Universal'S Cabana Bay Beach Resort – A Favorite for Families in Orlando
About the Hotel
Retro-themed accommodations
Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort offers 2,200 guest rooms and suites with a 1950s and 60s retro theme. Choose from Standard Rooms (sleeps 4) or Family Suites (sleeps 6) with kitchenettes. Family Suites include two full bathrooms, a living room with a pull-out sofa, and a kitchenette with a mini refrigerator and microwave. Rooms feature 40-inch flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and Cuisinart coffee pod brewers. Poolside Family Suites provide direct access to the resort's two massive pools.
Onsite dining options
The Bayliner Diner food court serves breakfast sandwiches, pizza, burgers, and international dishes like Brazilian beef and vegetarian Lo Mein. Galaxy Bowl Restaurant, located in the 10-lane bowling alley, offers burgers, pizza, and specialty cocktails. Poolside bars-Atomic Tonic and The Hideaway Bar & Grille-serve BBQ, sandwiches, and frozen drinks. Starbucks in the lobby provides coffee and snacks. Delizioso Pizza delivers classic pies to rooms.
Family-friendly recreation
The resort features two sand beach pools: the Cabana Pool with a dive-tower water slide and the Lazy River Courtyard with a winding river and tube rentals. Outdoor activities include billiards, chess, and bag toss games. Galaxy Bowl offers 10-pin bowling with an adjacent restaurant. The Game-O-Rama arcade has classic and modern games. Complimentary fitness studio access is available.
Prime Orlando location
Located on International Drive, the resort is a short walk or shuttle ride to Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, and Volcano Bay. Nearby attractions include Ripley's Believe It or Not (2 km) and Universal CityWalk (1.5 km). Self-parking costs $26 per night. Complimentary shuttles run to Universal's theme parks.
Guest services
Accessibility features include roll-in showers, visual alarms, and TTY outlets. The Loews Loves Kids program provides childproofing kits and game lending libraries. Mobility scooter rentals are available through preferred vendors. Business services include mail handling and small meeting spaces. Cabanas with HDTVs, mini fridges, and lounge chairs can be rented poolside.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Paid parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Locker room
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- ATM/Cash machine
- Coffee shop
- Fireplace
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
- Bowling
- Table tennis
Services
- Room service
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Shops/Commercial services
Dining
- Restaurant
- Poolside snack bar
Children
- Cots
- Children's pool
- Water slides
- Game room
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Heated swimming pool
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Sun loungers
- Jacuzzi
- Shallow end
Room features
- Free Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
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