I have stayed at both and would pick CSR over AKL.... while the room may be larger at AKL the furniture was huge so there didn't appear to be as much floor space.... I think the pool at CSR is WAY better... the Pepper Market is much better ... I felt the AKL was very dark.... I did however love the view... we received a free upgrade......but for the $400 I would save it and stay at CSR