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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

  • Hot tub
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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5601 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL, 32819
  • Place, Universal Orlando Resort
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Universal Studios Florida
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Universal CityWalk
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Orlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 42 sq m
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

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

King Room with Bay View

  • Sleeps 2

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)
  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

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

  • 46 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

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

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

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

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

Room, 2 Queen Beds, Roll-in Shower, Garden View (Universal Express Unlimited^ included)

  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Free toiletries, hair dryer, bathrobes, towels

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hearing Accessible Garden View 2 Queen Room

  • Sleeps 5

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

Mobility Accessible Garden View 2 Queen Room, W/Roll-in Shower

  • Sleeps 5

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

Two Queen Room with Bay View

  • Sleeps 4

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

Deluxe Two Queen Room

  • Sleeps 4

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

Two Queen Room with Garden View

  • Sleeps 4

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

King Room With Garden View

  • Sleeps 3

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

Deluxe King Room

  • Sleeps 2

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

Despicable Me Kids Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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

Club Level 2 Queen Beds

  • Sleeps 4

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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 - 1 min walk - 0.0 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
  • The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ - 14 min walk - 1.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Mel's Drive-In - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Today Cafe At Universal Studios - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Richter's Burger Co. - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Moe's Tavern - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪UOAP Lounge - ‬6 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.

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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)
  • Limited onsite valet and self parking
  • 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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. 695 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 157 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 73 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1000 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

Andy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Meddie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this resort! We stayed here last year with family from other states and we loved it so much we decided to come back a second time! Will definitely plan to stay here next time we’re in Orlando
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Judith

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

Fantastic stay for HHN 34

We bought HHN tshirts & lanyards from the onsite Universal shop. The service was excellent.
The harbour
The harbour at night
Beautiful room
Beach pool
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

HELEN

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing resort, so pretty Super helpful staff Rooms could do with an upgrade, many power outlets not working
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

Amazing Hotel with Italian style near Universal

Great rooms, clean quiet location with excellent Italian Rivera setting - amazing pools, quick boat access to the resorts or just 10min stroll on the safe walkway and the meal at onsite Mamas was authentic and delicious! We’ll be back
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dayan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the best Universal hotel in our opinion! The water taxi and bus service is superb and always available!! The club experience is worth the cost for food and beverage! We love the rooms and early park entrance! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

Fantastic hotel

Lovely reception staff, lots of them as well compared to the Royal Pacific. Much more persona than Royal Pacific as well. Nice rooms and lovely setting
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Godwin, Miami

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Housekeeping needs to improve. Just make sure you are not given the last room of the aisle as it is a really long walk.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter, Santiago colina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Impecable
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

keelie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A fantastic hotel, really well themed. Relaxing and quiet. We had a terrace room over looking the bay which was perfect. We will be staying here again!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Quincy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Its nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The best for unlimited fast pass ! We always stay at one of the three premium hotels.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Paul, Hatton

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing theming, large room. Club lounge dinner a bit disappointing with a limited choice, basically one.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey, tomball

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with lots things to do. Is pretty big so does require little more walking.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Superb hotel and the express passes were 100% needed to make the parks bearable.
Entrance
Bed
TV
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness

underwhelmed!

This was our fourth stay at Portofino Bay, the last being in 2017. Since our last visit we noticed that the rooms had been redecorated and were extremely bland with little theming. The hotel corridors were always dirty with paper (or cotton buds!) strewn on the floor. Our room was not serviced on the third and last night. We made use of the Club lounge and again, since our last visit found this place has had some major works done, and it was not as comfortable as previously. The food and drink offerings in the lounge were good and possibly an improvement on before. The guest services and concierge were polite and helpful. As we had a very late flight it would have been great if they made a shower available (they offered the 'quiet pool' showers but the area was shut due to a storm, so of little use). I do not think we'll return again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

jasmine

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

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