Just got back yesterday from an 11 night stay at CBR, and it was wonderful! Zero complaints about our stay! We have previously stayed several times at CSR, (which we still love) and once each at POR and POP, and were anxious to try CBR. We had requested Martinique (had it noted in reservation and by fax) as we had booked a water view room, and our friends staying the same time had a preferred room. Had received an email that we could bypass the front desk at check-in, but had not received a text of any kind (not even saying the room wasn't quite ready) by the time we arrived at the resort from our early flight (got to resort around 10:30), so i got in the on-line checkin line, and received the room ready text while I was waiting. Martinique, just as requested, but no water view. Went to the room to drop our carry-ons and headed to OPR for some lunch and to wait for our friends to arrive. Suitcases were in the room for us by 11:45! I let our friend know that we were in Martinique 22, and she talked to them at the front desk when they arrived, and were told that they may not be able to be put in 22, as it was a standard building rather than a preferred, but they ended up being assigned to 22 as well. We had spoken to the front desk regarding the water view room and were told that they could possibly move us tomorrow, or we could be credited the difference. Because our friends were near, and we liked our location, and had unpacked by this point, we had the difference credited. No issues at all, and CM's were very polite and friendly. Attended the
MVMCP that evening and had a great time, despite the rain!
The parks seemed very busy the entire time we were there (until Sunday, 29th) but the resort itself never felt overly crowded. We had great Mousekeeping service, and even on the few days that we forgot to take down the do not disturb sign (service started early in our area and we were not always out), they left a bag FULL of towels, toiletries, TP and coffee supplies hanging on our door!
Bus service was great. I know from experience that any of the resorts can have issues with transportation, as it is simply that... a transportation issue. However, it seemed to us that the buses were ready for the crowds! We never waited longer than 12 minutes for a bus at CBR (and we watched the one we wanted pull away as we got to the parking lot), and typically waited 5-8 minutes. There were 2 evenings that we waited about 15 minutes at a park to go elsewhere (AK to EPCOT and MK to HS), but that was because there was a line and we weren't able to get on the first one that came and had to wait on another to arrive.
We did not eat at Shutters (the one disappointment of our trip) but I hope to next stay! Because YES, we will definitely stay here again! We truly enjoyed everything about the resort and the service we received there!
Just one additional note- we had heard several people talk about the large size of the resort, but we walked around several areas and truly felt that with the bridge, the walk was no longer to OPR than it is from any area we are ever in at CSR to the pepper market. (We did not walk from the Trinidad South area though).
Thank you to all who have shared information on this and the previous CBR thread, as I am an avid planner and have LOVED having the info prior to arriving!
