Franz K.
Yelp
One word: Ideal
This hotel delivers on great value if visiting the Sea World parks for a few days. Free breakfast, free parking, free internet and free shuttle service provide a value that solo travelers to families of 6 can all appreciate. Being a Sea World Hotel Partner, we also took advantage of the food discounts inside the park and Free Quick Queue at Sea World for the main attractions.
The room: Functional. Seperate shower and toilet area. One or two bed setup with a sofa bed. Fridge, Microwave and coffee maker in room . . . Hell the television has a Netflix app to bring your login and watch Netflix while in the room. Room isn't fancy but that is ok. I would say the one negative is no in room safe, did not effect us but I can understand this effecting others.
Breakfast: Functional. 7 waffle makers, eggs, a different meat every morning, cereal, oatmeal, bread choices, coffee, four kinds of juices, fruit . . Does the job and not bad tasting either. For the amount of traffic this area has it is suprisingly efficient . . . Busy, but effecient. 7 to 9:30 on the weekends should probably stretch to 10 but again, not a big deal.
Starbucks in the lobby, fitness center again functional, well secured, etc.
Pool area is a good size, it does share with Fairfield and I can see it being crowded in high season, but it is a nice spot and Splash Bar is a convenient way to chill and has food and drink specials every day.
This hotel is next to several family friendly restaurants that make a car unnecessary. Also a CVS and Publix is a 10 minute walk up the block.
Shuttle service is quality. It does service other Sea World partner hotels but they are all close and it goes quick. Longest wait was 6 minutes on a Saturday from Aquatica.
Everybody was nice and friendly and smiling.
Nitpicking maybe the decor could be a little more updated and have your room key ready at all times because every area door is locked and entry requires a key. Both trash cans are in the bathrooms, should have a third in the outside area of the room. No safe and balcony would of been awesome . . . But honestly, none of these can make me lower the star rating because it truly provides an awesome value and really accomplishes everything highlighted in great fashion.
Will stay again if visiting Sea World and maybe if doing Disney/Universal as they have a shuttle that goes there as well.