Disney's Polynesian Village Resort vs Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
Both properties are praised by travel writers. Overall, Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando ranks significantly higher than Disney's Polynesian Village Resort. Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando is ranked #4 in Orlando with positive reviews from 14 reviews such as The Telegraph, Travel + Leisure and Zagat.
Disney's Polynesian Village Resort
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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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Upscale
"The crowded, 853-room Polynesian remains one of Disney's most popular Deluxe-category resorts for families."
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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
"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."
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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."
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Gayot
"An impressive rainforest setting and exotica ambience---even to discerning Tikiphiles."
Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
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5601 Universal Blvd., Orlando, FL 32819
From $266 /night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
Concierge
"Universal boasts the property is its most sumptuous, and while it's truly comfortable, it's still at heart a very busy property catering to theme park vacationers."
Insight Guides
"With a huge lagoon-style pool, a small sand beach, and Saturday "luaus" (Hawaian feasts), this Pacific Rim-themed hotel is particularly relaxing."
Fodor's
"The charm and romance of Portofino, Italy—destination of Europe's rich and famous—are conjured up at this lovely luxury resort."
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DK Eyewitness
"The charm and ambience of the Italian seaside village of Portofino have been meticulously re-created at this lavish resort."
Rough Guide
"A lavishre-creation of the Italian seaside village of Portofino, complete with vintage scooters parked in the piazza."