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Caribe Royale vs Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek pits an all-suite resort outside Disney property, with 468 to 600-square-foot suites, against a Bonnet Creek hotel with 351-square-foot rooms and Disney’s Early Theme Park Entry. Caribe Royale adds $74 a night in resort fee and self-parking before tax, and Signia adds $90.
Quick answer: Choose Caribe Royale Orlando for a separate bedroom, one suite for up to five people, two-bedroom villas with a full kitchen and lower fixed fees. Choose Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek for 30-minute Early Entry every day, a motorcoach with 10 to 20 runs to each theme park on a sample day, the 3-acre lazy river and free kids’ dinners. Families that only want the lowest add-ons should also price Buena Vista Suites, Caribe Royale’s sister hotel next door.
Quick verdict
Best overall
Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek
Daily Early Entry, 10 to 20 shuttle runs per park on a sample day and a 3-acre lazy river.
Best value
Buena Vista Suites
A $23 hotel fee with free self-parking, breakfast and a scheduled Disney shuttle.
Best for a family of five
Caribe Royale Orlando
Every unit is a suite; queen suites sleep five and villas have full kitchens.
Quick comparison
| Hotel | To EPCOT by road | Resort fee | Parking | Shuttle | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek | About 4.5 to 5 mi | Yes, $50 + tax | $40/day + tax | Motorcoach, in resort charge | See today’s price |
| Buena Vista Suites | About 5.5 to 6 mi | Yes, $23 + tax | Free | Scheduled, in hotel fee | See today’s price |
| Caribe Royale Orlando | About 5.5 to 6 mi | Yes, $38 + tax | $36/night + tax | Scheduled, in resort fee | See today’s price |
Fees, parking and shuttles as checked against official sources for this guide; confirm before booking.
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| What matters | Caribe Royale | Signia by Hilton |
|---|---|---|
| Location | World Center Drive, outside Disney | Bonnet Creek enclave |
| Room stock | 1,217 suites, 120 villas | 1,009 rooms incl. 41 suites |
| Standard unit | 468 to 600 sq ft suite | 351 sq ft room |
| Standard unit sleeps | Up to 5 (queen suite) | Not listed (Deluxe) |
| Pools | Waterfall pool, 75-ft slide | Lazy river, slide |
| Early Entry | No | Yes |
| Magic Kingdom buses | 6 a day | 20 on Nov 4, 2026 |
| Resort fee | $38 + tax | $50 + tax |
| Self-parking | $36 + tax | $40 + tax |
| Kids’ meals | None included | Free dinner, 12 and under |
For the other resorts inside the enclave, see the guide to the Bonnet Creek hotels and the Signia vs Wyndham Grand Bonnet Creek comparison.
Caribe Royale Orlando: all suites and villas
Caribe Royale has 1,217 one-bedroom suites and 120 two-bedroom villas, per its meetings site. There are no standard hotel rooms. Every suite has a bedroom plus a living room with a queen sofa bed, a microwave and a mini cooler. The resort is independently owned, is a Walt Disney Good Neighbor Hotel and sits about 1.5 miles from the Walt Disney World main entrance by its own count.
The Caribe Royale Orlando review has more detail. Tap any photo from the resort’s own gallery to enlarge it, or see the full gallery and current rates on Booking.com.
Book it if:
- Five people need one unit: the Caribe Queen Suite sleeps up to 5, with the queen sofa bed in a separate living room.
- You want a two-bedroom villa with a full kitchen, a washer and dryer and access to a pool for villa guests only.
- You want lower fixed charges: $74 a night for the resort fee and self-parking, against $90 at Signia, before tax.
Skip it if:
- You want Early Theme Park Entry or frequent buses. Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek has both; its rates link is in the next section.
- You want breakfast and parking included. Buena Vista Suites, next door, includes both and charges a $23 + tax hotel fee; its rates link is in the Buena Vista Suites section below.
Check today’s rates and availability at Caribe Royale Orlando on Booking.com
Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek: Early Entry and the lazy river
Signia, the former Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek, stands in a 482-acre nature preserve, and its website describes the hotel as surrounded by Walt Disney World. Its pool area has a zero-entry lagoon pool, a 3-acre lazy river, a waterslide and cabanas. Most of its 1,009 rooms and suites are 351-square-foot Deluxe rooms; its suite chart lists 41 suites. Signia shares its Disney motorcoach with the Waldorf Astoria Orlando next door, and its guests can book the Waldorf’s spa, golf club and kids club.
See the Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek review, the Waldorf Astoria Orlando guide and the Signia vs Waldorf Astoria comparison.
Book it if:
- You want 30-minute Early Theme Park Entry at all four Disney theme parks every day of your stay.
- You will use the shuttle a lot: Signia’s motorcoach is scheduled to make 10 to 20 runs to each theme park on November 4, 2026.
- You have children 12 and under who will use the free kids’-menu dinner, or swimmers who want a lazy river.
Skip it if:
- Five people need one standard unit. A Caribe Royale Orlando Queen Suite sleeps 5; its rates link is in the section above.
- You want the lowest add-ons. Buena Vista Suites charges a $23 + tax hotel fee and includes free parking and breakfast; its rates link is in the Buena Vista Suites section below.
See room photos and current prices for Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek
Location: Caribe Royale is not in Bonnet Creek
The two hotels are about 4.7 miles apart by road. Signia is at 14100 Bonnet Creek Resort Lane, inside the private Bonnet Creek enclave. Caribe Royale is at 8101 World Center Drive, outside Disney property, near State Road 535.
Distances below are OSRM routes on public roads to each park’s guest parking, checked October 30, 2026, and rounded. Signia’s own list says EPCOT is 2 miles away; the drive is about 4.5 to 5.
| Destination | From Caribe Royale | From Signia |
|---|---|---|
| Disney Springs (Lime Garage) | About 3.5 mi (5 back) | About 3 mi |
| EPCOT main parking lot | About 5.5 to 6 mi | About 4.5 to 5 mi |
| Hollywood Studios | About 5.5 to 6 mi | About 4 to 5.5 mi |
| Animal Kingdom | About 7 mi | About 5 to 6 mi |
| Magic Kingdom ticket center lot | About 7.5 to 8.5 mi | About 6 to 6.5 mi |
| SeaWorld Orlando | About 5.5 mi | About 8 to 8.5 mi |
| Universal Orlando garages | About 9.5 to 10.5 mi | About 12.5 to 13 mi |
| Orlando airport (MCO) | About 17.5 mi | About 20.5 mi |
Signia is about 0.5 to 2 miles closer to each Disney theme park. Caribe Royale is about 2 to 3 miles closer to SeaWorld, Universal and the airport, because it sits near Interstate 4.
Disney perks: Early Entry is the clearest difference
Disney’s Early Theme Park Entry page lists Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek among its “Other Select Hotels”; Caribe Royale is not on the list. Signia guests can enter any Disney theme park 30 minutes before official opening, every day of the stay, with valid admission. Disney says the benefit will continue through 2027. See every non-Disney hotel with Early Theme Park Entry.
The rest is the same at both hotels:
- Lightning Lane: neither hotel is on Disney’s 7-day list at last check, so guests buy passes up to 3 days ahead.
- Extended Evening Hours: neither hotel qualifies.
- Park parking: neither includes it; Disney’s standard parking was $35 a day at last check.
Disney shuttle: 6 runs vs 20 runs to Magic Kingdom
Both fees include a Disney shuttle. Caribe Royale posts one fixed timetable, and its terms name Mears Transportation for assistance. You reserve seats at the Concierge Desk (open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.) from 24 hours to one hour before departure, first come, first served, and every bus leaves from the Main Reception Building.
Signia’s motorcoach stops at Signia, then at the Waldorf Astoria 5 minutes later. Its daily timetable on bonnetshuttle.com comes from Mears, and it runs during regular park hours only.
| Destination | Caribe Royale (posted schedule) | Signia (Wednesday, Nov 4, 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Magic Kingdom | 6 runs, 8:15 a.m. to 8 p.m.; last back 11:35 p.m. | 20 runs, 7 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; last back 10:50 p.m. |
| EPCOT | 5 runs, 9:15 a.m. to 8 p.m.; last back 10:35 p.m. | 10 runs, 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; last back 10:05 p.m. |
| Hollywood Studios | 4 runs, 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m.; last back 10:45 p.m. | 10 runs, 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.; last back 10:15 p.m. |
| Animal Kingdom | 5 runs, 7:15 a.m. to 6 p.m.; last back 6:40 p.m. | 10 runs, 6:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; last back 8:40 p.m. |
| Disney Springs | 2 runs, 4 and 6 p.m.; last back 11:20 p.m. | 8 runs, noon to 9 p.m.; last back 11:20 p.m. |
No Caribe Royale bus leaves for any park between 11:15 a.m. and 4 p.m. (Animal Kingdom) or 5 p.m. (the other parks). Signia’s operator lists the Magic Kingdom stop at the Transportation and Ticket Center (Space C13), so add a monorail or ferry ride. Caribe Royale’s schedule lists Space C14.
Caribe Royale’s terms matter for families: no strollers, luggage, food or drinks on board, no groups of 10 or more, and buses may run up to one hour late. Wheelchair users should call two hours ahead. Signia’s FAQ and resort charge pages publish no comparable rules, so ask before you travel with a stroller.
Rooms and occupancy: 468-sq-ft suites vs 351-sq-ft rooms
Caribe Royale’s smallest unit is larger than Signia’s standard room by 117 square feet. These are the resort’s own room cards:
| Caribe Royale unit | Size | Beds | Sleeps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caribe King Suite | 500 sq ft | 1 king + queen sofa bed | Up to 4 |
| Royale King Pool View Suite | 600 sq ft | 1 king + queen sofa bed | Up to 4 |
| Caribe Queen Suite (also Pool View) | 468 sq ft | 2 queens + queen sofa bed | Up to 5 |
| Two-Bedroom Villa | 1,260 sq ft | 1 king, 2 queens + queen sofa bed | 5 or 6 (pages differ) |
The villa limit is an official-source conflict: the resort’s FAQ allows five occupants in a villa, while the villa room card says up to 6 guests. Confirm with the resort before you book for six. Suites have no stove, and the resort bans toasters, rice cookers and hot plates. Villas have a range with oven, a full-size refrigerator, a dishwasher and a washer and dryer.
Signia’s Deluxe rooms are 351 square feet, with one king bed or two queen beds, a sitting area, a desk, a Nespresso machine and a mini-refrigerator. Its pages list no maximum occupancy for Deluxe rooms. Peloton Wellness Rooms add an in-room bike.
| Signia suite | Size | Sleeps | Number |
|---|---|---|---|
| Junior Suite | 702 sq ft | 2 to 4 | 25 |
| Signia Suite | 1,053 sq ft | 2 to 6 | 5 |
| Full Parlor Suite | 1,404 sq ft | 2 to 8 | 5 |
Figures are from Signia’s 2024 suite chart, which also lists 6 larger one-bedroom suites (41 suites in all).
Pools: waterfall pool and slide vs a 3-acre lazy river
Caribe Royale’s main pool has rock waterfalls and a 75-foot waterslide, plus a kiddie splash pool and a private pool with a hot tub for villa guests. The FAQ counts three outdoor pools in all, while the resort’s amenities page mentions two outdoor pools and two hot tubs.
- Caribe Royale hours: pools 8 a.m. to 11 p.m., kept at 80 to 84 degrees; slide 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
- Caribe Royale slide rule: children 42 inches or taller may ride alone; shorter children ride with an adult. There are no lifeguards on duty.
- Signia hours: pool 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.; slide 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on a limited daily schedule.
- Signia slide rule: riders must be at least 40 inches tall, and riders under 48 inches wear a life jacket.
Caribe Royale has no lazy river. Signia’s resort charge includes up to four tubes per room, first come, first served, and Signia heats its pools when the weather turns cool.
Compare more Orlando hotels with lazy rivers.
Dining, kids’ meals and kids’ activities
Caribe Royale lists eight dining options. Signia’s leisure page counts five dining venues, and its guests can also use the Waldorf Astoria’s restaurants. Breakfast is not included in standard rates at either hotel.
- Caribe Royale: The Venetian Chop House, Stadium Club, Starbucks, Tropicale (breakfast), Calypso’s Pool Bar & Grille, The Market (open to midnight), the Rum Bar and in-suite dining.
- Signia: its dining page lists La Luce (Italian), Bull & Bear and Zeta Asia as signature restaurants, plus Harvest Bistro, MYTH Bar, the MUSE coffee bar, Beech by the pool and in-room dining.
Signia’s resort charge includes a free kids’-menu dinner for children 12 and under at La Luce or Harvest Bistro, one per adult entrée, subject to operating hours. Children 5 and under also eat a free breakfast at Harvest Bistro with an adult entrée. Caribe Royale’s resort fee includes no meals.
Signia lists Waldy’s Kids Club at the Waldorf for ages 5 to 12, at $50 for one child for a three-hour session with lunch, or $20 per child per hour without lunch. Caribe Royale has no children’s day care, per its FAQ; it has an arcade and a playground.
Meetings and conventions
Caribe Royale’s meetings site lists more than 260,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor event space, with four ballrooms, including the 50,000-square-foot Palms Ballroom. Signia’s meetings page lists 231,000 square feet of flexible space, with three ballrooms and 34 meeting rooms, and describes a new 84,000-square-foot Waterside expansion.
Every Caribe Royale suite has a workspace, and a 12-passenger internal shuttle links the Reception Building, towers, villas and convention center from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.
True nightly cost: fees, parking and perks
Both fees are mandatory, per room, per night. Rates vary by season, availability and how far ahead you book. Published add-ons on October 30, 2026, before tax:
- Caribe Royale Orlando: your rate + $38 resort fee + $36 self-parking = rate + $74 per night. Without a car: rate + $38. With valet ($49): rate + $87.
- Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek: your rate + $50 resort charge + $40 self-parking = rate + $90 per night. Without a car: rate + $50. With valet ($60): rate + $110.
- Buena Vista Suites: your rate + $23 hotel fee + $0 self-parking = rate + $23 per night, with breakfast included.
Over five nights with one car, the add-ons are $370 at Caribe Royale, $450 at Signia and $115 at Buena Vista Suites, plus tax. Orange County’s 12.5% hotel tax alone adds $4.75 a night to Caribe Royale’s fee and $6.25 to Signia’s charge. If you drive to a Disney park, add Disney’s $35 standard parking for that day at any of the three.
Signia lists no occupancy for its Deluxe rooms and caps its Junior Suite at four, so a family of five may need two rooms. Two Signia rooms with one car add 2 x $50 + $40 = $140 a night on top of two room rates. One Caribe Royale Queen Suite for five adds $74.
Signia’s charge covers the kids’ dinners, Wi-Fi for two devices, two bottles of water a day, the motorcoach, the fitness center, lazy river tubes and golf practice facilities. Signia publishes no kids’ menu prices and Disney does not sell Early Entry separately, so neither perk has an official dollar value. Caribe Royale’s fee covers basic Wi-Fi (up to 15 Mbps), the shuttle, in-room coffee, bikes, fishing gear, the fitness center and afternoon court time. See the full Orlando resort fee list.
Hilton’s Honors terms said at last check (October 2026) that on-property member benefits are not given on third-party website bookings. Caribe Royale’s FAQ does not say whether third-party bookings earn WorldHotels Rewards points, so ask.
The alternative next door: Buena Vista Suites
Buena Vista Suites, at 8203 World Center Drive, is Caribe Royale’s sister hotel. Its $23 + tax hotel fee covers a scheduled shuttle to the four Disney theme parks and an evening Disney Springs shuttle, with reservations required. Self-parking is free, and a breakfast buffet is included. It has no Early Theme Park Entry. EPCOT’s main parking lot is about 5.5 to 6 mi away by road.
Check availability for your dates at Buena Vista Suites
Choose Caribe Royale Orlando if
- You need one unit for five people, or a two-bedroom villa with a full kitchen and laundry.
- You will drive and want fixed add-ons of $74 a night instead of $90.
- Your plans include SeaWorld, Universal or an event at the Grand Caribe Convention Center.
Choose Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek if
- You want Early Theme Park Entry every day of your stay.
- You want 10 to 20 shuttle runs per theme park instead of 4 to 6.
- The lazy river, free kids’ dinners or the Waldorf’s kids club and golf matter to you.
Frequently asked questions
Is Caribe Royale in Bonnet Creek?
No. Caribe Royale Orlando is at 8101 World Center Drive, outside Walt Disney World, about 1.5 miles from Disney’s main entrance by the resort’s count. Signia is inside the private Bonnet Creek enclave; its website describes the hotel as surrounded by Walt Disney World. The hotels are about 4.7 miles apart by road.
Does Caribe Royale get Disney Early Theme Park Entry?
No. Disney’s Early Theme Park Entry page lists Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek and the Waldorf Astoria Orlando among its “Other Select Hotels,” but not Caribe Royale. Caribe Royale is a Walt Disney Good Neighbor Hotel that sells Disney tickets and runs a scheduled shuttle. Disney says Early Entry continues through 2027.
Which is cheaper, Caribe Royale or Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek?
Caribe Royale has lower fixed add-ons: a $38 resort fee plus $36 self-parking, or $74 a night before tax. Signia charges $50 plus $40, or $90. Signia’s charge includes free kids’ dinners for children 12 and under. The room rate decides the total, so compare both hotels on the same dates with fees included.
Which is better for a family of five?
Caribe Royale, if you want one unit. Its Caribe Queen Suite sleeps up to five, with two queen beds in the bedroom and a queen sofa bed in the living room. Signia lists no occupancy for Deluxe rooms and caps its Junior Suite at four. Its suites for six or eight number only ten.
Which hotel has the better Disney shuttle?
Signia, by frequency. On November 4, 2026, its motorcoach is scheduled to make 20 runs to Magic Kingdom and 10 each to EPCOT, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom. Caribe Royale’s posted schedule has 4 to 6 runs per park, needs a reservation and does not allow strollers.
Bottom line
Caribe Royale vs Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek comes down to space against park access. Caribe Royale gives every guest a suite, sleeps five in one unit and costs $16 a night less in fixed add-ons with a car. Signia gives you daily Early Entry, a far more frequent motorcoach, the lazy river and free kids’ dinners.
Compare rates for Caribe Royale Orlando or check availability for your dates at Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek on Booking.com.
How we checked this guide: fees, parking, room sizes, occupancy, pools and dining come from each hotel’s own website, Caribe Royale’s room cards and Signia’s suite chart, checked on October 30, 2026. Shuttle times come from Caribe Royale’s posted schedule and from the Mears schedule system behind bonnetshuttle.com for November 4, 2026. The Early Entry list comes from Disney’s page, and distances come from public-road routing. Read how we research our guides.
Sources checked in October 2026: Caribe Royale Orlando FAQ, Caribe Royale Shuttle Service, Signia by Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek FAQs, Bonnet Creek shuttle schedules, Disney Early Theme Park Entry.