Clarion Inn & Suites Across From Universal Orlando Resort

3.0 star property

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Lobby
Outdoor pool, open 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains
Meeting facility
Premium bedding, pillow-top beds, in-room safe, blackout curtains

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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5829 Grand National Dr., Orlando, FL, 32819
  • Place, Universal Orlando Resort
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Orlando International Premium Outlets
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Universal Studios Florida
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Orlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Queen Room - Non-Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(236 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(15 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

7.8 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking (Roll In Shower)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (2 Queen beds with 2 Person Sofa bed)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(37 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Pet Friendly)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 27 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Suite, Multiple Beds, Non Smoking (Pet Friendly)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 33 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible, Non Smoking

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (Pet Friendly)

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Orlando

With a stay at Clarion Inn & Suites Across From Universal Orlando Resort in Orlando (Florida Center), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Orlando International Premium Outlets and Fun Spot America. .This hotel is 1 mi (1.6 km) from Universal Studios Florida and 6.1 mi (9.9 km) from Florida Mall.

What's nearby

  • Universal Orlando Resort - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Orlando International Premium Outlets - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Universal CityWalk - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Universal Studios Florida - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Universal’s Islands of Adventure - 4 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

  • Orlando Station - 13 min drive
  • Sand Lake Road Station - 21 min drive
  • Orlando Intl. Airport (MCO) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ford’s Garage - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Miller's Ale House - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪TGI Friday's - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Clarion Inn & Suites Across From Universal Orlando Resort

Clarion Inn & Suites Across From Universal Orlando Resort offers 192 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. Pillowtop beds feature premium bedding. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations with deep soaking bathtubs, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Orlando hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided on request.

An outdoor pool and a hot tub are on site. Other recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 192 guestrooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Your pillowtop bed comes with premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature deep soaking bathtubs and complimentary toiletries.
Enjoy a range of recreational amenities, including an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a 24-hour fitness center. This hotel also features complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. Spending a day of fun is easy with the complimentary theme park shuttle.
For lunch or dinner, stop by Tabla Modern Indian Café, a restaurant that specializes in American cuisine. You can also grab snacks at the coffee shop/cafe. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6:00 AM to noon for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:00 AM and noon.
Tabla Modern Indian Café - This café specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Tabla Indian Restaurant - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in Indian cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Open select days.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Free theme park shuttle
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 6:00 AM to noon for a fee: USD 12 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Tabla Indian Restaurant
  • Tabla Modern Indian Café

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free theme park shuttle
  • In-room cot
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

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

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Computer station
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • 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.
  • 6 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Handrails in stairways (91 centimetre high)
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (76 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • 6 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1978
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot
  • Pillowtop mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Deep soaking bathtub
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 40-inch flat-screen TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 2:00 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30.00 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets
Specific rooms only; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 18 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Cash deposit: USD 100.00 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service fee: USD 3 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 12.00 per person
  • Pet fee: USD 30.00 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • In-room safe fee: USD 3.00 per day

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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 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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Only bookings from non-local guests are accepted; guests whose residence is within 40 mi (64 km) of the property will not be allowed to check in
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Pool access available from 8:00 AM to 11:00 PM
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply

Property is also known as

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Days Inn Maingate Hotel
Days Inn Maingate Hotel Orlando Universal
Days Inn Orlando Universal
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Clarion Inn Orlando
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Clarion Orlando
Clarion Inn Lake Buena Vista Hotel Orlando
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Clarion Inn & Suites Across From Universal Orlando Resort Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 971 out of 2082 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 506 out of 2082 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 305 out of 2082 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 136 out of 2082 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 164 out of 2082 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Monica

Great staff and location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good value hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

vijay

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice stay
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was great! I love staying here
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jucélia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was a good stay, the rooms are cozy and clean, the staffs was kind and we did check-in earlier. Great location too
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean and welcoming, staff on site was helpful and made sure we felt welcomed. Restaurant attached to the hotel was fantastic with great food and service.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Cleaning room, great location and the breakfast was the best at the table cafeteteria!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Cassendra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, affordable, good location, great restaurant attached. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Roslyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, Great restaurants, centrally located
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From entering the building, staff was friendly and helpful, super clean and smell fresh. This is my second time stay in there and will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stefany

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and cozy
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Staff were all very helpful and the hotel was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes the room was spotless and lobby staff were all awesome!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
While it looks like an old school motel on the outside, the room was updated, comfortable and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes the rooms were very clean and everyone was very helpful and nice, and location was right at the entrance of universal!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Lana

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room , walking distance to universal.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Josh

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities
Good hotel for the price.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The Staff was very friendly and helpful accommodating or changes and odd schedules. They were really great and the hotel rooms were nice and clean. I would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Omar

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was very clean, and the sleep was comfortable. I definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

DAVID

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Location, cleanliness of room, Tabla restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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8/10 Good

Desiree

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room, reponsive staff, park shuttle and on site café were great. The hot tub was luke warm or i would give it 5 stars.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Kathy K

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and i slept great in the bed. Everyone was so nice and the Indian restaurant cashmere was the best. Great staff and food. A smaller cafe' was in the lobby also. There is a small convenient store in the lobby also
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice suite. Clean. 2 small refrigerators. Great location. Restaurant and bar in hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026