Universal Endless Summer Resort-Surfside Inn and Suites
Universal Orlando Resort, Orlando
Star rating
Based on 2029 reviews
The hotel
With a chilled beach vibe and a lakefront setting, Universal's Surfside Inn and Suites boasts rates for even the most budget-conscious guests. Your room will have a relaxed feel, and there's even larger suites to sleep all the family. You'll enjoy exclusive benefits like Early Park Admission† to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ and Universal's Volcano Bay (select attractions, valid theme park admission required), and complimentary transportation to and from all 3 theme parks and Universal CityWalk.
Amenities
Families
Bar
Fitness Centre/Gym
Games Room
Restaurant
Safety Deposit Box
Swimming Pool
Close to Universal Orlando Resort
Where is it
Just a quick, complimentary shuttle bus ride away from all three Universal Orlando theme parks. Transfer time from airport: 20 minutes.
Hotel information
750 rooms and suites. All with air-conditioning, 43" flat-screen TV, telephone, alarm clock, mini-fridge, safe, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, and complimentary WiFi access.
Standard Rooms feature 2 queen-size beds sleeping maximum 4 persons.
Guests staying less than seven nights will receive a light housekeeping refresh daily. For those staying longer than seven nights, a full-service cleaning will be provided on the seventh day, with a light housekeeping refresh offered on all other days as mentioned above.
Pool View rooms have 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 persons.
2-Bedroom Suites feature a kitchenette with microwave, mini-fridge, coffee maker and picnic-style dining table. The first bedroom has 2 queen-sized beds, and the second has 1 queen-size bed, sleeping maximum 6 persons.
Complimentary transportation to all 3 theme parks and Universal CityWalk. Self-parking $26 plus tax, per night (payable locally, subject to change).
Beach Break Cafe (food Court offering a selection of cuisine styles). Sand Bar (poolside bar)^. Starbucks®. Surfside pizza delivery service (available during select hours).
Poolside family activities.
Swimming pool with kids' splash area. Fitness centre. Games room*.
Early Park Admission† to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ and Universal's Volcano Bay (select attractions, ticket required). Resort-wide charging privileges with your room key. Complimentary merchandise delivery to your hotel from shops across Universal. Universal Vacation Planning Centre. Complimentary WiFi. Wake-up calls from one of your favourite Universal Orlando characters. Universal Studios store. Laundry service*.
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.
Apr 29, 2025pinkypooh2016Manchester, United Kingdom
Surfside suites and rooms was brilliant. Great location. Access to shuttles and early admission to the parks was amazing. The room was lovely the only downside I can find was the room felt like it was never swept the whole time we were there 14 nights. Although house service did come in every day the floor was covered in bits and rather quite…
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Surfside suites and rooms was brilliant. Great location. Access to shuttles and early admission to the parks was amazing. The room was lovely the only downside I can find was the room felt like it was never swept the whole time we were there 14 nights. Although house service did come in every day the floor was covered in bits and rather quite sticky underfoot meaning you had to wear shoes all the time. Hubby said next time we would probably bring a dustpan and brush and some clothes and floor cleaner.
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Great stay
Apr 20, 2025elizabethpeters2021Newport, United Kingdom
We were really pleased with the size of the rooms compared with the Disney Allstars rooms. Beds were comfortable, room was clean and location was convenient for parks. The room was cleaned every day. I also used the gym which was clean, well-equipped, had good aircon & a water machine. Would definitely stay here again.
The icing on the cake was…
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We were really pleased with the size of the rooms compared with the Disney Allstars rooms. Beds were comfortable, room was clean and location was convenient for parks. The room was cleaned every day. I also used the gym which was clean, well-equipped, had good aircon & a water machine. Would definitely stay here again.
The icing on the cake was that the hotel not only facilitated bus transport & early access to the parks (check universal app for which rides are open early) but also enabled us to purchase tickets to the new epic park a month before it officially opens- we were so chuffed!
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Clean, basic, convenient hotel, but some rude staff
Apr 19, 2025hollytay24London, United Kingdom
Overall I'd rate this hotel a 3.5.
Positives - The rooms were mostly very clean with clean bedding, and the room was serviced each day with beds made and towels replaced. The hotel is very conveniently located for the Universal parks and the shuttle bus is great - it runs regularly from just outside the hotel and is quick and air-conditioned.…
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Overall I'd rate this hotel a 3.5.
Positives - The rooms were mostly very clean with clean bedding, and the room was serviced each day with beds made and towels replaced. The hotel is very conveniently located for the Universal parks and the shuttle bus is great - it runs regularly from just outside the hotel and is quick and air-conditioned. The pizza we tried from the restaurant was really nice. Being able to use the room keys in the park for our lockers was also great. Didn't use the pool but the pool area looked nice.
Negatives - Sound proofing in the room isn't great. You can hear everyone that walks along the corridor and also noises like coughs and hairdryers being used through the walls. We were told when we checked in that we'd receive a WhatsApp message when we arrived in our room with dining details etc that we could reply to directly if we needed anything, but we never received this. The Starbucks in the hotel is convenient but very expensive. Extortionate parking charges each day ($26 a day) whereas the Disney parks don't charge any parking charges for hotel guests. The main negative experience though was at checkout. The woman on the desk (I think her name was Karla) was really unfriendly to the point of rudeness. No questions around whether we enjoyed our stay or even a simple smile, no thank you for staying, and when we asked a question around parking we were bluntly told that parking costs don't cover checkout day, so if you're planning to visit one of the parks that day know that you need to factor this in.
One of the main reasons we chose to stay in a Universal hotel was for the early park entry, however this is actually only for Islands of Adventure and only for Hagrid's Motorbike Ride or Velocicoaster, so knowing this now we probably wouldn't have made the same choice. Overall this hotel was clean and convenient for a short stay.
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Worth the money vs the what you get. It’s a 3* hotel, clean and basic amenities available. The coffee in the room is not drinkable but there’s Starbucks in the lobby so that’s a win. The rooms are clean, the staff are helpful and the pool area is nice. Free shuttle to City Walk is an absolute bonus, it’s in walking distance to international drive…
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Worth the money vs the what you get. It’s a 3* hotel, clean and basic amenities available. The coffee in the room is not drinkable but there’s Starbucks in the lobby so that’s a win. The rooms are clean, the staff are helpful and the pool area is nice. Free shuttle to City Walk is an absolute bonus, it’s in walking distance to international drive also.
The hot breakfast in the canteen/restaurant is not worth it but they have smoothies and yoghurt and Starbucks have a nice breakfast bun.
Extra credit to having a guest laundry! Loved it!
All in all, a good experience!
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Great location
