Universal Cabana Bay Beach Resort

Universal Orlando Resort, Orlando

Virgin rating

Galaxy Bowl
Volcano View Standard Room
Volcano View
Swizzle Lounge
2 Bedroom Suite
Volcano View 2 Bedroom Suite
Volcano Bay View 2 Bedroom Suite
Volcano View 2 Bedroom Suite
Bayline Diner
Family Suite
Family Suite
Standard Room
Jack LaLanne Gym
Fitness Studio
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Galaxy Bowl
Volcano View Standard Room
Volcano View
Swizzle Lounge
2 Bedroom Suite
Volcano View 2 Bedroom Suite
Volcano Bay View 2 Bedroom Suite
Volcano View 2 Bedroom Suite
Bayline Diner
Family Suite
Family Suite
Standard Room
Jack LaLanne Gym
Fitness Studio

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 up to 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

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

Where is it

Just a short walk to Universal's Volcano Bay water theme park, and Universal's Citywalk via a guided path, or a short hop on the shuttle to all Universal parks. Transfer time from airport: 20 minutes.

Hotel information

2,200 total rooms. All with air-conditioning, complimentary WiFi, HDTV, mini-fridge, hairdryer, coffee machine, safe, and iron and ironing board. 

Standard Rooms are 300 sq ft and have views of the courtyard and pool, with 2 queen-size beds, sleeping maximum 4 people.

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

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

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 people.

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 people.

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 people. 

  • 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.
  • Exclusive Virgin Benefit - Travel until 31st Dec 2024 and receive - Complimentary self-parking (saving $18 per day) - Guaranteed late check-out available until 1.00pm - Float away with two complimentary inflatable rubber rings per room, for use on the lazy river - Complimentary welcome drink (for guests age 21 or older, valid photo ID may be required. Guests under 21 years will receive a non-alcoholic drink voucher). Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable
  • Free Room Upgrade: Receive a complimentary room upgrade from a Standard to a Standard Courtyard Family Suite or a Poolside to a Poolside Courtyard Family Suite for completed stays between 2 Sep–31 Mar '25, book by 24 Oct '24, when staying a minimum of 5 nights. Please note, the room booked is the room received. Any applicable offers have been calculated into the prices shown. Offers may not be combinable. Blackout dates apply of 26 Dec - 1 Jan'25. Terms and conditions apply. 

Complimentary transportation by shuttle buses or you can walk along guided paths to all 3 theme parks and Universal CityWalk. Self-parking $23 per night plus tax (payable locally, subject to change).

Bayliner Diner (food court with 4 unique food stations including grab ‘n go items). Galaxy Bowl Restaurant (casual table service in an old-school bowling alley). The Hideaway Bar & Grille and Atomic Tonic (poolside bars serving snacks and drinks^). Swizzle Lounge (lobby bar). Shakes Malt Shoppe (serving smoothies, sundaes and more). Starbucks®. Limited pizza delivery*.

2 swimming pools, including a fun, interactive water play area for the kids, lazy river. poolside cabanas*, and waterslide. 10-lane bowling alley*. 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. Universal Studios Store. Universal Vacation Planning Centre. Complimentary WiFi. Early Park Admission† to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ and Universal's Volcano Bay (select attractions, ticket required). Laundry service*. 

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. To discover all the special assistance services we offer please see additional information below.

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

Special assistance

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

©2023 Starbucks Coffee Company. All rights reserved. Cabana Bay Beach Resort TM & © 2023 UCF Hotel Venture II. All rights reserved.  Universal elements and all related indicia TM & © 2023 Universal Studios. All rights reserved.

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Oct 2, 2024 Greg M Florida

Wow! This place was amazing! Such magical experience! Facilities were spotless. Room was spacious. Pool was incredible! Can't say enough about this place. We'll never stay anywhere else! Food is to die for! The entire family loved it! Stay here....you won't regret it!
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Sep 30, 2024 johnwJ7498PG

Stayed here for 2 weeks and I was really pleased with everything Room everything you need is there and nice and clean perfect reception for WiFi Staff very friendly and polite Pools absolutely amazing not to crowded Buses to parks every 10 minutes I will definitely be back
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Sep 29, 2024 annelene c

The main resort building is very cute in its retro theme. There are dining options and entertainment (arcade, bowling, work out space etc) the pools are also enjoyable. But don’t eat the mozzarella sticks (late night) or the “grilled cheese”/cheese quesadilla @ the atomic bar. However, the rooms. Oof did I get a doozy of a room. I was booked in… Read more
The main resort building is very cute in its retro theme. There are dining options and entertainment (arcade, bowling, work out space etc) the pools are also enjoyable. But don’t eat the mozzarella sticks (late night) or the “grilled cheese”/cheese quesadilla @ the atomic bar. However, the rooms. Oof did I get a doozy of a room. I was booked in the castaway section rm 1111 it comes with a kitchenette, 2 beds, a fold out sofa, closet and ample bathroom space. To get to this room you play mental gymnastics with yourself. Yes, the numbers did go from 1110 to 1112 no, you’re not hallucinating. You must “exit” the resort area into the parking lot to find your room. Once in your room you get to enjoy the delightful ambiance of a busy parking lot and several dozens of guests loudly walking by your room daily. But don’t worry, you can also hear all the movements and conversations of the adjoining room as well. Did they just open a muffin container? Yup. Did they just open a plastic bag? Yup. Want to learn a new language? Cabana bay has got you. Just ask to be booked next to someone who speaks another language. You’ll pick it up. Prepare to sleep in arctic conditions, and if you’re lucky like me you’ll be blessed with sleeping on the pull out sofa. Formerly used as a torture device in gulags you too can now enjoy sleeping on the hardest substance known to man. TL;DR: Stay here bc it’s on park property and it’s cute. Bring ear plugs, bring or buy sweats to stay warm, and got the love of all things good, DO NOT SLEEP ON THE PULL OUT SOFA. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating No hot water two days in a row

Sep 26, 2024 Father M

We stayed at cabana Bay for two nights both mornings no hot water. I alerted the staff was told that Maintenance would come down and check on it. We never seen anybody come to the room for it, but I took for granite that the situation was under control seeing that the hotel was not all that busy or overbooked. I didn’t understand why there was… Read more
We stayed at cabana Bay for two nights both mornings no hot water. I alerted the staff was told that Maintenance would come down and check on it. We never seen anybody come to the room for it, but I took for granite that the situation was under control seeing that the hotel was not all that busy or overbooked. I didn’t understand why there was not hot water at the most. It was piss warm, but was told it would be fixed by Maintenance after our not so great shower we headed towards the parking lot where they were cleaning the hotel although you could not tell they were going to get ready to power wash here comes the water all over our hair and clothes, bleach water! Destroying our clothes so we had to go back and take another cool shower. Next morning woke up to the same piss warm water. I alerted the staff through text. I wasn’t asking for any discounts or anything and I made that clear but she needed to address the water issue in the building we were staying at Will never stay here again. I suggest finding a different hotel. Read less
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Sep 25, 2024 derekw283 West Linton, United Kingdom

nice holiday but had late checkout with virgin holidays that housekeeping didnt know about so were rushed out of room leaving behind 2 tshirts hat and sunglasses contacted lost and found but nothing handed in would not recomend this hotel poor customer service once you have paid