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

  • Excellent (13799)
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Aug 12, 2025 Jessica A Cape Canaveral, Florida

Great place to stay very clean. Walk through the back gate to go to waterpark. Great activities fantastic pool always have a good time. I’ve stayed here probably three or four times I live in Cocoa Beach off-season it’s very inexpensive and a wonderful place to stay.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Comfortable stay

Aug 10, 2025 TheDunnyfamily Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom

Myself, wife and 14 yo daughter. This is our 5th visit. Stayed for 5 nights. Quick check in, had to pay extra for a pool view. 6720 great pool/resort /volcano bay view. The beds are on the small side. Nice comfortable room. The hotel is showing the signs it gets hammered daily. Would definitely stay again.
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Aug 9, 2025 Tanisha B

Booked this place for a family vacation. Stayed in the Family Interior Suite. Fit comfortably (4 adults 2 kids). The only thing is the sofa bed is pretty hard but other than that everything was great. Shuttle buses ran quickly, staff was great. It was so great we actually paid for an extra night.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Proximity to the Volcano Bay won it for us

Aug 8, 2025 lokanata Bandung, Indonesia

We stayed here for 3 nights last July and we really loved this property. We arrived by way of Universal Super Star shuttle, an easy option from Orlando International Airport to the resort. We arrived at the resort around 1.30PM. Check in was hassle less. The receptionist explained all the necessary information and locations of interest regarding… Read more
We stayed here for 3 nights last July and we really loved this property. We arrived by way of Universal Super Star shuttle, an easy option from Orlando International Airport to the resort. We arrived at the resort around 1.30PM. Check in was hassle less. The receptionist explained all the necessary information and locations of interest regarding the resort. We stayed at the Volcano Bay view room, located in the South Tower. The walk from the lobby to the South Tower was pretty far, especially if you navigated it with plenty of luggage. Do not forget to borrow the luggage trolley at the bell services. Shout out also to the Bell Service staff who were kind in keeping my online grocery orders, my rental stroller and my Amazon orders as well. The room was really spacious with a beautiful view of the Volcano Bay, clean, quiet and comfortable. The room came with the necessary standard amenities you need. We had dinner at the Bayliner Diner and it was pretty tasty. The best perk staying at the South tower was the proximity to the Volcano Bay entry gate. It took us two minutes to reach the entry gate from the room. We loved Volcano Bay! We thought that it was the best water park in Orlando. Unfortunately, we did not have the time to swim at the resort, due to lightning and heavy rain during our stay. Overall, it was a great stay and a great value. Read less
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Aug 3, 2025 Trinity W

Here for about a week and there’s a couple things to complain about. 1. The room thermostat doesn’t work very well, the room has been so freezing at night and it feels like you’re suffering because it can’t be changed. The room temperature being so low got me a severe cold and gave my family some bad coughs. 2. It’s hard to sleep at night or… Read more
Here for about a week and there’s a couple things to complain about. 1. The room thermostat doesn’t work very well, the room has been so freezing at night and it feels like you’re suffering because it can’t be changed. The room temperature being so low got me a severe cold and gave my family some bad coughs. 2. It’s hard to sleep at night or sleep in because of people, but mainly kids, running and yelling up and down the halls around 8 in the morning or midnight, so it’s extremely difficult to sleep. 3. The lazy river water is disgusting… you can see from a higher floor that it’s literally green compared to the pool next to it and there’s stuff floating around it. 4. Room service has been lacking on their scheduled timing, but they get the job done and they’re kind. Took forever for our room to be ready when we arrived. 5. Food is quite pricey at the food court, $12+ for a Belgian waffle??? Bed sheets and pillow cases had a few stains in them… 6. It is a VERY noisy hotel no matter what time it is or where you are in the hotel. 7. The gates to get into the parking lots are so old and awful… takes forever to get through it, you’re lucky if you get through within 30 seconds. The gates to get to the hotel elevators from outside require a room key to enter, but it’s broken to anyone could get in if they wanted to. This hotel was great in its first 5 years when I stayed a few times, but I think the years after that, it’s hardly cared for anymore and I do NOT want to return. Definitely needs a remodel and all the bedroom’s bed essentials need replaced. Read less