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
9.09.0 out of 10
Wonderful
Popular amenities
Bar
Connecting rooms available
Parking available
Laundry facilities
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 centre
Valet parking
Self parking
Waterslide
Pool bar
For families (6)
Children stay free
Free cots/infant beds
Early theme park entry
Express theme park tickets
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
The current price is €750
€750
includes taxes & fees
27 Feb - 28 Feb
Room options
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Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking, Bay View (FREE Universal Express Unlimited^)
Highlights
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Mini-fridge
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Hairdryer
Bathrobes
42 sq m
Bay view
Sleeps 5
2 Queen Beds
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Orlando International Airport (MCO) - 21 min drive
Kissimmee, FL (ISM-Kissimmee Gateway) - 28 min drive
Orlando, FL (SFB-Orlando Sanford Intl.) - 39 min drive
Orlando Station - 12 min drive
Winter Park Station - 20 min drive
Kissimmee Station - 22 min drive
Free theme park shuttle
Restaurants
MEN IN BLACK: Alien Attack - 11 min walk
Starbucks - 13 min walk
Voodoo Doughnut - 11 min walk
NBC Sports Grill & Brew - 10 min walk
Mel's Drive-In - 7 min walk
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 CityWalk. 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 centre and a theme park shuttle. Fellow travellers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English, Spanish
At a glance
Hotel size
750 rooms
Arranged over 6 floors
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
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
^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.
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
Children
Up to 3 children (17 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room using existing bedding
Pets
Pets allowed (2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Food and water bowls available
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Covered on-site self-parking (USD 36 per night; includes in/out privileges)
On-site valet parking (USD 45 per night; includes in/out privileges)
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
Off-site
Free theme park shuttle
Other information
Designated smoking area (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
Travelling with children
Children stay for free (see details)
Water slide
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 centre
Conference centre (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 centre
3 outdoor pools
Art gallery on-site
Designer shops on-site
Arcade/games room
3 hot tubs
Water slide
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Braille/raised signage
Lift
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Closed-captioned TV
Visual fire alarm
Room amenities
Be entertained
IPod docking station
42-inch flat-screen TV
Cable TV channels
Films for purchase
Home comfort
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Coffee/tea maker
Bathrobes
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Turndown service
Alarm clock
Free cot/infant bed
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Free toiletries
Hairdryer
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 specialises in Italian cuisine and only serves dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting). Reservations are required.
Mama Dellas Ristorante℠ – This restaurant specialises in Italian cuisine and only serves dinner. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required. Open daily.
Trattoria del Porto™ – This restaurant specialises in Italian cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy al fresco 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.
Fees & policies
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
Renovations and closures
The property will be renovating from 28 July 2023 to 15 March 2025 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
Exterior
Renovation work will only be conducted during working hours. Every effort will be made to minimise noise and disturbance.
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
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms. These 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.
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
Universal's Loews Portofino Bay Hotel Orlando
Universal's Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
Universal's Loews Portofino Bay Orlando
Universal’s Loews Portofino
Universal's Loews Portofino Bay Hotel
Loews Portofino Bay at Universal Orlando
Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel Hotel
Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel Orlando
Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel Hotel 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 that you 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.
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 centre, as well as an arcade.
Are there restaurants at or near Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel?
Yes, there are 5 on-site restaurants, featuring al fresco 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 10 minutes' walk from Universal CityWalk.
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Universal’s Loews Portofino Bay Hotel Reviews
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9.0
Wonderful
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
9.0/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
30 December 2024
Great stay, comfy bed, restaurant food was excellent.
Aaron
Aaron, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 January 2025
Excellent stay!
The hotel was beautiful! We were pleasantly surprised and impressed. We will definitely be staying here again in the future.
Melissa
Melissa, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 November 2024
Beautiful resort
friendly staff
Spacious and comfortable rooms
Would definitely go back
Annie
Annie, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 November 2024
Great location
Smruti Soumya
Smruti Soumya, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 November 2024
Love the club level dining and breakfast
Brittni
Brittni, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
24 December 2024
Beautiful setting. Confused where the restaurant was by the pool and the pool area is still under construction, but they told us that in advance. Fast passes and boat service to Universal make this a wonderful value.
Garth M Carlson
Garth M Carlson, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 October 2024
Great place to stay for families. They are currently doing construction but it didn’t affect us too much!
Krissy
Krissy, 4-night trip
6/10 Good
8 November 2024
The proximity to the parks and the express pass were great. Otherwise it was an average hotel, lots of renovation underway which is a good thing, the rooms and corridors are pretty outdated for the price being charged.
karen
karen, 3-night trip
4/10 Fair
8 January 2025
Major construction
Major construction was being done on the outside of the property causing noise and disturbances.
John
John, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 November 2024
Great
Sandro
Sandro, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
1 November 2024
Beautiful
Barbara
Barbara, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
6 October 2024
Great room
It was an amazing experience. I would recommend it for any family.
Robin
Robin, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 November 2024
Hotel is clean and friendly. They have some construction going on and I never heard it. It’s a pretty big hotel and not the easiest to navigate. But still a nice hotel.
Shannon
Shannon, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 August 2024
Great food, they should include breakfast
Jonaire
Jonaire, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 August 2024
Portofino has some construction going on, but the area was very clean and the beach pool is wonderful.
Sandra
Sandra, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
28 May 2024
Great location
Elizabeth
Elizabeth, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 October 2024
We had a great time… minus the construction. It should be over soon.
Devin
Devin, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
31 October 2024
Room was good but building repairs brought area down
Patrick
Patrick, 14-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
18 August 2024
Besides the construction that was going on we had a wonderful stay. The food at the onsite restaurants was high, recommend walking off property to other restaurants.
ALLEN
ALLEN, 7-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
16 September 2024
Portonfino Bay is beautiful. The staff are friendly. We use the water taxi to transport to and from the park, which is a lifesaver after HHN.
The hotel includes express passes and early entry to the parks. The pools are always wonderful.
We also love hearing the tenors and eating at Tratorea de Port.
Adam
Adam, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
19 November 2023
Great stay
Rafael
Rafael, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
17 July 2024
The boat ride to universal was convenient and nice. The staff was very helpful and nice
Summer
Summer, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
27 May 2024
Great rooms with friendly staff. Easy transport to universal parks.
Steven
Steven, 5-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
4 April 2024
Great hotel for a universal studios trip
Paul
Paul, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
25 October 2023
Always a great stay. Great staff, great food and the perfect spot.