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Caribbean Beach Resort Reviews
We are taking advantage of free dining, and staying at Caribbean Beach Resort. I looked at the resort photos, and thought that it was really pretty. Because of the resort size, I reserved "Preferred" rooms. We will have a car, so we won't be relying on busses too much.
After visiting various websites and reading some reviews, I'm a bit worried. Did I make a wrong choice? My first choice was CS, but it wasn't available. Being from Louisiana, we didn't want to do Port Orleans.
I'm just hoping that I didn't make a mistake. And, are the 'Preferred" rooms worth the extra money?
80&89 Off-site, HONEYMOON 97 Port Orleans, '02 & '03 Offsite, '04 Poly Concierge, '05 Poly,'07 Contemporary, Feb. 08 GF, Dec. '08 Poly, May '10 Offsite, Mar.'11 FW Cabin,May '12 and July'12 Wyndham Bonnet Creek,July'13 Windsor Hills, March '14 AofA, Fourth of July '14 Poly,June 2015 SSR
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CBR is a really nice resort. It is beautifully landscaped and really does give you an Island feel. It has the quiet pools that are great. It is a large spread out place, if walking is NOT an issue for you what "island" you stay on should not be a concern they are all beautifull. If you want a short walk or are toting little kids I would definitly pay for the Preffered location as they are only a minute or three from the foodcourt and Port Royal. I have stayed here 4 times and would not hesistate to recommend it to anyone. I know some people dont like its size but it is an asset. It never seems crowded at the resort. Trinidad North and Martinique are the preffered and woth every penny if you ask me.
You made a great choice in getting the prefered location. You should not be disappointed! I personally love the place!! Good luck with youe trip!!
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Thanks. We do have small children, so I'm glad I opted for the preferred rooms. I was just concerned about the actual rooms being clean. I'm not a super neat freak,(I can't be with four kids) but I read that some of the rooms were worn with stained carpets and comforters.
I can honestly say that I've never experienced such conditions on Disney property, but some of the reviews have me a bit concerned.
80&89 Off-site, HONEYMOON 97 Port Orleans, '02 & '03 Offsite, '04 Poly Concierge, '05 Poly,'07 Contemporary, Feb. 08 GF, Dec. '08 Poly, May '10 Offsite, Mar.'11 FW Cabin,May '12 and July'12 Wyndham Bonnet Creek,July'13 Windsor Hills, March '14 AofA, Fourth of July '14 Poly,June 2015 SSR
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Originally Posted by eandrsmom
Thanks. We do have small children, so I'm glad I opted for the preferred rooms. I was just concerned about the actual rooms being clean. I'm not a super neat freak,(I can't be with four kids) but I read that some of the rooms were worn with stained carpets and comforters.
I can honestly say that I've never experienced such conditions on Disney property, but some of the reviews have me a bit concerned.
I have been there (CBR) 5 times and have never seen such conditions. If you do Customer Service would surely move you. Remember when reading reviews some peoples expectations are so high Buckingham Palace would be a let down. Disney has built it's tremendous reputation on doing things right, not wrong. Upon Check in ask if Martinique building 25 or 26 is available. You should be more than satisfied. The foodcourt is pretty good, decent choices. Shutters is just ok so do your best to get your adr's squared away. Look at the dinig thread I just gave a review of my week there last week. Relax and enjoy!! You and the family deserve it!!
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We have stayed in CBR and enjoyed out stay! We had no problem with the bus service & the food court was very nice. My DD was 8 while we stayed there & enjoyed the walks along the "beach". We stayed in the Martinque Building #25 and was only a 5 minute walk to the gift shop, restaurants, and bus stop. We found the room to be cleaned up nicely everyday & some of the best mouse keeping we have ever had. Everyday we had some of the cutest kind of towel animals made that she would in corporate with my daughter's stuffed animals. We would stay there again.
Disneyland Christmas 2015
Contemporary & Pop July 2011
French Quarter June 2010
WL June 2009
CBR June 2008
ASMovies July 2007
POR June 2006
FW May 1996
Orange Lake Country Club May 1988
Poly September 1986
CR October 1972
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The main pool is awesome!! My kids loved it. It has 2 waterslides and a seperate area for little kids.
However, we wouldn't stay there again because the resort is HUGE. If you are getting a preferred room, i'm sure it will be better for you. The rooms sort of have a tropical smell to them I noticed. Since you are not using the buses, then I'm sure you will be fine. It is a pretty resort.
Have a great time.
January 1993-Off Property
September 1996-Dixie Landings (POR)
September 2006-Pop Century
September 2007-Pop Century
September 2008-Contemporary
May 2009-Caribbean Beach
Oct/Nov-2011-Wilderness Lodge
December- 2013--Pop Century
May 2015--Give Kids The World
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We loved CBR. It really is a lovely resort. We were in the Aruba section. Not too long of a walk to the foot court, etc; but by the end of the week; it seemed like a long walk. I would most definitely pay for a preferred room to be closer. My kids loved the pool. Food court was good and bus service was good. No complaints here. You will enjoy it!!
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11/02-POFQ * 07/04-Disneyland PPH * 11/05-AKL * 10/08-CBR * 12/10-WL * 11/11-AKL * 11/12-AKL * 11/13-GF * 11/14-AKL * 06/15-Poly * 12/15-YC * 5/16-BWI * 12/16-BC * 5/17-Poly * 10/17-GF * 12/18-POFQ * 12/19-YC * 12/20-CSR * 12/21-BC * 3/22-CSR
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We like CBR, but it is big and more importantly for us it seems crowded like more kids, more activity, more noise, etc. It is very kid friendly so I can see why it's a draw for families, but I like to find quieter resorts that are more of a retreat from the hussle and bussle of the parks. For that reason CSR is our favorite moderate. I didn't really have a bad experience at CBR though and I would stay there again, it's just not my first choice.
When we went my MIL came too. She did have some issues with the cleanliness of her bathroom and stains on the carpet, but MIL is a complainer so I take anything she says with a grain of salt. My room was fine.
Michelle
Where there is kindness there is goodness, and where there is goodness there is magic.
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Caribbean beach is a great resort!! People have picked apart each and every resort somewhere on the internet. You might find it easier to use the buses sometimes even though you have your car. I recommend using your car when you are travelling to downtown disney because personally I find the buses take along time to and from there. (Also stops at one of the waterparks on the way) For example on a night you wish to go to magic kingdom it is much easier waiting a little extra to hop on a bus that takes you directly back to the resort. That way you can relax and not have to hop on the monorail/boat to go to the ticket/transport centre, get on the tran that takes you to the different parking lots, mixing in with all the traffic and parking and walking to your room. Just something to think about! Have fun
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