Comparing Polynesian Accommodations: Two Bedroom Villa, Bungalow, or Penthouse Villa

With the addition of the Island Tower to the Polynesian, DVC Members have more room types to choose from.  If you have more than 5 guests, the Bora Bora Bungalows are no longer the only other option.  The Island Tower adds One Bedroom Villas, Two Bedroom Villas, and even a Two Bedroom Penthouse Villa.  When comparing the Two Bedroom Villas, Two Bedroom Penthouses, and the Bora Bora Bungalows, they have similar capacities.  However, which is the best to choose?

Capacity

While each of these room types has two bedrooms, the guest capacities are not equal.  The Bora Bora Bungalow and Two Bedroom Penthouse Villa can sleep up to 8 guests whereas the Two Bedroom Villa can sleep up to 9 guests.  This is true of both the Two Bedroom Dedicated Villa and the Two Bedroom Lock-off Villa.

Artist Rendering of Penthouse Villa (Photo Credit: Disney Parks Blog)

Space and Layout

For the largest space, the Two Bedroom Penthouse Villa is your best pick at a spacious 1,448 square feet.  Compare that to 1,093 square feet for the Bora Bora Bungalow and 1,252 square feet for the Two Bedroom Villa.  Among the 3 room types, Penthouse Villa has the most space to entertain guests with its extra large living area, dining table, and patio balcony. 

Another advantage that the Penthouse Villa and Two Bedroom Villa have over the Bungalow is the extra bathroom.  The Penthouse Villa and Two Bedroom Villa have 3 full bathrooms versus 2 in the Bungalow.

Amenities and Views

Amenities are where the Bora Bora Bungalows really shine!  These bungalows are right over the Seven Seas Lagoon with great fireworks views of Magic Kingdom and have a private deck, patio furniture, and plunge pool.  You can even pipe in the fireworks soundtrack from there!  While there are Penthouse Villas and Two Bedroom Villas with Theme Park Views, you won’t find the private deck and plunge pool with any other room type.  

Private deck of the Bora Bora Bungalow (Photo Credit: WDW News Today)

Point Value

The clear winner here is the Two Bedroom Villa.  As the lowest point value of these accommodations, it goes for anywhere from 44 points per night for a Standard View in the cheapest travel period to 149 points for a Theme Park View in the most expensive travel period.  By comparison, the Penthouse Villa costs 86 to 226 points, and the Bora Bora Bungalow costs 112 to 226 points.

All in all, you can’t go wrong with either room type, but it comes down to your preferences and priorities.

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