Universal Cabana Bay Beach Resort

Universal Orlando Resort, Orlando

Star rating

Galaxy Bowl
Volcano View Standard Room
Volcano View
Swizzle Lounge
2 Bedroom Suite
Volcano View 2 Bedroom Suite
Volcano Bay View 2 Bedroom Suite
Volcano View 2 Bedroom Suite
Bayline Diner
Family Suite
Family Suite
Standard Room
Jack LaLanne Gym
Fitness Studio
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Galaxy Bowl
Volcano View Standard Room
Volcano View
Swizzle Lounge
2 Bedroom Suite
Volcano View 2 Bedroom Suite
Volcano Bay View 2 Bedroom Suite
Volcano View 2 Bedroom Suite
Bayline Diner
Family Suite
Family Suite
Standard Room
Jack LaLanne Gym
Fitness Studio

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. 

Complimentary transportation by shuttle buses or you can walk along guided paths to all 3 theme parks and Universal CityWalk. Self-parking $26 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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Traveller rating

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating 5th stay slightly jaded due to lack of attention

May 20, 2025 greecemunkie1 The Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield, United Kingdom

Love this place but housekeeping is horrific … day 3 into 14 … emptying our own bins… making our beds and collecting towels from the pool… and toilet tissue from trolley on the corridor… Bit sad really Everything else is great… it’s our 5th stay and slightly lackluster this time around
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Go Elsewhere

May 17, 2025 Leslie C

We arrived very early, were told our room was ready. Upon arriving at our room (a long walk from check-in) the keys did not work. I left my kids (older kids, don’t worry) and went back to the desk. As the desk attendant was questioning me about the keys, my daughter called to report that there were people in the room (she could hear talking). The… Read more
We arrived very early, were told our room was ready. Upon arriving at our room (a long walk from check-in) the keys did not work. I left my kids (older kids, don’t worry) and went back to the desk. As the desk attendant was questioning me about the keys, my daughter called to report that there were people in the room (she could hear talking). The desk person assured me that nobody was in the room, it had been empty and not assigned. My daughter insisted she could hear talking, the desk assigned us a new room and said security would check. There were people in the room (squatters?) and it was a bizarre situation. Our new room is farther away, has a view but is very dirty looking. We have stayed here years ago and liked it - this is not the same place! Ick, I don’t want to sleep on the bed and it smells faintly like urine. We are only staying one night, but I want to leave! The theme is very cute but it’s in desperate need of a full overhaul. Save your money and go elsewhere- I would run if I could. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great resort !

May 7, 2025 Tallulah H

What a wonderful place ! Great value resort. Lovely pools, lovely room and super comfy bed. Food hall and shake shack open really late. Friendly staff. I honestly cannot fault it. Would recommend it highly if you're going to the parks.great transport.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating DONT PICK THIS PLACE

May 6, 2025 W6695EAmikes

Read this before you stay. May 2025. We always stay at Dockside but thought we would pay extra to stay at Cabana Bay. This place is a dump. We paid extra for a family suite. It’s a dump. Landlord paint special. Furniture is torn and colored on with marker. Blankets were dirty. Tried to order pizza after hours and it was a nightmare. I’m scared to… Read more
Read this before you stay. May 2025. We always stay at Dockside but thought we would pay extra to stay at Cabana Bay. This place is a dump. We paid extra for a family suite. It’s a dump. Landlord paint special. Furniture is torn and colored on with marker. Blankets were dirty. Tried to order pizza after hours and it was a nightmare. I’m scared to eat it honestly. Everything is old. Ordered ribs by the pool and DONT DO IT. High priced and they were crazy dry, black and burned to crap. Think back to that one hotel stay you’ve had in the past that you would NEVER go back to and how dumpy it was… welcome to Cabana Bay. This place is total garbage and should be leveled into a parking lot. I cannot believe they charge more than dockside and surfside for this. Those value hotels compared to this dump are superior. You might read this and think, oh this is just one persons opinion, but we travel a lot and what a dump this place is. Not to mention as I’m reading this I got charged 10.00 more than the advertised price of 15.00 per pizza. We ordered 2 and just got charged 40.00. THIS PLACE IS A DUMP and a scam. Universal should be ashamed to be affiliated with this place. Disney will bring you a full 16 inch pizza for 20ish dollars. (2) 10 inch pizzas from this dump for 40.00…. Unreal. So upset. Such a terrible hotel to bring your family. DONT DO IT! We can’t even close our fridge because the counter is warped and the fridge door hits the wood framing around it. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Jayme & Lakayla were amazing! Great resort!

May 6, 2025 Kendall E

My boyfriend & I had a wonderful time celebrating our anniversary at Cabana Bay! The resort was so much fun & there were so many things to do. It’s in a great location just steps away from volcano bay and city walk at a great price. A special shout out to Jayme at The Hideaway Bar and Lakayla at the front desk. They made our stay so special!… Read more
My boyfriend & I had a wonderful time celebrating our anniversary at Cabana Bay! The resort was so much fun & there were so many things to do. It’s in a great location just steps away from volcano bay and city walk at a great price. A special shout out to Jayme at The Hideaway Bar and Lakayla at the front desk. They made our stay so special! Highly recommend. Read less