Universal'S Cabana Bay Beach Resort - Orlando

Retro-themed Universal resort with early park admission and two massive pools

Amenities & Recreation

Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort offers two large pool areas, including a zero-entry pool and a lazy river with a water slide. The property has a 10-lane bowling alley called Galaxy Bowl that doubles as a dining venue with a restaurant and bar. Guests can also use the fitness center, play table tennis, or attend movie nights held at the resort.

Accommodations

Cabana Bay family suites are equipped with kitchenettes and can sleep up to six guests, making them suitable for larger groups. The resort offers accessible rooms with features such as grab rails, Braille signage, and auditory guidance for guests with disabilities. Every room at Cabana Bay resort includes a private bathroom, air conditioning, and a safe deposit box.

Location & Transportation

The Cabana Bay Beach Resort is located within walking distance of Universal's Volcano Bay water park and provides a complimentary shuttle service to Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, and CityWalk. Guests staying at the hotel receive exclusive early park admission up to one hour before the regular opening time at select Universal parks. A garden walk path also connects the resort to the theme parks for those who prefer to walk.

Dining Options

Bayliner Diner is the main cafeteria-style restaurant at Universal Cabana Bay, offering a variety of food stations for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The Galaxy Bowl Restaurant serves food alongside the bowling alley, and the Hideaway Bar & Grill provides poolside dining with a bar. A Starbucks is located on-site, and the Malt Shoppe offers ice cream and milkshakes.

Entertainment & Activities

Cabana Bay resort includes a games room with arcade machines and a table tennis area for indoor recreation. Outdoor activities include poolside games, a fire pit area where guests can purchase s'mores kits, and poolside cabanas available for rent. The property also has a minimarket on-site and a 24-hour front desk for guest convenience.

• Location: Walking distance to Volcano Bay, free shuttle to Universal parks
• Pools: Two large pools, lazy river, water slide, heated year-round
• Bowling: 10-lane bowling alley with restaurant and bar
• Early Park Admission: Up to 1 hour before regular park opening at select parks
• Family Suites: Sleep up to six, include kitchenette
• Dining: Bayliner Diner, Galaxy Bowl, Starbucks, Malt Shoppe