Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort

Retro summertime vibes

Introduction
Rooms
Facilities

A throwback to the colourful Floridian beach resorts of the 50s and 60s, this great value, family-friendly option is walkable to Universal’s Volcano Bay.

You’ll arrive at this oversized motel to a kaleidoscope of colour and vintage styling and step into a palm-studded lobby decked out in mid-century style. The retro theming continues throughout the hotel, into the neon-lit ten-lane bowling alley, the huge quick-service Bayliner Diner, and the cerulean guestrooms. Find a spot beneath a jauntily striped parasol (or treat yourself and hire a cabana) around one of the two pools, or float around the lazy river on an inflatable. This is a family fun time resort at its finest.

Why we love Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort

This is the only Universal hotel to feature a lazy river, adding to two pools, a waterslide, and an interactive water play area.
There’s a direct walkway to Universal Volcano Bay and complimentary shuttle buses to Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure, and Universal CityWalk.
There’s a ten-lane bowling alley for family fun, and you can grab a bite before or after at the Galaxy Bowl Restaurant.
Guests of this resort get Early Park Admission to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

Our rating 3 stars

Best time to go Mar - Jun, Oct - Dec

Location Universal Orlando Resort

Avg Flight time Approximately 10 hours to Orlando

Setting Within the boundaries of Universal Orlando, within walking distance to Universal’s Volcano Bay.

Transfers Approx. 30 minutes from Orlando airport

Interests Suitable for children

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Rooms

There are 2200 standard rooms and family suites with vibrant décor with mid-century touches. You’ll get more space and a handy kitchenette if you opt for a suite. Across the room types, you have different view options, from a wow-factor sight of Universal’s waterpark, Volcano Bay, to the lush gardens or the poolside action.

Standard Room

Sleeps up to four guests in two queen-sized beds.

air-conditioning
television
Wi-Fi
coffee maker
mini fridge
27m²

Volcano Bay View Standard Room

Get a view of Universal Volcano Bay from your window. Sleeps up to four guests in two queen-sized beds.

air-conditioning
television
Wi-Fi
coffee maker
mini fridge
27m²

Poolside Standard Room

Overlooking the pool, these rooms sleep up to four guests in two queen-sized beds.

air-conditioning
television
Wi-Fi
coffee maker
mini fridge
27m²

Family Suite – Exterior Entry

Access via an exterior corridor, this family suite sleeps four guests in two queen-sized beds and two guests on a sofa bed in a separate living area. There’s a small kitchenette with a mini fridge, microwave, and a sink.

air-conditioning
kitchenette
television
Wi-Fi
coffee maker
mini fridge
40m²

Poolside Family Suites – Exterior Entry

Get handy access to the swimming pool in this family suite that sleeps four guests in two queen-sized beds and a further two guests on a sofa bed in a separate living area. There’s a small kitchenette with a mini fridge, microwave, and a sink.

air-conditioning
kitchenette
television
Wi-Fi
coffee maker
mini fridge
40m²

Family Suite – Interior Entry

Access via an interior corridor, this family suite sleeps four guests in two queen-sized beds and two guests on a sofa bed in a separate living area. There’s a small kitchenette with a mini fridge, microwave, and a sink.

air-conditioning
kitchenette
television
Wi-Fi
coffee maker
mini fridge
40m²

Poolside Family Suite – Interior Entry

air-conditioning
kitchenette
television
Wi-Fi
coffee maker
mini fridge
40m²

Volcano Bay View Two Bedroom Suite

Found on the curving corners of the buildings, the hotel’s biggest suites feature two bedrooms and a sofa bed in the separate living area, which means up to eight guests can share this suite. There are also two bathrooms and a kitchenette with a mini fridge and sink.

air-conditioning
kitchenette
television
Wi-Fi
coffee maker
mini fridge
71m²

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Facilities

Restaurants & bars
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Spas & wellness
Activities
Children

Eating at Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Club is always casual. The counter-service Bayliner Diner serves the widest selection of choices, but if you’d rather relax over a table-service meal, Galaxy Bowl Restaurant is amid the energy, music, and clatter of the bowling lanes.

Bayliner Diner
A huge food court with counter service stations that offer deli sandwiches, pizza and pasta, burgers, build-your-own salads, and desserts.

Galaxy Bowl Restaurant
Grab a bite between games in the hotel’s bowling alley, with table service offering burgers, pizza, chicken wings and other American favourites.

Starbucks
Pick up coffee, snacks, or a quick breakfast ahead of a busy day in the Universal theme parks.

Delizioso Pizza
Order pizza directly to your room (or your sunlounger).

Swizzle Lounge
A lobby bar where you can order reimagined versions of classic drinks like Side Cars and Mai Tais.

Atomic Tonic
A shady pool bar near the Cabana Courtyard pool deck with ice-cold drinks, sandwiches, wraps, and salads.

The Hideaway Bar & Grille
In the Lazy River Courtyard, this is the perfect lunch spot on a pool day, with beers, snacks, and sandwiches for lunch and dinner.

Our pick

The pizza delivery service is a great addition to the line-up. It’s particularly handy if you’re arriving late or planning a lazy day around the pool.

What's included

Room Only

The Jack LaLanne Physical Fitness Studio is free for guests and features cardio and weight equipment.

Look out for daily activities around the pool, from outdoor movie screenings to hula hoop contests. Over at the Cabana Courtyard, there are outdoor billiards, chess and draughts, shaded picnic tables and firepits in the evening.

A fantastic hotel for families with thoughtful room configurations to accommodate families of up to six. There’s a games arcade for some airconditioned fun, although look out for poolside activities and games, too. If you’re travelling with little ones, childproofing kits are available on request, and toddlers will love the zero-entry sand beach pool area.

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