The Ultimate Guide to Universal Orlando Hotel Pools

Welcome to Florida: the sunshine state. The perfect place for you to dip your toes into our beautiful and refreshing pools. Or you might want to grab a cocktail and make a shaded lounge chair your next nap destination. Well, if you’re staying at one of our amazing hotels, you’re in the perfect place.

Universal Orlando Resort is just that — a resort. You’re minutes away from Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure, Universal Epic Universe and Universal Volcano Bay.

Sure, you may be at the theme park that makes all other theme parks jealous, but you’re staying in the heart of where adventure meets relaxation. Before you grab your sunscreen and head outside, here’s what makes the pools at Universal Orlando Resort hotels worth diving into:

• Explore resort-style pool amenities, ranging from sandy beaches and lazy rivers to waterslides, private cabanas and zero-entry designs.
• Find the perfect fit for your crew: whether that means kid-friendly splash zones or a more serene retreat.
• Discover the best spots for poolside bites and refreshing cocktails.

Scroll to find your favorite pool or click the links to jump to a specific hotel pool you’d like to see.

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Signature Collection Hotels | $$$–$$$$

• Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
• Hard Rock Hotel Orlando
• Loews Royal Pacific Resort
• Loews Sapphire Falls Resort
• Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel

Prime Value Hotels | $$

• Universal Stella Nova Resort
• Universal Terra Luna Resort
• Universal Aventura Hotel

Value Inns & Suites | $-$$

• Universal Cabana Bay Beach Resort
• Universal Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites 
• Universal Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn and Suites

Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a Loews Hotel

Relaxation takes the center stage at Universal Helios Grand Hotel, a sunlit sanctuary overlooking Universal Epic Universe.

The resort’s zero-entry pool features underwater speakers for a truly immersive experience.

• Poolside Restaurant: Lotus Lagoon
• Amenities: Towels, terraced deck, fire pit, hot tub, private cabanas for rent, poolside activities

Loews Portofino Bay Hotel

Loews Portofino Bay Hotel transports you to the tranquil beauty of Italy with three unique pool experiences: the Beach Pool, Villa Pool and Hillside Pool.

Beach Pool

The Beach Pool is the ideal place for your family to spend the day together. This lively, yet serene pool area features a Roman aqueduct–inspired waterslide, a sandy beach, children’s pool, two hot tubs and colorful beach cabanas.

• Poolside Restaurant: Splendido Bar and Grill
• Amenities: Towels, water, waterslide, poolside activities, sandy beach, hot tubs, pool bar, pool concierge

Villa Pool

For a bit more exclusivity, the Villa Pool offers additional amenities including private cabana rentals and upgraded lounge chairs. Get away from the action and kick up your feet under a cabana that includes a ceiling fan, refrigerator, phone and plasma TV.

• Amenities: Towels, water, cabana rentals, pool concierge, bocce ball court

Hillside Pool

The third pool, the Hillside Pool, is just off the hotel’s east wing. This pool offers a bit more privacy for a quiet place to relax by the water. The most secluded of the pools – you’ll feel like you’re on your own private Tuscan estate. Vacations are for dreaming, right? And if you’re looking for the perfect poolside nap, you’ve found it at the Hillside Pool.

• Amenities: Towels

Hard Rock Hotel Orlando

If you’re looking for a pool that rocks, it’s waiting for you at Hard Rock Hotel Orlando. And when I say that it rocks, I’m not joking. You’ll never miss a beat in this 12,000 square–foot pool that features an underwater sound system. I think this is what the Beach Boys would call ‘good vibrations.’ On select days, you might even get a chance to hear live music poolside.

The entertainment doesn’t stop there. The pool at Hard Rock Hotel Orlando also features a 260–foot slide, two hot tubs, a sand beach and volleyball court. Now that’s the kind of pool that will wear the kids out.

• Poolside Restaurant: Beachclub

Loews Royal Pacific Resort

If you’re seeking a tropical oasis in the heart of the Pacific Ocean, skip the 15-hour flight and indulge at Loews Royal Pacific Resort. Sink your toes into the white-sand beach that hugs the huge lagoon-style pool.

You’ll feel like you’re on a Polynesian island as you relax by the palm tree-lined pool. This area features two hot tubs and the impressive Royal Bali Sea interactive water play area for children. For some shade and privacy, rent a private cabana complete with amenities such as a ceiling fan, phone, TV, refrigerator with water, soda and a fruit bowl.

On select evenings (weather permitting) you can witness a torch-lighting ceremony featuring the “oli aloha” welcoming chant, a fire dancer and more. This is a hidden gem you won’t want to miss.

• Poolside Restaurant: Bula Bar and Grille
• Amenities: Towels, pool concierge, cabana rentals, poolside activities, water play area

Loews Sapphire Falls Resort

Next stop: Caribbean escape. Welcome to Loews Sapphire Falls Resort, featuring the largest pool at Universal Orlando Resort – a 16,000-square-foot, zero-entry pool. Now that’s a lot of room for fun, and even more for relaxation. Surrounding the pool, you’ll find a sandy beach, hot tub, cabanas for rent, waterslide, children’s play area and a fire pit.

• Poolside Restaurant: Dhrum Club Kantine
• Amenities: Towels, pool concierge, cabana rentals, poolside activities, firepit, slide

Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort

Cabana Courtyard

Step back in time and into fun at the pool at Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort. Experience retro-relaxation at its finest with this amazing pool that the whole family will obsess over. The kids will splash to their heart’s content as they slide down the dive tower-themed waterslide. Treat yourself at the poolside Atomic Tonic bar and relax under one of the cabanas for rent or shaded picnic tables. The Cabana Courtyard offers a large fire pit and fun for the whole family.

• Poolside Restaurant: Atomic Tonic
• Amenities: Towels, slide, cabana rentals, poolside games, splash pad

Lazy River Courtyard

If you were already sold on the mid-century leisure at Cabana Bay, just wait. The Lazy River Courtyard is home to another sparkling swimming pool that features a winding river, sand beach, two fire pits, hot tubs and plenty of outdoor seating perfect for relaxing and soaking up the warm Florida sunshine. Yep, you heard that right, a lazy river at your hotel –– you can even catch a glimpse of the Volcano at Universal Volcano Bay!

• Poolside Restaurant: Hideaway Bar & Grill
• Amenities: Towels, lazy river, inner tubes for purchase, poolside games, hot tub

Universal Stella Nova Resort

If you’re looking for a mix of adventure through the cosmos and rest and relaxation, look no further than Universal Stella Nova Resort.

Universal Stella Nova Resort’s pool area features a 10,000 square foot pool, a kids’ splash pad, and a hot tub.

• Poolside Restaurant: Galaxy Bar and Galaxy Grill
• Amenities: Towels, kids’ splash pad, poolside activities, hot tubs, outdoor firepit

Universal Terra Luna Resort 

After a day of celestial thrills, Universal Terra Luna Resort is perfect for travelers wanting to drift into relaxation.

The resort offers a pool area set in themed style with a zero-entry pool and a hot tub.

• Poolside Restaurant: Moonrise Bar and Moonrise Grill
• Amenities: Towels, poolside activities, outdoor firepit, hot tubs

Universal Aventura Hotel

Modern meets South Beach style at the pool at Universal Aventura Hotel. The pool, a splash zone for kids and a fire pit provide for plenty of chill time after a long day in the parks. This is the oasis you were dreaming of where you’ll soak in the sun, cool off and tell tales of the day’s adventures while planning the next.

• Poolside Bar: Bar Sol
• Amenities: Towels, splash pad, hot tub, fire pit

Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites

For a pool that’s so cool it’s shaped like a surfboard, hang ten at Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites. You’ll feel like you’re catching a wave in the middle of the ocean as you kick back in the waterfront pool and soak in the Florida sunshine. It’s the perfect place to relax and play for the whole family. Sounds pretty rad to me.

• Poolside Bar: Sand Bar
• Amenities: Towels

Universal Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn & Suites

Universal Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn and Suites is true to its name with a fun and summery vibe.

The resort makes for twice the splash with two 11,000 square foot pools. One of the pools features a kids’ splash pad, making it a go-to for families wanting to soak up the Florida sunshine.

• Poolside Restaurant(s):
  • Oasis Beach Bar
  • Wave Maker’s Pool Bar
• Amenities: Towels, poolside activities, kids’ splash pad

Which pool are you most excited to dip your toes into? Tell us in the comments.