Hey all...just booked a room at the Royal Pacific Resort for the end of September for my birthday...I know it said on the website that half of the total price will be charged after you book...is the rest paid when i check in? Any specific rooms I should request? I won't mind where the room location is but it would be cool to have a view of the theme parks...thanks for any help
I just returned from a 1st time stay at the RPR yesterday and I didn't like it.......I LOVED IT! I loved it so much that I may never, ever stay on site at WDW ever again. I think I've become a Universal converter.
We were in 1313 which is 3rd floor, (lobby level), and it was super convenient. Our view was out towards the front of the building facing the driveway, but you couldn't see anything through the tropical garden out front. It was actually lovely.
I was initially charged my deposit when I booked, then charged the rest when I checked out with my other room charges.
I wrote a full review on Trip Advisor that I'm waiting for approval on from the site, so I'll keep this concise. There are free water stations and sunscreen at the pool, and noodles, beach balls, and life jackets are complimentary as well. There are pool games every day from 12pm-6pm, and a "Dive In" movie at the pool every night at 9pm. Absolutely make time for the pool, it's amazing.
The boat to Citywalk departs every 20 minutes, but often times comes sooner. There is a lighted, paved walkway if you prefer to walk. Each takes nearly the same amount of time.
The only negative for me was that the Bula Bar and Grill at the pool charges automatic gratuity for everything you purchase. Had I known this before hand I would have been smarter about it and kept an open tab. Also, each mixed alcoholic drink is $15, because it's served in souvineer glass. Any drink after your 1st is $10. The better deal if you have two adults drinking is just to order the super mondo sized glass for $30 and share it. Refills on that are $15 and it turns into a better deal. Also, the portions from the Grill are HUGE!!! The nachos are big enough for 4 people to share, and are only $10 making this the best deal in the whole hotel.
The Orchid Court lounge offers a continental breakfast in the mornings. The best deal there is to get the $10 bundle which is any size coffee or juice, one pastry, and a huge fruit cup. The coffee is Starbucks and you can get hot or iced. Also, and the biggest bonus for me, every room at the RPR has a Keurig with Emeril's coffee K-cups!
We don't stay anywhere else.
