
Caribe Royale Orlando
Best for families and groups who want villa-style suites close to Walt Disney World with large meeting and wedding facilities.
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Caribe Royale Orlando is a large Lake Buena Vista resort built for families, meetings and Disney-area visits; read this if you want roomy villa suites, multiple pools and easy Disney shuttle access. Reunion Resort & Golf Club is a five-star Kissimmee golf-and-vacation resort; read this if you want golf courses, many villa-style units and a big on-site pool and dining selection.
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Best for families and groups who want villa-style suites close to Walt Disney World with large meeting and wedding facilities.

Best for travelers who prioritize on-site golf, multiple villa layouts and a gated resort community for longer family stays.
When Caribe Royale wins: choose Caribe Royale for a Disney-area base with easy scheduled shuttle access, a waterslide and multiple family-focused activities plus extensive conference space.
When Reunion Resort & Golf Club wins: pick Reunion if your trip centers on golf (on-site courses and driving range), villa-size flexibility and lots of on-site pools and dining options in Kissimmee.
Bottom line: both properties suit multi-night family or group stays with full-suite/villa accommodations; pick Caribe Royale for proximity and Disney logistics, pick Reunion for golf and a resort-within-resort villa experience.
| Category | Caribe Royale Orlando | Reunion Resort & Golf Club |
|---|---|---|
| Overall vibe | Family-focused large resort and convention hotel with villa suites and theme-park links | Gated resort community focused on golf, villas and multi-family stays |
| Location | Lake Buena Vista / Orlando area with scheduled Disney shuttle | Kissimmee (golf resort community) — 7593 Gathering Drive |
| Official rating / guest score | 4.5-star marketing / AAA Four Diamond restaurant on site; guest score not published here | 5-star · guest rating 8.8 |
| Size (rooms / units) | About 1,337 rooms (mix of villa-style one- and two-bedroom suites and villas) | 277 individually decorated guestrooms and villas listed across many unit types |
| Ages / family friendliness | All ages welcome; many child facilities and a children's pool | Family-friendly (children welcome) with family villa options |
| Pools & water features | Three outdoor pools, tropical pool with 75-ft waterslide, kiddie pool, private villa pool, cabanas and two hot tubs | 11 outdoor pools, lazy river, waterslide, children's pool, 2 hot tubs and poolside bars |
| Restaurants & bars | Multiple on-site outlets including The Venetian Chop House (AAA Four Diamond), Stadium Club, Calypso's Pool Bar, Tropicale, Rum Bar, Starbucks and grab-and-go Market | Seven restaurants, six bars/lounges and a coffee shop/cafe; featured Italian restaurant 7593 Chophouse |
| Spa & fitness | The Island Spa on-site plus a two-story, 3,500 sq ft fitness center | Free use of nearby fitness center listed; spa not published in the supplier listing |
| Golf | Nearby golf courses and driving ranges; not a dedicated golf resort | Golf course on site with Jack Nicklaus course, driving range and lessons |
| Meetings & events | Very large — extensive convention center and multiple ballrooms (hundreds of thousands sq ft of meeting space) | Conference space (8159 sq ft) and 3 meeting rooms |
| Parking & transport notes | Self- and valet parking for a fee; Disney shuttle included in resort fee (reservation required) | Self parking (surcharge) listed; distances to Disney parks given from supplier listing |
Caribe Royale sits in Lake Buena Vista, a short trip to the Walt Disney World area and outlet shopping.
Choose Caribe Royale if Disney proximity and scheduled park transport matter most.
Reunion Resort & Golf Club is a Kissimmee-area golf and villa resort set within a gated community.
Choose Reunion if you want a self-contained golf-and-villa resort in Kissimmee rather than a Disney-area hotel.
Caribe Royale emphasizes villa-style suites and renovated one- and two-bedroom units designed for families and groups.
Caribe Royale is best if you need many renovated suites with kitchens and in-suite laundry for family stays.
Reunion lists many villa and suite configurations that fit families and groups looking for multi-bedroom layouts.
Reunion works well for travelers wanting flexible villa sizes and multiple-bedroom estate-style units.
Caribe Royale has a broad dining lineup from an AAA Four Diamond steakhouse to a large sports bar and poolside options.
Pick Caribe Royale when you want a mix of upscale dining and active social venues on property.
Reunion lists seven restaurants, six bars/lounges and a coffee shop; dining supports multi-night villa-style stays.
Reunion is convenient for longer stays where villa kitchens and many on-site dining outlets keep meals simple.
Caribe Royale’s signature water feature is a large tropical pool with a 75-foot waterslide geared to families.
Caribe Royale’s water slide and family pool layout make it a strong pick for families who want a hotel-pool experience.
Reunion offers a large number of outdoor pools and water features across the resort property.
Reunion’s extensive pool choices and lazy-river style offerings suit guests who want many on-site water options.
Caribe Royale provides a dedicated spa, sizeable fitness center and several evening dining/drink venues.
Caribe Royale blends a full-service spa and active fitness options with late-night sports and bar venues.
Reunion lists fitness access and multiple bars/lounges; a dedicated on-site spa was not published in the supplier facts provided.
Reunion focuses on active recreation and evening dining; check the property directly if you need a dedicated spa service.

Caribe Royale — scheduled Disney shuttle included in resort fee (reservation required) and short distance to the Walt Disney World area.

Reunion — on-site golf courses (including a Jack Nicklaus course), driving range and golf lessons.

Caribe Royale — very large convention and ballroom capacities plus numerous event lawns and meeting rooms.

Reunion — supplier listing shows 11 outdoor pools, a lazy river and multiple poolside bars.
Caribe Royale — it offers a scheduled Disney shuttle included in the resort fee (reservation required) and is located in Lake Buena Vista near Disney.
Reunion Resort & Golf Club — it lists on-site golf courses, a driving range and golf lessons as core amenities.
Yes. Caribe Royale and Reunion welcome children; Caribe Royale highlights family pools and a water slide, while Reunion offers multi-bedroom villas and many pools.
Yes. Caribe Royale’s villa suites include full kitchens; Reunion’s supplier listing also notes units with kitchens and private patios.
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