Best rooms at Port Orleans Riverside — ranked and who they suit
Top picks: River view Room — best for families who want the river scenery and easy water-taxi access to Disney Springs; Pool View Room — best for families who want a view of the pools and easier access to Ol' Man Island; Royal Guest Room (any view) — best for families with young children who want princess theming. For larger parties, choose Standard View- 5th Sleeper Room or Woods View- 5th Sleeper Room (both sleep up to 5).
In this guide
- How I ranked the rooms
- Best overall for families: River view Room
- Best for pool-focused stays: Pool View Room
- Best for kids who love Disney theming: Royal Guest Room variants
- Best for groups of five: 5th Sleeper room types
- Best for couples or two adults: King Bed rooms
- Accessibility, pet policy, and location notes to consider
How I ranked the rooms
I ranked rooms by the combination of sleep capacity, view type, and who each layout naturally suits (couples, families of four, parties of five, kids who want princess theming). I did not use nightly rates or subjective quality judgments.
These rankings rely on room types and bed configurations provided for Disney's Port Orleans Resort - Riverside, plus the resort’s layout (Alligator Bayou and Magnolia Bend) and family amenities such as pools and water taxi access.
- Capacity and bed type (2 Queen Beds, 1 King Bed, Murphy Bed options, 5th Sleeper)
- View preference (River view, Pool View, Woods View)
- Special-themed options (Royal Guest Room)
- Accessibility or hearing-alert options when noted in the room list
| Ranking | Room type | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | River view Room (2 Queen Beds) | Families who want river scenery and Disney Springs water taxi access |
| 2 | Pool View Room (2 Queen Beds or 2 Queen Beds + 1 Twin Murphy Bed) | Families who prioritize pool access and supervising kids at Ol' Man Island |
| 3 | Royal Guest Room-Standard View / -Woods View / -River View (2 Queen Beds) | Families with young children seeking princess-themed decor |
Best overall for families: River view Room
What it is: River view Room comes with 2 Queen Beds and shows the Sassagoula River. The riverside setting is central to the resort experience and the water taxi runs from the resort dock to Disney Springs.
Who it suits: Families of up to four who want scenic water views and easy access to the river paths, boat transportation to Disney Springs, and the resort’s outdoor recreation.
bullets':['Beds: 2 Queen Beds','Best if you value a waterside view and proximity to river walking paths','Sleeps: standard rooms accommodate up to 4 guests (5th Sleeper rooms are listed separately)'],
Best for pool-focused stays: Pool View Room
What it is: Pool View Room is available as 2 Queen Beds or 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Murphy Bed (the Murphy Bed option gives a true 5th sleeping place in select rooms).
Who it suits: Families who expect to spend a lot of time at Ol’ Man Island or at the resort’s quieter leisure pools, and who prefer a room overlooking pool areas.
bullets':['Typical beds: 2 Queen Beds or 2 Queen Beds + 1 Twin Murphy Bed (select rooms)','Good for supervising kids at the main pool areas','If you need a fifth bed, choose the Pool View Room with the Murphy Bed option'],
Best for kids who love Disney theming: Royal Guest Room variants
What it is: Royal Guest Room-Standard View, Royal Guest Room - Woods View, and Royal Guest Room-River View are princess-themed rooms in the Magnolia Bend section that use illuminated headboards and princess imagery.
Who it suits: Families traveling with young children who want an in-room princess motif; the rooms still use the same 2 Queen Beds layout as standard rooms.
bullets':['Beds: 2 Queen Beds','Available views: Standard, Woods, River (choose view based on whether you prefer river or quieter woods-facing rooms)','These are in Magnolia Bend, the more mansion-style part of the resort'],
Best for groups of five: 5th Sleeper room types
What it is: Standard View- 5th Sleeper Room and Woods View- 5th Sleeper Room both list beds as 2 Queen Beds and 1 Twin Murphy Bed, letting a standard room sleep up to 5 guests.
Who it suits: Larger families or groups who need an extra sleeping spot without booking two rooms; pick Woods View if you prefer a quieter, tree-lined outlook.
bullets':['Beds: 2 Queen Beds + 1 Twin Murphy Bed (select 5th Sleeper rooms)','Sleeps up to 5 guests (select rooms only)','Good budget option for a family of five who want one room rather than two rooms'],
Best for couples or two adults: King Bed rooms
What it is: The resort offers Room types listed with 1 King Bed (the exact naming varies in the room list but they are the King Bed options). King Bed rooms are configured for two adults and provide the smallest maximum occupancy listed.
Who it suits: Couples or adults traveling without children who want a single-bed layout and standard moderate-resort accommodations.
bullets':['Occupancy: King Bed rooms are designed for 2 guests','Good for adults-only stays within this otherwise family-focused resort','Accessible King options are listed (e.g., wheelchair with tub and hearing-accessible variants) if needed'],
Accessibility, pet policy, and location notes to consider
Accessible rooms are available on request; the resort lists wheelchair-accessible rooms (some with tubs) and rooms with visual alarms and notifications. Buildings in Magnolia Bend include elevators.
The resort is one of Disney’s dog-friendly properties for up to two dogs in designated buildings with a nightly surcharge; service animals are welcome regardless of the dog program.
bullets':['Accessible rooms: wheelchair options and hearing-alert variants are available on request','Pet policy: dogs allowed in designated buildings (specific building numbers are listed in resort materials) with a nightly surcharge','Transport: complimentary buses to all parks and a Sassagoula River water taxi to Disney Springs'],
