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Universal Orlando Resort Hotels Tested by Universal Orlando for Military

Staying at a Universal Orlando Resort Hotel is a big commitment. We don’t want you to go into it blind.

We’ve stayed at all of the Universal Orlando Resort Hotels.

Universal Orlando Resort Sapphire Falls Resort with Islands of Adventure in the background - Shot from the Adventura Hotel
Sapphire Falls Resort with Islands of Adventure in the background – Shot from the Adventura Hotel

On this page we’ll share with you our thoughts on all of these hotels.

Below you’ll see each of the Universal Orlando Resort Hotels listed.

All Hotels will have will have one of the comments below as to whether they are:

  • Tested – We’ve stayed there but prefer the other options
  • Approved – We will definitely go back
  • Favorite – Our favorite resorts
  • Most Favorite – These are our Most Favorite Resort in each Resort Category

They will also have bullet points that highlight either their pluses or minuses.

Be sure to click on each resort’s name below to read more information about each.

Universal Orlando Resort Cabana Bay Beach Resort - Room Pic
Universal Orlando Resort Cabana Bay Beach Resort

Universal Orlando Resort Premier Resort Hotels

There are three Premier Resorts on Universal Orlando Resort Property.

As the name suggests, these are the premier hotels of Universal Orlando. They are decorated exquisitely based upon their overall resort theme.

All Premiers have great pool areas, a variety of dining options and lounges.

Loews Royal Pacific Resort – Tested

  • Unlimited Express Pass Included!
  • On Universal Main Campus
  • Water TaxiTransportation to CityWalk and Parks
  • Walk to to CityWalk and Parks
  • Most Expensive Resorts

This hotel while nice seems a step down from the other two Premier Hotels. It’s the furthest of the Premiers. The room we stayed in had peeling sections of wallpaper and desk/lounge chairs that looked and smelled like they came from the GoodWill.

Universal Orlando Loews Royal Pacific Resort Courtyard
Universal Orlando Loews Royal Pacific Resort Courtyard

Hard Rock Hotel – Most Favorite 

  • Unlimited Express Pass Included!
  • On Universal Main Campus
  • Water TaxiTransportation to CityWalk and Parks
  • Walk to to CityWalk and Parks (Shortest Walk)
  • Most Expensive Resorts
Hard Rock Hotel Pool
Hard Rock Hotel Pool Area

Loews Portofino Bay Resort – Favorite

  • Unlimited Express Pass Included!
  • On Universal Main Campus
  • Water TaxiTransportation to CityWalk and Parks
  • Walk to to CityWalk and Parks (Longest Walk)
  • Very Large Resort – You can be a long walk from lobby, dining, etc
  • Most Expensive Resorts
Universal Orlando Lowes Portofino Bay Resort
Universal Orlando Lowes Portofino Bay Resort

Universal Orlando Resort Preferred Resort Hotel

There is only one Preferred Resort Hotel on Universal Orlando Resort Property.

Loews Sapphire Falls Resort – Most Favorite

  • On Universal Main Campus
  • Water TaxiTransportation to CityWalk and Parks
  • A variety of dining options and lounges
  • A step down in price

The hard rock is a quick 6 minute walk from Universal Studios and 10 from Islands of Adventure.

Universal Orlando Sapphire Falls Resort
Universal Orlando Sapphire Falls Resort

Universal Orlando Resort Prime Value Resort Hotels

There are two Prime Value Hotels on Universal Orlando Resort Property.

Universal’s Aventura Hotel – Tested

  • On Universal Main Campus
  • Very close to Water Taxi Transportation to CityWalk and Parks
  • Walk to Volcano Bay
Universal Orlando Resort Adventura Hotel Pool
Universal Orlando Resort Adventura Hotel

Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort – Favorite

  • Not on Universal Main Campus
  • Very Close to Volcano Bat (A short walk)
  • Fantastic Pool Areas
  • On site bowling
  • A little more than the cheapest
  • Only Bus Transportation Available
Universal Orlando Resort Cabana Bay Beach Resort Pool Area
Universal Orlando Resort Cabana Bay Beach Resort Pool Area

Universal Orlando Resort Value Resort Hotels

There are two Value Resort Hotels on Universal Orlando Resort Property. These are the lowest priced of Universal’s resorts and understandably have the lowest level of amenities and are furthest from the parks.

Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn and Suites – Tested

  • Cheapest Universal Hotels
  • Not on Universal Main Campus
  • Only Bus Transportation Available
Universal Orlando Resort Hotels Pool Area
Universal Orlando Resort The Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn and Suites

Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites – Tested

  • Smaller of the two Endless Summer Hotels – Which puts it first in desirability
  • Cheapest Universal Hotels
  • Not on Universal Main Campus
  • Only Bus Transportation Available
Universal Orlando Resort The Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites Pool Area
Universal Orlando Resort The Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites

Over To You

Which Universal Orlando Resorts have you stayed at? Which are your favorites and why?

Let us know in the comments Section below!

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