There’s nowhere better to stay during a trip to Universal Orlando Resort in Florida than one of the Universal hotels. These themed resorts offer everything you could wish for as well as putting you close to all the action of the incredible theme parks that Universal Orlando Resort is known for.
Deciding where to stay during your Orlando holiday can be tricky, but don’t worry! We’ve got all the information you need to help you make a right choice for you. From amazing swimming pools to fantastic views, read on to find out more about the accommodation options at Universal Orlando Resort.
Does Universal Orlando Resort have a hotel?
Yes! In fact, Universal Orlando Resort doesn’t just have one hotel. There are a total of 11 themed hotels to choose from!
- Universal Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn and Suites
- Universal Cabana Bay Beach Resort
- Universal Aventura Hotel
- Universal Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites
- Loews Sapphire Falls Resort
- Hard Rock Hotel®
- Loews Royal Pacific Resort
- Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
- Universal Stella Nova Resort
- Universal Terra Luna Resort
- Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel
Of course, you don’t have to stay at a Universal Orlando Resort hotel during your trip to Florida, but we’d recommend it as the best option if you’re planning on spending a lot of time at the Universal parks – Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure, Universal Epic Universe, and Universal Volcano Bay.
Universal Orlando Resort hotel categories
The Universal Orlando Resort hotels are split into three categories to give you an idea of what to expect at each one. The hotels tend to increase in price as you go up the categories, as well as offering more facilities, amenities, and benefits. And as you might expect, the more expensive hotels tend to also be closer to the theme parks.
The three hotel categories are:
Category | Description | Features and facilities |
Value Inns and Suites | Fun, affordable choice offering rooms and suites | Food court, Starbucks, pool bar, pool(s) |
Prime Value Hotels | Combination of comfort and affordability | Food court, Starbucks, pool bar, lobby bar, pool(s) |
Signature Collection Hotels | Full-service amenities and immersive theming | Multiple restaurants, including fine dining options, pool(s), access to water taxi at selected hotels, Express Pass included at selected hotels3 |
Value Inns and Suites
- Universal Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn and Suites
- Universal Cabana Bay Beach Resort
- Universal Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites
Prime Value Hotels
- Universal Aventura Hotel
- Universal Stella Nova Resort
- Universal Terra Luna Resort
Signature Collection Hotels
- Loews Sapphire Falls Resort
- Hard Rock Hotel®
- Loews Royal Pacific Resort
- Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
- Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel
Room types at Universal Orlando Resort hotels
Universal Orlando Resort hotels offer a range of room types to suit you and your family. Room sizes, décor, and amenities vary between the different hotels but here’s an idea of what you can expect for each room type.
Room type | Description | Available at |
Standard room | Rooms sleeping up to four, usually in two large double beds. |
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Suites | Suites sleeping up to five with mini-fridge and coffee maker. |
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Family suites | Suites sleeping up to six on two queen beds and a sofa bed. They have kitchenettes with microwaves and mini-fridges. |
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Two-bedroom suites | Spacious two-bedroom suites with kitchenettes sleeping up to six or eight. |
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Themed kids’ suites | Suites with a separate area for adults and children, sleeping up to five. |
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Luxury suites | Spacious suites with a luxurious feel and a living area. |
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Room with a view
If you enjoy waking up to a view, you can choose a room that overlooks the picturesque swimming pools at the resorts.
Kids’ suites at Universal Orlando Resort
We thought that the kids’ suites at Universal Orlando Resort deserved a special mention. They’re a great option for families with children looking for fun accommodation. Kids’ suites usually have two separate areas – one for the adults to relax and one for the children to call their own.
The adults have a main bedroom with a king-size bed, desk area, and en-suite bathroom. The kids’ area has immersive theming and twin beds. And just to put your mind at ease, it’s only the adults’ room that has an external door with access to the hotel corridor.
Themes include:
Theme | Hotel |
Jurassic World | Loews Royal Pacific Resort |
Despicable Me | Loews Portofino Bay Hotel |
How To Train Your Dragon | Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel |
Future Rock Star | Hard Rock Hotel® |
Why book a Universal Orlando Resort hotel?
There are so many reasons to book a Universal Orlando Resort hotel. From staying in top quality accommodation to being near to the theme parks, these are some of our favourite benefits.
Summary: Reasons to book a Universal Orlando Resort hotel
- Early Park Admission
- Great location near to the parks
- Free transport between the hotels and the parks
- Souvenir shopping delivered to your hotel for free
- Pay for food, drinks, and souvenirs with your room key card
Early Park Admission
If you’re staying at one of the Universal Orlando Resort hotels, you’ll be able to enter the theme parks up to one hour earlier than regular guests on every day of their stay1. This means you can ride the most popular attractions before they get busier later on in the day or just enjoy more time exploring the parks.
Location
Probably the number one priority on most people’s list when it comes to accommodation is location, and the Universal Orlando Resort hotels have it – they are so close to the theme parks!
If this is your top priority, too, here are the hotels that are closest to the parks:
Hotel | Closest to |
Hard Rock Hotel® | Universal Studios Florida |
Loews Royal Pacific Resort | Universal Islands of Adventure |
Universal Cabana Bay Beach Resort | Universal Volcano Bay |
Universal Aventura Hotel | Universal Volcano Bay |
Universal Helios Grand Hotel | Universal Epic Universe (in fact, it’s IN the theme park, and guests have their own dedicated entrance!) |
Free transport between the hotels and the parks
There’s absolutely no stress when it comes to getting around during your Universal Orlando Resort holiday. Each of the hotels offers complimentary shuttle buses or water taxis so you can get to the theme parks quickly and easily. The hotels are all within walking distance of the theme parks, too, each one being less than a mile away from the entrances.
No need to carry your shopping bags
Souvenir shopping in the parks? It would be rude not to pick up some merch while you’re there, and the Universal Orlando Resort hotels offer a handy service to stop you from having to cart your bags around with you. Purchases made in select stores in the theme parks and at Universal CityWalk can be delivered to your hotel with this complimentary service2.
Use your room key card as a credit card
Not only can your key card give you access to your comfortable hotel room after a busy day exploring the parks, but it also doubles up as a credit card. You can pay with your key card at the theme parks, in the Universal Orlando Resort hotels, and at Universal CityWalk, so leave your wallet in the safe!
Benefits of staying in a Universal Signature Collection hotel
It’s not just the benefits listed above that you get when you stay at selected Signature Collection hotels at Universal Orlando Resort. We’ll go into some of these in more detail below.
Summary – benefits of staying in a Universal Signature Collection hotel
- Free Express Passes
- Priority seating
- Valet parking
- 24-hour room service
- Water taxi transportation
Universal Orlando Resort hotels with free Express Passes
When you stay at selected Signature Collection hotels, you’ll get free Universal Express Unlimited Passes for all the family for the whole of your stay, including your check-in and check-out days3.
These Signature Collection hotels are:
- Hard Rock Hotel®
- Loews Royal Pacific Resort
- Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
If you were considering buying these Express Passes during your trip, then it’s a good idea to book a stay at one of the Universal Orlando Resort Signature Collection hotels and save money.
Priority seating at select Signature Collection hotels
As well as the free Express Passes, guests staying in the Signature Collection hotels mentioned above – Hard Rock Hotel®, Loews Royal Pacific Resort, and Loews Portofino Bay Hotel - get another additional benefit – Priority Seating. This means that at selected restaurants, you’ll be seated before any other guests without reservations.
Guests with reservations still have top priority, so it’s still worth booking ahead if you have your heart set on one of the restaurants to avoid disappointment.
Universal Orlando Resort hotel and ticket packages
Did you know you can book your Universal Orlando Resort hotel and park tickets together as a package through AttractionTickets.com? It couldn’t be easier! Just add the tickets to your accommodation booking during checkout.
Advantages of booking a hotel and ticket package for Universal Orlando Resort:
- You’ll have all the booking confirmations in one place so they’re easy to find
- Easy booking process, cutting down on planning time
- Cancel or amend your booking for free up to two weeks before you travel
- Packages are protected by ABTOT (the Association of Bonded Travel Organisers Trust)
- Helps with your budgeting. Just pay a deposit upfront, and then you can choose to pay in instalments or one lump sum, with the final balance due six weeks before you travel
So, there we have it – your guide to the accommodation options available at Universal Orlando Resort. Now that you have all the information you need, it’s time to start planning the holiday of a lifetime. Check out and book your Universal Orlando Resort hotel now, or give our team a call on 02039044991.
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1Universal Orlando hotel guests must present hotel key card and valid theme park admission; all other guests must show theme park ticket stating Early Park Admission benefit. Early Park Admission begins up to one (1) hour prior to regular scheduled park opening to: (a) Universal Studios Florida and/or Universal Islands of Adventure as determined by Universal Orlando; (b) Universal Volcano Bay (weather permitting); and/or (c) Universal Epic Universe (Early Park Admission at Epic Universe to begin 5/23/25). Valid at select attractions at each park. Park-to-Park admission required to board the Hogwarts™ Express. Benefit is non-transferable. Parks, attractions, operational times, and offerings for the Early Park Admission benefit may vary and are subject to substitutions, change, availability, capacity and/or cancellation without notice, and not guaranteed. Additional restrictions may apply.
2Only merchandise purchased from select Universal Orlando owned and operated theme park stores are eligible for Hotel Delivery. Hotel Delivery concludes daily at 5pm and the service cannot be used the day of guest check out. Additional restrictions apply and are subject to change without notice.
3Requires theme park admission. Valid only at participating rides and attractions in Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure, during normal theme park operating hours. Not valid at Universal Volcano Bay or at Universal Epic Universe. Excludes separately ticketed events. Benefit is non-transferable and valid only for guests of Loews Royal Pacific Resort, Hard Rock Hotel® and Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, for the number of guests staying in the room for the length of hotel stay. Express ride access is a separate line with a shorter wait time at participating rides and attractions. Present valid room key card to the attendant upon entering the queue for a participating ride and attraction. Parks, attractions, operational times, and benefits are subject to substitutions, change, availability, capacity and/or cancellation without notice, and not guaranteed. Additional restrictions may apply. †Based on the weighted average price of a 2-Park Universal Express Unlimited pass ranging between $124.99 and $389.99 per person.
