Universal's Stella Nova Resort

Property class: 3
3-star hotel near Universal Epic Universe

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A modern building with a distinctive facade featuring circular windows and a reflective water feature in front.
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A modern lobby with a curved reception desk, a seating area, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.
A modern outdoor seating area with white and blue furniture, a bar, and a colorful wall.
A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, and a wall with a starry night design.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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4500 Epic Blvd, Orlando, FL, 32819
  • Place, Universal Epic Universe
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Rosen College of Hospitality Management
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Orange County Convention Center North
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Orlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Standard 2 Queen Room (Includes Early Park Admission*)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(127 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Pool View 2 Queen Room (Includes Early Park Admission*)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(22 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Mobility Accessible Standard Room, w/ADA tub (Includes Early Park Admission*)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Hearing Accessible Standard Room (Includes Early Park Admission*)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Mobility Accessible Pool View Standard Room, w/ADA tub (Includes Early Park Admission*)

  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Mobility Accessible Standard Room, w/roll-in shower (Includes Early Park Admission*)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 29 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Orlando

In Orlando .At this Orlando hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Universal Epic Universe and 3 miles (5 km) of Orange County Convention Center. Universal CityWalk and Universal’s Volcano Bay are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Universal Epic Universe - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Rosen College of Hospitality Management - 3 min drive - 1.4 km
  • Orange County Convention Center North - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Universal Orlando Resort - 9 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Universal Studios Florida - 10 min drive - 6.8 km

Getting around

  • Winter Park Station - 21 min drive
  • Sand Lake Road Station - 22 min drive
  • Orlando Intl. Airport (MCO) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe L'Air de la Sirene - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Moon - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Toadstool Café - ‬14 min walk

About this property

Universal's Stella Nova Resort

3-star hotel near Universal Epic Universe
Universal's Stella Nova Resort offers its guests an outdoor pool, a hot tub, and a fitness center. There are 2 restaurants on site, along with a coffee shop/café. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include 2 bars/lounges and a poolside bar. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Early theme park entry, a vending machine, and an arcade/game room are also featured at Universal's Stella Nova Resort. Parking is available for a fee.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Orlando hotel.

  • 1 building
  • 750 guestrooms or units
  • 9 levels
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Built in 2025
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Game room or arcade
  • Gift shop
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Lockers available
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
Universal's Stella Nova Resort offers 750 air-conditioned accommodations with laptop-compatible safes and coffee/tea makers. 55-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Orlando hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Business-friendly amenities include phones along with free local calls (restrictions may apply). Housekeeping is offered daily and change of towels can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Early theme park entry
  • Fenced pool
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool
  • Pool gate

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered self parking on site (USD 30 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee: USD 5 to 25 for adults and USD 5 to 20 for children
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Early theme park entry
  • Gym
  • Hot tub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Shopping

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Accessible shuttle
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator (42 inch wide door)
  • Null
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in room
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (34 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 55-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets provided
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Meal delivery service
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Free local calls
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
*Valid theme park admission and Universal Orlando hotel validation required. Early Park Admission begins up to one (1) hour prior to regular scheduled park opening to: (a) Universal Studios Florida and/or Universal Islands of Adventure as determined by Universal Orlando; (b) Universal Volcano Bay (weather permitting); and/or (c) Universal Epic Universe (opening 2025). Valid at select attractions at each park. Park-to-Park admission required to board the Hogwarts™ Express. Benefit is non-transferable. Parks, attractions, operational times, and offerings for the Early Park Admission benefit may vary and are subject to substitutions, change, availability, capacity and/or cancellation without notice, and not guaranteed. Additional restrictions may apply.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Diners Club
  • Discover
  • JCB International
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 25 for adults, and USD 5 to 20 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: USD 30 per night (in/out privileges)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be 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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, and JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Universal Stella Nova Resort
Universal's Stella Nova Resort Hotel
Universal's Stella Nova Resort Orlando
Universal's Stella Nova Resort Hotel Orlando

Frequently asked questions

How close is Universal's Stella Nova Resort to the airport?

Universal's Stella Nova Resort is 13.2 mi (26-min drive) away from the Orlando Intl. Airport (MCO) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Universal's Stella Nova Resort?

As of Nov 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Universal's Stella Nova Resort on Dec 13, 2026 start from CA $253, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Universal's Stella Nova Resort have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Universal's Stella Nova Resort.

How close is Universal's Stella Nova Resort to the beach?

This hotel is 15 mi (29-min drive) from Beachcomber Beach.

Does Universal's Stella Nova Resort offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Universal's Stella Nova Resort, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 5 and 25 for adults, USD 5 and 20 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Universal's Stella Nova Resort?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Universal's Stella Nova Resort?

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at Universal's Stella Nova Resort?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for USD 30 per night.

Does Universal's Stella Nova Resort have a pool?

Universal's Stella Nova Resort features an outdoor pool. Guests can enjoy pool access from 9:00 AM to 10:00 PM.

Does Universal's Stella Nova Resort have a restaurant?

Yes, there are 2 restaurants on site.

Does Universal's Stella Nova Resort have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Universal's Stella Nova Resort to downtown Orlando?

Universal's Stella Nova Resort is 8.6 mi away from Orlando.

Universal's Stella Nova Resort Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 966 out of 1247 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 166 out of 1247 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 1247 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1247 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1247 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

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10/10 Excellent

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Great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean and was great staying there.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great and amazing location for any kind of travel
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place for family’s
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean, convenient, worth the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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8/10 Good

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Overall, if you're looking for a beautiful, family-friendly resort with amazing food, peaceful spaces to relax or read, and easy access to the parks, Stella Nova is absolutely worth checking out.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Wonderful stay. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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The room was clean and comfortable, the hotel was great, and the staff was friendly and welcoming. We had a wonderful stay and would definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was clean, and the people extremely friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything was good and hotel was very modern.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Room was clean and the whole hotel theme was so fun!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great Place for Kids
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very good location to visit Epic
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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amazing resort with convenient shuttle to epic universe and rest of the parks
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a wonderful stay. The property was clean, comfortable and well maintained. The staff was friendly and helpful, and the location was very convenient. We really enjoyed our experience and would definitely stay here again. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Very clean, lots of food options close by. Family friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Everything about this hotel was perfect!
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Clean rooms, nice property and awesome outdoor pool
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Had an awesome time at Stella nova! The property is beautiful and it’s literally right next to epic universe which was amazing! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Super close to the park
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Closer to Epic Universe than any other hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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We had the BEST stay at Stella! The place was beautiful, the convenience of the restaurant in the hotel and the location were excellent. The pool and hot tub were definitely a hit! Staff were so helpful and kind. We will stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Great place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location, pleasant staff, clean, modern.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026