Our Guide to Universal Hotels

Universal Orlando offers a range of hotels across four tiers, all including Early Park Admission and free transport, from the budget‑friendly Endless Summer Surfside and Dockside resorts with spacious family suites, to the retro‑themed Cabana Bay with its lazy river and direct Volcano Bay access, while Aventura, Stella Nova and Terra Luna provide stylish Prime Value stays with modern design and great pools; stepping up, Sapphire Falls delivers a relaxed Caribbean atmosphere with water taxi access, and the Signature hotels—Royal Pacific, Hard Rock and Portofino Bay—add luxury touches and the huge perk of Unlimited Express Pass, making them ideal for guests who want maximum convenience and minimal queueing.

Universal Orlando On-Site Hotels

Staying at a Universal Orlando Signature hotel offers significant perks, including free Universal Express Unlimited passes, which allow guests to skip lines at many popular attractions, and Early Park Admission, providing early access to select attractions. Premier hotels also offer complimentary transportation, including water taxis and shuttle buses, to Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, and other parts of the resort. The following are all Universal Orlando Signature hotels:

Loews Portofino Bay Hotel

Hard Rock Hotel

Loews Royal Pacific Resort

Loews Sapphire Falls Resort (This hotel does not offer Universal Express Passes)

Universal Helios Grand Hotel (This hotel does not offer Universal Express Passes)