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Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel

4.0 star property
Family-friendly hotel with 5 restaurants, near Universal Orlando Resort

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Escape to the Italian Riviera at Universal's Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, where a waterslide pool and 2 coffee shops await. Relax with a Swedish massage or indulge in designer shopping on site while kids enjoy meals tailored just for them.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Parking available
  • Laundry facilities
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Pet friendly

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • 5 restaurants and bar/lounge
  • 3 outdoor pools and 3 hot tubs
  • Early theme park entry
  • Express theme park tickets
  • Breakfast available
  • Free theme park shuttle
  • Fitness center
  • Valet parking
  • Self parking
  • Waterslide
  • Pool bar

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Early theme park entry
  • Express theme park tickets
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
$522 nightly
The total price is $587
Sep 28 - Sep 29
Total with taxes and fees

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
  • 450 sq ft
  • 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 (FREE Universal Express Unlimited^)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(53 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
  • 450 sq ft
  • 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 (FREE Universal Express Unlimited^)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bathtub and shower
Bathrobes
  • 490 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
  • 450 sq ft
  • Bay view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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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
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Shower/tub combination
Bathrobes
  • 450 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bathrobes
Private bathroom
  • 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 (FREE Universal Express Unlimited^)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bathtub and shower
Bathrobes
  • 490 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, Non Smoking (Despicable Me Kids Suite) (FREE Universal Express Unlimited^) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
2 bedrooms
Shower/tub combination
  • 650 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bathtub and shower
Bathrobes
  • 490 sq ft
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the neighborhood

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5601 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL, 32819

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 Intl. Airport (MCO) - 21 min drive
  • Kissimmee, FL (ISM-Kissimmee Gateway) - 28 min drive
  • Orlando Sanford Intl. Airport (SFB) - 39 min drive
  • Orlando Station - 12 min drive
  • Winter Park Station - 20 min drive
  • Kissimmee Station - 22 min drive
  • Free theme park shuttle

Restaurants

  • ‪Mel's Drive-In - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪NBC Sports Grill & Brew - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Moe's Tavern - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Today Cafe At Universal Studios - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Leaky Cauldron - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel

When you stay at Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute walk of Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Florida. Guests can take a dip in one of 3 outdoor pools or grab a bite to eat at Bice Ristorante, one of 5 restaurants, which serves Italian cuisine and is open for dinner. Other highlights include a poolside bar, a fitness center, and a theme park shuttle. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 750 rooms
    • Arranged over 6 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 21
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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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.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 21
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Children

    • Up to 3 children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
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Pets

    • Pets allowed (2 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Covered onsite self parking (USD 36 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Onsite valet parking (USD 45 per night; includes in/out privileges)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Offsite

    • Free theme park shuttle
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:00 AM–11:00 AM
  • 5 restaurants
  • Bar/lounge
  • Poolside bar
  • Coffee shop
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Waterslide
  • Free theme park shuttle
  • Early theme park entry
  • Express theme park tickets
  • Children's menu
  • Pool gate
  • Fence around the pool
  • Lifeguard on site

What to do

  • Shopping
  • Golfing nearby

Working away

  • Business center
  • Conference center (42000 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Pool cabanas (surcharge)
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • ATM/banking
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • Fitness center
  • 3 outdoor pools
  • Art gallery on site
  • Designer stores on site
  • Arcade/game room
  • 3 hot tubs
  • Waterslide
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Closed captioned TV
  • Visual fire alarm

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • IPod docking station
  • 42-inch flat-screen TV
  • Cable TV channels
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Turndown service
  • Alarm clock
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

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

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free newspapers
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

Food and drink

  • Mini-fridge
  • Microwave (on request)

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Special features

Dining

Bice Ristorante - This fine-dining restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves dinner only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required.
Mama Dellas Ristorante℠ - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves dinner only. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Trattoria del Porto™ - This restaurant specializes in Italian cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Sal's Market Deli - This bistro serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. A children's menu is available. Open daily.
Splendido Bar & Grill - This restaurant is located by the pool. Open daily.

Here's the breakdown, no surprises

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 5 to 40 for adults, and USD 5 to 20 for children
  • Microwaves are available for USD 15 per night

Children & extra beds

  • Rollaway beds are available for USD 35.0 per night

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of USD 147 per accommodation, per stay

Parking

  • Covered self parking costs USD 36 per night with in/out privileges
  • Valet parking costs USD 45 per night with in/out privileges

Pool, spa, & gym (if applicable)

  • Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel?

Yes, there are 3 outdoor pools.

Are pets allowed at Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel?

Yes, pets are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of USD 147 per accommodation, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Is parking offered on site at Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel?

Yes. Self parking costs USD 36 per night. Valet parking costs USD 45 per night.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel?

You can check in starting at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.

What is there to do at Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel and nearby?

Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel has 3 outdoor pools and a fitness center, as well as an arcade.

Are there restaurants at or near Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel?

Yes, there are 5 onsite restaurants, featuring alfresco dining and Italian cuisine.

What's the area around Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel like?

Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel is a short 5-minute walk from Universal Orlando Resort and 13 minutes' walk from Universal Studios Florida.

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Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast offered a choice of fresh food options, including hot and cold dishes, and was a convenient option for guests. (5 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel in amazing settings.
Philip, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Calm, beautiful hotel

Loved it! A beautiful hotel offering some calm after the busy parks. Will definitely return.
Paula, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful hotel with great service. The staff was warm and friendly and very helpful. It was great to enjoy the lovely ‘Italian’ hotel after the hectic pace at the Universal. The included Universal Express unlimited and the boats to the parks made the entire stay seamless.
Mandira, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

One night for universal

Wonderful hotel, great room, good service, pool looked nice but shut early because of storms.
Simon, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Upon check in we went to the room and there was already somebody asleep in the bed!!
Michelle, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Awesome

Awesome hotel from start to finish. The service, staff, location, everything….
arran, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Was a wonderful stay!
Deborah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely family stay, starting with a great check in experience. Loved the convenience of text notifications when our room was ready, as well as regular touch points to ensure we were having a great stay. We really enjoyed the pool, and the express passes and boat transfers to the parks were a great addition. Highly recommend for a family visit to the parks.
Melissa, 4-night trip

6/10 Good

Easy transport to universal

Large rooms in an older styled hotel. The bathrooms are large with double sinks. Lots of good food options. Our room was a solid ten minute walk to reception. It was a lovely fifteen minutes walk through greenery to universal or you could take a bus.
Nicole, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic property with polite friendly staff.
Sarah Louise, 7-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Hotel is beautiful, room is comfortable, easy access to the parks.
irene, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel
Marcus, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Clean, comfortable rooms, and cold AC. A pricey hotel but worth it for the location, express pass, and an overall excellent hotel.
Alex, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Staff at check in was great and was able to get us adjoining rooms. We had dinner on property and it was delicious and convenient.
Jennifer, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location to parks. Hotel great.
Jeremy Lewis, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Enjoyed the water taxi and express passes. Great accommodations and atmosphere with the best perks.
Gina, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Great pools. Bice was excellent for dinner. Overall very comfortable stay
Stefano, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent hotel! Would stay again.
Sarah, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

We stay here every year and some times twice a year. Love the place!
STEPHEN J, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Literally every single aspect of this hotel is phenomenal, my favorite vacation to date.
Joe, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great location
Jason, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Amazing stay

We stayed for one night to get fast passes and upgraded to club level, every aspect was well worth the money we paid. Beautiful hotel and probably the highlight for the kids was the night time movie in the pool.
Robert, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Wonderful property! Glad renovations are almost completed!
Allison, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Great stay, comfy bed, restaurant food was excellent.
Aaron, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Portofino Bay is a gem

Had an excellent time, hotel, which included early park admission and Express Pass was well worth the price
Mark, 7-night trip