Samoa is our favorite too. I always request ground, lst floor, volcano pool view. We got it once. Our ds loved it and just remember to close your shade for privacy with the people walking by. We also had the 3rd floor once and while the room itself was nice the view was absolutely horrible. We had the last room all the way down the hall, closest to the exit and you could use the stairs instead of walking all the way down the hall to the elevator, but our view was of tree tops and the hawaii 3rd floor I think. Worse, our neighbors decided to smoke on their patio, very bad with our ds asthma. I talked very loudly and said, oh I thought this was non smoking etc. Glad to know the resorts are all that way now. Also bird poop could be an issue, just look before you sit etc. You will love the Polynesian.