Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort

3.5 star property

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Poolside Family Suite - Exterior Entry (Includes Early Park Admission*) | View from room
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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6550 Adventure Way, Orlando, FL, 32819
  • Place, Universal Orlando Resort
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Universal’s Volcano Bay
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Universal’s Islands of Adventure
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Orlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

Poolside Family Suite - Exterior Entry (Includes Early Park Admission*)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(107 reviews)
  • 430 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Family Suite - Exterior Entry (Includes Early Park Admission*)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(154 reviews)
  • 430 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Poolside Standard Room (Includes Early Park Admission*)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(212 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Room (Includes Early Park Admission*)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(635 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Poolside Family Suite - Interior Entry (Includes Early Park Admission*)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(52 reviews)
  • 430 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Family Suite - Interior Entry (Includes Early Park Admission*)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(65 reviews)
  • 430 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Volcano Bay View Standard Room (Includes Early Park Admission*)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(179 reviews)
  • Park view
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Volcano Bay View 2-Bedroom Suite (Includes Early Park Admission*)

  • Park view
  • 772 sq ft
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Pool Side Standard Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 4

Volcano Bay View Standard Room

  • Sleeps 4

Family Suite – Exterior Entry

  • Sleeps 6

Family Suite – Interior Entry

  • Sleeps 6

Poolside Family Suite – Exterior Entry

  • Sleeps 6

Poolside Family Suite – Interior Entry

  • Sleeps 6

Volcano Bay View Two-Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 8

Family Suite, Bathtub (Mobility, Exterior Entry, Poolside) (Includes Early Park Admission*)

  • 430 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Mobility Accessible Family Suite, w / ADA tub - Exterior Entry (Includes Early Park Admission*)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 430 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Mobility Accessible Poolside Standard Room, w/ADA tub (Includes Early Park Admission*)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Mobility Accessible Standard Room, w/ADA tub (Includes Early Park Admission*)

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Mobility Accessible Family Suite, w/ADA tub - Interior Entry (Includes Early Park Admission*)

  • 430 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Mobility Accessible Volcano Bay View Standard Room, w/ADA tub (Includes Early Park Admission*)

  • Park view
  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Hearing Accessible Poolside Family Suite - Exterior Entry (Includes Early Park Admission*)

  • 430 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Hearing Accessible Family Suite - Exterior Entry (Includes Early Park Admission*)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 430 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Hearing Accessible Poolside Standard Room (Includes Early Park Admission*)

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Hearing Accessible Standard Room (Includes Early Park Admission*)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(77 reviews)
  • 300 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Hearing Accessible Poolside Family Suite - Interior Entry (Includes Early Park Admission*)

  • 430 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Hearing Accessible Family Suite - Interior Entry (Includes Early Park Admission*)

  • 430 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Family Suite, Poolside (Mobility, Exterior Entry, Roll-in Shower) (Includes Early Park Admission*)

  • 430 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Mobility Accessible Standard Room, w/roll-in shower (Includes Early Park Admission*)

  • 300 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Hearing Accessible Poolside Standard Room

  • Sleeps 4

Hearing Accessible Family Suite – Exterior Entry

  • Sleeps 6

Standard Room-Hearing Accessible

  • Sleeps 4

Hearing Accessible Poolside Family Suite – Exterior Entry

  • Sleeps 6

Mobility Accessible Poolside Standard Room, W/Ada Tub

  • Sleeps 4

Hearing Accessible Poolside Family Suite – Interior Entry

  • Sleeps 6

Two-Bedroom Suite with Water Park View (Includes Early Park Admission)

  • Sleeps 8

Standard Room

  • Sleeps 4

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About the neighborhood

Orlando

Located in Florida Center, Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort is within a 5-minute walk of Universal Orlando Resort and within 15 minutes of other popular attractions like Universal’s Volcano Bay. This 2200-room, 3.5-star hotel welcomes guests with 2 outdoor pools, 2 restaurants, and free in-room WiFi.

What's nearby

  • Universal Orlando Resort - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Universal’s Volcano Bay - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Universal’s Islands of Adventure - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Universal CityWalk - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Universal Studios Florida - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

  • Orlando Station - 11 min drive
  • Orlando Intl. Airport (MCO) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Bayliner Diner - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Confisco Grille & Backwater Bar - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Swizzle Lounge - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Three Broomsticks - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Thunder Falls Terrace - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort

At Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort, guests enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a lazy river, and a gym. If you drive, self parking is USD 26 per night, and there's also a free theme park shuttle. Multilingual staff at the front desk are standing by 24/7 to help with tours or tickets, luggage storage, and dry cleaning/laundry. Other amenities at this family-friendly hotel include 2 hot tubs, free WiFi in public areas, and an arcade/game room.
Guests can expect free WiFi and 40-inch flat-screen TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer hair dryers and free toiletries. Coffee makers, safes, and phones are other standard amenities.
2 outdoor swimming pools and 2 hot tubs are on site. Other recreational amenities include a lazy river, a waterslide, and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free theme park shuttle
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 26 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 25 for adults and USD 5 to 20 for children
  • 2 poolside bars
  • 2 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe

Restaurants on site

  • Atomic Tonic
  • Bayliner Diner
  • Galaxy Bowl Restaurant
  • Hideaway Bar and Grille
  • Swizzle Lounge

Things to do

  • 2 hot tubs
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bowling alley
  • Early theme park entry
  • Gym
  • Heated pool
  • Lazy river
  • Shopping
  • Waterslide

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Bowling alley
  • Early theme park entry
  • Free theme park shuttle
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lazy river
  • Mini-fridge
  • Waterslide

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Limited room service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
HARRY POTTER and all related characters and elements © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © J.K. Rowling. *Universal Orlando hotel guests must present hotel key card and valid theme park admission; all other guests must show theme park ticket stating Early Park Admission benefit. Early Park Admission begins up to one (1) hour prior to regular scheduled park opening to: (a) Universal Studios Florida and/or Universal Islands of Adventure as determined by Universal Orlando; (b) Universal Volcano Bay (weather permitting); and/or (c) Universal Epic Universe. Valid at select attractions at each park. Park-to-Park admission required to board the Hogwarts™ Express. Benefit is non-transferable. Parks, attractions, operational times, and offerings for the Early Park Admission benefit may vary and are subject to substitutions, change, availability, capacity and/or cancellation without notice, and not guaranteed. Additional restrictions may apply. Separate theme park admission required for theme park entry and to enjoy park benefits. All prices, options and hotel amenities are subject to availability, capacity, and to change without notice and additional restrictions may apply. Cabana Bay Beach Resort TM & © 2026 UCF Hotel Venture II. Universal elements and all related indicia TM & © 2026 Universal Studios. All rights reserved.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Up to 3 kids 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding
  • Free cribs/infant beds are available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

These fees and deposits will be charged at check-in, check-out, or the time of service.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 25 for adults, and USD 5 to 20 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 26 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits might not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 21
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply), along with a car charging station.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Connecting or adjoining rooms can be requested, but all rooms are subject to availability. Contact the property using the phone number on your booking confirmation.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.

Property is also known as

Cabana Bay Beach Resort
Cabana Bay Resort
Cabana Beach Bay
Cabana Resort
Universal's Cabana Bay
Universal's Cabana Bay Beach
Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort
Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort Hotel
Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort Hotel Orlando
Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort Orlando
Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Orlando

Frequently asked questions

Is a free cancellation option available at Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort?

Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort provides free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, look at the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

How much does it cost to stay at Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort?

As of Apr 19, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort on May 3, 2026 start from $150, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What's there to do near Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort?

This hotel is situated in Florida Center within a 10-minute walk of Universal Orlando Resort and Universal’s Volcano Bay. You'll also find Universal’s Islands of Adventure and Universal CityWalk less than a mile away.

Does Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort include a casino on the premises?

No, Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort doesn't have a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort?

No, this hotel doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there are 2 outdoor pools and 2 hot tubs.

Does Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort has 2 restaurants, and serves a cooked-to-order breakfast each morning for a surcharge.

Will Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort though service animals are welcome.

How close is the airport from Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort?

The closest major airport to Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort is Orlando Intl. Airport (MCO), which is 14.3 mi away (21 minutes by car). Another top airport is Kissimmee, FL (ISM-Kissimmee Gateway), which is located 16.7 mi away (34-minute drive).

Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 4402 out of 6641 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1277 out of 6641 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 586 out of 6641 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 189 out of 6641 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 187 out of 6641 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

TONY, Methuen

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Krysta

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey, Naples

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026

2/10 Terrible

Justin

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026

6/10 Okay

Mark

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Internet in the tower was spotty at best. We had no water for part of a day. Water fountains around the resort were not functional. The cost of parking was high.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Sofia

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was basic but nice and clean. There is food and onsight entertainment (swimming), food, and luggage storage. Check in is very strict we arrived at 9am checked and could not get to room until 410pm. Was able to use pools during wait, but only certain amount of hours can be spent in a pool with small children. Otherwise nice resort and good service to universal parks.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

April Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious. The food court offered plenty of options. The Starbucks cafe was great for coffee.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Cruz Humberto

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clear. Customer service. Transportation convenience
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Kara

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gonzalo

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

2/10 Terrible

Eric M

Traveled with family and small children, Traveled with family
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The emergency alarms keep going off all night long
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Minhaj Tanweer and William

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cabana Bay Universal was a great property with some amazing perks for universal guests such as shuttle buses and early access to parks. Food was ok nothing really special. Hotel has some unique amenities like the lazy river and bowling which we didnt get to try ourselves. The only thing which was disappointing that the cleaning is done every second day. Overall definitely recommend this property!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Shirley

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful staff, even when the check-in lines were long, they were all super friendly. Room was clean, the location and amenities were fantastic. I’d make cabana bay my go to for any universal trip.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Tami, Winona

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Taylor

Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Property was ginormous and easy to get lost, even with a map. The front desk had multiple problems with my billing and charged me multiple times. They told me they would refund one, and still haven’t. They didn’t get me a room until 7 pm when I checked in at 1:30 pm. They called my room at 11:30 pm that night waking me up for this billing issue that I had already fixed with the front desk. I asked for hand soap because there was none and they said “yeah no problem” never got it. They told me they weren’t going in the room because I put the privacy tag on the door, yet they did come in and leave extra towels on my bed that I didn’t need or want. Generally this was a horrendous choice and I will never stay here again. The only thing I liked was the look (never got to go in the pools), and the shuttle system being so easy. The food wasn’t terrible but it was sooooo expensive.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The rooms were fine and we felt no need to use housekeeping at all until we checked out.
Lobby, check in
Fun in the Lazy River
It's always 5 o'clock at the pool 😀
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gina

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Danesha

The staff overall was nice. There was a bug in the initial room I booked with a pool view, we were moved to a so called “upgraded” room. The “upgraded” room did not have a view, we did see 2 people smoking marijuana on the balcony near our last day. The room itself was dated, smelled of dirty carpet, and was not clean to my liking. I requested house keeping everyday for that reason. I was giving 2 drink voucher & 2 food vouchers for the inconvenience of the bug/move with my initial room. The initial room was better than the “upgraded” room to me minus the bug situation. We enjoyed the pool/hot tub/lazy river. Beware you do have to purchase the floaties for the lazy river or bring your own there is an air machine on site. The food was not the greatest. Overall, I like the location and some of the staff but I don’t think I would stay there again. Also, some of the guest were rude & racist but I suppose that can occur anywhere.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Tiana

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our 3rd time staying at Cabana. All other times have been 5 stars. Taking off 1 star this time because the food choices at the cafeteria-style restaurant was meh this time. Something changed since the last time we were there in 2021. We used to always eat there, but this time nothing looked appealing at all. Other than that, the room, pool, overall resort, ambiance and retro vibe, helpful staff, etc. were perfect. We will still go back - just hope that the food choices improve.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ma Rochelle

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cool retro vibe, stunning pools and loads to do
Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff courteous... rooms clean... everything perfect for a family group of 14
Stayed 10 nights in Jan 2026