Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Orlando
Royal Pacific is the Universal Premier hotel that makes the clearest case for itself: the best walking path of the three, and Express included with the tier.
30-Second Verdict
Book Royal Pacific if your party is three or more and you would otherwise buy Universal Express, or if you want the shortest walk to Islands of Adventure. Skip it if your trip is mostly Epic Universe or Volcano Bay, where the Express benefit does not apply.
Quick facts
- Area
- Universal Orlando
- Property type
- Universal on-site hotel
- Tier
- Premier
- Opened
- 2002
- Star classification
- 4 star
- Guest score
- 8.7 out of 10 from 3,557 reviews
- Room occupancy
- Standard room sleeps 5; Club level room sleeps 5
- Details checked
- August 2026
Best for
- Parties of three or more visiting the two original parks
- Trips centred on Islands of Adventure and the Wizarding World
- Travelers who want a resort pool and a short walk
- Families of five, since standard rooms are published for five
Skip it if
- Your park days are mostly at Epic Universe or Volcano Bay
- You are travelling as a couple on quiet dates, when buying Express separately may cost less
- You need a room for six
- You want the quietest hotel on the campus
Location and park fit
Royal Pacific has the most useful footpath of Universal's three original Premier hotels, reaching Islands of Adventure and CityWalk quickly, with Universal Studios Florida a short distance beyond.
For a Wizarding World trip that crosses between both parks on the Hogwarts Express, this central position works better than either extreme of the campus.
Rooms and family fit
Standard rooms are published for five, which is unusual at Universal and removes the suite problem for a party of that size. Club level rooms are available.
For six people this is not the right hotel; Cabana Bay or Endless Summer are.
Transport and mobility
A walking path and a water taxi, plus Universal transport to Epic Universe and Volcano Bay. A car is unnecessary for a Universal trip from here.
Park benefits
Early park admission applies, and Universal has long included Universal Express Unlimited for guests at its Premier hotels at Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure. Because the benefit is per registered guest, its value scales with party size.
Universal has long included Universal Express Unlimited for guests at its three Premier hotels, at Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure. It has not covered Volcano Bay, and how it applies at Epic Universe is set separately. Confirm the current terms with Universal before booking on that basis.
Pool and rest-day fit
A large lagoon-style pool with a sand area, which is calmer than Hard Rock's and less elaborate than Sapphire Falls's beach entry. It suits an afternoon rather than a full day.
Cost beyond the room
No theme park parking. What you should count on the other side is what you would otherwise spend on Express for your party, because that is the number that decides whether the Premier premium makes sense.
You pay a Premier rate and get the queue-skipping benefit bundled in. That is excellent value on busy dates with a family and poor value for two adults in a quiet week.
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Hotel details and the guest scores on this page were checked in August 2026.
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Common questions
Does Royal Pacific include Express Pass?
Universal has long included Universal Express Unlimited for guests at its Premier hotels, at Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure. Confirm the current terms with Universal before booking for that reason.
How long is the walk from Royal Pacific to the parks?
It is the most direct of the three Premier hotel paths, and a water taxi runs as an alternative. Rather than trusting any published time, note that guests routinely walk it in both directions with children.
Do Royal Pacific rooms sleep 5?
Standard rooms are published for five, which is unusual on the Universal campus. Confirm the room type when booking.