Staying at Universal Orlando's Loews Royal Pacific Resort
This was our 2nd stay here (with the first being 2017) and there had been a few changes. The lobby had moved around a bit and the grab and go marketplace had also changed location! The rooms have gotten a little worn out since 2017 so hopefully they will be doing a refurbishment sometime soon.
The rooms are very tastefully decorated with a colourful feature wall behind the beds, a large picture window, large unit under the TV which houses your fridge, coffee machine and some drawers. The bathroom has a separate sink area to the room with the toilet and shower in it. It has good lighting with grey woods and a large mirror. Toiletries are provided including shampoo, conditioner and shower gel.
The hotel itself is big with lots of rooms. If you can afford it you can upgrade to club level, which gives you access to the Club lounge where you can get a light breakfast, and snacks and drinks during the day and early evening.
There are a few restaurants within the resort, we have eaten in 2 of them. There is the Islands Dining Room which is Polynesian inspired, and they do a character breakfast on a Sunday morning. We met the Simpsons, the characters from Scooby Doo and the characters from Despicable Me. There is also Jakes American Bar which is diner-style serving really tasty food. There is also a sushi bar (not experienced this personally), a bar at the pool which does the most amazing nachos and cocktails, and then the little market as well.
There is a gym, a gift shop selling Universal goodies plus it also stocks some essential items that you may have forgotten. There is another shop on the pool level, which sells clothing and swimwear. And close by is the games arcade.
In terms of location, the Royal Pacific is less than 10 minutes walk from Universal Citywalk, or you can take one of the complimentary water taxis. The walk is so nice though, along the river, I would highly recommend. When you get close to Citywalk you actually go through security there, which is much quieter and quicker than the security located at the main entrance to Universal Orlando so you avoid all of that with an onsite stay. Same with the boats, if you get the boat to Citywalk you actually go through security at the boat dock before you board. Very convenient.
The pool is fantastic – large, with multiple entry points, beach balls are provided for your pleasure, and there are plenty of sunbeds all around the pool and you can grab a towel as well.
Overall, I really love the Royal Pacific and wouldn’t hesitate to stay there again.