Universal's Endless Summer Resort - Dockside Inn and Suites

Universal Orlando Resort, Orlando

Virgin rating

Standard Room
Standard Room
Pier 8
2-Bedroom Suite
2-Bedroom Suite
Oasis Beach Bar
Pier 8
Standard Room
Standard Room
Lobby
Lobby
2 Bedroom Suite
Standard Room
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Standard Room
Standard Room
Pier 8
2-Bedroom Suite
2-Bedroom Suite
Oasis Beach Bar
Pier 8
Standard Room
Standard Room
Lobby
Lobby
2 Bedroom Suite
Standard Room

The hotel

A sister hotel to Universal's Endless Summer Resort - Surfside Inn and Suites, this hotel is a perfect blend of coastal retreat vibe with the fun and adrenaline fueled theme parks conveniently close by. Of course there are the exclusive added benefits of staying at a Universal hotel, including Early Park Admission† to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ and Universal’s Volcano Bay up to one hour before the theme parks open (select attractions, valid theme park admission required), plus complimentary transport to and from all 3 theme parks and Universal CityWalk. 2-bedroom suites sleep six, and are a great base for larger families to unwind after all the thrills of the day.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Games Room
  • Restaurant
  • Swimming Pool
  • Close to Universal Orlando Resort

Where is it

Just a short shuttle bus ride to all three Universal Orlando theme parks and the entertainment of Universal CityWalk. Transfer time from Orlando International Airport: 20 minutes.

Hotel information

2050 rooms and suites. All with air-conditioning, 43" flat-screen TV with pay-per-view movies, telephone, alarm clock, mini-fridge, safe, hairdryer, iron and ironing board, bathroom amenities, and complimentary WiFi access. 

Standard Rooms are 313 sq ft in size, and feature 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults.

Pool View rooms have 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 persons. 

2-Bedroom Suites feature a kitchenette with a mini-fridge, microwave, coffee-maker, and picnic style dining table, as well as a TV in each bedroom. They have one bedroom with 2 queen-size beds, and another with 1 queen-size bed, sleeping maximum 6 persons.

  • Book 7 nights or more for travel before 31 Dec '25 and receive up to 30% off your accommodation rates. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable.

Complimentary transportation to all 3 theme parks and Universal CityWalk. Self-parking $15 per night plus tax (payable locally, subject to change).

Pier 8 Market (food court offering a selection of cuisine styles for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, with plenty of grab-and-go options). The Wave Maker's Pool Bar^. The Oasis Beach Bar ^. Sunset Lounge (lobby bar)^. Starbucks®. Pizza delivery*.

Family poolside activities.

2 resort style swimming pools with kids' splash area. Fitness centre. Games room*. 

Resort-wide charging privileges with your room key. Complimentary merchandise delivery to your hotel from shops across Universal. Universal Vacation Planning Centre. Complimentary WiFi. Wake-up calls from one of your favourite Universal Orlando characters. Universal Studios store. Laundry service*. Early Park Admission† to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ and Universal’s Volcano Bay up to one hour before the theme parks open (select attractions, valid theme park admission required)

HARRY POTTER WIZARDING WORLD and all related trademarks, characters, names, and indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR. (s23).

* Denotes local charge.

^ Must be 21+ with a valid photo ID to consume alcoholic beverages.

Please note: One person must be 21 years or over in the room to check in.

†Requires theme park admission. Early Park Admission begins one (1) hour prior to regularly scheduled park opening to either Universal Studios Florida or Universal’s Islands of Adventure as determined by Universal Orlando and at Universal’s Volcano Bay water theme park. Valid at select attractions at each park. Attractions are subject to substitutions without notice. Additional restrictions may apply.

© 2023 UCF Hotel Venture V. UNIVERSAL TM & © Universal Studios. ENDLESS SUMMER registered trademarks, Bruce Brown Films, LLC. All rights reserved. Universal elements and all related indicia TM & © 2023 Universal Studios. All rights reserved.

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating House keeping stole my wife's clothes

Apr 19, 2024 The Boyd F

While we were gone today. House keeping stole several items of my wife's clothing. Unfortunately, security or resort staff has done little to nothing to resolve things. I'm out of ideas and extremely frustrated. I will continue to post about this experience on every social media platform and travel website I can find until someone from corporate… Read more
While we were gone today. House keeping stole several items of my wife's clothing. Unfortunately, security or resort staff has done little to nothing to resolve things. I'm out of ideas and extremely frustrated. I will continue to post about this experience on every social media platform and travel website I can find until someone from corporate contacts me and takes this seriously. A few other things, walls are very thin and hard to sleep. You hear everything in the hallways. On a positive note food is quite affordable in the cafe compared to most places I have stayed. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Amazing time!

Apr 18, 2024 zoelaws Wadebridge, United Kingdom

Wow what an amazing place! We were a little apprehensive after seeing some previous reviews but we really shouldn’t have worried! We arrived at the end of march for a 15 night stay and we lived every minute of our holiday. The lobby area is fab and buzzing with excitement, the rooms are spacious and very clean and plenty big enough for 2 adults… Read more
Wow what an amazing place! We were a little apprehensive after seeing some previous reviews but we really shouldn’t have worried! We arrived at the end of march for a 15 night stay and we lived every minute of our holiday. The lobby area is fab and buzzing with excitement, the rooms are spacious and very clean and plenty big enough for 2 adults and 1 pre teen. The food and drink in the food hall is ok, not amazing but it’s was ok 👍🏻 the public areas / toilets were absolutely spotless! We had a drink at the sunset bar almost every night after a day at one of the universal or Disney parks and it was lovely…… only thing I would say is to try snd separate the bar from the lobby area slightly to make this more chilled and cosy! Our daughter loved the Starbucks in the lobby and often raced back in time to catch them before they closed at 10pm. The staff were all friendly, despite having to deal with some very rude guests, which I witnessed several times! The pool areas are really lovely and we often used this in the mornings before hitting the parks in the afternoon or vice versa ☺️ Overall we had an amazing holiday and we cannot wait to return! X Read less
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Apr 17, 2024 Coastal37362023644 Duluth, Georgia

I took my family here for the first time and it was clean and spacious. Needed more towels ..we got more towels, needed information on Theme Parks they assisted. We were on the top floor (14th )with a nice view. Love the pool as well. It has a sand side by the pool it’s a 3 feet pool with life guards which is a good security to have at any pool.… Read more
I took my family here for the first time and it was clean and spacious. Needed more towels ..we got more towels, needed information on Theme Parks they assisted. We were on the top floor (14th )with a nice view. Love the pool as well. It has a sand side by the pool it’s a 3 feet pool with life guards which is a good security to have at any pool. This is a family friendly place. With a great staff! Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Nice, but hard flooring is not good in the rooms.

Apr 16, 2024 flytrap55 Norwich, United Kingdom

Stayed for a week here as a family of 3. The hotel is spacious and clean throughout. Check-in was great. Generally, facilities on site are really good. The transfers are really good, and we never had to wait. Fitness centre is good size and good equipment. The pool was large enough and plenty of sunbeds. There are only 2 issues. On-site… Read more
Stayed for a week here as a family of 3. The hotel is spacious and clean throughout. Check-in was great. Generally, facilities on site are really good. The transfers are really good, and we never had to wait. Fitness centre is good size and good equipment. The pool was large enough and plenty of sunbeds. There are only 2 issues. On-site restaurant in the morning are manned really well. However, in the evenings when still busy, it's hardly manned and takes ages to pay. Tables are not cleaned. Eat elsewhere. The other issue is that all the rooms have hard floors. This means that everything echoes. It got so bad my wife had to complain to security twice in the early hours of the morning. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Dockside is one of our favorite Orlando hotels!

Apr 15, 2024 Eibhlin M Portsmouth, New Hampshire

We've stayed at this hotel several times, and always love being there. They have a fun and helpful staff, great (and clean!) rooms, huge TVs in the rooms (with some great movies and channels), and frequent shuttles to Universal's theme parks. The beds are comfy. Views overlooking the pool are really nice, as is the Orlando skyline from the… Read more
We've stayed at this hotel several times, and always love being there. They have a fun and helpful staff, great (and clean!) rooms, huge TVs in the rooms (with some great movies and channels), and frequent shuttles to Universal's theme parks. The beds are comfy. Views overlooking the pool are really nice, as is the Orlando skyline from the other side of the hotel. The restaurant in the hotel is a little pricey, but convenient. There's a fitness room, and a games room, plus a wonderful shop near the lobby. Parking is convenient and secure. And a BIG plus is being able to get into Universal's theme parks earlier than non-hotel guests do. (Tip: If you're there for the Harry Potter attractions, rush to that part of Islands of Adventure as soon as you enter the park. The line for Hagrid's ride gets long in a hurry!) Note: Nearby, the Surfside Inn & Suites is okay, and part of Universal's Endless Summer resorts, but it's not nearly as nice as Dockside. I'd still recommend it over many other hotels on nearby I-Drive, but... Well, stay at Dockside if you can. It's our #1 favorite if you're going to Universal, and are on a budget. Read less