I think it depends on how you feel about your points. When I go that far , I want the ocean view. But it's not the direct view you get from the grand villas so not quite as awesome as some ocean views
8:26pm on 6/30/26 by
VikeQueen
We have a pretty big contract, so the points aren't as big a deal. I think it's 30 more points for the ocean view.
We debated booking the 2BR for the first half and then moving to the 3BR, but I hate moving mid-vacation. Especially with 7 people.
8:35pm on 6/30/26 by
RememberWhen
7:28am by
aliceinwonderla
That link is what I'm using to see layout. It has a great depiction of room locations and views
7:28am by
aliceinwonderla
The one time we did ocean view I was extremely disappointed and felt like we wasted the points. Could only see a tiny bit of water over a building. But I think that is rare. Liners told me yesterday that they requested certain rooms for better chances.
7:30am by
aliceinwonderla
Thanks Alice!!
8:15am by
RememberWhen
I have been happy with my ocean view but I put in a room request as I think there are bad views as noted. If in doubt I would get the ocean view. And I also would not to move everyone mid trip but I would consider it for that villa!
8:29am by
VikeQueen
The grand villa there looks spectacular. How long is your trip?
8:30am by
VikeQueen
Sure! Really helpful site. Five minutes ago I just bit the bullet and booked a GV with the sure view. Would you be willing to put GV on waitlist? IDK how often they come through there, though. The second time we went I refused to do OV and did IGV instead
8:30am by
aliceinwonderla
Ended up on ground floor right next to spa. Could walk right out of our back gate into the grounds. It was way better than the OV we had previously. But I guess you just never know.
8:32am by
aliceinwonderla
Oh that ground floor does sound nice too! I'm jealous that grand villa is on my bucket list. When are you going? I will be there in September
8:34am by
VikeQueen
This is June '27. The trade off is only 4 nights instead of 5. But I started thinking that the whole reason we got 200 pts there is to enjoy the resort/ island and then sit all together on the balcony and enjoy the view. Will just have to do a few nights
9:05am by
aliceinwonderla
elsewhere. If anyone has suggestions, let me know! I will say that even when I was disappointed with our view, our stay was still wonderful.
9:05am by
aliceinwonderla
We're doing 9 nights in February. I can book soon, and currently the OV 3BR is booked up for Valentine's Day but all the dates around it are available. I'm guessing either locals who want something special or people planning to rent it out.
9:28am by
RememberWhen
I'm not sure how much time we'll really be in the room, but the 3BR does seem lovely. It's definitely our only trip out there with my family unit. Kids will be 14, 9 and 5, plus me and DW and my parents. My sister and her husband have decided to come too
9:30am by
RememberWhen
Well shoot. Yeah, Valentine's Day changes things maybe. Then again, I would think the more private studios would be the rooms in demand, rather than a room that hold 12 people!
9:44am by
aliceinwonderla