Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort

Universal Orlando Resort, Orlando

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Volcano Bay View Standard Room
Volcano Bay View 2-Bedroom Suite
Family Suite
Galaxy Bowl
Jack LaLanne Gym
Bayliner Diner, restaurant, Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort, Universal Orlando Resort®, Orlando, Florida
Galaxy Bowl, bowling, Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort, Universal Orlando Resort®, Orlando, Florida
Volcano Bay View 2-Bedroom Suite
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Volcano Bay View Standard Room
Volcano Bay View 2-Bedroom Suite
Family Suite
Galaxy Bowl
Jack LaLanne Gym
Bayliner Diner, restaurant, Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort, Universal Orlando Resort®, Orlando, Florida
Galaxy Bowl, bowling, Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort, Universal Orlando Resort®, Orlando, Florida
Volcano Bay View 2-Bedroom Suite

The hotel

Enjoy vibrant, retro-style with rooms and suites brilliantly designed for family-sized fun and affordability. Relax and play, surrounded by amazing iconic architecture inspired by classic Florida beach resorts of the 1950s and 60s. Two towers offer the best views of Universal’s Volcano Bay water theme park. You’ll enjoy endless family fun with two massive pools including a water slide and a lazy river, 10-lane bowling alley*, and Early Park Admission† to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ and Universal’s Volcano Bay one hour before the theme parks open (select attractions, valid theme park admission required). The whole family can stay comfortably in family suites that sleep up to six, complete with a kitchenette, or relax in one of the hotel’s standard rooms that sleep up to four. You're just a short walk to Universal's Volcano Bay and a quick, free shuttle ride to Universal Studios Florida and Universal's Islands of Adventure, as well as Universal CityWalk entertainment complex.

Amenities

  • Bar
  • Swimming Pool
  • Families
  • Close to Universal Orlando Resort
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Wheelchair access
  • Fitness Centre/Gym
  • Games Room
  • Restaurant

Where is it

Just a short walk to Universal's Volcano Bay water theme park, and a quick shuttle ride to Universal Studios Florida and Universal's Islands of Adventure. Transfer time from airport: 20 minutes.

Hotel information

2,200 total rooms. All with air-conditioning, HDTV, mini-fridge, hairdryer, coffee machine, safe and iron and board. Standard Rooms are 300 sq ft and have views of the courtyard and pool, with 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Volcano Bay View Standard Rooms have amazing views of Universal's Volcano Bay, with 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Poolside Standard Rooms have views of the courtyard and pool, with 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 adults or 2 adults and 2 children.

Family Suite - Exterior Entry are 430 sq ft and have a living area separated by sliding partition, a kitchenette with mini-fridge, microwave and sink, outdoor access with your own exterior entry, and 2 queen-size beds plus sofa bed, sleeping maximum 6 adults or 2 adults and 4 children.

Family Suite - Interior Entry are as above, but with access from the interior hallway only.

Poolside Family Suite - Exterior Entry are 430 sq ft and have an exterior entrance, pool views, living area separated by sliding partition, a kitchenette with mini-fridge, microwave and sink, and 2 queen-size beds plus sofa bed, sleeping maximum 6 adults or 2 adults and 4 children.

Poolside Family Suite - Interior Entry are as above, but with an interior entrance only.

Volcano Bay View 2-Bedroom Suites are 772 sq ft and have amazing views of Universal's Volcano Bay, living area separated by sliding partition, a kitchenette with mini-fridge, microwave and sink, 2 bedrooms; one with 1 queen-size bed and one with 2 double beds, plus sofa bed, sleeping maximum 8 adults or 2 adults and 6 children.

Exclusive Virgin Holidays benefits:

  • Complimentary self-parking for all Virgin Holidays' customers, saving $18 per day
  • Guaranteed late check-out available exclusively until 1.00pm
  • Float Away with two complimentary inflatable rubber rings per room, for use on the lazy river
  • Complimentary welcome drink (for guests aged 21 or older. Valid photo ID may be requested). Guests under 21 years will receive a non-alcoholic drink voucher
  • The above offers are available for stays completed until 31 Dec '20.

Why is this a Virgin Holidays Favourite?

Fantastic family hotel at Universal Orlando Resort

Family Suites available offering additional space for larger families

Complimentary transportation by shuttle buses or you can walk along guided paths to all 3 theme parks and Universal CityWalk.

Food Court with 4 unique food stations including Grab ‘n Go items. Galaxy Bowl Restaurant (casual table service in an old-school bowling alley). 2 pool bars^. Lobby Lounge. Starbucks®. Limited pizza delivery*.

2 swimming pools. The Cabana Pool features a fun, interactive water play area for the kids. Lazy river. Cabanas* and waterslide. 10-lane bowling alley*. Complimentary fitness centre. Game room*. Poolside games and activities.

Resort-wide charging privileges with your room key. Complimentary merchandise delivery to your hotel from shops across Universal. Complimentary CityWalk club access‡ to select venues. Universal Studios Store. Universal Vacation Planning Centre. Complimentary WiFi. Wake-up calls from one of your favourite Universal Orlando characters.

Wheelchair accessible rooms available on request. Please note that these rooms are subject to availability and may be restricted to specific room categories and bedding arrangements. Rooms and facilities vary between hotels so please check at the time of booking. For more information and contact details please check out our Special Assistance page

2 nights at all times.

Disclaimer: In connection with your purchase of Universal Orlando products and your visit to Universal Orlando, including Universal Studios Florida, Universal’s Islands of Adventure, Universal’s Volcano Bay, Universal CityWalk, and the Universal Orlando Resort hotels, please be advised that you must follow Universal Orlando’s policies, CDC guidelines and the recommendations of health officials. Please note that any public location where people are present provides an inherent risk of exposure to COVID-19 and Universal Orlando cannot guarantee that you will not be exposed during your visit. By visiting Universal Orlando, you acknowledge and agree that you assume these inherent risks associated with attendance. When you enter Universal Orlando, you understand that you are subject to the Universal Orlando terms of service (including arbitration, class action waiver, assumption of risk, and infectious disease release of liability) located at https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/terms-of-service/reopening-safety-info

HARRY POTTER characters, names and related indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Harry Potter Publishing Rights © JKR. (s20)

* Denotes local charge.

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

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

‡Valid for registered hotel guests for the length of stay. Not valid for separately ticketed concerts and special events. Some venues require ages 21 or older and a cover charge for admission. Valid Photo ID required. Does not include admission to Universal Cinemark, the Blue Man Group show or Hollywood Drive-in Golf™. Subject to availability. Restrictions apply and benefits are subject to change without notice.

†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.

©2020 Starbucks Coffee Company. All rights reserved. Cabana Bay Beach Resort TM & © 2020 UCF Hotel Venture II. All rights reserved.  Universal elements and all related indicia TM & © 2020 Universal Studios. All rights reserved.

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Sep 23, 2020 loribT9028IZ Niagara Falls, New York

We stayed at the Cabana Bay resort this September. We were booked to stay at the Adventura but it was temporarily closed by Universal. They moved us to Cabana Bay. Even though this resort is more family friendly we still had a good time. The rooms were clean and a decent size. The Fridge was also roomy for a mini fridge. We were able to fit… Read more
We stayed at the Cabana Bay resort this September. We were booked to stay at the Adventura but it was temporarily closed by Universal. They moved us to Cabana Bay. Even though this resort is more family friendly we still had a good time. The rooms were clean and a decent size. The Fridge was also roomy for a mini fridge. We were able to fit orange juice, soda,tea and water. At this time they are not doing bed service so you text them for extra towels, blankets etc. They were very fast at getting us what we needed. The shuttle buses were very prompt and we always had a seat. We had to do temperature checks everyday and were given a color wristband. We were also required to wear masks except for the pool and lazy river. The staff was friendly and helpful. We only had breakfast at the Bayliner and Starbucks. Starbucks has really good sausage and cheddar English Muffin sandwiches. Volcano bay was super close and took like 5 minutes to get there. So convenient. They had a large gift shop. There was bowling but we didn't try that or the exercise room. Read less
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Sep 21, 2020 azambrano Mansfield, Texas

Universal Studios and Cabana Bay did a great job with social distancing and kept everything sanitize. We felt safe and had a great time! Highly recommend a view of the volcano. My son loved it. You can hear the volcano erupting throughout the day and a beautiful view of it at night.
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Sep 21, 2020 CraigT1487 Yorktown, Virginia

Overall the Hotel was acceptable. The rooms were fair for the money. Not as well kept up as they should be considering they have been closed for months. They could do better with controlling the guest and the guidelines for the COVID issues. If guest cant follow the rules send them packing. After all, its for everyone's protection.
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Sep 21, 2020 eosbrach

Horrible food selection of food. No rain coverage . Parking is 18 a day and very challenging. During my stay I experienced the gate broken and we had to stay in line for over 30 minutes waiting for attendees who never showed up in the rain .
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Sep 20, 2020 shaunlF6631FD Denver, Colorado

Hotel is perfect if you want the convenience of having the shuttle to the parks, early park access and the walking path to Volcano Bay. Really can't fault it for that. The actual hotel is acceptable. Water pressure on the shower is decent. Pools are huge. Check in was easy. Text messaging the front desk with questions/requests was super easy and… Read more
Hotel is perfect if you want the convenience of having the shuttle to the parks, early park access and the walking path to Volcano Bay. Really can't fault it for that. The actual hotel is acceptable. Water pressure on the shower is decent. Pools are huge. Check in was easy. Text messaging the front desk with questions/requests was super easy and works very well. Marriott/Hilton/etc take note. Walls are thin but my partner and I were at the end of building 6 during a time where the hotel was nowhere near full so not the biggest deal The only negative here that had zero effect on the visit and more of an observation: you can tell this hotel is just not well built (i.e. Built as cheaply as possible). Although it is only 5 years old you would swear it was built 15-20 years ago. The bathroom had so many structural imperfections that I couldnt help but notice when showering. The exterior of the building already looks really tired and ready for a facelift. Read less