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Loews Royal Pacific Resort
A South Seas-themed resort within walking distance and water taxi distance of Universal Orlando's theme parks.
Exceptional · Deep coverage · read from 32 sources · 267 traveler insights
86
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Exceptional
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Loews Royal Pacific Resort is an upscale South Seas-themed property situated directly on the grounds of Universal Orlando Resort. Guests enjoy comfortable bedding, lush tropical grounds, and easy transit to CityWalk via the garden walkway footpath and water taxi. However, guests frequently complain about high overall costs, including expensive parking fees and pricey incidental charges. 2115326
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What travelers noticed
- The location provides convenient access to Universal Orlando, with guests able to reach CityWalk and the theme parks via a short boat ride or the garden walkway. 31023
- Beds feature comfortable quilted comforters and cozy bedding alongside modern conveniences like a mini fridge and coffee maker. 23310
- On-site dining options such as Islands Dining Room and Jake's receive positive marks for tasty meals and variety. 19
- Bathrooms offer reliable water pressure in the shower-tub combinations and sizable glass door showers. 10828
The catch
- Some guests praise on-site restaurants like Jake's and Orchid Court, while others found the food across the board disappointing. 30410
- Reviewers disagree on overall value, as some point to high nightly prices and parking fees, while others consider the included theme park benefits well worth the cost. 8
Who it's for
- — Universal Orlando theme park visitors
- — Guests prioritizing walking distance to CityWalk
- — Travelers seeking comfortable beds near the parks
Skip it if
- — Travelers on a strict budget facing high room and parking rates
- — Light sleepers bothered by corridor noise or loud air conditioning
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“and they also have pastries and poptarts that they make here everything looks really delicious and here it is it's prett…”
youtube.com12:29“over to Pro number four and I would say the food at this hotel is definitely a pro so I personally really really enjoyed…”
youtube.com3:12“Cuz you have got the best of both worlds because it was a very short walk. They advertise it's an 8-minute walk to Auto…”
youtube.com16:23“for breakfast we got the bacon egg and cheese croissants from there those were really good yeah they were actually usual…”
youtube.com14:06“And tell you what, the smell when you come down here is absolutely beautiful. It's a gorgeous smell.”
youtube.com2:06“last but not least I think what we enjoyed the most was really room service and this is something we enjoyed all of the…”
youtube.com3:59“as we enter the brightly lit main lobby which received a thorough refurbishment in 2019 you'll notice Indonesian wood ca…”
youtube.com1:47“on the north side of the lobby is the Tuk Tuk market for quick and convenient food options this is where you can Pur you…”
youtube.com2:23“as I paid for the cheapest room I was unfortunately not blessed with a decent view which was facing the area for convent…”
youtube.com10:04“there's a path from the front entrance as well as two gates around the back of the pool area one to the left of the roya…”
youtube.com11:32“as mentioned these are 335 Square ft which are smaller than those at the two other Premier hotels are most Disney resort…”
youtube.com16:16“when it comes to dining there isn't much between Royal Pacific and the Hard Rock but Pino Bay has significantly Superior…”
youtube.com17:54“The biggest benefit that this hotel comes with is of course the unlimited Express passes and then another favorite is th…”
youtube.com2:12“our favorite desk here inside the lobby is the vacation planning Services which may sound boring but that desk is going…”
youtube.com2:38“my favorite part is the hot pretzel I just wanted the cup we don't have that one yet just so good and the cinnamon sugar…”
youtube.com6:15“unfortunately it is a limited menu Starbucks so they're only going to have like basic stuff and not more complicated thi…”
youtube.com6:52“the first one is the Island dining room so this is the restaurant that we actually have eaten at before we've eaten twic…”
youtube.com7:39“if you do opt for the buffet it is kind of pricey but the quality of food is worth it in our opinion”
youtube.com7:57“I also really like the view so we didn't like upgrade to a pool view or anything like that but I love that there's just…”
youtube.com16:05“it also has a coffee maker so it's like a little like knock off Keurig and they have a couple coffee pods so you make yo…”
youtube.com17:42“one minor thing I was not impressed by was being baited into paying $7 on a bottle of water after spending hundreds on t…”
youtube.com16:48“I just want to have a look at these little frogs. How cute are these? They greet you as you're coming into the hotel. Th…”
youtube.com1:43“Croissants in there. Oh, they look really good.”
youtube.com7:10“So, the beds were really, really comfortable as well. Oh. Really, really nice, this.”
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Score breakdown
How the 86/100 is built, category by category — each one with the strongest thing travelers actually said, and the source it came from.
Bathroom
88read from 1 source · Deep coverage
Food
90read from 19 sources · Deep coverage
- “This visit we ate breakfast at the Islands Restaurant and I'm so glad we did. Not only was the food and the wait staff amazing, but we had a table in the "kid's room".” 31
- “over to Pro number four and I would say the food at this hotel is definitely a pro so I personally really really enjoyed all of the food options at Royal Pacific” 123:12
Location
96read from 1 source · Deep coverage
- “The Loews Royal Pacific hotel is located in the grounds of the Universal Orlando Resort. It's just a short walk from a dedicated Universal City Walk entrance or a short boat ride away. It could not be more well located for the Universal theme parks and City Walk area.” 3
- “One of the best things about Royal Pacific is its location. It's just a short seven-minute walk from Universal CityWalk, Islands of Adventure, and Universal Studios Florida, making it one of the closest hotels to the theme parks (second only to Hard Rock Hotel).” 23
Noise
92read from 2 sources · Light coverage
Room
84read from 1 source · Deep coverage
- “I absolutely cannot say enough about the view we had from our room. Since this was our first trip here, I contacted the resort ahead of time to request a park view. And they really delivered on it.” 4
- “What made the room a hit with the kids was the amazing view of Universal. If you can get one of these rooms with a view, I highly recommend it.” 31
Service
87read from 1 source · Deep coverage
- “The front desk agent who checked us in went beyond the usual pleasantries and really set the tone for our stay. That same level of care extended throughout the resort, from the restaurant servers and bartenders to the pool attendants and housekeeping staff.” 10
- “So, the beds were really, really comfortable as well. Oh. Really, really nice, this.” 98:21
Bed & Sleep
87read from 1 source · Deep coverage
- “Download now. Also, we've had an absolutely lovely stay here. Really comfy beds, great night's sleep, haven't we?” 9
- “We chose a two-queen room to sleep our family of four (guys in one bed, girls in the other - sorry, husband), and the beds were comfortable despite having to share one with a squirmy child.” 8
Value
78read from 1 source · Deep coverage
- “The proximity to Universal Orlando is unmatched; a 1-night stay comes with 2 days' worth of Universal Express Unlimited Passes (worth hundreds of dollars), and the vibes are exactly what you need after a long day of rollercoasters.” 10
- “So really, really excited to stay here and cuz Express Passes were actually around about $180 each for the days that we were going whereas to stay here was about $400 for all of us. So it's much better value even though we're staying in the hotel to come here, spend the night here, have a lovely day in the park, have a nice bit of comfort here and also get the Express Passes as well.” 9
Where it is, how to reach it
6300 Hollywood Way Universal Orlando Resort
Florida
32819-7614 USA
Details checked 2026-08-26
Stay value
How this property reads against the hotels we cover alongside it. Measured on review evidence, not on a nightly rate.
Trails its peers
Falls short of what $$$ usually buys
Scores 6 points below the upscale median of 92, across 375 hotels in the same bracket. In Orlando it sits 2 points below the local median of 88.
Price bracket
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Upscale
- This hotel
- 86
- Bracket median
- 92
- Index median
- 90
Based on 375 comparable hotels.
Which room to ask for
What reviewers say about where to sleep inside this building — by room number where one is named, and otherwise by floor, wing, aspect and position. Every line opens onto the quotes behind it.
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- 2 mentions
- 1 mention
Avoid
- 2 mentions
Where travelers agree — and don’t
The topics reviewers split on most. A wide bar means your experience depends on which room you get — or whose opinion you trust.
Noise
66
Value
66
Room
59
Food
58
Service
56
Bathroom
47
Bed & Sleep
19
Location
5
View the 179 things travelers said behind this verdict▾
Quotes run exactly as travelers wrote them — spelling and all. We trim for length, never for tidiness.
Service34 mentions · 5 filmed
- “This towering, Italian-inspired resort is where attentive staff welcomes you into the marble lobby with a glass of sparkling wine.” 20
- “Up until this point, I was very impressed with the hotel. It had beautiful grounds, great staff, and an excellent location.” 10
- “Themes aside, most guests keep coming back to this resort because of its attentive staff and clean, comfortable rooms.” 21
- “The only issue with housekeeping was on one day they didn't make one of the beds. There was nothing on the bed, no suitcase or clothes. I called to ask why but I never found out why.” 28
- “Nice assortment of Emeril coffees and tea with condiments and carry-out cups.” 24
- “I really like Sapphire except: Their valet is wild And don't ever buy a bunch of HoneyDukes Candy and have it sent to the hotel.” 30
- “The resort staff was friendly and very helpful explaining everything and answering the few questions that we had.” 31
- “Went to Mythos last season or maybe late in the previous season, we weren't blown away as the hype suggested we should have been with the food and the service wasn't as good as we expect.” 30
- “I really like Sapphire except: Their valet is wild” 30
- “Star Service With the press of a button on the phone, they will do their best to assist you. We called for more shampoo, no problem, more Splenda, no problem, more towels, no problem, more pillows, no problem, plates, bowls, cutlery for 4, no problem.” 28
- “In line with my comment above, the staff at the resort and the parks were great across the board. I can't understate how important this can be and how different the experience would have been without that.” 30
- “I really love the Julien Farel products which are in all the Loews hotels and smell lovely. There was a nice sized wardrobe to unpack and also store the bags in.” 29
- “On the morning of our checkout, I noticed a bright-red blood splatter stain in the bedsheet.” 30
- “Since our flight was in the late afternoon, we spent our time in the lounge again, where the kind staff put out the afternoon snacks early-just for us!!!” 7
- “our favorite desk here inside the lobby is the vacation planning Services which may sound boring but that desk is going to save you so much time if you need to pick up any kind of tickets for the parks” On camera12:38
- “Combined with great service and a gorgeous view, it was the right decision for us.” 4
- “Front desk service was friendly although we had to wait for service.” 28
- “I just want to have a look at these little frogs. How cute are these? They greet you as you're coming into the hotel. There's loads of them all doing different things. Really, really cute. It's really, really nice.” On camera91:43
- “The beauty of Royal Pacific Resort makes the hotel an attractive choice and the Loews staff solidifies the experience by being friendly, outgoing and incredibly professional.” 7
- “We just returned from a split stay between Royal Pacific and the Polynesian. We really liked the Royal Pacific, including the pool, and we had great customer service there as well.” 32
- “Prices are a bit steep at Jake's, but the food is very good, the staff is friendly and energetic, and Jake's has a great craft beer selection as well as some tiki drinks.” 7
- “Concierge We were very impressed by the concierge service. We were very impressed by the concierge service. We arrived with our luggage and 8 bags of groceries! Our room wasn't ready. The concierge took our bags and put the ones that needed refrigeration in their fridge (even our "refreshments").” 28
- “One thing that stood out for us was the wonderful, welcoming, smiling TM's at the resort. Everyone we met went out of their way to welcome us and make sure we were taken care of.” 32
- “I found that the pool towels were often stained which diminished the resort experience.” 28
- “So, the beds were really, really comfortable as well. Oh. Really, really nice, this.” On camera98:21
- “The slow and stiff service did not help make the experience any more enjoyable.” 7
- “so like Tyler said the place that we got the pretzel is called the Tuk Tuk market and it's just a great place to get some grab-and-go snacks any kind of drinks you want or anything like that” On camera16:39
- “Located poolside, Bula Bar offers salads, wraps, and tropical cocktails. The staff actually walk around to take your order from your lounge chair, which is a nice touch.” 23
- “The front desk agent who checked us in went beyond the usual pleasantries and really set the tone for our stay. That same level of care extended throughout the resort, from the restaurant servers and bartenders to the pool attendants and housekeeping staff.” 10
- “I did enjoy my margarita at Margaritaville and the staff was very pleasant.” 30
- “The Orchid Court Lounge & Sushi Bar was a great spot for my family and me to grab something easy before heading up to the room at the end of our day. The tables by the bar were casual enough for kids, the staff was super friendly, the food was good, and we weren't tied to a sit-down dinner with tired kids.” 10
- “Nothing is ever guaranteed. It was nice, however, to see that the staff at the Loews Royal Pacific Resort Orlando took pains to honor the request.” 4
- “You can also text the front desk for housekeeping requests, extra blankets, or late checkout, an incredibly convenient feature that makes your stay more seamless.” 23
- “usually when you check in here they do give out some lays so that is a super cute touch” On camera112:24
Food44 mentions · 9 filmed
- “The theme is gorgeous, the food was great, and the proximity to the parks can't be beat.” 23
- “and they also have pastries and poptarts that they make here everything looks really delicious and here it is it's pretty good size so we're going to dig into this and let you guys know what we think” On camera1112:29
- “This visit we ate breakfast at the Islands Restaurant and I'm so glad we did. Not only was the food and the wait staff amazing, but we had a table in the "kid's room".” 31
- “over to Pro number four and I would say the food at this hotel is definitely a pro so I personally really really enjoyed all of the food options at Royal Pacific” On camera123:12
- “I will 100% agree that all the food I've had is between not good and fine.” 30
- “for breakfast we got the bacon egg and cheese croissants from there those were really good yeah they were actually usually I don't like like breakfast croissant but but that was good” On camera1114:06
- “Went to Mythos last season or maybe late in the previous season, we weren't blown away as the hype suggested we should have been with the food and the service wasn't as good as we expect.” 30
- “There's a decent variety of restaurants on-site, including Islands Dining Room, which serves "Pacific Rim" cuisine at breakfast and dinner, complete with a children's buffet and a Balinese-inspired play area.” 19
- “Each morning our quick breakfast delivered what we needed.” 7
- “Finally Wantilan Luau offers a chance to experience authentic Polynesian cuisine. We did eat breakfast at the Loews Royal Pacific Resort which was a wonderful spread of hot buffet items including sausages and bacon through to pancakes and an egg chef whipping up omelette.” 29
- “last but not least I think what we enjoyed the most was really room service and this is something we enjoyed all of the Universal Orlando hotels that have room service just because it is something that's so different compared to Disney where Disney only has one hotel but Universal has some really really great food options for room service” On camera123:59
- “when it comes to dining there isn't much between Royal Pacific and the Hard Rock but Pino Bay has significantly Superior options unless you're not a fan of Italian food” On camera2617:54
- “chid Court Lounge offers a continental breakfast each morning and then opens at night as a bar with Asian-inspired cocktails as well as sushi. The sushi here is diverse and definitely worth checking out.” 7
- “At dinner, Islands has better-than-average international cuisine, with character dining three nights a week.” 6
- “Excellent food and service at on-site restaurants” 23
- “Bula Bar & Grille is the pool bar that actually offers a pretty interesting menu despite it being a pool bar, but the service here is miserably slow.” 7
- “The Orchid Court Lounge & Sushi Bar was a great spot for my family and me to grab something easy before heading up to the room at the end of our day. The tables by the bar were casual enough for kids, the staff was super friendly, the food was good, and we weren't tied to a sit-down dinner with tired kids.” 10
- “degggendorf • 2y ago You're not crazy. You're not crazy. The food is - on average across the board - not great.” 30
- “Guests will find the traditional hotel menu options, including avocado toast, omelets, fruits, and waffles. However, if you're looking for a treat, try the Hawaiian pancakes, which were topped with toasted coconut, pineapple, and macadamia nuts. They were delicious!” 10
- “unfortunately it is a limited menu Starbucks so they're only going to have like basic stuff and not more complicated things like Frappuccinos but it is open for breakfast lunch and dinner” On camera16:52
- “Orlando's private-beach resort is your summer group trip solved: expansive lagoon, great food, and homes that sleep the whole crew, all *thisclose* to Disney.” 20
- “Beyond that, the dining is meh, the pool is generally BEYOND crowded, and there is only one.” 32
- “I have actually been here before lol. I love the fact that there is plenty of fresh fruit at breakfast too so important for all the park activities x” 29
- “I don't like where the Keurig is. It makes it difficult to make coffee in the morning although it is out of the way when you're not using it.” 28
- “While we only ate at an on-site restaurant one time, it was so worth it. We enjoyed dinner at Jake's American Bar, and it was SO good.” 4
- “the first one is the Island dining room so this is the restaurant that we actually have eaten at before we've eaten twice for like the breakfast brunch buffet that they have specifically most recently we ate here for Easter and that was where they had the giant like carrot bread monstrosity thing but the food here is really really good” On camera17:39
- “on the north side of the lobby is the Tuk Tuk market for quick and convenient food options this is where you can Pur your Coke freestyle souvenir mug with a machine on your left followed by a number of grab and go options including walk balls and Sushi” On camera262:23
- “Food We only ate at Jake's and Tchoup Chop. We only ate at Jake's and Tchoup Chop. Both were pleasant experiences and deserve their own reviews.” 28
- “The club rooms were also nice for breakfast and a mid-day snack. Makes things so much easier when traveling with kids.” 32
- “Later after the parks closed we'd find ourselves looking for dinner & ate twice at Jakes-awesome!” 7
- “and they also have the islands dining room we're unfortunately not going to get to eat here this trip but they do have really good breakfast selections and they do have dinner selections as well” On camera1111:15
- “The food across the board was disappointing, even in light of already lowered expectations. Orchid Court, Cowfish, Margaritaville, Burger Digs. Again, I compare this to the food we had while dining at another theme park, and it was a significant downgrade.” 30
- “Had a very nice meal at Jakes.” 32
- “There was an amazing selection of fruits which we all really enjoyed. We thought the pastries were also delicious, from fruit danish to some lovely little doughnuts. It was a great way to start the day.” 29
- “The food across the board was disappointing, even in light of already lowered expectations. Orchid Court, Cowfish, Margaritaville, Burger Digs.” 30
- “re: Mythos, we went last visit and it was underwhelming from a food perspective (that atmosphere is great though), so we opted not to go this time around.” 30
- “The first time I went was for my birthday one year and the food was fantastic. I then went again I want to say 3 years ago? Again it was excellent I got the salmon.” 30
- “Oh sorry to hear about your Mythos experience. I'm wondering if maybe something has changed. The first time I went was for my birthday one year and the food was fantastic.” 30
- “The food was surprisingly high quality. The kids split a pizza ($17) and side of fries ($8), and gave the meal rave reviews. My mahi mahi sandwich ($26) was tasty, but I kept sneaking pieces of the cornbread that came with my husband's brisket platter ($32) so I could slather it with the brown sugar butter served on the side.” 8
- “The only reason we stay there (if we do) is for the Express Passes. You can get those by staying at a few other resorts as well, and Hard Rock is probably the shortest walk to the parks, but the rooms and in hotel dining options are just so-so.” 30
- “The sushi lounge is a personal favorite spot to hang out and grab a cocktail + roll. The vibes are immaculate, the food is delicious, and the drinks are tasty!” 14
- “Hard Rock is probably the shortest walk to the parks, but the rooms and in hotel dining options are just so-so.” 30
- “The restaurant is certainly beautiful and the tiki cocktails served here are excellent, but that is all the praise it deserves.” 7
- “The beer dinner pairs up different beers from a select craft brewery with a unique pre-fixe menu to make a delicious and intoxicating experience.” 7
Room44 mentions · 5 filmed
- “The room's large desk was convenient for eating in-room breakfast and charging electronics. (The nightstand had additional outlets, so we never had to fight over them.)” 8
- “Amenities like the in-room Keurig coffee maker make it hard to leave the room in the morning, especially when you want to just lay in bed and have a cup of coffee.” 7
- “Nice assortment of Emeril coffees and tea with condiments and carry-out cups. Our view....this room was considered a non-view room but I preferred it to a water view room. I liked being able to see the coasters and hearing the Hulk start up in the morning.” 24
- “The beds are cozy (if a little light on blankets for those who like extra weight), and every room features modern conveniences like a coffee maker, mini fridge, TV, and plugs near beds to charge electronics, plus a signature Universal hotel scent that's carried throughout the hotel, a crisp, floral aroma that's instantly recognizable.” 23
- “I stayed at Portofino during HHN once and while I can say that I love their water taxi port and the room was pleasant.” 30
- “One thing we loved about staying at Loews Royal Pacific was that we could arrive at the hotel early in the morning - 7am in our case - and pick up our room keys to start using straight away in the theme parks. We were surprised to find that our room was already available for us too - so we dropped our bags, freshened up and headed straight off to enjoy everything that Universal had to offer!” 3
- “With the dark woods and wicker furniture of a Hawaiian resort, the 1,000 rooms at the Royal Pacific fit seamlessly into the Pacific Island theme.” 19
- “An extra lounge chair was awkwardly tucked between the window, one bed and the desk; I was glad for the seating, but we were always moving it out of the way.” 8
- “as I paid for the cheapest room I was unfortunately not blessed with a decent view which was facing the area for conventions but you do have the option of upgrading to a few different water view rooms” On camera2610:04
- “My only complaint was that we had a room facing I-Drive. I'd have loved to had a garden view room. Looking out your window and seeing the tackiness of I-Drive knocked down the experience a bit, but not much.” 24
- “The stylish rooms have white-and-gray decor accented by colorful throw pillows in hues of violet or pink and patterned wallpaper with large printed images of orchids or hibiscus flowers in one corner.” 19
- “it also has a coffee maker so it's like a little like knock off Keurig and they have a couple coffee pods so you make yourself coffee in the morning” On camera117:42
- “one minor thing I was not impressed by was being baited into paying $7 on a bottle of water after spending hundreds on the room” On camera2616:48
- “Storage was minimal, with narrow drawers in the central bureau and a tiny closet rack, but for two nights we lived out of suitcases.” 8
- “What made the room a hit with the kids was the amazing view of Universal. If you can get one of these rooms with a view, I highly recommend it.” 31
- “The room was extraordinarily clean as well. There was hardly any dust or dirt around the room and all of the furniture seemed like it was maintained extremely well, which is a sign of a great housekeeping staff.” 7
- “To each their own, but the attempts at trendiness fall flat for me, and there are a lot of discordant elements in this room.” 32
- “Though our hotel room was nothing special and didn't earn us any loyalty points, I would definitely recommend the Loews Royal Pacific Resort for theme park goers who will make good use of the perks and convenience of this property.” 8
- “Underneath the TV was a small fridge and a coffee maker. Although the coffee maker was fairly basic (surprising for a top-tier Universal hotel), the coffee itself was at least a functional start to the day as we hurried to make rope drop.” 10
- “Even though it's technically smaller than Portofino Bay, the layout of Royal Pacific is less overwhelming. Everything aside from the event space is relatively compact and easily accessible regardless of your room location.” 32
- “Overall, the room didn't have a modern or luxurious feel, but was perfectly fine for our needs.” 8
- “Room was nice and newly decorated. A bit smaller than the Hard Rock rooms.” 28
- “I absolutely cannot say enough about the view we had from our room. Since this was our first trip here, I contacted the resort ahead of time to request a park view. And they really delivered on it.” 4
- “We stayed there in a club room the weekend before Thanksgiving and LOVED IT. We honestly couldn't care less about the theme (but from what we saw, it was nice).” 32
- “We also did not have a chair at RP but had that "table" which we weren't sure was a table or chair because it was so small. It was nice to have an actual table with two chairs at the Polynesian rather than just the desk and one chair at RP with other adult left with no place to sit but the bed.” 32
- “The grounds themselves and the decor of the hotel were really nice. You really felt like you were on an island holiday.” 4
- “The room is listed at 335 square feet, which was functional but often tight for a family of 4 getting ready for the parks in the morning.” 10
- “Holy cow that place is gorgeous! I love the theming and the way the way the room is decorated.” 24
- “personally I still think it was fine because our room was so close to the elevators and that Lobby is really centralized anyway so no matter really where you are it's not really that long of a walk” On camera1113:35
- “The rooms were average size but were immaculate when we arrived. We had two queen beds, a chair, flat screen TV and a desk.” 31
- “Then, the excellent front desk agent informed me that my room was ready, so we could get settled before heading out.” 10
- “there's also going to be some amazing rooms at this hotel but specifically I'm going to focus on the Jurassic Park kids Suites and just like it would sound it's going to be the perfect room for any Jurassic Park Fan in your family” On camera121:43
- “The room was a good size and as well as the two big beds, there was also a good size shower room, a TV, mini fridge and plenty of storage space.” 3
- “A 1940s Pacific travel poster hangs on the wall and fits in with the rest of the room perfectly.” 7
- “The room seemed old and felt tired. It didn't feel clean and had an odd smell about it.” 32
- “We liked the laid back tropical feeling at RPR. We liked the rooms too, even the decor. Ours came with a chair, LOL. It's just us 2 adults, so we don't need a big room.” 32
- “The standard rooms are 335 square feet and a bit tight considering the other two deluxe hotels at Universal Orlando are 425 and 375 square feet.” 7
- “The whole resort has a Pacific Islands theme which is seen in details through the room. From the coconut wood style furniture to the travel case looking footrests and the lovely pictures on the walls.” 29
- “I stayed in a standard two queen bed room, and the rooms aren't as large as those at Hard Rock Hotel or Portofino Bay, but they're comfortable, clean, and well-appointed.” 23
- “Check-in Murals on the wall behind the desk. We were pleased to find our room ready and the girls received gifts. They each got their own travel size Doodle Pro drawing board.” 24
- “To the left was the desk area, which was well-thought-out and had plenty of space, outlets, and USB ports. It was perfect for charging devices and getting some work done after riding VelociCoaster 6 times.” 10
- “We stayed in Loews Royal Pacific Resort's standard two Queen bed rooms. These were interconnecting and always a wonderful way to stay when you're travelling with kids as it gives everyone space to spread out.” 29
- “Their solution was to go back to my room and book online and call them to see if they could connect the reservations so we wouldn't need to change rooms. We did this and it all worked out but it was surprising that they couldn't help me and do all this at the front desk while I was in front of them.” 28
- “The room had more than enough space for the three of us, and was clean and comfortable. Nothing fancy, but nothing to complain about either.” 25
Location17 mentions · 3 filmed
- “One of the best things about Royal Pacific is its location. It's just a short seven-minute walk from Universal CityWalk, Islands of Adventure, and Universal Studios Florida, making it one of the closest hotels to the theme parks (second only to Hard Rock Hotel).” 23
- “Easy walk to the parks and city walk.” 32
- “Cuz you have got the best of both worlds because it was a very short walk. They advertise it's an 8-minute walk to Auto Venture, but it wasn't it wasn't that long at all. Yeah, probably about 5 minutes at the most.” On camera916:23
- “The location here is excellent and connects seamlessly to everything Universal Orlando currently offers.” 5
- “The location is one of the best perks of staying at this hotel. It took my family less than 10 minutes to walk the footpath along the river from the hotel, through the security checkpoint to the turnstiles of the nearest park, Universal Islands of Adventure.” 8
- “The Loews Royal Pacific Resort is that type of place - a beautiful resort that was a jump, skip and a hop away from the two Universal theme parks. Literally, you can walk to the park in 8 minutes flat.” 31
- “The Loews Royal Pacific hotel is located in the grounds of the Universal Orlando Resort. It's just a short walk from a dedicated Universal City Walk entrance or a short boat ride away. It could not be more well located for the Universal theme parks and City Walk area.” 3
- “And with the free unlimited express and walking distance to the parks, the $169 is really a steal!” 24
- “it's super super close to low Sapphire Falls to Advent Torah you can even possibly walk over to volcano Bay if you you know you get on the right walking path I just love the location and I think it was something that had to be on the pros list” On camera126:56
- “Up until this point, I was very impressed with the hotel. It had beautiful grounds, great staff, and an excellent location.” 10
- “I love that you could literally walk to the main entrance in under 10 minutes. No worrying about forgetting where you park. No fighting crazy drivers. Just a short walk on a beautiful pathway, and you were there.” 4
- “It allows you to skip regular lines at most rides, cutting wait times roughly in half. Just a short walking distance to CityWalk, Universal Studios Florida, and Universal Islands of Adventure” 23
- “Both Royal Pacific and the Poly also have great locations. Loews Royal Pacific Resort is located within a short walk of Universal Orlando's original two theme parks.” 32
- “Royal Pacific is the most Central Hotel within Universal Orlando resort you can walk to everything on property which is not something that you can say of any of Disney World's Resorts crucially it is the closest to the Islands of Adventure entrance” On camera2613:59
- “The only reason we stay there (if we do) is for the Express Passes. You can get those by staying at a few other resorts as well, and Hard Rock is probably the shortest walk to the parks, but the rooms and in hotel dining options are just so-so.” 30
- “Once on the property, the resort is just a 10-minute walk along the garden walkway before arriving at a semi-private security screening to enter Universal CityWalk. The walkway drops you off right next to Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville, which is just steps away from the Universal Islands of Adventure entrance. Needless to say, it's extremely convenient.” 10
- “With its prime location less than a mile away from Universal Orlando Resort, the Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando Resort entices visitors with what it calls "South Seas" flavor.” 21
Bathroom12 mentions · 2 filmed
- “The bathroom was spacious, and the shower-tub combo had great water pressure.” 8
- “I enjoyed the shower. Along with a shower head, It had a hand held shower which was nice to have.” 28
- “While they're acceptable, the bathroom and dressing areas at the Royal Pacific are our least favorite in the Universal resorts.” 6
- “The bathroom was actually quite spacious, with a big walk in shower. And everything was clean.” 25
- “The large beds are easy to sink into at the end of the day and make you feel like you're being hugged by a cloud.” 7
- “Really big shower in there. No bath. It's just a shower.” On camera920:16
- “The bathroom is serviceable, but nothing special.” 32
- “The sink area was open to the entryway, so there was plenty of room to move around if multiple people needed to brush their teeth, hair, etc.” 10
- “The toilet area was separated by a sliding door and was nice and modern.” 10
- “The door to the toilet and shower is a sliding frosted glass door with no lock. I felt that the door would fly off when I'd open it. It could lack privacy for some.” 28
- “but we did get a tub didn't even have to ask but that is what we prefer but the bathroom is very spacious we have a lot of calendar space and we do have the complimentary toiletries” On camera112:41
- “The shower had a big glass door and great water pressure.” 10
Value22 mentions · 2 filmed
- “I stayed at the contemporary and paid double, and it was small and cramped, but the premium is for its distance to the monorail.” 30
- “You get free Express Passes for the length for your stay for the parks and I got a great Florida resident rate. Considering the Express Passes can run up to $50 per person per day depending on season and crowds, this was a really good deal.” 24
- “My bacon, egg, and cheese croissant was surprisingly good, though on the pricey side.” 23
- “So really, really excited to stay here and cuz Express Passes were actually around about $180 each for the days that we were going whereas to stay here was about $400 for all of us. So it's much better value even though we're staying in the hotel to come here, spend the night here, have a lovely day in the park, have a nice bit of comfort here and also get the Express Passes as well.” 9
- “It's an island party that ranges from $95-$115 for adults & $39 - $59 for children (3-9) before taxes + fees. There is a perfectly curated buffet that includes a wide variety of Polynesian style food and an entertaining show with authentic talent that includes special cultural touches.” 14
- “The proximity to Universal Orlando is unmatched; a 1-night stay comes with 2 days' worth of Universal Express Unlimited Passes (worth hundreds of dollars), and the vibes are exactly what you need after a long day of rollercoasters.” 10
- “Given that this was likely the most expensive hotel I've ever booked, our lowest-tier Garden View Room was a standard 335-square-foot hotel room and not noticeably luxurious.” 8
- “Splurged may be overstating it, as I paid just $321 for my one-night stay thanks to my Universal annual passholder discount. That's less than I've paid for several Disney World hotels” 27
- “Royal Pacific is typically the least expensive of the premier properties, making it a very attractive option for anyone wanting to focus on Universal's parks while getting the most bang for their buck.” 32
- “The pricing on the food at CityWalk is going to be a lot cheaper and the food quality is definitely better. That being said, the rooms are heavenly and I cannot praise them enough, the staff is friendly and welcoming, and the theming throughout the resort is top-notch.” 7
- “But like its sister property, the Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando Resort, a stay at the Loews Royal Pacific comes attached to a high price tag. Add in additional fees for parking and you may find your vacation funds running low.” 21
- “Prices are a bit steep at Jake's, but the food is very good, the staff is friendly and energetic, and Jake's has a great craft beer selection as well as some tiki drinks.” 7
- “The only negative is that the rates are high, so it's hard to justify a stay here to only enjoy the resort and not take advantage of the parks. Especially when there are so many luxury resorts in the area with competitive prices.” 10
- “as mentioned these are 335 Square ft which are smaller than those at the two other Premier hotels are most Disney resorts in this price range you should expect a bit more for the price in this regard” On camera2616:16
- “Pacific will not satisfy you. It's also not worth paying the high hotel rates if you will not use the early entrance, express pass or other hotel perks.” 8
- “I stayed at Portofino during HHN once and while I can say that I love their water taxi port and the room was pleasant. It's actually not worth the price because you can get the same thing at Sapphire Falls which is on average almost $2-300 cheaper per night.” 30
- “if you do opt for the buffet it is kind of pricey but the quality of food is worth it in our opinion” On camera17:57
- “There aren't, however, any special amenities that set them apart, and the bathrooms are very similar to the ones found at the Value hotels as well.” 5
- “As with the Loews Sapphire Falls last year I think the $7 price for a bottle of water to be excessive but we brought our own and just kept the room bottle to one side.” 29
- “I did appreciate - and use - the empty minifridge and Keurig coffee maker as we ate breakfast from our grocery haul in the room to avoid paying overpriced hotel or park fees for a morning meal.” 8
- “Even though Royal Pacific is more expensive than several other on-site hotels at Universal Orlando, it's arguably the best value for money.” 32
- “Though nice, the rooms alone aren't worth the rates, but adding in Universal Express Unlimited and a short walk to the parks makes it the best deal among Universal's Deluxe hotels.” 6
Bed & Sleep3 mentions
- “We chose a two-queen room to sleep our family of four (guys in one bed, girls in the other - sorry, husband), and the beds were comfortable despite having to share one with a squirmy child.” 8
- “Download now. Also, we've had an absolutely lovely stay here. Really comfy beds, great night's sleep, haven't we?” 9
- “The beds themselves were comfortable, but after removing the duvet and decorative pillows (that probably rarely get washed), there was no room to get out of the bed.” 10
Noise3 mentions
- “We found the room to be comfortable and we slept well but did find the air con to be quite noisy and were disturbed often by doors slamming and guests being loud in the corridors - not something that the hotel can really do much about.” 3
- “The outside was so lush and tropical. We never heard any road noise, or other noises for that matter.” 32
- “We never heard any road noise, or other noises for that matter. We took advantage of the boats and never had to wait.” 32
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- 1Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Studios Orlando ...youtube.comVideoDate not statedListened for quotes only14 quotes used
“it also has a coffee maker so it's like a little like knock off Keurig and they have a couple coffee pods so you make yourself coffee in the morning”
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- 3Loews Royal Pacific Hotel Reviewwhattheredheadsaid.comReview siteDate not stated5 quotes used
“One thing we loved about staying at Loews Royal Pacific was that we could arrive at the hotel early in the morning - 7am in our case - and pick up our room keys to start using straight away in the theme parks. We were su…”
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“Combined with great service and a gorgeous view, it was the right decision for us.”
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“The location here is excellent and connects seamlessly to everything Universal Orlando currently offers.”
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“While they're acceptable, the bathroom and dressing areas at the Royal Pacific are our least favorite in the Universal resorts.”
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