Universal 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.
  • Free Room Upgrade: Receive a complimentary room upgrade from a Standard to a Standard 2 Bedroom Suite or a Pool to a Pool 2 Bedroom 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 to all 3 theme parks and Universal CityWalk. Self-parking $19 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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Oct 11, 2024 Andrew H Burgess Hill, United Kingdom

Amazing property Perfect for families Onsite Starbucks and universal gift shop Great food hall Universal parks free transfer bus - 10min journey both ways Onsite gym Huge swimming pool Great room facilities - microwave and sink Ice machine on every floor
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Oct 6, 2024 Samminten Barrie, Canada

I had an awesome time. The check-in was super easy and the front desk staff were very friendly. I got upgraded to a pool view and they accommodated my request for a high floor (11/14) in Tower 2 -The room was clean and I would say had enough storage for 2 maybe 3 people. I will say you can occasionally hear people talking in adjoining rooms or… Read more
I had an awesome time. The check-in was super easy and the front desk staff were very friendly. I got upgraded to a pool view and they accommodated my request for a high floor (11/14) in Tower 2 -The room was clean and I would say had enough storage for 2 maybe 3 people. I will say you can occasionally hear people talking in adjoining rooms or the hallways but after like 9pm I didn’t hear much of anything and slept great -I loved the “food court”. It was well priced and had so many options. I did buy the refillable cup and I think it was worth it. There is also a microwave in the seating area instead of in the rooms. You can also order a pizza to your room for $18 USD at night. -Pools were clean and never super crowded. I really liked that it was a walk in pool without steps on the main side -Busses to City Walk/ the parks are super easy to get to. They are right out front and there is a queue. I stayed at the end of September and I never waited longer the 5 minutes for a bus. It’s probably 10-15 minutes to get across the bridge to the parks depending on traffic. Read less
Image of the Tripadvisor rating A great stay but with a couple of niggles

Oct 5, 2024 JnB1309 Barnstaple, United Kingdom

This was our 2nd time staying here and, like last time, we really enjoyed it overall. The rooms are a good size and excellent value. Noise wasn't an issue, although I appreciate other floors and rooms could he noisier (do bear in mind this is a value hotel with over 2,000 rooms - it's going to be busy and noisy). The shuttles to the park are… Read more
This was our 2nd time staying here and, like last time, we really enjoyed it overall. The rooms are a good size and excellent value. Noise wasn't an issue, although I appreciate other floors and rooms could he noisier (do bear in mind this is a value hotel with over 2,000 rooms - it's going to be busy and noisy). The shuttles to the park are brilliant; we never waited more than 5 minutes, and nearly always walked straight onto one. The hotel really is well located for the park, and is also close to the I-4. Pier 8 Market has a good range of food throughout the day, and is reasonably priced. My coeliac wife enjoyed the gluten free waffles and pizzas that were cooked to order by the chef. The hotel is also well equipped in terms of other amenities such as the laundry rooms, gym with showers, Starbucks and games room. We got good value from our refillable mug, using the Freestyle machines and drip coffee loads during our 2 weeks. There are two negatives which stop me giving 5/5. The housekeeping was inconsistent this year (certainly more so than last year). One day, for example, they just totally forgot to make our bed. Some would replenish towels and toiletries, others wouldn't. The other is the cost of parking at the hotel. With tax it cost us $263 for 13 days.... This is extortionate and clearly the hotel cashing in on a captive market. Overall though we do enjoy our stays, and will almost certainly return early next year (we're planning a shorter trip without a car, meaning no parking charges!). Read less
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Oct 4, 2024 Donna H Bristol, United Kingdom

3rd stay but unfortunately I think probably our last. Let me start by saying, I only ever leave my holidays with incredible memories. I always make the most of them. They cost a lot of money and I literally wait all year for them. The issues I faced, may well have been dealt with, had I spoke to someone there. I didn’t. It’s not what I go away to… Read more
3rd stay but unfortunately I think probably our last. Let me start by saying, I only ever leave my holidays with incredible memories. I always make the most of them. They cost a lot of money and I literally wait all year for them. The issues I faced, may well have been dealt with, had I spoke to someone there. I didn’t. It’s not what I go away to do. To stand in line to complain about something that I know won’t have any resolution anyway!! (This is Universal’s downfall versus Disney, in my opinion. Disney fix things and they do it well!!). So my third stay. Upgraded by the lovely Isiah as it was our wedding anniversary. Thank you for that. Beautiful pool view. I think it’s worth spending more to have a 2 bed-I missed the space this year. Everything beautiful. Staff personable. Rooms clean (my front door was filthy and it remained that way), very well stocked at all times. The refillable cup a must ($30 for your stay). BUT. I’ve now stayed at universals 12 times. Aventura x 3 dockside x 3 and cabana bay x 6. In all those times, I have never known the pool side areas to be so dirty!!!?? I was there for 10 days. From day 1 there was a pair of dirty, grey kids socks on the sandy bit in front of the pool of tower 1. They remained there the entire time!! I cut my foot on a plastic cup that was buried in the same bit. There was cigarette ends. Plasters (band aids). Lolly sticks. It was absolutely filthy. Never once cleaned. Now i remember it so fondly being cleaned and raked overnight and coming down In the morning to fresh sand. It was absolutely horrid. Dirty black leaves covering everything. It really didn’t feel like I was in a universal resort at all. I couldn’t enjoy my only day at volcano bay because of my foot, again really tempering my holiday. Be careful dockside. You’re letting standards slip and it’s not ok. Read less
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Oct 3, 2024 Rose D

The hotel staff were extremely welcoming and accommodating to any additional needs. We have stayed at Dockside for a total of three times now and have never had an issue with cleanliness. There are also many food options able to purchase to accommodate for any dietary needs. The shuttles also make it very easy to go from the hotel to the parks at… Read more
The hotel staff were extremely welcoming and accommodating to any additional needs. We have stayed at Dockside for a total of three times now and have never had an issue with cleanliness. There are also many food options able to purchase to accommodate for any dietary needs. The shuttles also make it very easy to go from the hotel to the parks at any time of day. On top of that, we also have early access to the parks because Dockside is a Universal Hotel. Read less