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Universal's Cabana Bay Beach ResortvsThe Alfond Inn
Both properties are recommended by professionals. On balance, The Alfond Inn is preferred by most writers compared to Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort. The Alfond Inn comes in at 80 with recommendations from 5 publications such as The Telegraph, Gayot and Fodor's.
Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort
Fodor's
Travel + Leisure
Oyster
Gayot
The Telegraph
Condé Nast Traveler Travel + Leisure
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
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.
OysterUpper-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 Telegraph8.0
"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
The Alfond Inn Gayot Fodor's The Telegraph
Time Out Frommer's
Independent
300 East New England Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789
From $229/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Gayot "This 112-room hotel provides respite within a vibrant college community. It is frequented by travelers (parents, academics, etc.) visiting Rollins College."
Fodor's "This newly built, serenely sophisticated building in the heart of charming Winter Park, just steps from the shops and restaurants of Park Avenue, combines an upscale hotel with an art gallery." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Award-winning boutique hotel in Orlando's ritzy northern suburb of Winter Park – an alternative to the theme park frenzy." Full review
Time Out "The 112-room building blends romantic elements with contemporary touches...the Inn displays the Alfond Collection of Contemporary Art for Rollins College and is within arm’s reach of local attractions" Full review
Frommer's "Its restaurant and cocktail bar, planted courtyard, and modern rooms striped in teal and lime with dark wood accents, are designed to appeal to sophisticated palates" Full review
Independent "Contemporary design, award-winning Hamilton’s Kitchen restaurant, serene rooftop pool and superior service. With just 112 rooms, it is ‘boutique’ in Orlando terms and just a short stroll from Park Ave"
