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A favorite of young families and solo travelers, the Royal Pacific Resort is the least expensive and most relaxing of Universal's top hotels. We especially enjoy the South Seas-inspired theming. 370-square-foot, two-room Jurassic World kids suites are a good option for families.
Cost Range
$374-$475
Lodging Area
Universal Orlando Area
Category
Deluxe
Transportation
Boat, Bus, Walk
Room: A-
Pool: B-
Least expensive of Universal's deluxe resorts
Walking distance to parks
Includes Universal Express Unlimited
Huge pool complex
5,000-square foot fitness facility
On-site dining options
Overnight parking fee
Rooms alone aren't worth the price; with Express Pass they are
Royal Pacific's rooms feature modern monochrome wall treatments and carpets, accented with boldly colored floral graphics.
Rooms at the Royal Pacific have a dressing area with sink, separated from the rest of the room by a wall. Adjacent to the dressing area is the bathroom, with a shower and toilet. While they're acceptable, the bathroom and dressing areas at the Royal Pacific are our least favorite in the upscale Universal resorts.
Bula Bar & Grille Sitting poolside, the Bula Bar & Grille has a big Tiki bar that guests can sit at along with many shaded tables. With a relaxed atmosphere and varied menu, the Bula Bar can be a great place to have lunch and get out of the sun while the kids are enjoying their pool time. Servers can also bring you selections from the ice cream shop nearby and there is a large flat screen TV above the bar which will play NFL games or other sporting events by request.
Islands Dining Room Breakfast here is a treat—the specialties are all tasty and (surprisingly) moderately priced. Dinner is good too, but with all the other restaurants around, especially if you’re spending the day in the parks, we suggest having a hearty breakfast here and an evening meal elsewhere.
Jake's American Bar This is a viable option if you’re staying in the hotel, but as far as special meals go, this place doesn’t deliver—and really isn’t meant to. Beer lovers will want to check out the four-sample flights, as well as the five-course pairing parties held on select nights (visit tinyurl.com/jakes beer for Jake’s Beer Dinner schedule). Jake’s serves a limited late-night menu and is usually the only table-service restaurant at the resort serving hot food after 10 p.m.
Orchid Court Sushi Bar The Orchid Court Lounge, which almost exclusively caters to guests staying at the Royal Pacific Resort, has sushi chefs who prepare fishy fare that falls (in terms of quality and creativity) somewhere between The Cowfish and Fusion Bistro at CityWalk. Most of the rolls are adequate executions of Japanese American standards—California, spicy tuna, shrimp tempura, and volcano. Ordering nigiri à la carte can quickly add up, but the combinations aren’t cheap either: a 25-piece sashimi combo will set you back more than $60, and a sushi and sashimi combo costs over $75.
Wantilan - Luau & Brunch This is a fun diversion and a change of scenery from the other restaurants on Universal property. Though dinner is a bit expensive, it’s the best food of any luau show in the area. Premium Seating gets you a souvenir tiki mug and a reserved table near the middle of the room for an extra fee, while Priority Seating guarantees seats up front. The check-in process can take a while, so send the rest of your party to watch the preshow on the nearby lawn while one member waits in line, but be sure to line up by the open-air venue’s entrance before seating starts to get first crack at the buffet. The culinary star of the show is the roast pork, and the seared ahi tuna salad and cedar-plank roasted salmon are also excellent, but the bottomless mai tais are overpoweringly sweet. Food (with musical accompaniment) is served until 7:15 p.m., with the main show cranking up at 7. The hour-long entertainment features grass-skirted dancers paying tribute to the traditions of Hawaiian, Maori, and Tahitian cultures, climaxing in a dazzling display of fire twirling.
Bula Ice Cream Shop Located pool side, the Bula Ice Cream Shop is only staffed seasonally. You can order dessert items from the through Bula Bar & Grille servers when it is closed.
Orchid Court Lounge The Orchid Court Lounge, which almost exclusively caters to guests staying at the Royal Pacific Resort, has sushi chefs who prepare fishy fare that falls (in terms of quality and creativity) somewhere between The Cowfish and Fusion Bistro at CityWalk. Most of the rolls are adequate executions of Japanese American standards—California, spicy tuna, shrimp tempura, and volcano. Ordering nigiri à la carte can quickly add up, but the combinations aren’t cheap either: a 25-piece sashimi combo will set you back more than $60, and a sushi and sashimi combo costs over $75.
Tuk Tuk Market This quick-service convenience store makes it easy for hotel guests to grab a quick meal or snack on their way to and from the parks. The seating area is small but has a lovely view of the luau pavilion. In keeping with the resort’s Pacific theme, the standard quick-service menu items—breakfast cereals and pastries, deli sandwiches and salads, pizzas and hot dogs—are supplemented by sushi rolls and stir-fry. If you have a sweet tooth, try the house-made dessert tarts or hand-scooped gelato. Starbucks coffee drinks, along with a selection of wines and liquors, are also served here.
Bula Bar & Grill Coffee Express Located along the walkway between Emeril's Tchoup Chop and the Water Taxi launch, Coffee Express is a grab and go food cart that offers Starbucks coffee, milk, juice, assorted pastries and fresh fruit. A great option for families taking advantage of the one hour early entry to the Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Coffee Express makes it easy to grab a quick bite to eat on your way to the parks.
Amenities
SWIPE TO EXPLORE
Royal Pacific has a massive, well-themed pool with great landscaping. It includes hot tubs, a well-themed water play area for children, and private cabanas for rent.
The Game (Not) Over Arcade is located next to the pool and features relatively recent video games of all kinds.
The Gymnasium is on-site and has weights, treadmills, and other equipment for your workout. It also has a sauna, co-ed whirlpool, and separate changing areas.
One lap around this part of the Universal resort can be as much as 3.6 miles. Some of it is on roads with traffic. Check with the front desk for options.
Guests staying at the Royal Pacific get priority seating at many Universal park and CityWalk restaurants. Check with the front desk for options.
Guests staying at the Royal Pacific get in up to one hour early to visit the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
Guests staying at the Royal Pacific get free Universal Express Unlimited passes to skip the standby lines at most popular Universal Orlando attractions.
Practical Matters
Check-in is 4:00pm
Check-out is 11:00am
Hotel mobile check-in lets guests perform several check-in tasks before leaving for their visit, leading to a smoother and shorter process once they arrive at the hotel. Check your email about 24 hours in advance for an invitation to do mobile check-in.
Park tickets are best purchased online in advance either directly through Universal Orlando or from a trusted reseller. However, if you arrive without park tickets, head to the Vacation Planning desk in the hotel lobby.
Table service dining reservations can be made via Universal Orlando's Dining Reservations website or app.
Washers and dryers are availabile in laundry facilities at each Universal Orlando hotel. Only credit/debit cards can be used for payment. A small selection of soap, fabric softener, and dryer sheets is sold in vending machines in the laundry rooms.
If you lose something during your stay, visit Universal's Lost and Found website or call (407) 224-4233.
Universal hotels have gifts shops near their lobbies with a decent collection of souvenirs. You will also find basic pharmacy items such as sunscreen, aspirin, allergy and cold medicine, baby diapers and formula, shampoo, and the like.
Universal recommends a third party company, Kid's Nite Out, to provide babysitting services at the resort hotels.
Transportation
The resort is located inside the Universal Orlando Resort. All modern GPS apps, and Google Maps, will have clear driving directions to it.
Destination | Boat | Bus | Walk |
---|---|---|---|
Universal Studios Florida | 7 min | 15 min | 12 min |
Islands of Adventure | 9 min | 15 min | 9 min |
Volcano Bay | – | 5 min | 18 min |
Bus service is available to the theme parks, Volcano Bay water park, and CityWalk.
It's faster to take a bus, boat, or walk to the theme parks, Volcano Bay, and CityWalk.
You can walk to the theme parks and CityWalk from the resort.
Universal's boat service provides access to the theme parks and CityWalk.
You can walk between the Royal Pacific, the Hard Rock Hotel, and the Portofino.
if you have a car, the easiest way to get to Walt Disney World, SeaWorld, and other tourist destinations is to drive. Alternatively, Mears Transportation operates shuttle services between the Universal hotels and other theme parks.
Driving to the Resort
Getting to the Parks
and Universal CityWalk
Getting to Another Hotel
from Royal Pacific
Getting to Walt Disney World
The resort is located inside the Universal Orlando Resort. All modern GPS apps, and Google Maps, will have clear driving directions to it.
if you have a car, the easiest way to get to Walt Disney World, SeaWorld, and other tourist destinations is to drive. Alternatively, Mears Transportation operates shuttle services between the Universal hotels and other theme parks.
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