During our October 2011 vacation, we stayed at the Polynesian Resort. This was my first time staying in the Tahiti building and our first lagoon view at this hotel. Previously, we had stayed in Tokelau (twice) and Aotearoa. There’s a lot to love about this seaside resort with torchlit paths by night and swaying palms by day.
So, let’s get to the tour…
On to Tahiti!
Looking into Room
The first thing that I’ve always enjoyed about the Polynesian Resort is the size of the rooms – most are 409 square feet of comfort.
Polynesian room
Most rooms have two queen beds with a daybed.
View of Room
Queen Bed
The bedside table is convenient depending on which side of the bed that you get dibs on. Otherwise, you’ll end up with nowhere to place your refillable mug while lounging during your mid-day break.
Bedside Table
A classic Mickey-icon!
Towel Art
We enjoyed having these two chairs in our room. When the weather was less than tropical, we sat near the window and admired the view from indoors.
Sitting Area
Rollaway beds are not an option at this resort due to the in-room daybeds already in place.
Daybed
Ceiling fans are great for moving the air and drowning out hallway noise.
Ceiling Fan
The multi-functional entertainment center space works well in the room. We had plenty of space to organize our “stuff”.
Entertainment Center
Polynesian touches are seen throughout the room.
Desk Lamp
Double-sink vanities with whimsical sconces in soft lighting.
Sinks
Hair dryer provided.
Vanity Area
Lots of towels!
Bathroom
Shower and tub.
Shower
First, we had a rainy day view. You know you’re in WDW when you hear that ferry’s whistle as it heads to the TTC and then back to the Magic Kingdom!
Rainy Day View
Then it really turned into paradise – with sunny skies!
Sunny View
Decor: South Seas Paradise
Theme: Polynesian
Size: 847 rooms
Special features: Monorail access to the Magic Kingdom, Captain Cook’s is open 24 hours, views of Cinderella’s Castle, Torchlit pathways, Nanea Volcano Pool has underwater music
Standard room choices: 2 queen-size beds or a king bed
Resort category: Deluxe
Thumbs Up: White sandy beach, Beautiful walkway to Spa and Wedding Pavilion, character breakfast, Kona coffee, fireworks views, convenient parking to many longhouses, spacious rooms, large gift store
Thumbs Down: The price, slow bus service, dark brown lobby decor, small seating area in Captain Cook’s
Have you stayed at the Contemporary? Let me know your favorite resort amenities! Do you have a fave building or room type?
