Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort

Tony Kim

The hotel itself is amazing! Both pool areas are all great. The food choices are all great and you get your money's worth for what you pay. We bought the unlimited soda cups and got our money back on day 1. The 10 min wait to refill the cups is a little long but I understand the reasoning behind it. The busses came regularly to take you to the park so you didn't have to wait long. The rooms were clean and spacious. The only negative was the fridge was very loud in the room. Would definitely stay here in the future!!!

Benjamin Gross

This place was great. Fanily friendly. We got the family suite. Staff was great - very friendly and accomodating. Some reviews said the noise levels were bad - but it seemed ok to me. That being said we stayed in an interior facing room, so we weren't facing the pool etc. The pools were clean and fun and a short walk from most rooms. Food was just ok - a little pricey but that was expected. Ice cream shop has the best lemon sorbet I've ever had. Transportation to the parks was fast and easy. Would definitely come back.

Alejandro Mary

This is a great place to stay and I highly recommend it. I am giving it 4 stars instead of 5 only because of the breakfast experience, which I think has room for improvement. Starting with the positives, the amenities here are incredible and truly everywhere you look. There are multiple pools, each with poolside bar and dining options. There are also movie night areas, open spaces to run around, and a beach sand lounge area where you can relax or play games like ping pong. There is a massive fire pit area where you can make s’mores, which they sell on site, and it was a great family experience. There is always something going on and something to do. The room itself was amazing. Very spacious and comfortable. Even though it had carpet, it did not smell, feel damp, or dusty at all, which is something I usually notice right away. Parking was also very easy and conveniently located right by your assigned building, which made coming and going stress free. The staff throughout the resort was very friendly and welcoming, which made the stay even better. The only real downside for us was the breakfast. It was very salty and tasted like large batch cooking rather than anything made fresh. This would not normally be a big issue, but the price point was high for what felt like a basic buffet style breakfast, so it stood out more than expected. With a better breakfast experience, this would easily be a 5 star stay. One other small thing worth mentioning is the parking lot scanner system. They tell you to scan your card at the bottom right corner, but there are two bottom right areas and it is not very clear which one works. Sometimes it takes multiple attempts before the gate opens, which can be a little frustrating. Just something to note for future improvement. That said, this is now our go to hotel in Orlando and we will absolutely be back. The location is perfect and central to almost everything you want to do within about a 15 to 20 minute drive. Overall, a great stay with fantastic amenities and a few minor areas that could make it even better.

Isabel C

I stayed here during Christmas week and had such a great experience. I visited the arcade on three different days, and each time the staff working there were all super awesome and friendly. The food court employees were also the same way, always welcoming with smiles on their faces. The bus transportation was also a huge plus. It was very convenient, and every driver we encountered was friendly and helpful. Housekeeping did an amazing job as well. Every time they cleaned our room, we could tell right away because it smelled incredible. The entire place felt clean, fun, and family-friendly. Overall, I would definitely stay here again. It is a wonderful spot for families and made our Christmas week truly enjoyable!

C S

Always a wonderful time here! Rooms are clean and it’s a cool 50s style beach themed hotel. I’ve stayed in various different buildings/rooms here and it’s always been really nice and no issues. Nice friendly staff.It’s a big resort area so be prepared to walk a bit to your room, depending on which building you’re at. If you have extra money to spend, they have bowling, restaurants, lazy river(floats cost money I think). Really nice pool and bar area outside, and views of Volcano Bay, the pool, and the Universal dry parks! Other fun activities to do outside by the pool as well. I could go on, but this place is worth it and loads of fun. My friends and I always have a good time and never want to leave.