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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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great Hotel for Universal Orlando

Jul 17, 2025 DrP78 Northwood, United Kingdom

This is a great mid-range hotel for a visit to Universal Orlando. I stayed there with my family and for the price we paid I couldn't fault it. There are lots of high-end hotels in the vicinity but if like us you intend to be in the parks each day there is no need to pay the extra. The early park admission is a great benefit and we had no issues… Read more
This is a great mid-range hotel for a visit to Universal Orlando. I stayed there with my family and for the price we paid I couldn't fault it. There are lots of high-end hotels in the vicinity but if like us you intend to be in the parks each day there is no need to pay the extra. The early park admission is a great benefit and we had no issues completing all the rides in 2 days without the need for an express pass. The hotel also provides a free shuttles to and from city walk and we never had to wait long to get one. Check-in was smooth and house keeping very good also. The hotel is a little tired and could do with a some renovations in some ares but this would not stop us from booking again in the future. An area for improvement is the the Diner. The food choices were limited and the same each day and as expected prices over-inflated but if you are able to visit a local supermarket this is not an issue or you can use a delivery service to have your groceries delivered. The family rooms are adequate for a trip to the parks. Overall good value for the price. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Great location to walk to Volcano bay and Universal, but like a holiday camp

Jul 12, 2025 epytac01 Edinburgh, United Kingdom

There's no better location for Universal with an easy walk into Volcano Bay and a 20min walk (or bus/boat) to City Walk. We stayed in Beachside Tower level 10, and it was quite and had a good view of the volcano and water park. I would encourage choosing the tower if you can as it's a bit quieter and feels more modern . The rest of the hotel,… Read more
There's no better location for Universal with an easy walk into Volcano Bay and a 20min walk (or bus/boat) to City Walk. We stayed in Beachside Tower level 10, and it was quite and had a good view of the volcano and water park. I would encourage choosing the tower if you can as it's a bit quieter and feels more modern . The rest of the hotel, and lower level blocks were very much like a holiday camp with corridors of rubbish, and incredibly noisy. The dining area reminded me of a school canteen and was chaos. The ice cream shop Shakes was very nice however and I'd recommend. Not sure I would return but it served it's purpose so I can't complain too much Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Bed Bugs Galore

Jul 9, 2025 RFC76

Do not stay at Cabana Bay Resort, Orlando. Our room was infested by bed bugs, my wife and myself received over 25 bites each, spoke with duty manager who was not interested in moving hotel for us even though they’re part of the Lowes group, avoid this hotel at all cost.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Personal favorite

Jun 28, 2025 957tamiz Miami, Florida

Ever since this hotel opened we came here almost once a year. Out of all the hotels “on site” this one is the best. I see a lot of people are complaining about the check in experience and as much as i understand that waiting is annoying, especially after a long travel, we were prepared for a wait as the front desk was very busy at our arrival… Read more
Ever since this hotel opened we came here almost once a year. Out of all the hotels “on site” this one is the best. I see a lot of people are complaining about the check in experience and as much as i understand that waiting is annoying, especially after a long travel, we were prepared for a wait as the front desk was very busy at our arrival time. Our check in was fantastic. We requested a specific location and the front desk staff went above and beyond (even making a phone call) to get us the room we wanted (we would be fine with any room but we really appreciate the effort). We do collect our room keys and compete who gets the better one (tie this time Minion vs ET) and the lady who checked us in enthusiastically participated in our competition. The rooms are cleaned every other day which o think is great for lesser workload and environmental side as well. We needed more coffee and had no problem getting it from a passing staff member. There is only one negative thing we experienced (and again is a personal preference thing) and thats the Starbucks closing hours (they close at 8pm). Not sure why so early, but then again maybe we are amongst the few who drink coffee in the evening. The diner on the other hand closes at 11pm so thats perfect for after park dinner/snacks. Gym is one of my personal favorites. One of the best gyms I had in the hotels. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Terrible start at check-in itself

Jun 25, 2025 shrutibali

For a hotel in one of the biggest tourist destinations of the world, one would assume this hotel would be more prepared to handle guests at check in especially since most are families with children. But here we are waiting in line for more than an hour just to check in at 10.30 pm