What are your experiences at the CBR?
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ssnssmom · 09-12-2006, 03:38 PM

I have been reading some posts on a few other message boards about the bad experiences others have had at the CBR. We will be staying there in November, and some of these posts have me a bit nervous. I have tried to get a room at POR and POFQ (which we stayed at 2 yrs ago and loved!) and also Poly, but there are no rooms available for the discount code I am using.
We are getting 2 connecting rooms this time (for the extra room for the kids to relax and play), but for the same price I could get 1 room at AKL. Any suggestions on what we should do here? [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img]

Thanks!
Felicia

Principessa_di_Fata · 09-12-2006, 03:51 PM

As much as I love the AKL, I'd have to say two rooms are better than one. I've never stayed at the CBR but my aunt did a week ago. She loved the rooms and had no trouble with any services. The only thing she hated was how spread out it was. I dropped her off one night, and I tell you what, that place is enormous! So if you're not into walking or taking the in-house bus system, you may not love that part of things.

But other than that, she really loved it. She raved and raved about the room they had.

So I say try it. What the heck. Worst case, you don't go back again. But from what I could tell, it's a lovely resort, and has a lot of pluses to it.

Good luck!

paradox · 09-12-2006, 03:53 PM

CBR is SUPER, nothing bad to say here. The place was just beautiful,the mousekeeping kept the place spotless, and the entire staff was so nice and friendly. Can't go wrong.

AzureHaven · 09-12-2006, 06:49 PM

Felicia,
I have stayed at both POFQ and CBR and while I liked POFQ a lot, I would stay at CBR again before going back to POFQ. I think the trick to making CBR "smaller" is to request preferred rooms. That way you will be close to the main pool, the food court and the resort store. Also if you are using the bus for transportation you may want to request a room near a bus stop. And I agree with a previous poster that two rooms (meaning two bathrooms too) at CBR is a better option than one room at AKL. Good luck with your decision. [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

MyHeroMickey · 09-12-2006, 07:05 PM

We have stayed at every resort on property at least once. CBR we have stayed three times and each time it was a good experience. That said, there can be problems anywhere. My favorite resort is POFQ, the last time we had reservations, it turned into such a fiasco, (they didn't have our room!) We had to stay in a Hampton Inn off property. We still go, no matter what with as many tourists that Disney serves, a bad experience is bound to happen and we have had our share with each resort level, but we just make the best of it and keep on truckin. Hope you have a great trip where ever you end up. [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/toast.gif[/img]

ClaySmith · 09-12-2006, 10:03 PM

I had a very good time at CBR! I don't know what you've been hearing but CBR gets a thumbs up from me. Have a great trip & relax...you're going to the WORLD!
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wendybell · 09-12-2006, 10:18 PM

I liked CBR as well - I prefer POFQ because it is just more quaint but CBR was very nice, great pool, wonderful CM's - you'll like it! Have a magical trip!

**Fortissimo** · 09-12-2006, 11:09 PM

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I am a CBR fan. I love the theme, the colors, and the food court. I also love the larger rooms. I have stayed at PO-R twice and both times our room was less than clean. CBR we could follow the 5-second rule if needed.

The walk from our room at PO-R to the food court was just as long as the walk from our CBR Jamaica rooms.

I think you will be pleased with CBR.

mrsmac2001 · 09-13-2006, 06:53 AM

I loved loved loved CBR when I was in Trinidad North. It was the perfect location to everything. I still loved it when I stayed in Aruba the next time but I hated being so far from a bus stop and everything else. I have never had a problem with cleanliness or service. I would be staying there next time but my sis talked me into AKL. I recommend it (CBR) but definately get a preferred room if at all possible.

Chelledun17 · 09-13-2006, 07:52 AM

I have stayed at all the moderates, and the CBR is my favorite. It was SO beautiful when we stayed there last October. Please feel free to email me at chelledun@gmail.com if you have any specific questions.

DawnDenise · 09-13-2006, 10:47 AM

I have stayed at CBR twice and loved it!! Both times I have been in Aruba. The walk was a little farther to Old Port Royale, but it was something we enjoyed in the mornings. I [img]/ubb/images/graemlins/love.gif[/img] the decor! Here are some pictures from my most recent stay at CBR.

Please feel free to PM if you have any questions!

jimmymac · 09-13-2006, 10:51 AM

I would definitely vote for AKL over CBR, but two bathromms kind of makes the choice a lot easier. Go with CBR

FanOfMickey · 09-13-2006, 11:53 AM

I have not stayed at the CBR since 89 but I can't wait to stay there again. I loved it and consider it one of my faves along with CSR. What was even nicer about the CBR in '89 was it was thier value resort at the time. I love the theming and the feel of the resort. Love the colors and landscaping.

**WDWfan** · 09-13-2006, 02:32 PM

I've stayed at CBR twice. The last time being Nov 04 and we had connecting rooms that time. We really enjoyed our stay. 2 bathrooms, 2 bedrooms, 2 small refrigerators and plenty of storage for our stuff was great. We had tons of space. It was like having our own suite. Our rooms were always clean and we had towel animals several days. We stayed in Jamaica and I had requested a room close to the bridge. It was a short stroll to the main pool and food court over 2 bridges and an island. I loved the atmosphere and theming.

When we were there Jamaica was always the first stop on the bus route around CBR so we always got a seat. It was also always the first stop to drop off passengers when we returned from the parks. I don't think we ever waited more than a few minutes for a bus. We had a rental car and used it to go to some other resorts and occasionally a park depending on where we were going later in the day. Parking was close and never a problem.

The food court was fine. We only ate breakfast there and filled up our resort mugs, so I can't comment on other meals. I'm not a big breakfast eater, so it was mostly bagels or fruit. I did split a breakfast a couple of days and the full breakfasts were plenty for 2 IMHO.

I think you'll enjoy your time there. Have fun!

clio · 09-13-2006, 06:36 PM

I've stayed at CBR many times. It's my favorite moderate. I didn't mind the walk from Jamaica or Aruba. I've eaten at the food court and there is a good selection at the different food shops. DD always loved the main pool with the hot tub. I likes the larger room size and the tropical atmosphere.
Liz