Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort is a fun, retro, beach-themed family hotel at the Universal Orlando Resort in Florida. The resort is located right across the street from Loews Sapphire Falls Resort and Universal’s Aventura Hotel.

Should I Stay at Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort?

No question about it, this hotel is ideal for family getaways, and especially for guests who love to play in the water!

In this short video, you’ll see why families are crazy about staying at Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort.

Transportation and Dining Options

Dining options include table service or food court style. Poolside service for light fare is also available.

Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort Swizzle Lounge
Swizzle Lounge is the lobby bar located at Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort.

Restaurants and bars include:

  • Delizioso Pizza
  • Atomic Tonic
  • Hideaway Bar and Grill
  • Swizzle Lounge
  • Galaxy Bowl Restaurant
  • Bay Liner Diner

Rooms at Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort

Standard rooms accommodate up to 4 guests. Guests may request a poolside or Volcano Bay view as an upgrade. These rooms have 2 queen beds.

Volcano Bay View Standard Room at Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort
This is a Volcano Bay View Standard Room at Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort.

Family Suites are located in either the Courtyard or the Tower, and can accommodate up to 6 guests.  Family Suites have either an interior or exterior entry. The Family Suite features a kitchenette and separate living room, with 2 queen beds and a pull-out sofa.

Click here to take a brief tour of a Family Suite at Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort.

The Volcano Bay View 2-Bedroom Suite is larger, at 772 square feet, with a queen bed, 2 double beds and a pull-out sofa, kitchenette and 2 full bathrooms, accommodating up to 8 guests.

View of Universal's Volcano Bay water park from Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort
A spectacular view of Universal’s Volcano Bay water park from Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort.

Features and Amenities

There is so much to do at Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort! With its own exclusive entrance to Universal’s Volcano Bay water park, guests can easily slip over to this park for a day of fun in the sun! There is also a bowling alley, shopping, a lazy river and awesome feature pool on site. For a full list of amenities and activities available at this hotel, please download the printable fact sheet located at the bottom of this page.

Poolside Cabanas at Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort
Poolside cabanas may be rented at Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort.

Benefits of Staying at Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort

Guests of this hotel can enjoy:

  • Early park admission to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Universal’s Volcano Bay one hour before the theme park opens (valid theme park admission required) with exclusive entrance gate to Universal’s Volcano Bay
  • Complimentary transportation to Universal’s theme parks and Universal CityWalk via shuttle bus
  • Universal Orlando character appearances
  • Resort-wide charging privileges with room key
  • Complimentary delivery of merchandise purchased throughout the resort to your hotel
  • Golf Universal Orlando program
  • Complimentary access to select live entertainment venues at Universal CityWalk for the length of stay

Note: This hotel does NOT include Universal ExpressPass, so be sure to inquire about adding this feature to your Universal Orlando Resort vacation package!

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