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Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort

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Enjoy vibrant, retro-style with rooms and suites brilliantly designed for fun and affordability. Relax with a splash, surrounded by amazing iconic architecture inspired by classic Florida beach resorts of the 1950s and 60s. Sample a variety of options in the incredible food court. Every day comes with fun for all ages with two massive pools, a winding river, a bowling alley and more. It’s all within walking distance of Universal’s Volcano Bay. Plus you’ll enjoy the exclusive benefits of staying in Universal. Breeze into one of the Universal parks an hour earlier than other guests with Early Park Admission*. Plus, it’s a quick hop from Universal’s hotels to the parks with free shuttles. *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 Universal’s Volcano Bay. Valid at select attractions at each park. Attractions are subject to substitutions without notice. Additional restrictions may apply.
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Paid public parking on-site
Free internet
Pool
Fitness Centre with Gym / Workout Room
Bar / lounge
Bowling
Game room
Children Activities (Kid / Family Friendly)
Parking
Wifi
Paid wifi
Hot bath
Lazy river
Pool / beach towels
Outdoor pool
Heated pool
Fence around pool
Coffee shop
Restaurant
Breakfast available
Snack bar
Vending machine
Poolside bar
Evening entertainment
Free shuttle or taxi services
Shuttle bus service
Car hire
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Conference facilities
Banquet room
Meeting rooms
24-hour security
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Concierge
Convenience store
Gift shop
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Shops
Sun loungers / beach chairs
Sun umbrellas
ATM on site
24-hour check-in
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Languages Spoken
English, Spanish
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Rosemary E wrote a review Yesterday
Kilmacolm, United Kingdom89 contributions24 helpful votes
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Great 10 day stay in Cabana Bay in February with my son and daughter (20,10). Based ourselves here as we were only doing Universal this year. Hotel was great, rooms clean and spacious. We were based in the tower at Volcano Bay entrance which was a standard room. Brilliant for the water park and also getting the surf side bus over to international drive for Denny’s, ihop, walgreens etc. no fault with any of the hotel facilities and the walkway path to Universal and Sapphire Falls to get the water ferry were great options for skipping the main que at CityWalk. We had fantastic weather (we’re Scottish) and queues were low this time of year. TIP buy the refillable cups for your length of stay when you arrive. Take the hotel towels into volcano bay. Take a fire stick to chill out in your room
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Paul M wrote a review Apr 2022
Marietta, Georgia20 contributions62 helpful votes
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As someone who has stayed in a good number of Disney hotels over the years, this was my first stay in a Universal property. I traveled with my wife and sons (both aged 12) and we stayed for a few nights. This place is fantastic, it has a great theme with 50s vibe, two wonderful pools, but the icing on the cake was the lazy river! Our boys spent hours in that, it was a highlight of the trip. Meals were great with plenty of options, the staff were awesome, and the transport to the Universal parks was reliable and efficient. We’d happily stay here again!
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Date of stay: April 2022Trip type: Travelled with family
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Christian b wrote a review 17 Mar
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The diner sells you trash and calls it food. I got the mindful chick’n at their international restaurant and it was the most bland insult to my taste buds i’ve ever experienced. the fact they call it food and sell it to you with a straight face is a straight up war crime. I paid 27$ for 2 of them and I feel cheated, lied to and robbed. I’m not a picky eater either, I accidentally ate a whole box of dog treats once and enjoyed it. This though. I wouldn’t feed this to my dog and I mean it.
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Sandra C wrote a review 14 Mar
3 contributions1 helpful vote
My stay was decent. Not really worth the money if you are traveling solo, but if you’re with a second person and can share the $300/night room, it makes sense for a quick stay in a pinch. However, the bed sheets were very thin and amenities on the lower end. Shower curtains had dirt which seems like a good cleaning would get rid of. A little more attention to cleanliness would be great.
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled on business
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LexiV wrote a review 12 Mar
Cleveland, Ohio919 contributions242 helpful votes
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We stayed here for 4 nights during the first week of March. This was our first stay on Universal property. We have stayed at Disney hotels multiple times in the past. This hotel's theme is great. We loved the architecture, decor, oldies music in the cafeteria, etc. Our room was ready for us when we arrived before 9 am, which was truly appreciated. The cafeteria's prices were very reasonable. We spent a lot of time in the lazy river (which closes at 9:30 this time of year). We also used the pool and hot tub near the lazy river (both of which stay open until 10). The pool and lazy river are both heated and very comfortable even after dark. There is a sandy "beach" area too. We brought our own pool tubes and there is a self-service air pump to fill them, but if I come again (and I hope I do) I'll just buy them there since prices were very reasonable. We were in a tower room with no particular view to speak of. If the window had opened, I think we could have gone through it basically right into Volcano Bay. Busses were always there and waiting when we got to the stop at both the hotel and City Walk. We had to check out at 11, but didn't leave until 12, so they held our bags for us at luggage services. They also were kind enough to print our boarding passes. Everyone working there was very friendly and helpful. For example, the woman who printed our park tickets (I couldn't get the self-service kiosk to work), advised me to take photos of them, which ended up being priceless advice on our last day in the park when my youngest realized she had forgotten her ticket while we were entering during early admission (which is included in your hotel stay and saved us a ton of time in line). We also received a full set of fresh towels, soaps, shampoo, and conditioner daily. You can also request a wake up call from a variety of Universal characters daily. Our fave was King Kong (he just growls at you), but Betty Boop was also fun. My two teens straight up begged me to stay here longer and are already trying to get me to agree to another visit, so I feel confident that we'll be back.
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Date of stay: March 2024
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Noemi wrote a review 6 Mar
Galway, Ireland1 contribution
Air conditioning did not turn off. Reception unfriendly and doesn’t help. Asked for additional blankets and waited more than 1 hour. They did not bring them. No hot water in shower. They did not even know where to turn off the air conditioning, or guide me where to switch it off. Horrible, will never return.
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled on business
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Response from Universal's Cabana Bay Beach, General Manager at Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort
Responded 1 week ago
Thank you for your review and for choosing Cabana Bay. We apologize for the inconvenience you experienced with the air conditioning not turning off and the lack of assistance from our reception team. It's truly disappointing to hear that your requests for additional blankets were not fulfilled promptly, and we understand how frustrating it must have been to encounter issues with the hot water in the shower. We take your feedback seriously, and we will address these issues with our team to ensure that they are promptly resolved and do not happen again in the future. We appreciate your feedback and hope we will have the opportunity to welcome you back and make your next experience a pleasant one. Sincerely, Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort Management
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T Kate wrote a review 4 Mar
4 contributions2 helpful votes
Excellent resort! There is so much to do and great transport to the parks - buses said every 15 mins but was more like 5. Fabulous pool areas and lazy river, great easy dining options and staff were helpful throughout our stay. Room was spacious and perfect for 2 people.
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Responded 2 weeks ago
Thank you for your review and for choosing Cabana Bay. We're delighted to hear that you had an excellent experience at our resort and that you found so much to do. It's wonderful to know that our transportation to the parks exceeded your expectations and that you enjoyed our fabulous pool areas and lazy river. We're also glad to hear that you found our dining options convenient and that our staff were helpful throughout your stay. Your compliments about the spaciousness of your room are greatly appreciated. We appreciate your feedback and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Have a swell day, Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort Management.
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daniellezebragrl wrote a review 3 Mar
South Florida76 contributions31 helpful votes
We have stayed at Cabana Bay multiple times and we always love it!! The staff is friendly and helpful. We love the multiple pool areas and pretty walk to the parks. The food court is wonderful! Their pizza is always super yummy and we have never been disappointed with other meals. It’s quiet and beds are comfy!!
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip: The walk to the parks is great! Bring your own tubes for lazy river.
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Responded 2 weeks ago
Thank you for your review and for choosing to return to Cabana Bay. We're thrilled to hear that you love staying at Cabana Bay and that you've enjoyed multiple visits with us. It's fantastic to know that our staff has been friendly and helpful during your stays. We're delighted that you appreciate the multiple pool areas and the convenient walk to the parks. We're also glad to hear that you enjoy our food court, especially the delicious pizza, and that you've found our other meals satisfying. Creating a quiet and comfortable environment for our guests is important to us, so we're pleased to hear that you found our beds comfy. We appreciate your feedback and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Have a swell day, Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort Management.
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Paul P wrote a review 3 Mar
Wrexham, United Kingdom145 contributions38 helpful votes
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My self and husband stayed here back in November 2023, completely forgot to review!! Was our first time staying, we had 2 weeks!! Check in was very straight forward and easy. We upgraded to a tower (Beach side) for the Volcano Bay view. Was very reasonable!! It is a bit of a walk to the tower from the lobby, but a nice walk past the pool!! The room was absolutely perfect!! Very spacious and so clean!! All the staff we spoke with were so friendly!! We loved movie nights by the pool, it was fab! But the lazy river was our favourite!! Could stay in there all day!! We will absolutely be back soon!!!
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Date of stay: November 2023Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Thank you for your review and for choosing Cabana Bay. We're delighted to hear that you had the best time during your stay with us back in November 2023. It's wonderful to know that you found the check-in process straightforward and that you enjoyed upgrading to a tower room with a Volcano Bay view. We're thrilled that you found the room spacious, clean, and perfect for your needs. We're thrilled that you enjoyed the movie nights by the pool and that the lazy river was your favorite spot. We appreciate your feedback and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Have a swell day, Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort Management.
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Sandy J wrote a review 1 Mar
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First of all I would like to express my gratitude to Mr. Kenrick for making our stay and my son's 3rd birthday a memorable one. With his outstanding customer service from the moment we arrived to our departure. He definitely exceeded expectations and went above and beyond for us. He was committed to making our stay an enjoyable one and I am very thankful and grateful to have meet him. He truly helps customers out of the kindness of his heart and not expecting anything in return, in fact he refused the tip we had for him. So please reward him with or bonus or something for his outstanding service, He deserves it! Thank you Kenrick! Regards, Johnson/Davis family :)
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Thank you for your review and for choosing Cabana Bay. We're thrilled to hear that Mr. Kenrick made your stay and your son's 3rd birthday so memorable with his outstanding customer service. Kenrick is indeed an invaluable member of our team, and we're delighted to hear that he exceeded your expectations and went above and beyond to ensure you had an enjoyable stay. Your kind words will be shared with him, and we will make sure to recognize his exceptional service. We appreciate your feedback and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Have a swell day, Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort Management.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort
Which popular attractions are close to Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort?
Nearby attractions include Universal Islands of Adventure (0.8 km), Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition (1.2 km), and Hard Rock Live (1.1 km).
What are some of the property amenities at Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include a pool, an on-site restaurant, and a lounge.
Which room amenities are available at Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort?
Top room amenities include a kitchenette, air conditioning, and a flat screen TV.
What food & drink options are available at Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and a poolside bar during their stay.
Is parking available at Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort?
Yes, paid public parking on-site is available to guests.
What are some restaurants close to Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort?
Conveniently located restaurants include Strong Water Tavern, Bubba Gump Shrimp Co., and Nile Ethiopian.
Are there opportunities to exercise at Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort?
Yes, guests have access to a pool and a fitness centre during their stay.
Are any cleaning services offered at Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort?
Yes, dry cleaning and laundry service are offered to guests.
Does Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort offer any business services?
Yes, it conveniently offers meeting rooms, a banquet room, and conference facilities.
Which languages are spoken by the staff at Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort?
The staff speaks multiple languages, including English and Spanish.
Are there any historical sites close to Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort?
Many travellers enjoy visiting City Hall (12.1 km) and Jack Kerouac House (13.5 km).