Universal's Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
5601 Universal Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32819, United States of America – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.5/10! (score from 558 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
I love the smell, the large rooms, the architecture, the theme, fast passes, the food, etc.

- View
- Pet friendly
- Pool 1 – outdoor
- Free WiFi
- Bathtub
- 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 center 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 9.9 mi away.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
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Exclusive theme park benefits
Universal Orlando hotel guests get more ride time, more free time, and more family time every day of their vacation. It couldn’t be easier. Staying with Universal is the best way to experience all the destination has to offer.
- 3 swimming pools
- Parking on site
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness center
- 8 restaurants
- Spa
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Bar
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See what guests loved the most:
- Ashley
United States of America
“I love the smell, the large rooms, the architecture, the theme, fast passes, the food, etc.” - John
Canada
“Kids loved the pool and the life guards there were amazing. The Halloween event was a blast for them.” - Gail
United States of America
“Water Taxi convenience, friendly and helpful main desk staff, clean premises.”
Area info
Restaurants8 Restaurants On Site
- Bice Ristorante
- CuisineItalian
- Open forDinner
- Mama Della Ristorante
- CuisineItalian
- Open forDinner
- Trattoria del Porto
- CuisineAmerican • Italian
- Open forBreakfast • Dinner
- Sals Market Deli
- CuisineAmerican
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
- Starbucks
- CuisineAmerican
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
- Thirsty Fish
- CuisineAmerican
- Open forDinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
- Splendido Bar and Grill
- CuisineAmerican
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
- Gelateria
- CuisineAmerican
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbienceFamily-friendly
Resort Facilities at Universal's Loews Portofino Bay HotelGreat facilities! Review score, 8.8
- 3 swimming pools
- Parking on site
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Fitness center
- 8 restaurants
- Spa
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Bar
- Toilet paper
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Alarm clock
- Terrace
- Coffee machine
- Refrigerator
- Movie nights
- Temporary art galleries
- Entertainment staff
- Game room
- Golf course (within 2 miles)Additional charge
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Telephone
- Pay-per-view channels
- Coffee house on site
- Kids' mealsAdditional charge
- Special diet meals (on request)
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Valet parking
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Accessible parking
- Lockers
- Concierge
- ATM on site
- Baggage storage
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
- Babysitting/Child servicesAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/PhotocopyingAdditional charge
- Business centerAdditional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safe
- Pet bowls
- Convenience store on site
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Car rental
- Elevator
- Family rooms
- Hair/Beauty salon
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Wake-up service/Alarm clock
- Room service
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- Heated pool
- Waterslide
- Pool/Beach towels
- Pool bar
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Beach umbrellas
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Heated pool
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Beach umbrellas
- Open all year
- All ages welcome
- Heated pool
- Pool/Beach towels
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Beach umbrellas
- Fitness
- Steam room
- Spa facilities
- Beach chairs/Loungers
- Waterslide
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- MassageAdditional charge
- SpaAdditional charge
- Fitness centerAdditional charge
- SaunaAdditional charge
- English
- Spanish
- Italian
Sustainability initiatives
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs 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 apply.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Universal's Loews Portofino Bay Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
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.
The property will be going through renovation works from Fri 28 Jul 2023 until Wed 31 Dec 2024. During this period, guests may experience some noise or light disturbances, and some hotel facilities and services may not be available.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
The property will be undergoing renovations from Fri, Jul 28, 2023 until Wed, Jul 31, 2024. During this period, guests may experience some noise or light disturbances, and some hotel facilities and services may not be available.
FAQs about Universal's Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
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The prices at Universal's Loews Portofino Bay Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Yes, Universal's Loews Portofino Bay Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Room options at Universal's Loews Portofino Bay Hotel include:
- Quad
- Double
- Family
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Universal's Loews Portofino Bay Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Spa
- Fitness center
- Hot tub/Jacuzzi
- Sauna
- Massage
- Game room
- Golf course (within 2 miles)
- Temporary art galleries
- Fitness
- Spa facilities
- Entertainment staff
- Swimming pool
- Steam room
- Movie nights
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Yes, there's a hot tub. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at Universal's Loews Portofino Bay Hotel on this page.
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.
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Universal's Loews Portofino Bay Hotel is 5.6 miles from the center of Orlando. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Universal's Loews Portofino Bay Hotel has 8 restaurants:
- Starbucks
- Thirsty Fish
- Gelateria
- Trattoria del Porto
- Bice Ristorante
- Splendido Bar and Grill
- Sals Market Deli
- Mama Della Ristorante
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Check-in at Universal's Loews Portofino Bay Hotel is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.