Things to do near Royal Pacific besides the theme parks
Besides the theme parks, Universal's Loews Royal Pacific Resort offers on-site dining and weekly entertainment, a large lagoon-style pool with a sandy beach and cabanas, a 24-hour fitness center (plus access to a nearby spa), and complimentary water-taxi and shuttle connections to CityWalk, other parks, and select local attractions.
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On-site restaurants, bars, and the Wantilan Luau
The resort has several dining venues for different moods: Islands Dining Room (Pan Asian breakfast, lunch, dinner), Jake's American Bar (casual American fare and live entertainment on select nights), Orchid Court Lounge & Sushi Bar (sushi and cocktails), Bula Bar & Grille (poolside drinks and light lunch), and Tuk Tuk Market (cafe and grab-and-go).
Wantilan Luau is a separately ticketed weekly Hawaiian dinner show held in an outdoor covered pavilion; the event includes a Polynesian buffet, live music, hula, and a fire knife dancer, and tickets must be purchased in advance.
- Islands Dining Room: Pan Asian menu, breakfast–dinner service (hours vary).
- Jake's American Bar: lunch, dinner, drinks; live entertainment on select nights.
- Orchid Court Lounge & Sushi Bar: sushi, sashimi, cocktails; evening hours.
- Bula Bar & Grille: poolside bar with mai tais and light bites.
- Tuk Tuk Market: lobby cafe open early morning through late evening.
| Venue | Typical Service |
|---|---|
| Islands Dining Room | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner |
| Jake's American Bar | Lunch, Dinner, Bar Service |
| Orchid Court Lounge & Sushi Bar | Evening Sushi & Cocktails |
Lagoon-style pool, splash zone and cabanas
The resort's lagoon-style, zero-entry heated pool includes a white-sand beach area, an interactive splash zone (the Royal Bali Sea), and two hot tubs; lifeguards are on duty during pool hours.
Pool towels and lounge-chair towels are provided free of charge; poolside cabanas are available for a surcharge and include amenities such as a fruit platter, assorted soft drinks/water, an LCD TV, ceiling fan, lounge chairs, a private safe, and a mini-fridge.
- Zero-entry heated pool with white-sand beach area and splash play area.
- Two hot tubs and lifeguards on duty during operating hours.
- Pool towels provided at no charge; complimentary sunblock available.
- Cabanas available for a surcharge with included refreshments and amenities.
| Feature | Notes |
|---|---|
| Towel Service | Complimentary |
| Cabanas | Available for surcharge; include fruit platter, mini-fridge, TV |
| Lifeguards | On duty during pool hours |
Fitness center and off-site spa access
The resort maintains a 24-hour fitness center equipped with cardio and strength-training machines, Peloton bikes, on-demand classes, a steam room, a sauna, and a co-ed whirlpool.
Loews Royal Pacific Resort does not have its own full-service spa on site; guests can arrange spa treatments at the MANDARA SPA located at the neighboring Loews Portofino Bay Hotel by contacting the hotel's concierge for bookings.
- 24-hour gym with cardio, strength equipment and Peloton bikes.
- Steam room, sauna, and co-ed whirlpool included in fitness facilities.
- Book Mandara Spa treatments at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel via concierge.
| Facility | Availability |
|---|---|
| Fitness Center | Open 24 hours |
| Mandara Spa (Portofino Bay) | Booking via concierge; off-site at sister hotel |
| Locker Rooms / Whirlpool | Available on site |
Walks, water taxis and easy access to CityWalk
A shaded garden path connects the resort directly to Universal CityWalk; CityWalk is about a 5–10 minute walk and the theme parks are within a short walk as well.
If you prefer not to walk, complimentary water taxis depart from the resort and ferry guests across the lagoon to CityWalk and the theme parks.
- Shaded garden path to CityWalk — roughly a 5–10 minute walk.
- Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure are reachable on foot via resort paths.
- Complimentary water-taxi service available to CityWalk and the parks.
| Destination | Typical Travel Option |
|---|---|
| Universal CityWalk | 5–10 minute walk or water taxi |
| Islands of Adventure | 6–15 minute walk via lagoon path |
| Universal Studios Florida | Short walk (timing varies) |
Shuttles and nearby attractions for half-day or day trips
The resort runs complimentary shuttles to several nearby attractions, including SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica, and select golf courses; a dedicated shuttle to Universal Epic Universe is also provided.
Longer day-trip options often used by guests include Kennedy Space Center and Cocoa Beach; those trips require a car or tour and are outside the resort's complimentary shuttle offerings.
- Complimentary shuttle service to SeaWorld Orlando and Aquatica.
- Dedicated shuttle to Universal Epic Universe (approximate travel time listed by the resort).
- Kennedy Space Center and Cocoa Beach are common day trips but require drive time.
| Attraction | Typical Travel Method |
|---|---|
| SeaWorld Orlando / Aquatica | Complimentary shuttle (approx. 10-minute drive) |
| Universal Epic Universe | Dedicated complimentary shuttle (approx. 15–25 minutes) |
| Kennedy Space Center / Cocoa Beach | Drive or tour (longer day trip) |
Meetings, events and wedding venues
Royal Pacific offers extensive meeting and event space — over 132,000 square feet of flexible function rooms including large ballrooms and outdoor venues such as the Wantilan Pavilion, Pacific Beach, and a Wedding Lawn.
Venue capacities vary by space; for example, the Wantilan Pavilion and some outdoor settings are configured for covered or beach ceremonies while the Pacifica and Oceana ballrooms provide large, divisible indoor spaces for conferences and receptions.
- More than 132,000 sq ft of meeting and function space on property.
- Wantilan Pavilion: covered outdoor pavilion used for events and the Wantilan Luau.
- Pacific Beach and Wedding Lawn available for beach or garden ceremonies.
| Venue | Typical Use |
|---|---|
| Wantilan Pavilion | Covered outdoor events and Wantilan Luau |
| Pacific Beach | Beach weddings and receptions |
| Pacifica / Oceana Ballrooms | Large conferences and banquets |
