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Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel

4.0 star property
Family-friendly 4-star hotel near Universal Orlando Resort

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3 outdoor pools, cabanas (surcharge), pool umbrellas
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Bar
  • Room service

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5601 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL, 32819
  • Universal Orlando Resort
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Universal Studios Florida
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Universal CityWalk
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Orlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Bay View (FREE Universal Express Unlimited^)

Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Bay View (FREE Universal Express Unlimited^)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View (FREE Universal Express Unlimited^)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Garden View (FREE Universal Express Unlimited^)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (FREE Universal Express Unlimited^)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (FREE Universal Express Unlimited^)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Bay View (FREE Universal Express Unlimited^)

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Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Bay View (FREE Universal Express Unlimited^)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Garden View (Hearing) (FREE Universal Express Unlimited^)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Garden View (Hearing) (FREE Universal Express Unlimited^)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View (FREE Universal Express Unlimited^)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Garden View (FREE Universal Express Unlimited^)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Garden View (Roll-In Shower) (FREE Universal Express Unlimited^)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Accessible, Garden View (Roll-In Shower) (FREE Universal Express Unlimited^)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (FREE Universal Express Unlimited^)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (FREE Universal Express Unlimited^)

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Suite, Non Smoking (Despicable Me Kids Suite) (FREE Universal Express Unlimited^)

Suite, Non Smoking (Despicable Me Kids Suite) (FREE Universal Express Unlimited^)

Suite, Non Smoking (Despicable Me Kids Suite) (FREE Universal Express Unlimited^)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 60 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Club Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (FREE Universal Express Unlimited^)

View from room

Club Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking (FREE Universal Express Unlimited^)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Orlando

Florida Center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Florida Center hotel, you'll find Universal Orlando Resort and Universal CityWalk. Universal Studios Florida and Universal’s Islands of Adventure are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Universal Orlando Resort - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Universal Studios Florida - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Universal CityWalk - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Universal’s Islands of Adventure - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Universal’s Volcano Bay - 2 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Orlando Station - 12 min drive
  • Sand Lake Road Station - 19 min drive
  • Orlando Intl. Airport (MCO) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪MEN IN BLACK: Alien Attack - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Voodoo Doughnut - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Red Oven Pizza Bakery - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪NBC Sports Grill & Brew - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel

Family-friendly 4-star hotel near Universal Orlando Resort
Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel offers its guests 3 outdoor swimming pools and 3 hot tubs along with a waterslide and a fitness center. There are 5 restaurants on site, as well as a coffee shop/café and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi.

You'll find a business center on site. Event space at this hotel measures 42000 square feet (3902 square meters) and includes a conference center. A terrace, early theme park entry, and express theme park tickets are also featured at the family-friendly Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel. For a fee, parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 4-star Orlando hotel.

  • 750 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • 5 dining venues
  • 42000 sq ft of conference space
  • 3902 sq m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Cabanas by the pool (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Bar by the pool
Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel offers 750 accommodations with iPod docking stations and safes. 42-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers, and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Microwaves and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Early theme park entry
  • Express theme park tickets
  • Fenced pool
  • Free theme park shuttle
  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lifeguards on site
  • Microwave on request
  • Mini-fridge
  • Pool gate
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Waterslide

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free theme park shuttle
  • Covered self parking on site (USD 36 per night; includes in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking on site (USD 45 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 40 for adults and USD 5 to 20 for children
  • 5 restaurants
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 3 hot tubs
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Arcade/game room
  • Art gallery
  • Designer stores
  • Early theme park entry
  • Express theme park tickets
  • Gym
  • Shopping
  • Waterslide

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 42-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels
  • iPod dock
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave on request
  • Mini-fridge

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free daily newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
WIZARDING WORLD and all related trademarks, characters, names, and indicia are © & ™ Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. Publishing Rights © JKR. (s23) *Requires theme park admission. Early Park Admission begins up to one (1) hour prior to regular scheduled park opening to either Universal Studios Florida or Universal Islands of Adventure as determined by Universal Orlando. Early Park Admission begins up to one (1) hour prior to regular scheduled park opening for Universal Volcano Bay. Valid at select attractions at each park. Attractions are subject to substitutions without notice. Additional restrictions apply
^Requires theme park admission. Valid only at participating rides and attractions in Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure, during normal theme park operating hours. Not valid at Universal Volcano Bay or at Universal Epic Universe. Excludes separately ticketed events. Benefit is non-transferable and valid only for guests of Loews Royal Pacific Resort, Hard Rock Hotel® and Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, for the number of guests staying in the room for the length of hotel stay. Express ride access is a separate line with a shorter wait time at participating rides and attractions. Present valid room key card to the attendant upon entering the queue for a participating ride and attraction. Parks, attractions, operational times, and benefits 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

  • Pets: USD 147 per accommodation, per stay
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 35.0 per night.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

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 40 for adults, and USD 5 to 20 for children
  • Covered self parking fee: USD 36 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Valet parking fee: USD 45 per night (in/out privileges)
  • Pet fee: USD 147 per accommodation, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • In-room microwave fee: USD 15 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 35.0 per night

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, debit cards, and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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, JCB International, debit cards, and cash.

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children 17 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Hotel Loews Portofino
Loews Hotel Universal
Loews Portofino Bay Hotel Universal Orlando
Loews Portofino Bay Hotel Universal Orlando Orlando
Loews Portofino Bay Universal Orlando
Loews Portofino Bay Universal Orlando Orlando
Loews Portofino Hotel
Portofino Hotel Universal
Portofino Loews Hotel
Universal Portofino Hotel
Universal's Loews Portofino Bay Hotel Orlando
Universal's Loews Portofino Bay Orlando

Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 680 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 169 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 40 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1003 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Leslie

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel itself is very nice, but the room was just ok. For the amount of money paid per night, the room was pretty bare, nothing special about it at all. The only thing that made the hotel worth the price, in my opinion, is the fast passes that were included for the parks. Overall, it was clean, ok enough, and I would stay again, but only for the fast passes.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Portofino Bay is a gem

Had an excellent time, hotel, which included early park admission and Express Pass was well worth the price
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tiffany

Travelled with family
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved being able to text for requests and check out and have immediate, friendly responses. The room was clean and bright, and the beds were comfortable. The shuttles were plentiful and efficient and we very much appreciated that.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Shaker Heights

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel! Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nicole

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Selling points: - universal fast passes - beds are comfy - quiet - rooms pretty decent space Cons - price is a bit high but so is everywhere in area - pools at other resorts a bit better for kids
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tamika, SHARON HILL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is very nice and quiet. Was able to check-in early, leave or bags to go to the park and receive a room is ready text around 2-2:30 pm.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very friendly, the water taxi was a great way to get to/from Universal, and the rooms were wonderful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lavon

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

madeleine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved it
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew, PLANTATION

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

ginger

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for visiting Universal Studios. The staff was friendly and helpful, the grounds beautiful!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was gorgeous and the staff could not be nicer
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel. Great service!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

David Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Syuzanna

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, clean hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed here for our 3 days at Universal studios and it was very convenient. The water taxi to and from the park was short and readily available. I would recommend staying here again. The breakfast buffet right on the grounds and made it easy for us to grab a bite before heading to the park for the 1 hour early access. Also the express passes was also included for the stay which was a huge bonus and made our trip even better!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

mohamed, Mason

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025