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 486 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
the access to the parks, amenities, the hotel itself was amazing. fast passes were also an essential. everyone had a blast!

The location to the parks was fantastic, the pool was great, and the staff were very friendly. I liked the text message communication with the hotel and the peaceful/relaxing atmosphere of the resort. The staff ensured that my child had a little birthday surprise, which was awesome.

All the food we had on the property or its restaurants was delicious and we had excellent service. We even got serenaded by their wonderful operatic singers. We ordered a lot from room service & they never bungled an order.

Best hotel in the best location if you plan to go to the universal, fast pass, great view, great food, best location, beautiful pools, will choose this hotel again next time.

It’s a beautiful place to stay at. very comfortable and convenient to go to the parks. Guest services excellent all the way. We loved our stay thank you so much.

beautiful property. the exterior and lobby are extremely well kept. staff was super polite. great access to amusement park.

Excellent, friendly, and helpful staff Convenient location Club Level was a very nice amenity Private & peaceful villa pool Bice restaurant was delicious!

The building and its decor were lovely. The boat launch and the convenient transportation to Universal parks were very convenient. We used the boat several times per day. The Trattorio restaurant was lovely.

The location was great, the staff made our honeymoon absolutely amazing, the property was beautiful!

Beautiful property and grounds. Felt like Italy. Loved the boat ride to Universal, which reminded us a bit like Lake Como. Front desk was very helpful and Mamma Della’s staff and food was excellent.

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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 fine 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.
Please note that Loews Portofino Bay Hotel will be making repairs to the façade of the hotel from June 2023 – June 2025. All work will be done during business hours 9am – 6pm. These repairs are being done one section at a time and may be visible to our guests. During this period, guests may experience some noise or light disturbances.
This is our guests' favorite part of Orlando, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
Universal's Loews Portofino Bay Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Aug 13, 2013Hotel chain/brand: Universal Orlando Resort
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- Do these bookings come with universal express pass tickets?Yes, a stay at our property includes complementary Universal Unlimited Express Passes for each registered hotel guest. They are valid for the full len..Answered on 8 October 2020
- Is a continental breakfast included?Breakfast is not included as part of a stay at our property.Answered on 8 October 2020
- Is there room for an extra bed for a child?Rollaway beds are available on request for an additional $35 + tax per night.Answered on 8 October 2020
- How much is parking?Self-parking is currently $28 + tax per night, per vehicle. Valet parking, when offered, is $37 + tax per night. Please note that this may be subject to change.Answered on 8 October 2020
- Does the universal express unlimited include the entrance admission to the parkAdmission tickets are not included in the room price and would need to be purchased separately.Answered on 8 October 2020
- 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
- Toilet paper
- Bathtub or shower
- Private Bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Alarm clock
- Terrace
- Coffee machine
- Movie nights
- Temporary art galleries
- Entertainment staff
- Game room
- Golf course (within 2 miles)Additional charge
- Flat-screen TV
- Radio
- 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
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 are considered 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.
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 Thu, Jun 01, 2023 until Sun, Jun 01, 2025. 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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Universal's Loews Portofino Bay Hotel is 5.6 miles from the center of Orlando.
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Room options at Universal's Loews Portofino Bay Hotel include:
- Quad
- Double
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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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Check-in at Universal's Loews Portofino Bay Hotel is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.
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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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Yes, Universal's Loews Portofino Bay Hotel is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Universal's Loews Portofino Bay Hotel has 8 restaurants:
- Trattoria del Porto
- Gelateria
- Starbucks
- Splendido Bar and Grill
- Mama Della Ristorante
- Sals Market Deli
- Bice Ristorante
- Thirsty Fish
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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