PHOTOS!

[Honeystar120608]

Quuick question... I have my heart set on the Casita buildings. I know it is important for dh to be close to a refillable mug station and a bus station. So from my understanding we could request (and pay for pref) Casita 1 and be close to the main lobby. How far of a walk is it to the bus stop there?
The other possibility, and the one I'd rather, is go with Casitas 4 or 5, be close to the quiet pool, bus stop, and close to the Dig site where he can get a refill too. How long of a walk is it from casita 4 and 5 to the dig site?
The other idea is that I think the bus upon returning will stop at the main lobby area, where he could get off, and the kids and I stay on the bus to bus stop near casitas. He can walk back to the resort...

How long of a walk is it from Casitas 4 to the main area? I am sure we would use the cafeteria area for milk for the kids, and some drinks for the adults. Along with the refillable mug. We will use the QS restaurant 1-2 times perhaps. Bus stop will be used frequently daily, quiet pool if close might be used daily as well (dig site when we have more time).

Do all my scenarios make sense? I would like to be near the quiet pool and not have to pay preferred....preferably. But.... a great vacation is higher up on my list than saving the money.

Your help is very helpful!!!

 

[KatMark]

Quuick question... I have my heart set on the Casita buildings. I know it is important for dh to be close to a refillable mug station and a bus station. So from my understanding we could request (and pay for pref) Casita 1 and be close to the main lobby. How far of a walk is it to the bus stop there?
The other possibility, and the one I'd rather, is go with Casitas 4 or 5, be close to the quiet pool, bus stop, and close to the Dig site where he can get a refill too. How long of a walk is it from casita 4 and 5 to the dig site?
The other idea is that I think the bus upon returning will stop at the main lobby area, where he could get off, and the kids and I stay on the bus to bus stop near casitas. He can walk back to the resort...

How long of a walk is it from Casitas 4 to the main area? I am sure we would use the cafeteria area for milk for the kids, and some drinks for the adults. Along with the refillable mug. We will use the QS restaurant 1-2 times perhaps. Bus stop will be used frequently daily, quiet pool if close might be used daily as well (dig site when we have more time).

Do all my scenarios make sense? I would like to be near the quiet pool and not have to pay preferred....preferably. But.... a great vacation is higher up on my list than saving the money.

Your help is very helpful!!!

You will find lots of these answers in the "unoffical" thread earmarked in my signature.

DH and I prefer and try to stay in Casitas 4 for most visits (so far, we've been in that building three times and Casitas 5 two times). It takes me (age 53) five minutes to walk to the main building and about seven minutes to walk to the main pool (this is if I do not stop to take pictures along the way).

 

[Honeystar120608]

You will find lots of these answers in the "unoffical" thread earmarked in my signature.

DH and I prefer and try to stay in Casitas 4 for most visits (so far, we've been in that building three times and Casitas 5 two times). It takes me (age 53) five minutes to walk to the main building and about seven minutes to walk to the main pool (this is if I do not stop to take pictures along the way).

I will check out the thread, thanks! Our 'fear' (for lack of better word) is that we will hate the walking. But it looks so beautiful. We are used to pref ASmo where it is all very compact. We stayed non pref and really didn't enjoy the walk to the room. Take into consideration we were with 2 strollers and that was 2 years ago. The kids are older now (hoping this makes a difference)

 

[nickyb720]

Having stayed in Casitas before, i didn't think the walks were that long to the lobby, dig site, and bus stop. At the most maybe 5-10 minutes.

 

[happy2go2wdwmom]

Having stayed in Casitas before, i didn't think the walks were that long to the lobby, dig site, and bus stop. At the most maybe 5-10 minutes.

I loved the true resort feel of CSR and like KatMark, I just had to stop to take pics whenever possible because of there is beauty at every turn!

Re: PP and walking at Disney---I think we still took a stroller when my DS was 5---he was a small 5 and we had no shame in our game even if his toes were nearly dragging the ground---in fact, I missed the stroller once he truly wouldn't fit into it any longer---sure could store lots of essentials for the day!

I'd like to buy a shirt that says, "CSR: Worth Every Step."
BTW---I did get a microwave along w/ our CSR room and it was gigantic---I kept calling the resort prior to arrival to request it...a lot...not sure if this helped our getting one or not, but to be sure, the CSR knew we'd hoped for this. Also, we went directly to concierge once we checked in for any issues---they are wonderful at CSR---not that we experienced a lot of issues....

 

[Honeystar120608]

I loved the true resort feel of CSR and like KatMark, I just had to stop to take pics whenever possible because of there is beauty at every turn!

Re: PP and walking at Disney---I think we still took a stroller when my DS was 5---he was a small 5 and we had no shame in our game even if his toes were nearly dragging the ground---in fact, I missed the stroller once he truly wouldn't fit into it any longer---sure could store lots of essentials for the day!.

We will have one stroller, DD 5 is NOT a walker... whines and complains if she is bored and walking. Will she run after her brother and explore? oh yes, but we will definitely have a stroller for her! Ds 6 on the other hand, loves to walk. Last year he pushed his stroller around everywhere. Not much point in having one this year!
I just realized that when we had to walk, it was always at the end of the day or beginning of the day to the bus. With Casitas 4 and 5 the bus is right there. Other than that I can't imagine us having an issue with the walk. We have an extra 2 days this trip to get some R&R....we aren't rushing for anything!!

 

[Honeystar120608]

I have heard of free upgrades to water views, wondering if this happens often, if you can request one?

 

[KatMark]

I have heard of free upgrades to water views, wondering if this happens often, if you can request one?

I have never asked for an upgrade but have received water view upgrades six of our nine stays (we paid for a water view once, once we got standard and once we were upgraded to a junior suite). The rule of thumb here on the DIS is to nicely ask if one is available, but to be prepared to pay for it. Truthfully, without a balcony, there really is no point in paying for one.

 

[happy2go2wdwmom]

I just realized that when we had to walk, it was always at the end of the day or beginning of the day to the bus. With Casitas 4 and 5 the bus is right there. Other than that I can't imagine us having an issue with the walk. We have an extra 2 days this trip to get some R&R....we aren't rushing for anything!!

Luv your post---I think CSR is perfect for you!!!
For me the worst part is not the walking but the waiting for buses to arrive anyway. The CSR buses were faster than any other resort we've experienced. It's the end of night buses from the parks that are just UGH painful, doncha think?---Murphy's Law always in action---always another resort's bus that pulls up instead of the one ww want?! LOL

Enjoy your trip!!

 

[Honeystar120608]

Well...I just sat down with dh to discuss the preference of Casitas vs Cabanas. Luckily for him he agrees with my fav, Casitas Then he says, after looking at the map he'd rather stay prefered, especially since it's our anniversary. Which was a surprise to me since CSR was a gift from him for our anniersary.
SOOOO... more questions... Which bus stop is the closest from Casitas 1, 2 and 3? I assume Cas 1 is bus stop 1. Which is fine I think. lol
The other question is that I notice that we could be given a room overlooking a parkig area or road. Do I request a courtyard or water view to try to not get a view of trees?

 

[KatMark]

Well...I just sat down with dh to discuss the preference of Casitas vs Cabanas. Luckily for him he agrees with my fav, Casitas Then he says, after looking at the map he'd rather stay prefered, especially since it's our anniversary. Which was a surprise to me since CSR was a gift from him for our anniersary.
SOOOO... more questions... Which bus stop is the closest from Casitas 1, 2 and 3? I assume Cas 1 is bus stop 1. Which is fine I think. lol
The other question is that I notice that we could be given a room overlooking a parkig area or road. Do I request a courtyard or water view to try to not get a view of trees?

All preferred is going to do is put you closer to El Centro; you could have a view of a courtyard or a parking lot. Casitas 1 and parts of Casitas 2 are closer to Bus Stop 1 (located at El Centro) which is the last stop picked up and dropped off; Casitas 3 (and part of Casitas 2) is closer to Bus Stop 2 which is the first stop picked up and dropped off.

I would pay for a standard room (or if DH is willing to pay for preferred then, instead of paying for preferred, pay for waterview so you don't have a chance of a parking lot view). I would also note on your ressie that you are celebrating your anniversary and perhaps a little pixie dust will come your way.

 

[jgates]

Overall our stay at CSR was good. Some disappointments.

I had made one request only & that was to be as close to the main building as possible. However, when we arrived we were in Rancheros 7. This was pretty much as far away as you could get. I didn't create a fuss or request a change, although afterwards I wish I would have. She kept insisting we had this great poolview (quiet pool) (which we didn't pay for), however it was on the other side of the building from the pool totally (fine that is what we paid for but don't b.s. me by telling me how great our view will be). We followed her directions to get to our room on the side she had marked on the map (vs. the signs LOL) so we ended up walking all the way around the building before we finally reached our room since it was not where she said it was.

Needless to say this didn't start me off in the most visitor friendly mood to CSR & if I were smart I would have called the front desk & requested a room change, but I didn't want to have the kids get upset with me. I still planned on eating at elCentro, however, after the first park day I had open blisters on my feet so all walking was restricted to parks & the 'shortest' routes at all times, so we never enjoyed the food venues other than at the Dig Pool. (Blisters were mostly from excessive humidity & heat - caused feet to swell & rub - if we had actually HAD summer up here before going, I would have been somewhat conditioned LOL).

The building location was however close to Bus Stop 4. It was about a 1.5 minute walk down to the stop. Buses were great except one day. We waited through 3 or 4 MK buses in the afternoon (as well as others) & still no Epcot bus. We finally gave up & grabbed a MK bus & then hopped the monorail to Epcot. It probably took us longer in the long run, however, we just couldn't sit & wait & it gave us another monorail ride. We wanted to be on the move. The other family was on the phone when we left wondering where the bus was as they had been waiting just as long. Every other day we waited about 10 minutes max for a bus & were able to do rope drop 3 mornings at each park (a first for us). (For AK we took the car).

Room was very nice - nothing bad about it at all. Our floor (2nd) had a small trio of towel animals in the windows of the whole row, but no new ones added each day. The beds & pillows were very comfortable - kids threatened to steal the pillows. The bathroom exhaust fan was good & strong, but humidity was so high it was still an effort to keep the bathroom & yourself 'dry' after showering. This wasn't their fault - just extreme humidity & I did appreciate the strength of the fan that was in the bathroom - most have a 'wussy' fan.

Refrigerator did not cool well unless on max cool, however then it worked fine. It did not have a separate freezer compartment (we didn't need it but some might). We went to WM the first night & purchased a case of water, milk, cereal, granola bars & sugar free Starbucks frapps (since I knew I wouldn't make it to elCentro for coffee in the morning). Since we didn't plan on any leftovers I didn't request a microwave. I had brought disposable bowls & silverware from home.

Pool (Dig) was enjoyed immensely by the kids. They had no complaints at all with it. We each had an order of nachos one day there - I thought they were fine - her boyfriend thought they were awful. Personal choice I guess.

The comment about cell signal we ran into also. We could sit on the bed by the clock & have a low signal. We could move to the desk & have NO signal. Step out on the balcony & have good signal. Not sure what was blocking it but if we didn't keep phones plugged in while in the room it drained battery severely fighting for signal. (We have USCC & they have a tower agreement with all other carriers so if signal was there we should have had it).

Also had the shampoo issue - we never received anything other than the 1st bottle. We did get one extra set of soaps & one extra hand lotion on day 2, but no more shampoo. DD had brought her own so luckily the one was enough for her boyfriend & myself, but we were squeezing the last of it out on day 5. (We could have stolen some of DD's if we had to). But I would have expected at least one more bottle to be left when ours was 3/4 gone.

The hotel is not really that far 'out of the way' - it's not far from S/D at all, however it just 'feels' way out in the boonies.

DD & her boyfriend liked the hotel, but I have her spoiled. She was nearly in tears when we left Epcot the one night & rode the boat over to S/D. (This was my 'shortcut' because I knew I could NOT walk back to front of Epcot - we hopped the boat, took the DTD bus from Swan & then bussed back to CSR - took less time than it would have taken me to shuffle back to front - BAD blisters that day. And we waited less than 2 min each for boat, bus & bus). She just begged me to go back to S/D on the next trip (we have done 2 at S & 1 at D).

I had to be honest & tell her if I was paying out of pocket, fine, we would go back to S/D. If I had Disney gift cards banked up again, we would be back at a Dis resort.

Would I stay at CSR again? Yes, but......I would definitely pay for a preferred room, as we probably won't be lucky enough to get a fantastic car deal like this time to get WM supplies. The kids are young enough to be able to get to the pool easily & they are not as affected by walking in the heat as I am. Otherwise, I would choose POFQ if available first as we loved the small layout & location there. If budget (and a PIN code allowed it) I would hope at some point to actually try Wilderness Lodge or Poly. (We have done BC & other than great location it just wasn't 'me'). However, I am sure we will be back at SD, POFQ or here. I have a huge mental problem on spending several hundred dollars a night on a bed to sleep in when you are not in it all day, so mods or a S/D discount are a better choice for us. However, no desire to stay at Caribbean.

My overall rating would be a B, with an upgrade to an A- if I had a preferred location.

 

[Susan595]

my ressie says water view, if I get stuck in some Rancho area though I'll be annoyed, you think I should request something then?? what I was planning to do was not ask for anything, and just let the chips fall where they did and wing it, but now I'm freaking out, lots of time to think it over and everything. To be honest even if we got Rancho's I think it'll all be fine, we like to walk and from what I've heard and seen who cares about a little walking, we're going to be in Florida in October when its starting to get cold in Ontario and will just be thankful for anything at all ! But after reading and reading I'm kinda iffy now.
This is what my reservation says btw

Arriving : Saturday 10/15/2011
Departing : Saturday 10/22/2011 for 7 nights
2 Adults,1 Child

Resort Name: Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
Resort Category: Moderate Resorts
Room Type: Water View

Park Tickets 8-Day Magic Your Way Base Ticket
Package Type: Magic Your Way Package Plus Dining

 

[KatMark]

Overall our stay at CSR was good. Some disappointments.

I had made one request only & that was to be as close to the main building as possible. However, when we arrived we were in Rancheros 7. This was pretty much as far away as you could get. I didn't create a fuss or request a change, although afterwards I wish I would have. She kept insisting we had this great poolview (quiet pool) (which we didn't pay for), however it was on the other side of the building from the pool totally (fine that is what we paid for but don't b.s. me by telling me how great our view will be). We followed her directions to get to our room on the side she had marked on the map (vs. the signs LOL) so we ended up walking all the way around the building before we finally reached our room since it was not where she said it was.

Needless to say this didn't start me off in the most visitor friendly mood to CSR & if I were smart I would have called the front desk & requested a room change, but I didn't want to have the kids get upset with me. I still planned on eating at elCentro, however, after the first park day I had open blisters on my feet so all walking was restricted to parks & the 'shortest' routes at all times, so we never enjoyed the food venues other than at the Dig Pool. (Blisters were mostly from excessive humidity & heat - caused feet to swell & rub - if we had actually HAD summer up here before going, I would have been somewhat conditioned LOL).

The building location was however close to Bus Stop 4. It was about a 1.5 minute walk down to the stop. Buses were great except one day. We waited through 3 or 4 MK buses in the afternoon (as well as others) & still no Epcot bus. We finally gave up & grabbed a MK bus & then hopped the monorail to Epcot. It probably took us longer in the long run, however, we just couldn't sit & wait & it gave us another monorail ride. We wanted to be on the move. The other family was on the phone when we left wondering where the bus was as they had been waiting just as long. Every other day we waited about 10 minutes max for a bus & were able to do rope drop 3 mornings at each park (a first for us). (For AK we took the car).

Room was very nice - nothing bad about it at all. Our floor (2nd) had a small trio of towel animals in the windows of the whole row, but no new ones added each day. The beds & pillows were very comfortable - kids threatened to steal the pillows. The bathroom exhaust fan was good & strong, but humidity was so high it was still an effort to keep the bathroom & yourself 'dry' after showering. This wasn't their fault - just extreme humidity & I did appreciate the strength of the fan that was in the bathroom - most have a 'wussy' fan.

Refrigerator did not cool well unless on max cool, however then it worked fine. It did not have a separate freezer compartment (we didn't need it but some might). We went to WM the first night & purchased a case of water, milk, cereal, granola bars & sugar free Starbucks frapps (since I knew I wouldn't make it to elCentro for coffee in the morning). Since we didn't plan on any leftovers I didn't request a microwave. I had brought disposable bowls & silverware from home.

Pool (Dig) was enjoyed immensely by the kids. They had no complaints at all with it. We each had an order of nachos one day there - I thought they were fine - her boyfriend thought they were awful. Personal choice I guess.

The comment about cell signal we ran into also. We could sit on the bed by the clock & have a low signal. We could move to the desk & have NO signal. Step out on the balcony & have good signal. Not sure what was blocking it but if we didn't keep phones plugged in while in the room it drained battery severely fighting for signal. (We have USCC & they have a tower agreement with all other carriers so if signal was there we should have had it).

Also had the shampoo issue - we never received anything other than the 1st bottle. We did get one extra set of soaps & one extra hand lotion on day 2, but no more shampoo. DD had brought her own so luckily the one was enough for her boyfriend & myself, but we were squeezing the last of it out on day 5. (We could have stolen some of DD's if we had to). But I would have expected at least one more bottle to be left when ours was 3/4 gone.

The hotel is not really that far 'out of the way' - it's not far from S/D at all, however it just 'feels' way out in the boonies.

DD & her boyfriend liked the hotel, but I have her spoiled. She was nearly in tears when we left Epcot the one night & rode the boat over to S/D. (This was my 'shortcut' because I knew I could NOT walk back to front of Epcot - we hopped the boat, took the DTD bus from Swan & then bussed back to CSR - took less time than it would have taken me to shuffle back to front - BAD blisters that day. And we waited less than 2 min each for boat, bus & bus). She just begged me to go back to S/D on the next trip (we have done 2 at S & 1 at D).

I had to be honest & tell her if I was paying out of pocket, fine, we would go back to S/D. If I had Disney gift cards banked up again, we would be back at a Dis resort.

Would I stay at CSR again? Yes, but......I would definitely pay for a preferred room, as we probably won't be lucky enough to get a fantastic car deal like this time to get WM supplies. The kids are young enough to be able to get to the pool easily & they are not as affected by walking in the heat as I am. Otherwise, I would choose POFQ if available first as we loved the small layout & location there. If budget (and a PIN code allowed it) I would hope at some point to actually try Wilderness Lodge or Poly. (We have done BC & other than great location it just wasn't 'me'). However, I am sure we will be back at SD, POFQ or here. I have a huge mental problem on spending several hundred dollars a night on a bed to sleep in when you are not in it all day, so mods or a S/D discount are a better choice for us. However, no desire to stay at Caribbean.

My overall rating would be a B, with an upgrade to an A- if I had a preferred location.

Thank you so much for a very detailed review; it is greatly appreciated. I'm glad that for the most part you enjoyed your stay at the CSR. A little hint on the fridges...none of them have freezers, but if you keep the cabinet door open rather than closed, the fridges tend to stay a little colder.

my ressie says water view, if I get stuck in some Rancho area though I'll be annoyed, you think I should request something then?? what I was planning to do was not ask for anything, and just let the chips fall where they did and wing it, but now I'm freaking out, lots of time to think it over and everything. To be honest even if we got Rancho's I think it'll all be fine, we like to walk and from what I've heard and seen who cares about a little walking, we're going to be in Florida in October when its starting to get cold in Ontario and will just be thankful for anything at all ! But after reading and reading I'm kinda iffy now.
This is what my reservation says btw

Arriving : Saturday 10/15/2011
Departing : Saturday 10/22/2011 for 7 nights
2 Adults,1 Child

Resort Name: Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
Resort Category: Moderate Resorts
Room Type: Water View

Park Tickets 8-Day Magic Your Way Base Ticket
Package Type: Magic Your Way Package Plus Dining

Yes, you have paid for a water view (this is $25 more per night than a standard view). If you want to increase your chance of NOT getting in the Ranchos, you might want to have a request added to your reservation indicating that you would like to be in the Cabanas. Just remember that it is a request and not a guarantee. We've not stayed in the Ranchos yet in nine trips, but have asked for it this trip so we will have tried all sections of the resort.

 

[Honeystar120608]

All preferred is going to do is put you closer to El Centro; you could have a view of a courtyard or a parking lot. Casitas 1 and parts of Casitas 2 are closer to Bus Stop 1 (located at El Centro) which is the last stop picked up and dropped off; Casitas 3 (and part of Casitas 2) is closer to Bus Stop 2 which is the first stop picked up and dropped off.

I would pay for a standard room (or if DH is willing to pay for preferred then, instead of paying for preferred, pay for waterview so you don't have a chance of a parking lot view). I would also note on your ressie that you are celebrating your anniversary and perhaps a little pixie dust will come your way.

Yeah I think that was his main goal, get closer to El Centro, but I don't want to have to go to the last bus stop every day. I'd rather go to the bus stop by Casitad 4. Is there any fountains or gardens at Casitas 4? I know the quiet pool is there, which is lovely. Would this be considered a water view? Or is that strictly the lake?
I just realized that not only are we celebrating our 7th anniversary, but I turn 30 Oct 22nd (we will be there in the beginning of the month but where else would I like to celebrate my 30th???) I knew I am 29, but we will be in Disney for both celebrations!!! Exciting!

Last question (for this hour lol) If we decide to stick with standard, hope for Casitas 4 or 5, hope further more for a free upgrade at the end of september... if we get stuck in Ranchos can we, upon check in pay for a prefered building then (if available of course)? I really want Casitas. I love the fountains and lush gardens!!!!

 

[KatMark]

Yeah I think that was his main goal, get closer to El Centro, but I don't want to have to go to the last bus stop every day. I'd rather go to the bus stop by Casitad 4. Is there any fountains or gardens at Casitas 4? I know the quiet pool is there, which is lovely. Would this be considered a water view? Or is that strictly the lake?
I just realized that not only are we celebrating our 7th anniversary, but I turn 30 Oct 22nd (we will be there in the beginning of the month but where else would I like to celebrate my 30th???) I knew I am 29, but we will be in Disney for both celebrations!!! Exciting!

Last question (for this hour lol) If we decide to stick with standard, hope for Casitas 4 or 5, hope further more for a free upgrade at the end of september... if we get stuck in Ranchos can we, upon check in pay for a prefered building then (if available of course)? I really want Casitas. I love the fountains and lush gardens!!!!

Definitely note both anniversary and birthday (DH and I go every September and our anniversary is in May, but we celebrate at Disney).

I have gone totally blank, but I believe there is a courtyard view in Casitas 4 on the opposite side (away from the pool); the pool is considered a water view.

Of course, you can ask if they put you in the Ranchos if there is availability in the Casitas where you want to be and, if not, if there is availability in preferred and that you would be willing to pay for it. I find that if the question is asked nicely and they can accomodate you, they will.

 

[Honeystar120608]

Definitely note both anniversary and birthday (DH and I go every September and our anniversary is in May, but we celebrate at Disney).

I have gone totally blank, but I believe there is a courtyard view in Casitas 4 on the opposite side (away from the pool); the pool is considered a water view.

Of course, you can ask if they put you in the Ranchos if there is availability in the Casitas where you want to be and, if not, if there is availability in preferred and that you would be willing to pay for it. I find that if the question is asked nicely and they can accomodate you, they will.

Thank KatMark, I am, if nothing else, polite. I've been in the customer service industry up until I had my babies. I can't find any pictures of non 'water view' rooms. I love a good view, but to spend $25 a night on one I can't justify. But I reallly dont want to be staring at a parking lot.
Last year at ASmo we had a prefered room in the Toy Story Section. (which we had stayed before and had an awesome room). But we were staring at grass and trees. There was literally nothing to look at, and the walk was the same distance as standard where we had something to look at iout our window and door. I like to take the kids out in the AM while DH (who is always last) is getting ready. Let them burn some energy and enjoy the area. So to do so near a fountain or a lush area would be great.

Is a view of a fountain waterview as well?

 

[KatMark]

Thank KatMark, I am, if nothing else, polite. I've been in the customer service industry up until I had my babies. I can't find any pictures of non 'water view' rooms. I love a good view, but to spend $25 a night on one I can't justify. But I reallly dont want to be staring at a parking lot.
Last year at ASmo we had a prefered room in the Toy Story Section. (which we had stayed before and had an awesome room). But we were staring at grass and trees. There was literally nothing to look at, and the walk was the same distance as standard where we had something to look at iout our window and door. I like to take the kids out in the AM while DH (who is always last) is getting ready. Let them burn some energy and enjoy the area. So to do so near a fountain or a lush area would be great.

Is a view of a fountain waterview as well?

Yes, a fountain is waterview as well.

Here is a picture of a courtyard view in the Casitas (don't ask me which one...I took this years ago)

 

[mimiecp]

I am not a veteran CSR visitor, but we did have a water view of a very pretty small lake from the room we stayed in the back side of Cabanas 9B. However, without a private balcolny it really was not that important. I much preferred to swing in a hammock on the cabanas "beach" while my son played in the sand. We spent a lot of time there in afternoon relaxing. For our upcoming trip, I have a water view on my reservation and we have requested the cabanas again. We did a room only package with the discount they were offering earlier this spring so it was a good deal.

 

[QLOGIC]

Just got back from Coronado, It was my first time there, and my GF and I loved it.

We booked a standard room and ended up getting a king bed and a water view, the room didn't face the main lake but the pond in the back, it was very nice. They had us booked in the ranchos but moved us to the Cabanas building 9B, couldn't be any closer to the main building which was great. The room was nice and always got new towels and a new supply of bath supplies everyday. I would definaitly stay there again, We couldn't ask for anything more.

Thumbs Up to Coronado!!! Thanks for the most amazing trip, to bad it wasn't longer,