Universal Cabana Bay Beach Resort

Universal Orlando Resort, Orlando

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The hotel

Enjoy vibrant, retro-style with rooms and suites brilliantly designed for family-sized fun and affordability. Relax and play, surrounded by amazing iconic architecture inspired by classic Florida beach resorts of the 1950s and 60s. Two towers offer the best views of Universal’s Volcano Bay water theme park. You’ll enjoy endless family fun with two massive pools including a water slide and a lazy river, 10-lane bowling alley*, and Early Park Admission† to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ and Universal’s Volcano Bay up to one hour before the theme parks open (select attractions, valid theme park admission required). The whole family can stay comfortably in family suites that sleep up to six, complete with a kitchenette, or relax in one of the hotel’s standard rooms that sleep up to four. You're just a short walk to Universal's Volcano Bay and a quick, free shuttle ride to Universal Studios Florida and Universal's Islands of Adventure, as well as Universal CityWalk entertainment complex.

Amenities

  • Wheelchair access
  • Families
  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Games Room
  • Restaurant
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Swimming Pool
  • Close to Universal Orlando Resort

Where is it

Just a short walk to Universal's Volcano Bay water theme park, and Universal's Citywalk via a guided path, or a short hop on the shuttle to all Universal parks. Transfer time from airport: 20 minutes.

Hotel information

2,200 total rooms. All with air-conditioning, complimentary WiFi, HDTV, mini-fridge, hairdryer, coffee machine, safe, and iron and ironing board.

Standard Rooms are 300 sq ft and have views of the courtyard and pool, with 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

Housekeeping services are offered every other day between 8am and 5pm. 

Volcano Bay View Standard Rooms have amazing views of Universal's Volcano Bay, with 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

Poolside Standard Rooms have views of the courtyard and pool, with 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

Family Suite - Exterior Entry are 430 sq ft and have a living area separated by sliding partition, a kitchenette with mini-fridge, microwave and sink, outdoor access with your own exterior entry, and 2 queen-size beds plus sofa bed, sleeping maximum 6 people.

Family Suite - Interior Entry are as above, but with access from the interior hallway only.

Poolside Family Suite - Exterior Entry are 430 sq ft and have an exterior entrance, pool views, living area separated by sliding partition, a kitchenette with mini-fridge, microwave and sink, and 2 queen-size beds plus sofa bed, sleeping maximum 6 people.

Poolside Family Suite - Interior Entry are as above, but with an interior entrance only.

Volcano Bay View 2-Bedroom Suites are 772 sq ft and have amazing views of Universal's Volcano Bay, living area separated by sliding partition, a kitchenette with mini-fridge, microwave and sink, 2 bedrooms; one with 1 queen-size bed and one with 2 double beds, plus sofa bed, sleeping maximum 8 people. 

  • Book 7 nights or more for travel before 31 Dec '25 and receive up to 30% off your accommodation rates. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable.

Complimentary transportation by shuttle buses or you can walk along guided paths to all 3 theme parks and Universal CityWalk. Self-parking $23 per night plus tax (payable locally, subject to change).

Bayliner Diner (food court with 4 unique food stations including grab ‘n go items). Galaxy Bowl Restaurant (casual table service in an old-school bowling alley). The Hideaway Bar & Grille and Atomic Tonic (poolside bars serving snacks and drinks^). Swizzle Lounge (lobby bar). Shakes Malt Shoppe (serving smoothies, sundaes and more). Starbucks®. Limited pizza delivery*.

2 swimming pools, including a fun, interactive water play area for the kids, lazy river. poolside cabanas*, and waterslide. 10-lane bowling alley*. Fitness centre. Game room*. Poolside games and activities.

Resort-wide charging privileges with your room key. Complimentary merchandise delivery to your hotel from shops across Universal. Universal Studios Store. Universal Vacation Planning Centre. Complimentary WiFi. Early Park Admission† to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ and Universal's Volcano Bay (select attractions, ticket required). Laundry service*. 

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. To discover all the special assistance services we offer please see additional information below.

HARRY POTTER WIZARDING WORLD and all related trademarks, characters, names, and indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR. (s23).Special assistance 


* Denotes local charge. 


Please note: One person must be 21 years or over in the room to check in.^ Must be 21+ with a valid photo ID to consume alcoholic beverages.†Requires theme park admission. Early Park Admission begins up to one (1) hour prior to regular scheduled park opening to either Universal Studios Florida or Universal’s Islands of Adventure as determined by Universal Orlando. Early Park Admission begins up to one (1) hour prior to regular scheduled park opening for Universal’s Volcano Bay. Valid at select attractions at each park. Attractions are subject to substitutions without notice. Additional restrictions may apply.©2023 Starbucks Coffee Company. All rights reserved. Cabana Bay Beach Resort TM & © 2023 UCF Hotel Venture II. All rights reserved.  Universal elements and all related indicia TM & © 2023 Universal Studios. All rights reserved. 


Please note: the hotel will be refreshing its Bayside and Beachside Tower guest rooms from January to June 2025. While some minor noise may occur occasionally, the hotel is dedicated to minimizing any disruptions.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Pretty good stay

Feb 8, 2025 Efk222 Toronto, Canada

Wasn’t as bad as I thought after reading reviews. Definitely a value resort but my kids loved it and were so happy. The shuttle wasn’t so on time but we did make it to early admission which was worth every second and penny by staying in a universal hotel. We have food allergies so didn’t eat any of the food but it looked good! Check in was… Read more
Wasn’t as bad as I thought after reading reviews. Definitely a value resort but my kids loved it and were so happy. The shuttle wasn’t so on time but we did make it to early admission which was worth every second and penny by staying in a universal hotel. We have food allergies so didn’t eat any of the food but it looked good! Check in was fairly quick and everyone was nice. The rooms do need some work. One night we were in a standard room which was ok. Very small. But it was clean. We then switched to a family suite. It was ok. Carpet was dirty near the beds. The pull out couch was falling apart but my son made it work. Can definitely use some minor renovations but in general it was clean and easy and I would stay here again. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Not impressed.

Feb 7, 2025 Gina C

We stayed here in 2022 and loved it so decided to come back, however, our experience this time was not the same unfortunately and we have been left disappointed. The room was just not ok or up to standard. We were given a room in the bayside tower which is miles from reception and the food courts. The room was an adjoining room so we heard… Read more
We stayed here in 2022 and loved it so decided to come back, however, our experience this time was not the same unfortunately and we have been left disappointed. The room was just not ok or up to standard. We were given a room in the bayside tower which is miles from reception and the food courts. The room was an adjoining room so we heard everything from our neighbours. The shower had two options, freezing or scalding, no middle ground. Most days we were woken by what sounded like 3 loud bangs and then a marble being dropped repetitively. This went on for hours, everyday. Really unimpressed. This building clearly needs a lot of work. It would also be better if you could put freestyle machines in every building, we had to walk miles to get a drink when there could have been a machine downstairs to prevent this. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Not as bad as I feared, but not great

Jan 29, 2025 Samantha G

Pros- -the room was much cleaner and nicer than I expected based on the reviews. Several of the reviews made me worried that this place would be pretty ghetto. It wasn't ghetto at all so I was relieved. That may be in a big part to the fact that we upgraded right away from a standard room that overlooked the parking ramp to a room that overlooked… Read more
Pros- -the room was much cleaner and nicer than I expected based on the reviews. Several of the reviews made me worried that this place would be pretty ghetto. It wasn't ghetto at all so I was relieved. That may be in a big part to the fact that we upgraded right away from a standard room that overlooked the parking ramp to a room that overlooked the pool. -The Bayliner Diner was pretty decent actually -On-site Starbucks Cons- -ONE giant hot tub. And it was closed for maintenance on the ONE night I wanted to use it. Do maintenence during the day when everyone is at the parks! With? After a long day of walking at the parks I just wanted to relax in the hottub for a few minutes. To walk down and find it closed sucks. -People smoke all around the pool area and I smells terrible because of it. Maybe get rid of the smoking areas? It's 2025. Make this place smoke free. All the cigarette smoke makes it feel trashy. -Bayliner diner should open at 6 the same as Starbucks. For people who are up early the only option is the limited and massively overpriced food items from Starbucks Overall, not as bad as I expected based on reviews, but would definitely choose a nicer hotel if I ever come back to Universal Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great place!!

Jan 28, 2025 marygD8915BW

Awesome place to stay!!! Love the Bayliner restaurant. Tasty foods including the ahi tuna bowl. The Lazy River and hot tub was enjoyable by all. Love how close to Volcano Bay it is and bus stops outside close. All in all we just love staying here If you have Comcast it can save you more. Starbucks in hotel was awesome!!
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Convenient, fun and not too expensive for FL residents

Jan 14, 2025 Jose B Miami, Florida

Very easy going family place. Walking distance to the parks (a bit of a long walk, not right next door). Big pools and facilities, good informal places to eat, right next door to volcano bay. Rooms are spacious if you get the family room. A little more expensive than outside hotels but a lot cheaper than the higher end universal resorts with the… Read more
Very easy going family place. Walking distance to the parks (a bit of a long walk, not right next door). Big pools and facilities, good informal places to eat, right next door to volcano bay. Rooms are spacious if you get the family room. A little more expensive than outside hotels but a lot cheaper than the higher end universal resorts with the proximity to the parks. Read less