The Cabana Bay Beach Resort is one of Universal Orlando’s Prime Value Resort Hotels!
Universal’s Cabana Bay Beach Resort is a fun 50’s beach/pool themed resort, where you’ll find two massive pools and plenty of sandy beach, plus a lazy river.
The Cabana Bay Beach Resort is located right next to the Volcano Bay water park, which is just a short walk away. Many of the tower rooms look over Volcano Bay.
These aren’t the only fun things to do at Cabana Bay, they even have a10-lane bowling alley!
You’ll enjoy free bus transportation and Early Park Admission to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Universal’s Volcano Bay one hour before the theme park opens when staying at this Universal Hotel.
Cabana Bay Beach Resort Guest Rooms
The Cabana Bay Beach Resort has a couple types of room types to choose from. All are decorated in 50’s modern style.
The Cabana Bay Beach Resort offers standard rooms and suites.
Cabana Bay Beach Resort Room Types
- Standard Rooms: 300 square feet with 2 Queen Beds. Rooms accommodate 4.
- Poolside Standard Rooms: 300 square feet with 2 Queen Beds. Rooms accommodate 4.
- Volcano Bay View Standard Rooms: 300 square feet with 2 Queen Beds. Rooms accommodate 4.
- Family Suites Exterior Entry: 430 square feet with 2 Queen Beds and pull-out sofa. Kitchenette with mini refrigerator, microwave, second TV, and small sink. Suites accommodate 6.
- Poolside Family Suites Exterior Entry: 430 square feet with 2 Queen Beds and pull-out sofa. Kitchenette with mini refrigerator, microwave, second TV, and small sink. Suites accommodate 6.
- Family Suites Interior Entry: 430 square feet with 2 Queen Beds and pull-out sofa. Kitchenette with mini refrigerator, microwave, second TV, and small sink. Suites accommodate 6.
- Poolside Family Suites Interior Entry: 430 square feet with 2 Queen Beds and pull-out sofa. Kitchenette with mini refrigerator, microwave, second TV, and small sink. Suites accommodate 6.
- Volcano Bay View 2-Bedroom Suites: 770 square feet 2 Queen Beds, 2 double beds, and pull-out sofa. Kitchenette with mini refrigerator, microwave, and small sink. Two full bathrooms, one with a bathtub in one with the shower. Suites accommodate 8.
Prices for standard rooms range between $150 and $230 per night These are based on availability. Prices listed subject to change by Universal.
Cabana Bay Beach Resort Total Room Inventory
2200 Rooms and Suites:
- 655 Standard Rooms
- 424 Poolside Standard Rooms
- 201 Volcano Bay View Standard Rooms
- 315 Family Suites Exterior Entry
- 285 Poolside Family Suites Exterior Entry
- 184 Family Suites Interior Entry
- 116 Poolside Family Suites Interior Entry
- 20 Volcano Bay View 2-Bedroom Suites
Cabana Bay Beach Resort Dining
The Hideaway Bar and Grill – L,D – Quick Service, Poolside – serving sandwiches, wraps, salads and Doner kebabs along with cold beer, wine, specialty cocktails and non-alcoholic beverages.
Bayliner Diner – B,L,D – Quick Service– Features multiple food stations offering selections such as deli items, pizzas, burgers, salads and desserts. Watch 50’s commercials on the big screens.
Galaxy Bowl Restaurant – D – Table Service – American favorites including made-to-order sandwiches, hamburgers, pizzas, chicken wings and more.
Galaxy Bowl Bar – A small bar located in the hotel’s bowling alley.
Swizzle Lounge – Lobby Bar – Enjoy this retro-inspired lounge in the lobby.
Atomic Tonic – L,D – Pool Bar – Starbucks coffee, breakfast items, pastries, hot and cold sandwiches, wok bowls, sushi to go, ice cream and gelato.
Delizioso Pizza – L,D – Pick up or delivery of salads, pizza, and desserts. (delivery only Fri-Sat starting at 6p.m.)
Starbucks
Cabana Bay Beach Resort Features
- 2 Huge Pool Areas
- Cabana Courtyard and Pool – Features a dive tower-themed water slide, the poolside Atomic Tonic bar, cabanas for rent, shaded picnic tables and a large fire pit.
- Lazy River Courtyard and Pool – Features a winding river, sand beach, the poolside Hideaway Bar & Grill, and two fire pits.
- Galaxy Bowl – The hotel’s very own bowling alley featuring ten lanes of ten-pin action on the second floor of the lobby building (fees apply). Bowling at Cabana Bay Beach Resort comes complete with a table service restaurant and full bar, so you don’t even have to stop to eat.
- Game Room
- Jack LaLanne Physical Fitness Studio – Work out surrounded by memorabilia of the famed television physical fitness pioneer.
Cabana Bay Beach Resort Universal Resort Benefits
- Early Park Admission to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Universal’s Volcano Bay one hour before the theme park opens
- Complimentary bus transportation to Universal’s theme parks and CityWalk
- Resort-wide charging privileges
- Complimentary delivery of merchandise purchased throughout the resort to your hotel
- Complimentary access to select live entertainment venues at Universal CityWalk for the length of stay
Cabana Bay Beach Resort Amenities
- Complimentary wireless internet access in each guest room and most common areas of the hotel
- 100% cotton bed linens
- Flat Panel Television including HD channels
- Smart room technology for automated heating and air conditioning
- Cuisinart single coffee pod brewer
- One telephone with single voice line and voicemail
- Mini refrigerator
- In-room safe
- Iron and ironing board
- Separate bath and vanity
- Hair dryer
- Cribs complimentary upon request
- Bathrooms are either shower or shower and bathtub combination
Cabana Bay Beach Resort Location
The Cabana Bay Beach Resort is located on Universal Orlando’s main campus but it is not located on the central waterway. So there’s no boat transportation available from the resort.
The Cabana Bay Beach Resort is located right next to Volcano Bay Water Park. This huge waterpark is just steps away.
Cabana Bay Beach Resort Transportation
It is possible to cross the street, enter the Sapphire Falls resort and use its Water Taxi Service. Likewise, you can continue on the walking paths from Sapphire Falls to the theme parks. To get to Sapphire Falls you’ll need to walk a half mile through the Cabana Bay parking lot to a bridge over and Orlando city street, followed by a circuitous sidewalk to the Sapphire Falls lobby. The walk to the theme parks is 0.85 miles to the security booth between Margaritaville and Islands of Adventure.
Bus transportation is available to Universal CityWalk’s Bus Depot where you can transfer to buses bound for all other Universal Orlando destinations.
From the Cabana Bay Beach Resort, it’s under a quarter mile walk to Islands of Adventure and just under a half mile to Universal Studios.
Universal’s Official Travel Time in Minutes from the Cabana Bay Beach Resort to:
| Walking | Shuttle Bus | Water Taxi | |
| Universal Studios | 30-35 | 10-20 | N/A |
| CityWalk | 25-30 | 10-20 | N/A |
| Islands of Adventure | 25-30 | 10-20 | N/A |
| Volcano Bay | 5-10 | N/A | N/A |
Walk to the Parks from Universal’s Cabana Bay
Parking fees for registered guests are $8.00 per-night for self-parking.
Free daily transportation for hotel guests to SeaWorld and Aquatica.
Our Thoughts on the Cabana Bay Beach Resort
The Cabana Bay Beach Resort is a large fun resort. We love the 50’s retro theme which even includes themed 50’s era toiletries in the room!
This resort is ideal if you’ll be spending lots of time at Volcano Bay!
We do however miss the easy access to the water taxis that the Premier and Preferred resorts offer.
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