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Disney's Polynesian Village Resort vs Castle Hotel, Autograph Collection

Disney's Polynesian Village Resort and Castle Hotel, Autograph Collection are both highly recommended by travel writers. On balance, Disney's Polynesian Village Resort ranks marginally higher than Castle Hotel, Autograph Collection. Disney's Polynesian Village Resort ranks #24 in Orlando with positive reviews from 8 publications including The Telegraph, Frommer's and DK Eyewitness.

Disney's Polynesian Village Resort
Disney's Polynesian Village Resort
8 / 10
1600 Seven Seas Drive, Lake Buena Vista, Orlando, FL 32830
From $442 /night
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Shuttle Bus
  • Laundry Service
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Oyster Oyster
Upscale
"The crowded, 853-room Polynesian remains one of Disney's most popular Deluxe-category resorts for families." Full review
DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"Lush tropical gardens and waterfalls, a white sand beach, and a lagoon swimming pool with a steaming volcano and torch-lit walkways create the illusion of an island paradise."
Travel + Leisure Travel + Leisure
"Commanding an enviable position on the Seven Seas Lagoon, and a short boat ride from the Magic Kingdom’s front gates, the South Seas–inflected Polynesian is a circa-1971 Disney original." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"You may not think you're in Fiji, but families with kids can have fun pretending in this South Pacific-themed resort directly across the lagoon from the Magic Kingdom." Full review
Gayot Gayot
"An impressive rainforest setting and exotica ambience---even to discerning Tikiphiles."
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Castle Hotel, Autograph Collection
Castle Hotel, Autograph Collection
7 / 10
8629 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
From $79 /night
  • Pet Friendly
  • Bar/Lounge
  • Hot Tub
  • Free Internet
  • Room Service
  • Laundry Service
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DK Eyewitness DK Eyewitness
"In the style of a medieval fairytale castle, this popular hotel features fanciful surroundings, gargoyles in the lobby, and a large pool."
Rough Guide Rough Guide
"A good-value, elaborate theme hotel, complete with Renaissance music and medieval decor."
Star Service Star Service
"This imaginative nine-story hotel continues to bear the telltale crenellated profile of its theme park masters." Full review
Frommer's Frommer's
"Most of the hotels along International Drive fall into two categories: gigantic convention-fed pillow mills and nondescript low-rise chain-run pillow mills." Full review
Fodor's Fodor's
"You won't really believe you're in a castle at this midprice hotel, although the whimsical gold-and-silver spires... may make you feel as if you're having a Harry Potter moment." Full review
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