Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort

3.5 star property

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2 outdoor pools, a heated pool, pool cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas
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Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast available

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6550 Adventure Way, Orlando, FL, 32819
  • Universal Orlando Resort
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Universal’s Volcano Bay
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Universal Studios Florida
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Orlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(88 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 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)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(127 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Poolside Standard Room (Includes Early Park Admission*)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(174 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 72 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 1 Queen Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

  • 28 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(148 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(59 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room (Includes Early Park Admission*)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(418 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Hearing Accessible Standard Room (Includes Early Park Admission*)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(58 reviews)
  • 28 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(48 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Orlando

Located in Orlando (Florida Center), Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort is a 5-minute walk from Universal Orlando Resort and 7 minutes by foot from Universal’s Volcano Bay. .This family-friendly hotel is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from Universal Studios Florida and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Universal’s Islands of Adventure.

What's nearby

  • Universal Orlando Resort - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Universal’s Volcano Bay - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Universal’s Islands of Adventure - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Universal CityWalk - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Universal Studios Florida - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Jurassic Park - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Toon Lagoon - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium And Savory Feast Kitchen - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Bayliner Diner - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Confisco Grille & Backwater Bar - ‬15 min walk

About this property

Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort

Family-friendly hotel with 2 restaurants and 2 outdoor pools
Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort offers 2200 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. 40-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. This Orlando hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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.

Stay in one of 2200 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and coffee/tea makers.
Dip into one of the 2 outdoor swimming pools or 2 hot tubs and enjoy other recreational amenities, which include a lazy river. Additional amenities at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, an arcade/game room, and gift shops/newsstands. If you're planning a day at a nearby theme park, you can hop on the complimentary shuttle, and enjoy early theme park entry while you're there.
Enjoy American cuisine at Bayliner Diner, one of the hotel's 2 restaurants, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Snacks are also available at the coffee shop/cafe. Relax with a refreshing drink from the bar/lounge or one of the 2 poolside bars. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Bayliner Diner - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. A children's menu is available.
Galaxy Bowl Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Open daily.
Atomic Tonic - This poolside restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Swizzle Lounge - Onsite bar. Open daily.
Hideaway Bar and Grille - This poolside restaurant specializes in American cuisine and serves lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free theme park shuttle
  • Covered 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 cot
  • Free theme park shuttle
  • 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
  • Lift
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

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
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 (Early Park Admission at Epic Universe to begin 5/23/25). 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. Cabana Bay Beach Resort TM & © 2025 UCF Hotel Venture II. Universal elements and all related indicia TM & © 2025 Universal Studios. All rights reserved.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
3 children, up to the age of 17 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

Optional extras

  • 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)

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, 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

We should mention

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

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

Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 3355 out of 5176 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1056 out of 5176 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 459 out of 5176 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 158 out of 5176 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 148 out of 5176 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mary

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Two great swimming pools, one with a giant slide and the other with a lazy river, as well as small bowling alley and game room offered lots for young teens and kids to do. Within walking distance of Volcano Bay is a plus. Rooms are okay. Food is acceptable and prices reasonable but they need a second, better dining option.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We love Cabana Bay! Our kids love it and we love that we can get into Universal early! Great place!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Business traveller, Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Cristina T

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The carpets were dirty, the curtains did not close all the way, there was a gap at the top, and all the lights on the property made it nearly impossible to sleep. It was hard to sleep with all of the exterior lights. The neighbors were very loud. The elevators were dirty, the carpets were dirty. While I understand the 1950 nostalgia I did not need cheap shampoo and soap from a Lowers resort. By far the most disappointing universal hotel I have stayed at and we go annually.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shaneaqua

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The property overall was an excellent stay, but they failed to mention that construction was being done. Rooms aren’t cleaned everyday so constantly have to beg for towels and such. I have never stayed at a resort like this. I went doing spring break so maybe they weren’t prepared for the crowd. They promised me a refund on parking which I have yet to receive
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Originally booked a Volcano Bay room and when we arrived and checked in there was damage to the room. Broken clock, exposed wiring on a light switch, long walk to the main area, and terrible beds. However after talking to the front desk I was able to pay $7 more a day for a family room. Absolutely worth every penny. The front desk attendants were so nice and helpful they really turned the whole arrival around for us. Our other room was great with a separate living room space and tiny kitchen with a slider door to the bedroom. It allowed us to keep cold drinks and snacks in the room and even make popcorn at night. The hotel had wonderful things for the kids like movie in the pool, the arcade, malt shoppe, etc. Pool area was clean and amenities were nice if not a little worn. Shuttles to the park were easy and there were always open seats. Early access to the parks was worth the money to stay on property!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ivey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Had an amazing stay. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Kerry

my room was never cleaned after I called to ask it to be cleaned twice. Other than that is was fine.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Love the resort… Had a great time
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Orville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kassandra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The pool and property were perfect, we thought the avis in the lobby was also helpful!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ellen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fun resort for families. The food was expensive for what it was. The pool was nice!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda, Pelzer

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Starr

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra B

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Beautiful
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elvis

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew F

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

jorge

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Marina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Overall we had a good stay. I wished they had room service. Also, we did not have enough pillows for everyone in the room. When i called and asked for one more i was told the hotel was out of pillows. We managed, but i found this not customer friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value for a Family Vacation

Great family friendly hotel. Two pools, fitness center, bowling, arcade, easy access to Universal via walk or complimentary bus.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025