Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort

$220

/ night

Avg. for October

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Prices for Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort

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$220

/ night

Avg. for October

Monthly average prices

Nightly prices at Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort average $171 in November, the cheapest month, and $234 in February, the most expensive, based on the last 12 months.

Average nightly price at Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$172
February	$234
March	$222
April	$223
May	$223
June	$215
July	$207
August	$198
September	$221
October	$220
November	$171
December	$196

Most expensive: February (~$234)

Cheapest: November (~$171)

About this property

Amenities

Dip into one of the 2 outdoor 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.

Business amenities

Featured amenities include complimentary wired internet access, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

Dining

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.

Rooms

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.

Location

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(0.3 miles)
Universal’s Volcano Bay(0.4 miles)
Universal CityWalk(0.7 miles)
Universal’s Islands of Adventure(0.7 miles)
Universal Studios Florida(1.1 miles)
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™(1.3 miles)
Orlando International Premium Outlets(1.9 miles)
Pirate's Dinner Adventure(2 miles)
Titanic: The Experience(2 miles)
Shoppers World Shopping Center(2.1 miles)
Fun Spot America(2.1 miles)
Orlando Outlet Marketplace(2.2 miles)
CoCo Key Water Resort(2.2 miles)
Ripley's Believe It or Not(2.3 miles)
Bill Frederick Park(2.4 miles)
Orlando Intl. Airport (MCO)(14.3 miles)
Kissimmee, FL (ISM-Kissimmee Gateway)(16.7 miles)
Orlando Sanford Intl. Airport (SFB)(35.9 miles)

Location

6550 Adventure Way, Florida Center, Orlando, Florida, United States of America

Universal Orlando Resort (0.3 miles)

Universal’s Volcano Bay (0.4 miles)

Universal CityWalk (0.7 miles)

Universal’s Islands of Adventure (0.7 miles)

Universal Studios Florida (1.1 miles)

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ (1.3 miles)

Room options

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

2 Queen Beds

and

1 Sofa Bed

Sleeps 6

430 ft²

Separate Dining Area

Air Conditioning

Wi-Fi (Free)

Kitchenette

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

2 Queen Beds

and

1 Sofa Bed

Sleeps 6

430 ft²

Separate Dining Area

Air Conditioning

Wi-Fi (Free)

Kitchenette

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

2 Queen Beds

and

1 Sofa Bed

Sleeps 6

430 ft²

Separate Dining Area

Air Conditioning

Wi-Fi (Free)

Kitchenette

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

2 Queen Beds

and

1 Sofa Bed

Sleeps 6

430 ft²

Separate Dining Area

Air Conditioning

Wi-Fi (Free)

Kitchenette

Mobility Accessible Volcano Bay Viewith Standard Room, with Adapted Tub (Includes Early Park Admission*)

2 Queen Beds

Sleeps 4

300 ft²

Air Conditioning

Wi-Fi (Free)

Private Bathroom

Family Suite Interior Entry (Includes Early Park Admission*)

2 Queen Beds

and

1 Sofa Bed

Sleeps 6

430 ft²

Separate Dining Area

Air Conditioning

Wi-Fi (Free)

Kitchenette

Poolside Standard Room (Includes Early Park Admission*)

2 Queen Beds

Sleeps 4

300 ft²

Air Conditioning

Wi-Fi (Free)

Private Bathroom

Family Suite Exterior Entry (Includes Early Park Admission*)

2 Queen Beds

and

1 Sofa Bed

Sleeps 6

430 ft²

Separate Dining Area

Air Conditioning

Wi-Fi (Free)

Kitchenette

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

2 Queen Beds

Sleeps 4

300 ft²

Air Conditioning

Wi-Fi (Free)

Private Bathroom

Mobility Accessible Standard Room, with Adapted Tub (Includes Early Park Admission*)

2 Queen Beds

Sleeps 4

300 ft²

Air Conditioning

Wi-Fi (Free)

Private Bathroom

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

2 Queen Beds

and

1 Sofa Bed

Sleeps 6

430 ft²

Separate Dining Area

Air Conditioning

Wi-Fi (Free)

Kitchenette

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

2 Queen Beds

and

1 Sofa Bed

Sleeps 6

430 ft²

Separate Dining Area

Air Conditioning

Wi-Fi (Free)

Kitchenette

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

1 Queen Bed

and

2 Twin Beds

Sleeps 8

772 ft²

Separate Dining Area

Air Conditioning

Wi-Fi (Free)

Kitchenette

Hearing Accessible Standard Room (Includes Early Park Admission*)

2 Queen Beds

Sleeps 4

300 ft²

Air Conditioning

Wi-Fi (Free)

Private Bathroom

Mobility Accessible Standard Room, with Roll-In Showither (Includes Early Park Admission*)

2 Queen Beds

Sleeps 4

300 ft²

Air Conditioning

Wi-Fi (Free)

Private Bathroom

Standard Room (Includes Early Park Admission*)

2 Queen Beds

Sleeps 4

300 ft²

Air Conditioning

Wi-Fi (Free)

Private Bathroom

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

2 Queen Beds

and

1 Sofa Bed

Sleeps 6

430 ft²

Separate Dining Area

Air Conditioning

Wi-Fi (Free)

Kitchenette

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

2 Queen Beds

Sleeps 4

300 ft²

Air Conditioning

Wi-Fi (Free)

Private Bathroom

Mobility Accessible Family Suite, with Adapted Tub Exterior Entry (Includes Early Park Admission*)

2 Queen Beds

and

1 Sofa Bed

Sleeps 6

430 ft²

Separate Dining Area

Air Conditioning

Wi-Fi (Free)

Kitchenette

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

2 Queen Beds

and

1 Sofa Bed

Sleeps 6

430 ft²

Separate Dining Area

Air Conditioning

Wi-Fi (Free)

Kitchenette

Mobility Accessible Poolside Standard Room, with Adapted Tub (Includes Early Park Admission*)

2 Queen Beds

Sleeps 4

300 ft²

Air Conditioning

Wi-Fi (Free)

Private Bathroom

Mobility Accessible Family Suite, with Adapted Tub Interior Entry (Includes Early Park Admission*)

2 Queen Beds

and

1 Sofa Bed

Sleeps 6

430 ft²

Separate Dining Area

Air Conditioning

Wi-Fi (Free)

Kitchenette

Guest reviews of Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort

8.7

Fabulous

Based on 7,742 verified reviews

Who stays here?

Business

Couple

17%

Family

72%

Group

Solo

What guests think

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At Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort, travelers consistently praise the retro vibe, large pool complex with a lazy river, and easy access to Universal parks—especially the direct entrance to Volcano Bay—alongside generally friendly staff and family‑friendly amenities.

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Common downsides include long, sometimes chaotic check-in lines and housekeeping provided only every other day, with several reports of missed service or inconsistent room upkeep. Rooms are basic and functional; some guests like the retro style and Volcano Bay views, while others note dated decor, low water pressure, noise, or uncomfortable beds. Food is convenient on-site but quality and value vary, and extra charges—parking and paid tubes for the lazy river—bother some guests. Overall, expect a fun, convenient base for Universal with resort-style pools and trade-offs in crowds and polish.

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Facilities

Multiple pools, a lazy river, hot tubs, and on-site bowling/arcade are highlights for families. Drawbacks include paid tubes for the lazy river, occasional closures or maintenance, crowded pool areas, and paid/difficult parking.

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Daniel

Aug 18, 2025

Stayed 3 nights

Great place with a fun vibe. Having direct access to volcano bay is awesome. Being able to walk to the water taxi is cool as well. The pools were great. Food wasn’t so good was our only complaint. Will be back for the waterpark some day.

Jennifer

Aug 7, 2025

Stayed 5 nights

We had a great stay. This is definitely more of a family friendly hotel, great for kids/families. The hotel is a cute retro theme. Resort food was good and we really loved the shakes and ice cream shop. Pools are great, but we were bummed that the waterfalls weren’t working in the lazy River the week we stayed there. Gym is awesome. It had everything we needed, very clean and had a good layout with lots of machines. Customer Service was really amazing everywhere we went. We are happy with our stay!

Debbie

May 7, 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Great place to stay. Loved the hot tubs and lazy River. Bring your own float.

Deborah

Nov 7, 2025

Stayed 4 nights

Everything was excellent. Theme, cleanliness, atmosphere. The pools and the lazy river were amazing!

Anne-Marie

Aug 17, 2025

Stayed 4 nights

Both swimming pools are great but can be hard to get sun loungers during busy times.

Gregory

Aug 9, 2025

Stayed 1 night

The waterfall features in the lazy river weren’t operational. It killed the vibe of the lazy river, and given the water stains, felt like it was in disrepair. The water slide was also closed during our stay. The milkshake counter was open until midnight. That was nice to have after returning to the hotel at 11:30PM. The bowling alley was also a really cool amenity that we enjoyed.

susan

Nov 9, 2025

Stayed 4 nights

Clean and very pleasant pools.

Michael

Sep 5, 2025

Stayed 1 night

No water pressure in shower, and by no pressure it was literally dripping onto the faucet. Also the main reason we stayed was so that we could use the lazy river. To my shock you had to pay a deposit or for the float. Not sure cause I didn’t ask. It would have been an extra 60 dollars to use, add that onto the 26 dollars to park and the 160 dollar room is more like a 260 dollar room. Positive side: lots of room and quick access to the city walk.

Gregory

Nov 10, 2025

Stayed 1 night

The lazy river was amazing. So nice and relaxing. Definitely booking here again next vacation!

Daile

Aug 26, 2025

Stayed 5 nights

Good value for money on the nightly cost. Drinks prices will kill you. $75 for three drinks by the pool. Has a separate entrance to volcano bay which is convenient. Paying parking fees at a hotel you’re staying at seems like it should be included.

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Cleanliness

Mixed feedback: many guests found rooms and public areas clean, but there are repeated reports of missed or infrequent housekeeping, odors, bugs, and musty towels; housekeeping is often every other day and sometimes missed.

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Nicole

Sep 20, 2025

Stayed 3 nights

My experience this time around was not good. I came for my and my son’s birthday. The room was filthy, I had a toe nail in my soap. There was hair in sink, bathtub, and room smelt strong like “urine”. Iron didn’t work, I had to ask for my room to be cleaned, parking and gates didn’t work with cards. Needed my cards to be reprinted three times. I was rushed out of my room since 930 am when check out is at 11. My son had an allergic reaction in the room. He broke with hives when laying on the bed. I washed him and when I put him again on bed he broke out in hives. I believe the blankets are not washed. There had to be dog hair in the room, as that’s what my son is allergic to. Last time I stayed here, did not experience this at all. It’s very nasty the room we were “upgraded” to complimentary. I’ve complained several times, and all they offered was one night of free parking. Instead of switching our rooms.

Julia

Nov 22, 2025

Stayed 3 nights

Clean room, great staff service.

Manolin

Jul 27, 2025

Stayed 7 nights

The staff and service were excellent! The pool area, and bathrooms are clean and well kept. The diner/ cafeteria is clean with plenty of tables, chairs, and booths. The diner has a good amount of options to choose from for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The shuttles to Universal studio parks is great! So many things to do near the resort was another plus for me! My family and I had a great time, hopefully we will be back next summer!

Stephanie

Aug 16, 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Did not get room serviced until I requested. Bedding wasn’t changed and trash never removed.

Sébastien

Aug 25, 2025

Stayed 8 nights

Clean and comfortable room

Ian

Sep 30, 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Resort is nice. A little dated now from other universal resorts we have said in. We did notice a lot of bugs in our room this time so that couldn’t with a look into. Not nice to see. Cleaning services only happen every second day so maybe that has something to do with it. We also had a ground floor room so that may have had something to do. Love that you can walk to the universal city walk from the resort.

Charles

Aug 24, 2025

Stayed 4 nights

The property itself is quite nice, but I was disappointed with the cleanliness of the rooms. I had to clean the tub and bathroom myself, and the shower pressure was very weak. When you walk into the room from the hallway you walk into a moldy smell, Additionally, the beds were extremely uncomfortable, and both my husband and I woke up in pain every morning. On a positive note, the pool area is beautiful and well-maintained, and the front desk staff was amazing. However, the housekeeping staff was less friendly; they seemed to avoid guests in the hallways and didn't respond when spoken to. The best feature of the hotel is its convenient access to Volcano Bay.

Tamara

Aug 25, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Clean room and shuttle to city walk

Victoria

Nov 20, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Spotless hotel, great location. Transport to parks very frequent. Great food options and very reasonable prices.

Daniela

Aug 24, 2025

Stayed 2 nights

“The hotel is very beautiful, but the towels in the room had a bad smell. They should be more careful with the cleaning.”

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Rooms

Rooms are simple and functional, with family suites and some strong Volcano Bay views, but several guests cite dated decor, weak water pressure, noise, or uncomfortable beds and pillows.

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Todd

Sep 28, 2025

Stayed 1 night

I GET THAT IN THEORY IT IS A VINTAGE STYLED HOTEL, THE ROOM WAS CLEAN, HOWEVER, IT REALLY FELT LIKE STAYING IN A MOTEL FROM THE 60'S AND 70'S INSIDE THE ROOMS AS WELL, JUST FELT THE CREATIVES COULD FIND A WAY TO UPDATE THE INTERIORS OF THE ROOMS WHILE KEEPING THE OLD STYLED CHARM

Theresa

Jun 26, 2025

Stayed 8 nights

While the property seems older, it’s been well kept and the vibe and decor is really fun. The staff was very helpful, the food selection and quality were great, the pools and lazy river were really nice and generously staffed for safety and comfort. My only complaints would be that the shower had extremely low volume and pressure and the bedding wasn’t very comfortable.

Jennifer

May 3, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Admittedly I’ve only stayed at the higher end Universal hotels so perhaps my expectations were too high, but at $300 per night, I would NEVER recommend this hotel. It took 30 full minutes to check in. Many employees were available yet sitting at the desk not taking guests. The pull out bed was broken. Most of the plugs didn’t work. It was bizarre. In the morning, half of our tech wasn’t charged bc the plug were out of order and we didn’t know. I had to curl my daughter’s hair (cheer- that’s why we are here) in the kitchen because not a single plug in any of the bathrooms work. The pool area is very nice, but my son just came out of the restroom saying he couldn’t wash his hands bc the sink didn’t work. Our room key wouldn’t open any of the pool gates (despite turning the little light green). Universal either needs to lower the price of the stay or seriously update the property.

Kelly A.

Nov 16, 2025

Stayed 6 nights

The beds were to be desired… hard time getting a good night sleep. The cost of the sofa was crazy $4.79. Everything else was great!

Katrina

Sep 13, 2025

Stayed 3 nights

Lovely staff, great hotel overall we just would have preferred a few changes - a table service restaurant rather than a ‘canteen’ style diner, and in the room there were no slippers or shower gel (just soap). The beds were also quite uncomfortable. Great location and service overall though

Isabela

Jun 23, 2025

Stayed 3 nights

Our room had a view to a huge dumpster. We paid extra and got that. Very despointed.

Luke

Oct 1, 2025

Stayed 8 nights

Friendly staff but the rooms feel a little dated and could do with updating. Bed was slightly uncomfortable and other guests were extremely noisy and inconsiderate. Pool area was nice but busy. Great location to get to the universal parks.

angela

Aug 5, 2025

Stayed 2 nights

The rooms feel like the old rooms I used to stay at as a kid in a cheap $40 room in Kissimmee with my parents. The sofa bed was the worst sofa ged I’ve ever slept in my life. Felt like bricks. The family “suite” is really not a suite whatsoever. I would definitely not stay here again. My kids enjoyed the pool but what kid doesn’t? They charge for Floaties in the lazy river like who does that? Not even the 5 star resort charges for floats for their lazy river. I hope they either remodel their rooms and maybe have real suites with a two bedroom, or lower the price to what it really feels like, a cheap motel inn with a pool and lazy river. Those rooms where not worth $400 a night.

Gary

Sep 30, 2025

Stayed 4 nights

Spacious room

James

Oct 20, 2025

Stayed 3 nights

I had a beautiful view volcano bay from my hotel room and there was beautiful pool with a little restaurant by the pool

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Service

Staff are frequently described as friendly and helpful, but check-in lines can be very long and organization inconsistent, with occasional delays or issues resolving requests.

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Amber

Sep 26, 2025

Stayed 5 nights

Check in process was SLOW and unorganized. Room wasn’t serviced for the entire 5 nights because the room latch was broken. Couldn’t get back into room multiple times.

Danielle

Oct 5, 2025

Stayed 3 nights

All the staff were incredibly friendly and professional. Definitely one of the best hotels I’ve been to without breaking the bank.

Oktay

Oct 20, 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Check-in was very crowded. After a long journey, the check-in process, which took almost an hour and a half, was a bit of a rough start. However, the hotel’s dining options were quite good. Although it’s a bit old, it was still a very nice hotel overall.

Sep 3, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Took over an hour to check in

Pedro

Sep 11, 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Decided to have a mini family vacation to celebrate my son’s 5th birthday. Unfortunately, the experience was disappointing. After mentioning to the staff that we were celebrating his birthday, the response we received was “So what do you want to do?” We were not asking for anything free we just hoped they would help make the day feel special like Disney did last year for his 4th birthday. Eventually the front desk offered two arcade tickets and free ice cream and I will say the ice cream staff were wonderful. While waiting for our room, we went to the pool and lazy river. Sadly, the pools were dirty with multiple dead frogs and insects floating around. The lifeguards and pool staff did not seem friendly or welcoming and looked like they wanted to be anywhere else. Dining was also disappointing. The food was poor and I actually got sick my first night. The night staff at the restaurant were unfriendly as well. The bowling alley was the one bright spot. Franco was an absolute sweetheart and the only staff member who stood out as genuinely kind. Our room was another letdown. Since it was my son’s birthday, I expected at least a little extra magic but instead we were placed in Tower 8 on the 6th floor. It was extremely loud and nothing about the stay felt special. I regretted my stay and should have chosen one of the newer hotels since we only went to Epic Universe. I guess we were just used to the Disney magic and thought that Universal could make the same.

Theresa

Nov 5, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Fantastic service

Denise

Sep 23, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Loved the whole vibe. Super friendly and helpful staff. Pool area looked amazing but didn’t get to use because our flights were delayed. Our room was very nice. We had dinner at the bar in the bowling alley and had after drinks at Swizzle and enjoyed those as well. Shuttle to park was excellent. Everyone was great.

Lisbet

Aug 17, 2025

Stayed 4 nights

They made wait after check in time to have my room

Tonia

Sep 19, 2025

Stayed 6 nights

It took us 20 to 30 minutes just to check in and they had four people at the front desk but they had room for a whole lot more and they needed a whole lot more.

Mark

Nov 24, 2025

Stayed 4 nights

Friendly staff, clean rooms, good food. Would definitely book again.

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Location

Very convenient for Universal with frequent shuttles and a private entrance/walking path to Volcano Bay. Some guests note long walks within the large property to reach rooms or amenities.

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Lisa

Aug 29, 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Great location and short walking distance to Volcano Bay

Dana

Aug 25, 2025

Stayed 5 nights

Enjoyed the property. Staff was nice and helpful. Buses were convenient.

Anna

Aug 25, 2025

Stayed 4 nights

Cabana Bay is a fantastic hotel for easy access to Universal Studios, dining options are great and kids really enjoyed the 2 pools. Reasonably priced for a Universal hotel with great facilities.

Daniel

Aug 18, 2025

Stayed 3 nights

JOANNE

Jul 26, 2025

Stayed 7 nights

Brilliant location, early access to parks and transport great. Best bit was own gate to volcano bay and the onsite lazy river. We had a family suite which was great as kitchen area and full size fridge handy! Would stay again in a heartbeat.

Robin

Nov 15, 2025

Stayed 6 nights

Access to the parks was quick and easy

Takia

Aug 30, 2025

Stayed 3 nights

I like that they have free shuttles that run every 15 minutes to the universal studios. I like that the have refillable cups, the food was good, and the pool areas were fun. Everyone was also nice and welcoming.

Scott

Aug 26, 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Great time. Great location.

Victoria

Nov 20, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Spotless hotel, great location. Transport to parks very frequent. Great food options and very reasonable prices.

Leila

Nov 23, 2025

Stayed 4 nights

Have stayed here several times with the family. Super convenient to City Walk and the parks!

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Dining

On-site dining is handy with a food court, Starbucks, and bowling‑alley fare, and some praise the variety. Others find quality average to poor, prices high (especially drinks), and wish for a full‑service restaurant or healthier options.

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Aduke

Aug 27, 2025

Stayed 7 nights

The property was beautiful and well maintained. We had no complaints except that we would have loved more options for dining

David

Aug 11, 2025

Stayed 3 nights

Great property if visiting Volcano Bay. Also only a 10-minute shuttle ride to Universal and Islands of Adventure. Lots of dining options (food court style).

James

Nov 6, 2025

Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast had runny eggs, biscuits were hard, need Celsius option for drink.

Jennifer

Aug 7, 2025

Stayed 5 nights

Ellen

Aug 3, 2025

Stayed 4 nights

Cabana Bay is a great family hotel. The hotel lacks healthy food options in a full-service capacity. We had an incident where the music was so loud on a Sunday morning that we all woke up to it. We were told this is the standard. When I asked a manager why they would blare music for the one person at the pool (8:10 am) versus the 100s sleeping, they turned it down. I genuinely think this was an error but why it has to be pointed out baffles me. The staff was very friendly and accommodating throughout our trip.

Martin

Jul 30, 2025

Stayed 4 nights

The food at the Galaxy Bowl restaurant was great! The pizza from Delizioso was delicious especially for a late night dinner after all the fun at Epic and Islands of adventure. The shakes and malts were amazing!! Banana split was spectacular!

Victoria

Nov 20, 2025

Stayed 1 night

Spotless hotel, great location. Transport to parks very frequent. Great food options and very reasonable prices.

ENRIQUE

Oct 6, 2025

Stayed 3 nights

Food was not very good, somewhat overpriced.

Daile

Aug 26, 2025

Stayed 5 nights

Darren

Aug 20, 2025

Stayed 9 nights

Stayed for 10 days. Amazing place- great for families. For couples, maybe there are other options, eg no restaurant, lots of kids. But for young families, amazing.

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Cornelius

2 weeks ago

Stayed 1 night

Clean room and helpful staff.

brian

2 weeks ago

Stayed 1 night

Terrible and longggggg check in. Nice rooms. Pool was lots of fun. One hour early into Volcano bay!!!!

Brian

2 weeks ago

Stayed 2 nights

Truthfully we enjoyed the stay. Everything was nice. It was just a little dated. It could really use just a little freshening up. The design is totally fine. Just like, you know, new paint cleaning or replacing light fixtures, maintaining light frictures stuff like that. But overall, we really enjoyed our stay.

Gemma

3 weeks ago

Stayed 7 nights

Great hotel and large sized room. Great access to Volcano Bay. Walking route available to City Walk - does take a while especially when staying in a block closer to Volcano Bay Front desk staff extremely helpful

Adam

3 weeks ago

Stayed 1 night

Cabana Bay is a great resort, affordable and fun. The resort was under some landscape construction while was there, the staff was great very help with questions and welcoming.

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Check-in

Check-out

From 16:00 to 23:59

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FAQs about Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort

Is parking available at the property?

Self parking is available on-site for a fee of USD 26 per night, which includes in/out privileges. Limited parking is available, and reservations are not required.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee, approximately USD 5 to 25 for adults and USD 5 to 20 for children.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

Check-in time is at 4:00 PM, and check-out time is at 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out may be available for a fee, subject to availability.

What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?

The property offers limited wheelchair accessibility, including step-free entrances and accessible public areas. However, specific features may vary, so contacting the property for detailed information is recommended.

What is the location of the property in relation to key attractions?

The hotel is located in Orlando's Florida Center, just a 5-minute walk from Universal Orlando Resort and a 7-minute walk from Universal’s Volcano Bay. It is also 1.3 miles from Universal Studios Florida and 1.5 miles from Universal’s Islands of Adventure.

Does the property have a swimming pool?

Yes, the property features 2 outdoor swimming pools, including a heated pool and a children's pool. The pools are available seasonally, and guests can enjoy the lazy river as well.

Are children allowed at the property?

Yes, children are welcome at the property. Up to 3 children aged 17 years and younger can stay for free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

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Over the next 60–90 days, room rates at Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort in Orange County, Orlando typically land around $183 a night for two guests, ranging from $148 to $374 on peak dates.

When is the best time to visit Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort to avoid crowds?

September is the quietest month to visit Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort in Orange County, Orlando, while November is the busiest. Plan for lower crowds and easier attraction access in early autumn; avoid November if you want to skip peak visitor levels.

Which month is cheapest to stay at Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort?

November is the cheapest month to stay at Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort in Orange County, Orlando, averaging $191 a night; February is the priciest at $260. Note that the quietest month (September) is not the same as the cheapest month.

What nearby attractions and traveler types is Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort good for?

Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort in Orange County, Orlando sits steps from major draws like Universal Orlando Resort, Universal’s Volcano Bay and Universal CityWalk, making it ideal for families and couples. The hotel's Family theme and proximity to Orlando International Premium Outlets also suit visitors who want theme-park access plus shopping nearby.

How do this hotel's prices compare with other hotels nearby in Orlando?

Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort in Orange County, Orlando is cheaper than 3 of 17 comparable hotels nearby, with a typical median of $225 a night versus about $187 for peers.

How does the nightly price at Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort in Orlando compare to recent weeks?

The current price at Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort in Orlando is $183 per night for 2 guests, which is low for this hotel: about 25% below its $248 average over the last 60 days. Most nights over that period fell between $148 and $560.

Prices for upcoming dates

October 2026

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
				1	2	3
4	5	6	7	8	9	10
11	12	13	14	15	16	17
18 $184	19 $184	20 $184	21 $183	22 $183	23 $342	24 $325
25 $183	26 $176	27 $166	28 $183	29 $186	30 $225	31 $226

November 2026

Cheaper

Pricier

Average nightly price across deals, with taxes & fees.

Prices in USD for 2 guests, updated daily.

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.

Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 21 years old.

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

Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.
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.
Contactless check-out is available.

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.

Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
1 $208	2 $171	3 $165	4 $175	5 $184	6 $253	7 $266
8 $158	9 $172	10 $152	11 $174	12 $236	13 $231	14 $304
15 $171	16 $164	17 $180	18 $191	19 $220	20 $214	21 $272
22 $253	23 $149	24 $148	25 $193	26 $193	27 $210	28 $209
29 $172	30 $175