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A Guide to Choosing the Best Hotel for Your Family at Universal Orlando Resort

Stephanie Dominguez
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EDITOR’S NOTE: This blog was originally published in August of 2019 and then underwent extensive updates and editing in August of 2023 to remain current and relevant.

You’ve told your kid(s) they’re finally going on a Universal Orlando Resort vacation and they are psyched. There’s real palpable excitement! Certainly, this is no small feat. Pride rushes through your veins because this is what a parenting win feels like.

Now, the task of picking the right kid-friendly hotel begins. Here’s everything you’ll ever need to know about our hotels to help you decide which spectacular hotel is right for your whole family. And rest assured that there’s a hotel for every budget and family-style, so you’ll have hotel benefits to fit your every need.

PREMIER HOTELS – $$$$

PREFERRED HOTELS – $$$

PRIME VALUE HOTELS – $$

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Loews Portofino Bay Hotel

No passport needed to enjoy this Mediterranean-themed hotel! As soon as you arrive, you’ll be transported to the picturesque seaside village of Portofino, Italy. Kids and parents can enjoy the charming piazza surrounded by a colorful harbor where water taxis ferry guests back and forth to the theme parks. Here at Portofino Bay Hotel, you’ll find three enticing pools and incredible restaurants, from a casual pizzeria to a family-style restaurant with delicious Italian favorites and strolling musicians that serenade you tableside. You can even book a Despicable Me Kids’ Suite that sleeps up to five guests. The kids’ rooms capture the excitement of Gru’s Laboratory as you’ll sleep like Margo, Edith and Agnes in custom missile beds with Minion-inspired bedding. See the full breakdown below:

 

Hard Rock Hotel

Have you ever wanted to live like a rockstar? You can experience it first-hand when you stay at this laid-back hotel with show-stopping service. Your kids will also thank you for having their very own stage in a Future Rock Star Kids’ Suite. See the full breakdown below:

 

Loews Royal Pacific Resort

This is a South Seas paradise. As you enter this resort, you’ll find tropical wonders and carefree fun. Similarly, your kids will be transported to another jaw-dropping world when they walk into the Jurassic World Kids’ Suites. See the full breakdown below:

 

Loews Sapphire Falls Resort

Are you ready for an escape to a Caribbean paradise? Get inspired by cascading waterfalls over lush tropical grounds. This hotel will have you easing into island time with the calming sounds of steel drums. See the full breakdown below:

 

Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort

Little ones will love this vibrant and retro-themed resort. Did you know there are two massive pools, a lazy river and a bowling alley? This resort also offers family suites that sleep up to six, featuring a separate living area with privacy partition and kitchenette, plus a compartmentalized bathroom.  The kitchenettes offer a mini refrigerator, microwave and sink. See the full breakdown below:

 

Universal’s Aventura Hotel

This modern and sleek hotel offers a cool escape for a great price. Aventura’s rooftop offers views of all three Universal Orlando Resort theme parks.  It’s perfect for kids who love technology as many of the room features are controlled by a tablet. If you’re looking for more space, this hotel offers kids’ suites that sleep up to five guests, allowing your little ones to go to sleep while others can relax in a separate area.  See the full breakdown below:

 

Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites 

Universal Orlando has added extra-affordable options for your vacation with Universal’s Endless Summer Resort. On one end, you have the Surfside Inn and Suites. The vibe at this hotel is relaxed and easy, with a fun surf and beach theme woven throughout. The hotel offers standard rooms and two-bedroom suites that sleep up to six, making it a perfect spot for families of any size.

Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn and Suites

Your other value option is Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn and Suites. With pools, food, and a laid-back beachy vibe, this hotel will live up to its name and make you feel like summer can never end. Like the Surfside Inn and Suites, Dockside offers standard rooms and two-bedroom suites that sleep up to six, offering you and your family great options for your visit.

Parents, which hotel are you most looking forward to staying at? Let us know in the comments below!

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