Resort Details
- Barefoot Pool BarEnjoy a white sandy beach as you sip on Tiki drinks and take in magical views.
- In-Room DiningEnjoy made-to-order meals in the privacy of your Resort hotel room.
- Kona Cafe
Savor American favorites for breakfast, lunch and dinner—prepared with hints of the South Seas.
Open to the tropical ambiance of the Great Ceremonial House, this casual café serves such breakfast delights as cinnamon and banana-stuffed Tonga Toast, a variety of savory egg dishes, and macadamia-pineapple pancakes.
Midday, satisfy your hunger with an Island Chicken sandwich, Kona surf and turf burger deluxe, grilled teriyaki steak with pineapple salsa, or other tasty entrees.
For dinner, feast on such delicacies as fresh fish, grilled lamb chops or oven-roasted Taal chicken—served amidst the relaxed atmosphere of this Polynesian restaurant.
Guests 21 years of age and up can enjoy fruity island cocktails, in addition to beers and wine.
Reservations are recommended and can be made up to 180 days prior to your visit.
- Kona Island
Come here for a pick-me-up of a quick snack and rejuvenating beverage with caffeine or without.
Kona Island restaurant is closed for refurbishments Aug 8, 2014 - Sep 30, 2014. During the closure, there are other on-site eateries for guests to enjoy, including Capt. Cook's and 'Ohana.
Disney’s Polynesian Resort is also conveniently connected by monorail, bus or water taxi to numerous Disney restaurants within the Magic Kingdom Resort area.Please note that restaurant closure dates are subject to change without prior notification.
- 'OhanaHang loose with Stitch and friends at breakfast and enjoy games, storytelling and a Hawaiian-style feast at dinner.
- Tambu LoungeAt this island-themed watering hole, find tropical drinks and Hawaiian-inspired appetizers to Tiki your fancy. Snack on honey-ginger chicken wings while downing a Backscratcher. Resort specialty cocktails and a full bar menu are served.
- 24-hour front desk
- Accessible facilities
- Accessible rooms
- ATM/Cash machine†
- Babysitting
- Baggage hold
- Bell staff/porter
- Bicycle rentals†
- Children welcome
- Complimentary wireless internet
- 24-hour front desk
- Complies with Local/State/Federal laws for disabled
- Accessible rooms
- ATM/Cash machine†
- Babysitting
- Baggage hold
- Bell staff/porter
- Bicycle rentals†
- Children welcome
- Complimentary wireless internet
- Concierge desk
- Elevators
- Game room
- Golf, Offsite†
- Housekeeping - daily
- Laundry/Valet service†
- Lounges/bars†
- Non-smoking rooms available
- Outdoor pool
- Parking†
- Playground
- Pool
- Restaurant†
- Room service†
- Safe deposit box
- Shopping mall†
- Tour/sightseeing desk
- Valet parking†
- Wakeup service
- Water sports
- Please contact the hotel for additional information.
† Fees may apply
- Bike rental †
- Children's poolThere is 1 children's pool on site.
- Direct access to a beach
- Hot tub2 Outdoor Hot Tubs
- Motorized Water Sports †Mikala Canoe Club Marina is located at the marina and offers watercraft rentals, including Sun Tracker pontoon boats, 17-foot Boston Whaler Montauk Boats and Sea Raycers by Sea Ray. In addition, there are various Specialty Cruises that can be reserved. (At Sammy Duvall's Watersports Centre in the nearby Disney's Contemporary Resort, water-skiing, wakeboarding and parasailing are offered.) Call 407-WDW-PLAY (939-0729) for additional information.
- Non-Motorized Water Sports †Water mice, canoes, 14-foot Dual Hull sailboats,
- Outdoor pool
There are 2 pools on site. The Lava Pool (one of two heated pools at Disney's Polynesian Resort) features a 40-foot high volcano as well as a waterfall and a 142-foot tubular waterslide. Nearby is a children's wet-play area. The beach end of the pool is zero-entry allowing direct wheelchair access into the pool.
The Oasis pool, also called the "quiet pool," is nestled amid a lush garden. This leisure pool offers a more tranquil swim for those looking to relax and unwind.
Relax on white-sand beaches, perfect for sunbathing and sandcastle-building. Lounge chairs, cabanas and hammocks also make this a great place for viewing the Electrical Water Pageant or the fireworks at Disney's Magic Kingdom theme park area.
- Golf †Golf Course located within 5 Miles of Property.
- On-site EntertainmentPolynesian Luau Dinner Show - The music and splendor of the South Seas are performed by authentic Islanders, including hula and fire dances. The dinner show takes place in a traditional Polynesian setting and features a delectable luau feast. Open daily for dinner. Reservations required.
- Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park
- Disney's Hollywood Studios® Theme Park
- Epcot® Theme Park
- Magic Kingdom® Theme Park
- Other Local AttractionsDisney's Blizzard Beach Water Park
Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
Downtown Disney®
Disney's Wide World of Sports® Complex
† Fees may apply
Guest Reviews from Apple Vacations Customers
Customer Ratings & Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
4116 reviews
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Dec 09, 2025Not the Experience I Was Hoping For - Water View of a Tree
I had a very high level of anticipation for my 4 night stay at the Polynesian Resort. I was taking my sister on a trip to Disney to celebrate her anniversary for 13 years of being cancer free. I booked a water view room almost a year in advance. I was VERY excited to stay at a Disney Deluxe resort. My sister and I arrived about noon from another resort. Since my sister was in a scooter we took a bus to the TTC and walked/scooted. We checked in and waited until about 4:30 for our room. It was a ground floor room facing the Oasis pool but really had a view of a tree. I went back to our previous resort to get our bags thinking I would be helped by bell services when I arrived (I took a Lyft). It was torrentially raining when I arrived only to be met with “well, we’re really short on carts so let me see if I can find a friend to help me get a cart” and was left at the curb to unload 2 people’s worth of bags with my Lyft driver (who was actually super helpful). I paid $1,000/night for this Deluxe experience to unload my own bags and have a “water view” of a tree (I did receive a $100 resort credit for the luggage fiasco). Would I stay here again? No. Would I pay the extra for a water view? No - not knowing my water view would be the view I got. I had a great time with my sister, but the special treat of staying at the Polynesian turned out to be anything but.
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Nov 08, 2025
Unreasonable parking situation
I didn’t actually stay at the resort but went there for breakfast. When I arrived at 7 am, the officer at the gate to their parking lot refused me entry when I told him I didn’t have a breakfast reservation, but would be a walk up when they opened at 7:30. I was made to leave, and had to pay $35.00 to park with thousands of other cars at the main Magic Kingdom parking lot, then walk to the resort for breakfast. (I know, I should have just eaten elsewhere). As I walked up to the resort I saw that easily half of the parking spots there were empty. With the restaurant open to everyone, whether a resort guest or not, I shouldn’t have had to find expensive parking elsewhere. Very unreasonable.
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Nov 08, 2025Can be noisy - beware!
Overall this is a fun resort with lots of great theming, and amazing transportation to the Magic Kingdom via monorail or boat. We also enjoyed the poolside food and beverage service. One big warning: the Moorea building is very close to the ferry dock of the Ticket and Transportation Center. Ferry horns will be part of your experience from very early in the morning to very late at night, roughly every ten minutes. While the room we were in was very nice, the noise pretty much ruined our one-night stay, as we were out for a late night in the Magic Kingdom, and then wanted to sleep in. If we were there for a longer stay, we definitely would've asked to move to a different building.
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Oct 16, 2025Underwhelmed...
We stayed at the resort for five nights in early October, largely on the recommendation from many people. We did not have a disastrous experience by any means, but we were not overly impressed based on the price they charge for rooms. If we visited Disney again, we would select a less costly option and don't think we would need to sacrifice much in doing so. Some of the benefits are documented in other reviews (access to monorail, etc.). On the negative side, we were surprised that you only get cleaning service for your room every other day (even Motel 6 cleans your room everyday). Our room was on the ground floor facing a crowded walkway and so we had to leave our shades closed all day or else be a fishbowl. The resort is very busy/crowded, but I view that more as something to be expected on a Disney trip. I inadvertently left a jacket in the closet of our room when we left (which is my fault) and realized I forgot it on the way to the airport. What I found frustrating was there was no way to contact the hotel to try to report it (they have no phone, email, etc.). The only option was to submit a generic "lost item" request to Disney itself (no different than if you lost something at one of the parks). Not surprisingly, the response received was they were unable to find it. So to the hotel employee who claimed the jacket for themselves, you are welcome! Overall, it was very expensive for what you get and has pretty average service. You'd be better served by saving some money and staying elsewhere.
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Oct 12, 2025
Not sure why people love this resort so much?
I found this resort very overpriced for what is provided. The service was good, Disney friendly, clean, all of that was fine. My issue is with the food and drink offering. Firstly it’s nearly impossible to find any fresh, healthy food or snacks, I was shocked that in this day and age the food was overpriced and not even good quality. Why there isn’t a sushi bar or poke bar or place to get Hawaiian bbq is beyond me. That would be an easy thing to setup on an outdoor grill by the pool. Capt Cooks is seriously dated and not in a good way. The food was awful. Just like fast food- and Kona cafe breakfast was a rip off too. Basically you are getting Denny’s- for more money- and it’s the same food they are serving at capt cooks. I wanted to visit the tiki bar which looked super fun but there was no space- not their fault. Run to the new restaurant in the “towers” that was really good. Also you have to work hard to find a water bottle filling station or pay $5 for Dasani. I feel by the ice machine in each building there should be a filtered water station. Its water! The tap is awful tasting. The wine program needs help too… not enough variety of whites and roses. The location is great! Being on the monorail was amazing and close to magic kingdom. The pools were fine- the main pool was an absolute zoo the day we went- no chairs open- and people crammed into the spaces. There are two other pools that are quieter. Still, I was expecting a main pool more refined and unique. The grounds and landscape are very nice and cared for. We would not return. You can stay at the ritz for these prices
- Check In: 3:00 PM
- Check Out: 11:00 AM
- Minimum Check-In Age: 18
- General Policies:
Smoking Policy - All Disney owned and operated resort hotels are smoke-free environments. Smoking is permitted in designated outdoor smoking locations only.
Guest Names Policy - Walt Disney World reservations must be booked with the correct guest names. A complete name change to the lead name is considered a cancellation and will require a new reservation.
Deposit Requirements - A major credit card and photo I.D. is required upon check-in to cover phone or incidental charges.
Convention Policy - Guests attending a convention at the hotel may not use this package for their stay. If found attending a convention, guests may be charged directly by the hotel.
Room Taxes - Room taxes are included in the vacation price.
As to Disney artwork, logos and properties: ©Disney - Pet Policy : Pets Not Allowed
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