Discovery Cove Hotel Packages

[Tiresius]

I can't seem to figure out how to book a hotel package that includes Discovery Cove online. The official partner hotels are all listed on the Discovery Cove and SeaWorld websites, but when you click on those hotels to book, they only list SeaWorld packages. Is it not possible to book Discovery Cove hotel packages?

For example, we really like the Residence Inn, and on the DCove website, it says that you can book DCove packages at that hotel. But the Marriott website won't let me do that. Will the hotel still offer shuttles and quick queue access and all of the other SeaWorld amenities if its not booked as a package? Since DCove tickets include SeaWorld tickets, we don't want to buy double tickets, but we do want an official package. Suggestions on how to do this? Or is it not possible?

 

[Gina-Gina-Bo-Bina]

I can't seem to figure out how to book a hotel package that includes Discovery Cove online. The official partner hotels are all listed on the Discovery Cove and SeaWorld websites, but when you click on those hotels to book, they only list SeaWorld packages. Is it not possible to book Discovery Cove hotel packages?

For example, we really like the Residence Inn, and on the DCove website, it says that you can book DCove packages at that hotel. But the Marriott website won't let me do that. Will the hotel still offer shuttles and quick queue access and all of the other SeaWorld amenities if its not booked as a package? Since DCove tickets include SeaWorld tickets, we don't want to buy double tickets, but we do want an official package. Suggestions on how to do this? Or is it not possible?

You can definitely book a hotel reservation at the Residence Inn and purchase separate DC tickets (which will include your admission to Aquatica & SeaWorld) and still get all the perks of staying at a SW onsite hotel (free Quick Queue at SW, free transportation to the parks, etc.). The onsite hotel benefits are included no matter how you book your stay.....it can be a hotel-only reservation, a SW package reservation, or even a Hotwire or Priceline win.

I have also not seen the ability to book a DC-included package at the SW onsite hotels . It would be worth a call to the hotel to confirm. Then, if they can verify that they don't offer a DC package, you can go ahead and book your room stay separate from your ticket purchase . If you do a separate hotel booking, be sure to ask if you are eligible for any discounts (AAA/CAA, corporate, early booking, etc.).

We stayed at the Residence Inn SW over Christmas and really, really enjoyed our stay there. Loved the free breakfast buffet and the pool area and courtyard are very nice! Rooms are spacious and love having a full kitchen.

 

[Tiresius]

You can definitely book a hotel reservation at the Residence Inn and purchase separate DC tickets (which will include your admission to Aquatica & SeaWorld) and still get all the perks of staying at a SW onsite hotel (free Quick Queue at SW, free transportation to the parks, etc.). The onsite hotel benefits are included no matter how you book your stay.....it can be a hotel-only reservation, a SW package reservation, or even a Hotwire or Priceline win.

I have also not seen the ability to book a DC-included package at the SW onsite hotels . It would be worth a call to the hotel to confirm. Then, if they can verify that they don't offer a DC package, you can go ahead and book your room stay separate from your ticket purchase . If you do a separate hotel booking, be sure to ask if you are eligible for any discounts (AAA/CAA, corporate, early booking, etc.).

We stayed at the Residence Inn SW over Christmas and really, really enjoyed our stay there. Loved the free breakfast buffet and the pool area and courtyard are very nice! Rooms are spacious and love having a full kitchen.

Thanks! We definitely will be using AAA if we can't get a package deal. Just wanted to check that I wasn't missing something obvious in the meantime.