Reviews of Polynesian Deluxe Studios (Disney Vacation Club)
Reviewed by jordan026 Review Date: 02/24/2022
Rating: (9) Recommended
It is very spacious and beautiful, you feel like you are in the middle of the magic.
Pros:
beautiful scenery and rooms, spacious, close to MK, dole whipCons:
not a lot of food options for picky eaters, kind of far from the other parksReviewed by Diana K Review Date: 09/28/2018
Rating: (9) Recommended
I have previously stayed at the Polynesian resort prior to it becoming a DVC property, and always found it enjoyable. I'm an owner at Bay Lake Towers, so I immediately compared the studios. The bathroom setup is much nicer, with one room with a shower, and another with tub; both had sinks. It always felt more cramped in the BLT studio tiny bathroom. The shower has an awesome rain effect and the flooring reminiscent of pebbles. Made me feel like having a shower outside, but without any of the ickyness of actually being outside. The room is longer because of the extra bathroom space, but narrower. I didn't have the extra bed under the TV open, but if it was it would have been a little difficult to get to the other end of the room. Because of the bed under the TV where the dresser would normally be, I wound up using the bathroom drawers for all my clothes. Worked out well for me since I usually wind up getting dressed in the bathroom anyway. I'd definitely stay here again the future. Plus, aside from the bungalows, all the DVC rooms at the resort are studios, so it was much easier for me to book a room after the 7 month window than at other resorts besides my home one.
Pros:
Rain effect shower, extra bathroom sinks and spaceCons:
Limited drawer space, a bit narrowReviewed by Joel0917 Review Date: 09/26/2018
Rating: (9) Recommended
Hawaii feel in the heart of Orlando. This resort is great. Feels like a vacation within a vacation. And they have Dole Whip and some of the best drinks in all of WDW at the bars here. Good choice of food as well. View of fireworks on the beach at night.
Pros:
So many things. Pools. Beaches. Smores at night. Feel of the main building!Cons:
I can' think of anyReviewed by Aimee McCann Review Date: 12/20/2017
Rating: (9) Recommended
Our stay was Dec. 9-16. 4 adults sharing one room. I was afraid the room would be too small and the sofa bed uncomfortable, but I was wrong. The storage under the bed, the drawers in the baths and the closet were enough to hold our things. The laundry room was busy on a late Tues night. We didn't get any pixie dust, but the CMs we came into contact with were very helpful and pleasant. We will definitely be returning.
Pros:
Location to monorail for Epcot and MK. Two baths. ThemingCons:
noneReviewed by maze4 Review Date: 10/06/2017
Rating: (9) Recommended
We are DVC members and stayed 2 connecting studios 9/21-25 requested Tokeleu 3rd floor received ground floor #1913,1914. We arrived early rooms not ready so went to Epcot. Recieved email around 4pm rooms ready. Arrived back at resort after 9pm Luggage was there but not carry ons left at Bell Services. Room #1914 had an odor which once thought it was cigarette smoke so since my ds girlfriend has asthma we both went to front desk to alert them of situation. We were there approx 1 hour discussing options which were to have housekeeping come clean and they tried to find another room but since the hurricane alot of people were rescheduling their plans so all of DW was booked. They said that something would be avaiable the next day, while this discussion was going on another manager came over and asked room # and stated the the two rooms above ours were complaining the same smell. Head of housekeeping came as well as manager and we all came to conclusion that it was more of a mildew smell not smoke. They still cleaned and said they would shampoo carpets the next day. The manager said since we were not giving them a hard time and being reasonable they would like to compensate us. I explained that we used DVC points and they offered to refund those. That would have been great except our points would end up expiring since we have a Dec UY. so instead they comped us 1 night for each room monetary. Which ended up being over $500. They put it on our room credit which we used for F & W credits. This was truly amazing of them and not expected. The next day we came back with a puddle of water in the bathroom coming from the vent which we alerted front desk since we think that is where the smell was coming from and they quickly came and cleaned the area. We had no additional issues and the smell of the resort is very flowery so always had a nice smell. We loved using the monorail and boats and hardly had any waits. We used the walking path to TTC which only took 5 minutes and then you only had to use security checklines once. This is our home resort and look forward to returning. Only complaint We would goto quiet pools after returning from parks and the pool bar was always closed. This would be at 10pm I wish they would stayed open later. No issues with bugs, noise, boat horns etc. Loved it....
Pros:
Location, monorail, boat, quietnessCons:
pool bars not open lateReviewed by Corks84 Review Date: 02/19/2017
Rating: (9) Recommended
Our experience at the Poly was largely positive! We were 2 parties, traveling together and were assigned adjoining rooms as requested! The adjoining rooms were fantastic! This was our first trip with our 7 month old - and with the grandparents next door, we had help whenever we needed! Plus, in the evenings, we could go to their room and watch tv with the baby monitor going and the door open.
The room itself was great, we had to get a little creative with storage, but we made it work. Definitely not the drawer space we are used to at most Disney Resorts, but we made it work. The split bathroom was great and made getting ready in the mornings a breeze.
Our location in the Tokelau building was perfect, it was convenient to the resort. We often walked to the TTC to catch the monorail to Epcot which was perfect! Our only real complaint was that the monorail was unreliable at best. Each day one of the beams was down. Resulting in having to get creative in transportation. Not a huge deal, but when paying to stay at a monorail resort and then not being able to use it like it is intended is a bit disappointing.
Overall we loved our stay at the Polynesian! The rooms, the lush, tropical grounds, location and theming make it an ideal place to stay when at Disney.
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Location - Location - LocationCons:
Monorail down frequentlyReviewed by tinkiebell Review Date: 12/15/2016
Rating: (9) Recommended
This was our second stay in the DVC Studios. The location of our room this time was much nicer—only steps away from the new Oasis pool, in fact. Everything was properly stocked and clean. The beds are very comfortable, even the Murphy bed, which features an adorable mural of Lilo & Stitch (sacked out on a hammock on the beach—Stitch is drooling) and has its own little light. The Oasis pool made me want to do absolutely nothing else, including visit the parks. The lounges and other furnishings were dangerously comfy, there were shaded areas available, and relaxing Hawaiian music is piped in. You seriously feel like you are on an island somewhere. The Oasis pool has its own bar and grill but not activities, keeping it quiet as opposed to the noisy offerings at the Lava pool in the afternoons. I seriously could have spent my entire visit at the Oasis pool and in fact am planning to visit again to skip the parks and sit at the pool instead. We enjoyed our customary “monorail†shopping trip and were treated to seeing the gingerbread cottage in the Grand Floridian being assembled, not to mention the gingerbread samples they were giving out along with the talk about how it’s all done. I am disappointed, however, that it took so long to get into our room. I indicated our arrival time and arrived after it but we still had to wait several hours to get into our room. In addition, they would not do us the courtesy of allowing us to stay one additional hour before checking out. I just don’t understand what takes so long to turn over a room when you know a guest is waiting for it, in a building where not all the rooms get housekeeping every day and they by all appearances enforce the 11 am check out. Some flexibility in these areas would go a long way towards this guest’s satisfaction and as a long-time DVC member. I don’t think it’s an unreasonable request.
Pros:
location, ambianceCons:
availability for check-in and late check-out courtesyReviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 01/04/2023
Rating: (10) Recommended
perfect i love staying at poly dvc
Pros:
perfectly themed rooms amazing walkways and amenitiesCons:
small room a bit of a walk to and from the main lobby the ferry horns can be heard from some of the buildings no fitness centerReviewed by chidis Review Date: 10/08/2021
Rating: (10) Recommended
The best studios in the DVC portfolio. Roomy, great layout, fantastic location. You're at the Polynesian, it really doesn't get better than that. Beautiful grounds, great food options, and fantastic transportation options. I bought a contract there because I love it so much.
Pros:
theming, location, transportation options, restaurants, TRADER SAM's, PINEAPPLE LANAICons:
No larger accommodations except for very expensive bungalowsReviewed by DisneyKacp29 Review Date: 08/15/2021
Rating: (10) Recommended
Stayed in Moorea building/ first time staying at the Polynesian. It had always been our dream resort to stay at! Even with ongoing construction, we loved it! Our room ended up being equal distance to the Transportation Center, so really no impact from the monorail station closure.
