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Hotel Information: Located across from Orlando’s Wet ’n Wild water park and one mile from Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure, this hotel draws vacationing families who appreciate the perks for parents and comps for kids. Complimentary brochures about area attractions are available in the small lobby. Just off the lobby are a deli with grocery items, a game room, and a restaurant.
Amenity highlights: The Hotel Universal provides complimentary scheduled transportation to Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, and SeaWorld. On-site facilities include an outdoor splash pool, two spa tubs, a tennis court, and a basketball half-court. Breakfast and dinner are served at Sharky & Jack’s Bar & Grille.
Insider tip: Before Walt Disney World® Resort, before SeaWorld, before Universal, there was Gatorland. One of the original Florida attractions, Gatorland offers up-close visits with gators, crocs, turtles, bears, flamingos, and parrots. Gatorland is 12.5 miles from the hotel.
Rooms
The Hotel Universal guestrooms have large windows, many overlooking the sparkling pool area. TVs with pay movies, premium cable channels, and video games (surcharge) are included.
Guestrooms at this Orlando hotel have coffeemakers and in-room safes. Leisure-class rooms provide microwaves, compact refrigerators, and sinks.
High-speed Internet access is included in the resort fee. TV Internet access (surcharge) is also available.
Room Amenities
- Air conditioning
- Television - Cable service
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- Cable/satellite TV
- Climate control
- Clock radio
- Coffee/tea maker
- Complimentary toiletries
- Cribs (infant beds) available
- Electronic/magnetic keys
- Hair dryer
- Housekeeping
- In-room safe
- Internet access - high speed
- Internet access - TV
- Iron/ironing board
- Pay movies
- Premium TV channel(s)
- Rollaway beds
- Shower/tub combination
- Smoking rooms
- Telephone
- Video-game console
- Voice mail
- Wake-up calls
Recreation
A spacious sundeck houses an outdoor splash pool and two spa tubs. A tennis court and basketball half-court are also on site, and complimentary equipment is available. A game arcade is located off the lobby.
Three miles away, Shingle Creek Golf Club features a par 72 course designed by David Harman. The scenic course lies along Shingle Creek, headwaters to the Florida Everglades. The Pirate’s Cove miniature golf course is within two miles of the hotel. Water skiing and wakeboarding are available at the Orlando Watersports Complex, seven miles away.
The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or near the hotel; fees may apply.
- Golfing nearby
- Golf - driving range nearby
- Golf - miniature nearby
- Swimming on site
- Water skiing nearby
- Tennis on site
- Basketball on site
- Volleyball nearby
- Helicopter/airplane sightseeing nearby
Property Amenities
The Hotel Universal offers complimentary scheduled transportation to Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, and SeaWorld--all within four miles. For a surcharge, other shuttles connect to Walt Disney World® Theme Parks and Downtown Disney® Area.
During summer months, a seasonal bar serves snacks and tropical drinks adjacent to the hotel's outdoor splash pool. Guests also enjoy two spa tubs, a tennis court, and a basketball half-court.
Sharky & Jack’s Bar & Grille serves breakfast buffets and American favorites with Caribbean accents for dinner. A takeout deli is also on site.
This Orlando hotel offers wireless Internet access in the lobby, restaurant and lounge, and deli. Coin-operated laundry facilities are on site. Self-parking is complimentary.
- 24-hour front desk
- Air-conditioned public areas
- Arcade/game room
- ATM/banking
- Audio-visual equipment
- Ballroom(s)
- Banquet facilities
- Bar/lounge
- Business center
- Breakfast available (surcharge)
- Business services
- Coffee shop or café
- Complimentary newspapers in lobby
- Concierge services
- Conference room(s)
- Dry cleaning service
- Elevator/lift
- Event catering
- Internet access in public areas - complimentary
- Internet access - wireless
- Laundry facilities
- Meeting rooms (small groups)
- Multilingual staff
- Number of floors: 8
- Number of rooms: 298
- Parking (free)
- Patio
- Poolside bar
- Porter/bellhop
- Restaurant(s) in hotel
- Room service (limited hours)
- Safe-deposit box - front desk
- Security guard
- Self parking
- Spa tub
- Swimming pool - outdoor seasonal
- Tour assistance
- Wedding services
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on hotel policy.
Photo identification and credit card or cash deposit are required at check-in for incidental charges.
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges. Special requests cannot be guaranteed.
- Pets accepted
- Pet fee charged at hotel/condo
- Resort fee charged at hotel/condo $3.50 Daily
- Check-in time is 4 PM
- Check-out time is 11 AM
Know Before You Go
Guests must be at least 18 years old to check in at this property.
The resort fee is included in the room rate paid at time of booking.
Fees
The following fees and deposits are charged by the property at time of service, check-in, or check-out.
- Pets: US$25 per pet, per day
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Dining
Sharky & Jack’s Bar & Grille - Casual lobby restaurant serving American favorites with Caribbean accents. Dinner selections include shrimp, burgers, salads, and sandwiches. Full bar. Breakfast and dinner served; bar open from early evening to late evening. Karaoke on Tuesday nights. Children younger than age 9 enjoy complimentary breakfast (one child per one paying adult).
Shades Deli - Sandwiches, salads, pizza, boxed lunches, snacks, coffee, pastries, and grocery items. Open from early morning to late evening.
Poolside Cabana Bar - Snacks, beer, soft drinks, and frozen cocktails by the pool. Open seasonally from late morning to early evening.
Address
7299 Universal Blvd
Orlando, FL 32819
USA
Nearest major airport:
Orlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.)
Area:
Universal Orlando - International Drive North, Florida, United States of America
