Universal Orlando Resort Hotels Tested by Universal Orlando Guide

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.

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.

Volcano Bay Vier Standard Room — 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 Taxi Transportation 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 Lowes Royal Pacific Resort — Universal Orlando Loews Royal Pacific Resort

Hard Rock Hotel – Most Favorite

Unlimited Express Pass Included!
On Universal Main Campus
Water Taxi Transportation to CityWalk and Parks
Walk to to CityWalk and Parks (Shortest Walk)
Most Expensive Resorts

Hard Rock Hotel Pool Area — Hard Rock Hotel

Loews Portofino Bay Resort – Favorite

Unlimited Express Pass Included!
On Universal Main Campus
Water Taxi Transportation 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 Resort Hotels — Portofino Bay Hotel Inner Courtyard

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 Taxi Transportation 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 Lowes Sapphire Falls Resort — Universal Orlando Loews 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 5-Day/5-Night Vacation Package Discounts in Early 2022 — Universal’s 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

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