Universal's Cabana Bay Beach ResortvsDisney's All-Star Sports Resort
Both Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort and Disney's All-Star Sports Resort are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort ranks marginally better than Disney's All-Star Sports Resort. Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort comes in at 79 with praise from 7 reviews like Gayot, Oyster and Lonely Planet.
Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort
6550 Adventure Way, Orlando, FL 32819
From $108/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's
"Besides offering a moderate price for an on-property hotel, a stay at this resort offers a 10-lane bowling alley, early park admission... and poolside activities." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"On the same property as the standard rooms, Cabana Bay also offers 900 spacious family suites, which sleep up to six and include a kitchenette and a large bathroom." Full review
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No matter which type of room you choose, enjoy two zero-entry swimming pools, a waterslide, a fitness center and even a 10-lane bowling alley.
Oyster
Upper-middle-range
"An amusement park in itself, this enormous, 1800-room upper-middle-range property is inside of Universal Orlando and within easy walking distance of Universal’s Islands of Adventure." Full review
Gayot
"Universalâs new Cabana Bay Beach Resort feels like stepping back in time, yet without sacrificing any of the amenities and conveniences modern travelers have come to expect."
The Telegraph
8.0
"A superb – if massive – budget-conscious resort with immense family appeal, right on the doorstep of the Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure theme parks." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"Universal’s newest hotel harks back to the 1950s with its colorful, mid-century modern design." Full review
Travel + Leisure
"A very family-friendly property with its own bowling alley, lazy river and character meet-and-greets." Full review
Frommer's
"You’ll find 600 family suites with kitchen areas (microwave, no stove) that sleep six somewhat tightly, two on a sofa bed. The music never stops in the two ginormous pool areas" Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Cabana Bay Beach Resort has a beautifully themed, hip, retro-Florida vintage vibe. It offers moderate and value-priced accommodation." Full review
Disney's All-Star Sports Resort
1701 W Buena Vista Dr, Lake Buena Vista, Orlando, FL 32830-1000
From $113/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Laundy Room
Fodor's
"Stay here if you want the quintessential Disney-with-your-kids experience." Full review
i
For a little peace, request a room away from pools and other common areas.
DK Eyewitness
"Sports fans will appreciate the oversized sporting equipment both inside and outside the buildings."
Frommer's
"Depending on your point of view, at the Value resorts, Disney treats you either like a second-class guest or an average American family on vacation." Full review
Gayot
"Giant whistles, football helmets, baseball bats, surfboards and other such props greet guests at this sports-themed resort."
Oyster
Budget
"The 1,920-room Disney's All-Star Sports Resort is one of three themed Disney budget properties within the resort." Full review
Lonely Planet
"Five pairs of three-story buildings divided thematically by sport." Full review