• View
  • Pets allowed
  • Swimming Pool
  • Free WiFi
  • Bath
  • Air conditioning
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Key card access
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Non-smoking rooms

Universal's Loews Portofino Bay Hotel offers exclusive unlimited ride access which lets ticket-holding guests skip regular lines at Universal theme parks. CityWalk nightlife is a 5 minutes' walk away. Early Park Admission* to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ and Universal's Volcano Bay™ water theme park 1 hour before the theme parks opens. (Valid theme park admission required.) A flat-screen cable TV, marble accents, and coffee-making facilities are provided in all rooms. A refreshment pantry is offered by Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando as well. Turn-down service is available upon request. A full-service Mandara Spa and fully equipped fitness centre are on site. This Orlando Loews Portofino Bay Hotel has an on-site art gallery, offers transfer services to Universal Studios theme parks, and has 3 themed outdoor pools. Bice Ristorante specializes in Italian cuisine during dinner with property views. Guests can experience casual Italian dining at Mama Della's Ristorante for dinner. Guests can take advantage of the free transfer service to Islands of Adventure, home of the Wizarding World of Harry Potter™, and Universal Studios. The Orlando Premium Outlets are 16 km away.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Universal Orlando Resort
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Orlando, this property has an excellent location score of 9.5

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Parking available on-site

Activities:

Fitness centre

Golf course (within 3 km)

Games room


Availability

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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
8.8
Comfort
8.9
Value for money
7.5
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
7.7
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See what guests loved the most:

  • Yvonne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Club room large and comfy. Food in club lounge was good. The boat to Universal was excellent. So much renovation work going on which spoilt the appearance obviously.
  • Natalie
    United States United States
    Comfort/size of the bed and cleanliness of our room Closeness to universal and the ability to use the boat to get into the park Unlimited fast passes to use on both days around the night of our staying
  • Maria
    Ireland Ireland
    Loved the pool and the gym and the adult pool. Lived the flow from our room to get to everything. Lived the singing from the balcony in the evenings.

Property surroundings

Restaurants
8 restaurants on site

  • Bice Ristorante
    • Cuisine
      Italian
    • Open for
      Dinner
  • Mama Della Ristorante
    • Cuisine
      Italian
    • Open for
      Dinner
  • Trattoria del Porto
    • Cuisine
      American • Italian
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Dinner
  • Sals Market Deli
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
  • Starbucks
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
  • Thirsty Fish
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
  • Splendido Bar and Grill
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly
  • Gelateria
    • Cuisine
      American
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Family friendly

Resort facilities of Universal's Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities
  • 3 swimming pools
  • Parking on site
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Fitness centre
  • 8 restaurants
  • Spa and wellness centre
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Bar
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
Bedroom
  • Alarm clock
Outdoors
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Coffee machine
  • Refrigerator
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Movie nights
  • Temporary art galleries
  • Entertainment staff
  • Games room
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
    Additional charge
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Telephone
  • Pay-per-view channels
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
Internet
WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and charges may be applicable.
  • Valet parking
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Lockers
  • Concierge service
  • ATM/cash machine on site
  • Luggage storage
  • Currency exchange
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Entertainment and family services
  • Babysitting/child services
    Additional charge
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business centre
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
Safety & security
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Pet bowls
  • Minimarket on site
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Car hire
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Barber/beauty shop
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
3 swimming pools
Pool 1 - outdoorFree!
  • Heated pool
  • Water slide
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Pool bar
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
Pool 2 - outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
Pool 3 - outdoorFree!
  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Heated pool
  • Pool/beach towels
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Sun umbrellas
Wellness
  • Fitness
  • Steam room
  • Spa facilities
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • Water slide
  • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
  • Massage
    Additional charge
  • Spa and wellness centre
    Additional charge
  • Fitness centre
    Additional charge
  • Sauna
    Additional charge
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Italian

House rules

Universal's Loews Portofino Bay Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in

From 16:00

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Extra bed upon request
US$35 per child, per night
Cot upon request
Free
3+ years
Extra bed upon request
US$35 per person, per night

Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 21

Pets

Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

Groups

When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Requires theme park admission. Early Park Admission begins one (1) hour prior to regular scheduled park opening to either Universal Studios Florida or Universal’s Islands of Adventure as determined by Universal Orlando, and Universal’s Volcano Bay. Valid at select attractions at each park. Attractions are subject to substitutions without notice. Additional restrictions may apply.

Excludes select attractions and separately ticketed events. Not valid for guests staying at Universal’s Endless Summer Resort – Surfside Inn and Suites, Endless Summer Resort – Dockside Inn and Suites, Cabana Bay Beach Resort, Loews Sapphire Falls Resort, and Universal’s Aventura Hotel or for Universal’s Volcano Bay. Valid for the number of guests staying in the room for the length of hotel stay. Additional restrictions apply.

Loews Portofino Bay Hotel will be making repairs to the façade of the hotel from July 28, 2023 – December 2024 to maintain the immersive experience of our Italian village.

All work will be done during business hours 9am – 6pm. These repairs are being done one section at a time and may be visible to our guests. Guests can expect noise from time to time.

Thank you for your understanding as we make these repairs to the distinctive environment we have created for our guests.

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Universal's Loews Portofino Bay Hotel

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Universal's Loews Portofino Bay Hotel is 5.6 miles from the centre of Orlando. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Room options at Universal's Loews Portofino Bay Hotel include:

    • Quadruple
    • Double
    • Family

  • The prices at Universal's Loews Portofino Bay Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Universal's Loews Portofino Bay Hotel has 8 restaurants:

    • Gelateria
    • Thirsty Fish
    • Splendido Bar and Grill
    • Starbucks
    • Mama Della Ristorante
    • Sals Market Deli
    • Trattoria del Porto
    • Bice Ristorante

  • Universal's Loews Portofino Bay Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Spa and wellness centre
    • Fitness centre
    • Hot tub/Jacuzzi
    • Sauna
    • Massage
    • Games room
    • Golf course (within 3 km)
    • Temporary art galleries
    • Fitness
    • Spa facilities
    • Entertainment staff
    • Swimming Pool
    • Steam room
    • Movie nights

  • Yes, Universal's Loews Portofino Bay Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • Check-in at Universal's Loews Portofino Bay Hotel is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

  • Yes, there is a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Universal's Loews Portofino Bay Hotel on this page.