Where to Stay Near Universal Orlando Resort
Rated hotels near Universal Orlando Resort, split close-in and a smart drive further out for more space.
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Universal's on-site hotels buy Early Park Admission, and at the Premier tier, free Express Unlimited access too; stay a little further out and the same trip can land a full kitchen instead.
Close to the Magic
Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
Free water taxi + free Express Unlimited at Universal Studios Florida/Islands of Adventure included with stay
Hard Rock Hotel
Closest on-site hotel to CityWalk (~0.2 mi walk); free water taxi + Express Unlimited at USF/IOA
Loews Royal Pacific Resort
Free water taxi + Express Unlimited at USF/IOA; South Pacific theming, character breakfast options
Universal Helios Grand Hotel
Dedicated in-hotel entrance directly into Epic Universe's Celestial Park, most convenient stay for an Epic Universe trip
Loews Sapphire Falls Resort
Early Park Admission + free water taxi/shuttle; Caribbean theming at a lower price than the Premier-tier hotels
Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort
Retro theming, two pools + lazy river, Early Park Admission, walkable to CityWalk via Garden Walkway (~1 mi)
Smart Value Further Out
Universal's Endless Summer Resort - Dockside Inn and Suites
Most budget-friendly on-site Universal hotel; kitchenette rooms, free shuttle, still gets Early Park Admission
Universal's Endless Summer Resort - Surfside Inn and Suites
Kitchenette rooms, free shuttle, same value-tier perks as Dockside across the street
The Grove Resort & Water Park Orlando
Condo-style suites with full kitchens, separate bedroom, on-site Surfari Water Park