Universal's Endless Summer Resort-Surfside Inn and Suites

Universal Orlando Resort, Orlando

Standard Room
Beach Break Café
2-Bedroom Suite
Standard Double Queen Room
Game Room
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Standard Room
Beach Break Café
2-Bedroom Suite
Standard Double Queen Room
Game Room

The hotel

Now open, this brand new hotel features an amazing lakefront location and a chilled beach theme. Universal Orlando Resort’s new hotel boasts rates for even the most budget-conscious guests. The vibe at this hotel is relaxed and easy, with a fun surf and beach theme woven throughout. Here, guests enjoy exclusive benefits like Early Park Admission† to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ and Universal's Volcano Bay (select attractions, valid theme park admission required) and complimentary transportation to and from the parks. In addition to standard rooms, Surfside Inn and Suites features spacious, two-bedroom suites that sleep up to six, making it the perfect spot for families of any size to base their Universal Orlando Resort holiday.

Amenities

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

Where is it

Just a quick, complimentary shuttle bus ride away from all three Universal Orlando theme parks. Transfer time from airport: 20 minutes.

Hotel information

750 rooms and suites. All with air-conditioning, flat-screen TV, telephone, alarm clock, WiFi, mini-fridge, safe, hairdryer, iron and board. Standard Rooms feature 2 queen-size beds sleeping maximum 4 persons.

2-Bedroom Suites feature a kitchenette with microwave, mini-fridge, coffee maker and picnic-style dining table. The first bedroom has 2 queen-sized beds, and the second has 1 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 6 persons.

Complimentary transportation to all 3 theme parks and Universal CityWalk. Self-parking $14 plus tax, per night (payable locally, subject to change).

Food Court offering a selection of cuisine styles. Pool bar^. Starbucks®. Grab-and-go options available.

Swimming pool 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. Complimentary CityWalk Club access‡ to select venues. Universal Vacation Planning Centre. Complimentary WiFi. Wake-up calls from one of your favourite Universal Orlando characters. Universal Studios store.

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.

†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.

‡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.

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© 2020 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 & © 2020 Universal Studios. All rights reserved.

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/terms-of-use

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Image of the Tripadvisor rating Fantastic New Addition

Jul 6, 2020 tarahg2017 Powell, Tennessee

This was our first time staying at a Universal Resort and it is amazing. We stayed at Surfside Inn on our way to a cruise back in the fall and decided to add in a few days at Universal on both ends of the cruise. We stayed 2 nights in a regular room and 2 nights at the end of our cruise in the suite. We loved how bright and airy the rooms were.… Read more
This was our first time staying at a Universal Resort and it is amazing. We stayed at Surfside Inn on our way to a cruise back in the fall and decided to add in a few days at Universal on both ends of the cruise. We stayed 2 nights in a regular room and 2 nights at the end of our cruise in the suite. We loved how bright and airy the rooms were. The suites are definitely the way to go if you are staying for an extended period of time. Our kids enjoyed the space and we enjoyed being able to have a door to close at the end of the night when we were ready to go to bed. The vanity is separate from the bath so everyone can move about and get ready without stepping on one another. The picnic table in the suite was also great for a family meal in the room. Lots of storage space all around. The workout facility was top notch with locker rooms and showers. There was a water refill station as well. We also enjoyed a meal in the cafe on site. There were many different options and everyone was happy. The pool was by far our favorite part. It was beautifully set near the water between hotels and it was extremely clean. We spent our evenings enjoying the water. My kids favorite part was the underwater speakers. A great value resort and we were able to catch the bus to the park right out front. I actually enjoyed this hotel better than All Star as a value resort. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Definitely holds a candle to Disney World

Jul 4, 2020 hbsprite Huntington Beach, California

This was our first stay at a Universal Owned hotel. We’ve stayed at nearly every resort at Walt Disney World - from the All Stars to the Polynesian. We like value but appreciate theming. The theming inside the hotel was every bit as good as a Disney value hotel. The same goes for our room - a family suite. The theming outside the hotel was… Read more
This was our first stay at a Universal Owned hotel. We’ve stayed at nearly every resort at Walt Disney World - from the All Stars to the Polynesian. We like value but appreciate theming. The theming inside the hotel was every bit as good as a Disney value hotel. The same goes for our room - a family suite. The theming outside the hotel was pretty much non existent which was a little bit of a letdown. We felt we got great value for our money here and would definitely stay again. Our family suite was great. We really enjoyed the extra space and the fact that it had 3 queen beds. The only downside to the suite was a severe lack of storage. There were only 4 of us and half of us still had to live out of our suitcases. All the Universal Team Members we encountered were friendly. I should note that we stayed during the height of the Coronavirus crisis and felt Universal did a great job keeping everyone safe while still providing a great guest experience. Some negatives: 1. The internet sucked. The speed was OK but the connection dropped multiple times per hour which led to a very frustrating experience. The 5 device limit is annoying. We had 2 iPhones, 2 iPads, 2 laptops an Xbox and 2 fire TV’s. 2. The curtains only block about 90% of the light. A decent amount of light shines in through the top in the morning which is annoying for night owls like us. 3. There is a pedestrian gate directly in front of the hotel on International Drive. Unfortunately. There is a sign that says it is only open from 9am-7pm. I tried twice to come back in using my room key after walking across the street to Walgreens and both times the gate would not open. It seems like the gate is there as a punitive punishment to anyone leaving the “universal bubble” as about 1/4 of a mile around the corner is an entrance from the sidewalk that doesn’t even have a gate and is open 24/7. It’s just much less convenient to the shops and restaurants on International Drive. If it weren’t for these three things, I’d give it a 5 star review. We would definitely stay here again. Read less
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Jul 3, 2020 overstkm

Only complaint was needing a heavy blanket for bed, but everything else was excellent. Shuttles to park were a plenty, staff was kind as could be, and pool was awesome. Complete our visit during COVID and we have only good things to say about the safety procedures.
Image of the Tripadvisor rating Excellent Family Friendly Clean Fun Resort

Jul 2, 2020 travelingmommys Palm Harbor, Florida

We stayed here for a week vacation at universal and loved it! Clean facility, cafe in site, fun cool pool with good views and great rooms for a great price AND discounted as an annual pass holder The two bedroom suites had. A small kitchen and there was a store on property I didn’t like that if you walked out of the hotel to hit the boulevard the… Read more
We stayed here for a week vacation at universal and loved it! Clean facility, cafe in site, fun cool pool with good views and great rooms for a great price AND discounted as an annual pass holder The two bedroom suites had. A small kitchen and there was a store on property I didn’t like that if you walked out of the hotel to hit the boulevard the gate door doesn’t work so you have to walk a block either way to get back in Also the buses to the park didn’t adhere to social distancing or seem too clean The pool though! Excellent lifeguards especially Kristina who helped and went above and beyond for me and my family and everyone else to enjoy their time she’s always on her feet talking to everyone the music even plays under the water and there’s sprinklers for baby’s The rooms were great except they aren’t doing housekeeping due to this corona virus ordeal which I’m not sure how I feel about that as I would have brought my own cleaning supplies especially with the virus the park etc Cafe food is yummy and decent priced Definitely coming back Read less
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Jul 1, 2020 494marilynw

I will start by saying it is brand new and very clean bright and pretty. However the rooms are so small any more than 2 people in a Room you would never be able to walk around. . No Room to put your suitcases let alone a decent dresser or closet. The bathroom is the size of a closet you have slide around the door to get into the shower. There… Read more
I will start by saying it is brand new and very clean bright and pretty. However the rooms are so small any more than 2 people in a Room you would never be able to walk around. . No Room to put your suitcases let alone a decent dresser or closet. The bathroom is the size of a closet you have slide around the door to get into the shower. There is absolutely no amenities in the Room no coffee pot a flimsy plastic glass and a small ice bucket. . I called three times prior to arriving to inquire about a coffee pot and was told each time there was one in every Room. There was none in the Room because there is a Starbucks on site I suppose. Went down to the small cafe that was open coffee wasn't made in the morning the lady felt sorry for me hurried up and made me a quick cup complimentary. Read less