Hilton OrlandovsUniversal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort
Both Hilton Orlando and Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort are rated highly by reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Hilton Orlando scores marginally higher than Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort. Hilton Orlando comes in at #31 in Orlando with accolades from 6 sources like Where, Star Service and Rough Guide.
Hilton Orlando
6001 Destination Parkway, Orlando, FL 32819
From $119/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
Rough Guide
Star
"New in 2009, this popular hotel right off International Drive is a hitwith the kids for the huge, lushly landscaped pool and lazy river."
Star Service
"Connected via sky walk to the Orange County Convention Center, this hotel opened around the same time as its siblings Waldorf Astoria and Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek." Full review
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Families should request a room in the East Wing, as these rooms offer better views of the pool complex.
Gayot
"Visitors to Orlando will appreciate the great value offered at the renovated Hilton Orlando, which is next door to the Orange County Convention Center."
Fodor's
"Families visiting this hotel get three pools, a palm-fringed lazy river to relax in, a kids' club, basketball court, tennis court, full-service spa, and a shuttle to SeaWorld." Full review
Where
"A steakhouse with intelligent preparations and contemporary twists." Full review
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Choose from over 20 wines by the glass and scratch-made cocktails.
Oyster
Upscale
"The Hilton Orlando is an enormous, 18-story business hotel located right by the Orange County Convention Center and across from SeaWorld." Full review
The Telegraph
8.0
"Centrally located for easy access to Orlando’s theme parks, as well as myriad recreational and convention facilities...a superb choice for business travellers as well as leisure-seeking holiday makers." Full review
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