Location. Universal’s Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando (Fla.) offers Orlando travelers a tropical paradise within a five minute water taxi ride of Universal Studios, Universal’s Islands of Adventure theme parks and the Universal CityWalk entertainment complex. The Royal Pacific Resort also offers complimentary transportation to SeaWorld Adventure Park and Wet n’ Wild water park. Walt Disney World is seven miles from the hotel.
Hotel Features. Designed to resemble a tropical paradise, the outdoor area at Universal’s Royal Pacific Resort features an enormous, meandering pool surrounded by a sun drenched deck and countless palm trees, a multi hued orchid garden and serene waterfalls. Opportunities for recreation include The Gymnasium fitness center, beach volleyball, a putting green and game room. The hotel offers supervised children’s activities in The Mariner’s Club and an interactive water play area. Dining options include breakfast buffets at Islands Dining Room, tropical drinks poolside at Bula Bar & Grille and Polynesian fusion cuisine at Emeril’s Tchoup Chop.

Guestrooms. Accommodations feature pool or city views. Club Level guestrooms offer additional amenities such as continental breakfasts, afternoon cocktails and unlimited use of the fitness center. King Suites and Hospitality Suites include separate living areas with sofa beds, conference tables and service pantries with refrigerators. Rooms are also available with a Party Pass, which allows guests’ access to the various clubs in the Universal City Walk without having to pay a cover charge.

Expert Tip. Evenings at Universal’s Royal Pacific Resort bring authentic weekly luaus in the Wantilan Luau Pavilion. The dinner shows feature fire dancers, hula dancers and knife twirlers.