Tropical gardens, lavish luaus and calm waves characterise Disney's Polynesian Village Resort. Gentle people, laughter and good cheer help every member of the family to capture that laid-back South Pacific mood in no time at all. Rooms are airy and have a tropical feel with bamboo and wood décor. When exploring the resort, tell the kids to look out for the unique Kukai Nut tree. The only one of its kind in the state of Florida, the tree was brought to the Walt Disney World Resort from its native Hawaii. The hotel is on the monorail system that will whizz you to the Magic Kingdom Park.
Amenities
Babysitting service
Wheelchair access
Families
Bar
Free Parking
Free transport to theme parks
Games Room
Internet Access
Laundry Service
Restaurant
Room Service
Safety Deposit Box
Where is it
Magic Kingdom Resort area. Driving time from airport: approx 30 minutes.
Hotel information
484 rooms and suites in eleven 2- or 3-Storey Longhouses with 1 lift in each. All have air-conditioning, cable TV with Disney Channel, safe, mini-fridge, hairdryer, iron and board.
Resort View Rooms with 2 queen-size beds or 1 king-size bed and a day bed, sleeping maximum 5 adults plus 1 child under 3 years in a cot.
Water View Rooms offer views of the Seven Seas Lagoon, pool or marina, and feature 2 queen-size beds and a day bed, sleeping maximum 5 adults, plus one child under 3 in a cot.
Theme Park View Rooms offer views of Magic Kingdom Park and Seven Seas Lagoon, with 2 queen-size beds and a day bed, sleeping maximum 5 adults, plus one child under 3 in a cot.
Club Level Rooms include:
- Complimentary health club access
- Secured key access to the club-level lounge, serving complimentary continental breakfast, snacks throughout the day, and evening beverages
- Personalised front desk and guest services
- Access to concierge service at the King Kamehameha Club
- Complimentary newspapers in the club lounge
- Access to Disney Signature Services
Please note: cots must be requested at time of booking.
Use of the Walt Disney World Resort Transportation System is included in your stay: This hotel offers water taxis to Magic Kingdom Park, and is on the Monorail system for easy access to both Magic Kingdom Park and EPCOT. Walt Disney World Bus Transportation is available for all other Resort locations.
Complimentary hotel parking. Valet parking $39 (inclusive of tax) per night (payable locally, fee subject to change).
'Ohana Restaurant (character breakfast or dinner with storytelling), Disney's Spirit of Aloha (dinner show), Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto and Tiki Terrace, Oasis Bar & Grill (poolside), Pineapple Lanai (quick service), Capt. Cook's (quick service), Kona Island and Kona Café. Tambu Lounge - Great Ceremonial House (lounge) and Barefoot Pool Bar.
Lava pool, features a towering volcano, a waterfall and a thrilling 142 foot-long waterslide, Oasis pool, all-ages leisure pool. Games arcade*. Playground. Jogging trail. Movies under the stars. Campfire activities. Motorised boat rentals*. Fishing*. Volleyball. Healthclub with spa services* (located at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa).
Disney-themed shop. Complimentary WiFi. Disney Water Transportation to Magic Kingdom Park. Disney Monorail Transportation to Magic Kingdom Park (one transfer takes you to Epcot). Disney bus transportation. Minnie Van service*. Laundry and dry-cleaning services*. Babysitting service*. Room service*.
Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. To discover all the special assistance services we offer please see additional information below.
Please note: rollaway beds are no longer available.
Please note: Disney's Polynesian Village Resort is preparing for proposed expansion. Additionally, select propertions of the hotel are undergoing refurbishment. Throughout 2024, you may see and hear construction and refurbishment work during daytime hours. To minimise disruption during your stay, activities that may create noise will begin no earlier thatn 9.00am. Refurbishment work is subject to change due to operational needs or weather conditions.
Based on 4107 reviews
Rating summary
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Family trip
Sep 6, 2025Louise BManchester, United Kingdom
Just arrived home from staying at this resort for 14 nights, the hotel is beautiful literally feels like your in hawaii with all the tropical plants at the entrance and around the pools. The interior is stunning and really matches the theme. The staff are very friendly all across the resort and the hotel itself is spotlessly clean including the…
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Just arrived home from staying at this resort for 14 nights, the hotel is beautiful literally feels like your in hawaii with all the tropical plants at the entrance and around the pools. The interior is stunning and really matches the theme. The staff are very friendly all across the resort and the hotel itself is spotlessly clean including the pools.
The room is beautiful and spacious with a large ensuite bathroom. The room was cleaned everyday and provided with fresh towels.
We made use of all 3 pools and hot tubs which were quiet in the evening. We ate at the main restaurant and snack bar which was both really nice with good quality food.
The only negative was the noise in the rooms as we could hear stomping all through the night which was enough to keep us all awake even the heavy sleepers! On one night i got no sleep at all because of noise from other guests in the room above us which isn’t ideal when you’re busy everyday walking in the parks.
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Go to the beach club instead
Aug 29, 2025mkpSomersetBurnham-On-Sea, United Kingdom
Would never stay here again. Really looked forward to this but the resort is so busy. Looks like adding the tower building the facilities are lacking. Pool always busy, capt cook had no seats, foyer very busy and we had to ask to be moved as we were located next to the service yard. When we arrived bell boys didn't offer any assistance with bags,…
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Would never stay here again. Really looked forward to this but the resort is so busy. Looks like adding the tower building the facilities are lacking. Pool always busy, capt cook had no seats, foyer very busy and we had to ask to be moved as we were located next to the service yard. When we arrived bell boys didn't offer any assistance with bags, complained but didn't get anything back. Really disappointed - will stick to the Beach club
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If this hotel were anywhere except Disney, it would be empty, or $99/night
Aug 22, 2025LTJohn-2568Hoboken, New Jersey
not much to recommend this hotel, other than that is is linked to the Disney parks.
First, they screwed up our reservation and we lost our connecting rooms. That is a major issue when you have numerous small children!
The food is OK in the better restaurants, but overall, it's like a Waffle House.
The rooms are old with thin walls. The material…
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not much to recommend this hotel, other than that is is linked to the Disney parks.
First, they screwed up our reservation and we lost our connecting rooms. That is a major issue when you have numerous small children!
The food is OK in the better restaurants, but overall, it's like a Waffle House.
The rooms are old with thin walls. The material choices suggest that they expect heavy abuse. That is reasonable, but then why does the local Hyatt not need vinyl flooring??
The check-out was a disaster too. We booked a themed breakfast with disney, and realized that we would be very close to our checkout time. We asked for some leeway, and they flatly refused. Not expected on a $30,000 vacation.
Truth: if not for the tie-in to Disney, no one would stay here
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A Return to the Magic: my balanced review of the Polynesian
Aug 13, 2025GunderHaywards Heath, United Kingdom
After a 20 plus-year hiatus, revisiting Disney's Polynesian Village Resort with my family for a week was a really delightful experience. While it's a large resort, the positives significantly outweigh the negatives.
Highlights:
Immersive Theming: The resort's theming enchanted our kids (especially the fire lanterns at night), making it a…
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After a 20 plus-year hiatus, revisiting Disney's Polynesian Village Resort with my family for a week was a really delightful experience. While it's a large resort, the positives significantly outweigh the negatives.
Highlights:
Immersive Theming: The resort's theming enchanted our kids (especially the fire lanterns at night), making it a standout favourite. The themed rooms and grounds were particularly impressive.
Monorail Access: Convenient monorail access to Magic Kingdom and Epcot is a huge advantage, simplifying park travel.
Spacious Rooms: Our family of five comfortably occupied a single room, there was plenty of space for everyone
Exceptional Pool: The pool area is a highlight, featuring a fantastically themed area with a small beach, slides, and a pool bar. Stringent lifeguard supervision was very welcome. The late opening hours were a bonus.
Spectacular Fireworks Views: Watching the Magic Kingdom fireworks from the pool and beach area offered a wonderful view across the lake, complete with synchronised music,
High-Quality Gym: The recently added gym is a welcome addition.
Friendly Staff: The reception staff were consistently friendly and helpful.
Areas for Improvement:
Resort Size: The sheer size of the resort leads to busy common areas, particularly at reception and quick-service cafes. This can result in queues, requiring a lot of patience and strategic timing!! If you are seeking a tranquil escape you may find the bustling atmosphere less appealing.
Quick-Service Dining: The quick-service cafe fell slightly short of the quality that we had at other resorts, such as the BoardWalk.
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Markedly unimpressive
Jul 29, 2025Muhammad HChicago, Illinois
This is tailored pretty much for families going to Disney…but the hotel lacks basic amenities like room service. I would much rather stay at the four seasons or the ritz. The resort is also way too busy. It’s just a fake Hawaiian themed hotel and pretty underwhelming. I honestly wouldn’t recommend this place if you are used to 5 star hotel…
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This is tailored pretty much for families going to Disney…but the hotel lacks basic amenities like room service. I would much rather stay at the four seasons or the ritz. The resort is also way too busy. It’s just a fake Hawaiian themed hotel and pretty underwhelming. I honestly wouldn’t recommend this place if you are used to 5 star hotel experiences. Disney doesn’t do hotels correctly. The only advantage is the monorail to magic kingdom. The new tower is nice, but the rest of the resort is just “blah.” Also, too many people as well.
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