Overview
Enjoy vibrant, retro-style with rooms and suites brilliantly designed for fun and affordability. Relax with a splash surrounded by amazing iconic architecture inspired by classic Florida beach resorts of the 1950s and 60s. Every day comes with fun for all ages with two massive pools, a winding river, a bowling alley (fees apply), an incredible food court and more. It’s got a dedicated walking path that teaks you straight to Universal Volcano Bay. Plus you’ll enjoy the exclusive theme park benefits of being a Universal Orlando hotel guest.
The hotels in Universal's Value Inns and Suites category are the fun, affordable option offering rooms as well as spacious suites with kitchenettes. With quick-service dining, self-service luggage, resort-style amenities, and exclusive theme park benefits, these hotels offer guests exactly what they need, including exclusive theme park benefits.
- Early Park Admission† to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ or Universal Volcano Bay one hour before the park opens (valid theme park admission required. Select attractions).
- Complimentary shuttle buses to and from Universal Orlando theme parks and Universal CityWalk, plus walking paths to make getting around Universal Orlando Resort fast and easy
- Complimentary delivery of merchandise purchased throughout Universal Orlando Resort to your hotel
- Resort-wide charging privileges with your room key card
Check in
4 p.m.
Check out
11 a.m.
Rooms
2200
Inclusions
Rooms
- 2 queen beds
- No more than 4 guests in the room
- 2 queen beds
- Minimum 1 adult, maximum 4 adults
- Maximum 3 children
- No more than 4 guests in the room
- A/C
- Alarm clock
- Coffee maker
- Hair dryer
- Housekeeping
- Iron/Ironing board
- Phone
- Safe
- TV
- Smoke free
- Mini-fridge
- 2 queen beds, and 1 sofa bed
- No more than 6 guests in the room
- 2 queen beds, and 1 sofa bed
- Minimum 1 adult, maximum 6 adults
- Maximum 5 children
- No more than 6 guests in the room
- Kitchenette
- Seating area
- Smoke-free
- A/C
- Alarm clock
- Coffee maker
- Hair dryer
- Housekeeping
- Iron/Ironing board
- Phone
- Safe
- TV
- Smoke free
- Mini-fridge
- 2 queen beds, and 1 sofa bed
- No more than 6 guests in the room
- 2 queen beds, and 1 sofa bed
- Minimum 1 adult, maximum 6 adults
- Maximum 5 children
- No more than 6 guests in the room
- Kitchenette
- Seating area
- Smoke-free
- A/C
- Alarm clock
- Coffee maker
- Hair dryer
- Housekeeping
- Iron/Ironing board
- Phone
- Safe
- TV
- Smoke free
- Mini-fridge
- 2 queen beds, and 1 sofa bed
- Pool view
- No more than 6 guests in the room
- 2 queen beds, and 1 sofa bed
- Pool view
- Minimum 1 adult, maximum 6 adults
- Maximum 5 children
- No more than 6 guests in the room
- Kitchenette
- Seating area
- Smoke-free
- A/C
- Alarm clock
- Coffee maker
- Hair dryer
- Housekeeping
- Iron/Ironing board
- Phone
- Safe
- TV
- Smoke free
- Mini-fridge
- 2 queen beds
- View of Universal Volcano Bay Water Theme Park
- No more than 4 guests in the room
- 2 queen beds
- View of Universal Volcano Bay Water Theme Park
- Minimum 1 adult, maximum 4 adults
- Maximum 3 children
- No more than 4 guests in the room
- A/C
- Alarm clock
- Coffee maker
- Hair dryer
- Housekeeping
- Iron/Ironing board
- Phone
- Safe
- TV
- Smoke free
- Mini-fridge
Amenities
Swizzle Lounge
Jack Lanne
Front entrance
Courtyard pool
Waterfall
Lobby
Bowling
Bayliner Diner
Location
Reviews
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating
Fun Resort! A few glitches.
newmexjags (Ormond Beach, Florida) on Jan 07, 2026
We went on a family trip to Universal Studios and stayed at this resort for two nights. The rooms were extremely clean, I liked it that they provide shampoo and conditioner in dispensers. The bed was very comfortable. My favorite was that they give you a number to call if you need extra towels, coffee, pillows, etc. The pool and lazy river are heated and very comfortable for swimming in January. They sell floats but will also inflate the ones you bring from home. The restaurant was fun, we ate breakfast and dinner there. Not great food, but good and not too expensive for a resort. The repetitive 60's commercials they show in the lobby are fun the first day, after that you wish they had some variety. The Malt Shoppe is very good. There is a fire pit and you can purchase s'mores kits, or bring your own. The bars make very good, but very expensive drinks. There were a few glitches. My son's card never worked for the gates, my husbands was hit and miss. There is no way to call the lobby to ask a question which necessitated an unnecessary trip to the lobby only to find out that the desk we needed was closed. There is a retro phone and clock in the room, but they are for show only. Neither one worked although they tell you that you can order pizza from the phone? We ran out of time and did not go to the bowling alley. I would suggest staying an extra day just to enjoy the resort as the park will keep you busy all day.
Very good family resort with excellent location and transport to Universal parks
miroslav b (Europe) on Jan 07, 2026
We stayed at Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort for 7 days with our family at the end of December and beginning of January, and overall we had a very positive experience. The hotel is very large, clean and well maintained. Rooms are bright, spacious and comfortable, and the whole resort has a nice retro style. The location is excellent, especially for Volcano Bay, which is within walking distance. Shuttle transportation to Universal parks is extremely well organized, with frequent buses. We also used the hotel as a base for visiting Disney parks and it worked perfectly fine. The reception area is usually busy, so sometimes you have to wait a bit for check-in or assistance, but overall we didn’t have any issues that really needed to be solved. Elevators are fast and efficient, which is important in such a large hotel. The resort has two pools and a lazy river, which the kids really enjoyed. The food court is more cafeteria-style. The food is mostly burgers, pizza and mac and cheese. There are also some ready-made salads and sandwiches, but nothing particularly special in terms of food quality. Therefore we did eat there only one day. Parking is large but paid separately, which is something to keep in mind. Overall, a very good and practical choice for families visiting Universal and Disney parks. We would definitely stay here again.
Ready to find your next getaway?
Select your dates to check availability and book your vacation package now. Looking for more accommodation options? Use the Vacation finder tab to explore more destinations and vacation experiences.
