QUICK RESORT OVERVIEW
Resort Category: Premier
Resort Size: 985 guest rooms
Bed Options: Varying options from 1 King bed all the way up to 2,010 sq ft suites.
Transportation Options: Walking path & ferry to Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure and City Walk; bus to Volcano Bay
Dining Options: One Table Service Restaurant, one quick service restaurant, three bars, & a luau!
Pools: One lagoon style pool.
Overall Vibe: Get swept away to a place filled with tropical wonders, exotic food and carefree fun. A sparkling lagoon-style pool surrounded by a white sand beach and palms invites you to escape. Delectably innovative food and drinks delight every palate. Mingle in a laid-back lounge in Polynesian paradise. Take part in a traditional luau on select nights (fee applies), or curl up in the comfort of your elegant island room or suite. Enter this tranquil South Seas retreat, leave the rest of the world behind and unwind with all the benefits of being a Universal Orlando hotel guest.
GET TO THE FUN FASTER WITH FREE UNIVERSAL EXPRESS UNLIMITED WHEN STAYING AT THIS RESORT!
WHERE IS IT LOCATED ON PROPERTY?
DETAILED REVIEW
CHECK IN
Although you can check in as early as you would like, your room is not guaranteed to be ready until 4:00 pm. You can leave your luggage at Bell Services and head on into the parks to play if you would like!
DINING
Despicable Me Character Breakfast
Every Saturday morning you can find Gru, Margo, Edth, Agnes and the Minions at the Tahitian Room for a character buffet breakfast!
Islands Dining Room
Browse the daily breakfast buffet, or order a la carte Eggs Benedict and signature Hawaiian pancakes. For dinner, enjoy a mix of modern Pan-Asian cuisine, like Grilled Atlantic Salmon infused with sweet and sour tamarind sauce for a meal as unique as the Pacific islands themselves.
Wantilan Luau
Experience the tradition firsthand with an evening of authentic Polynesian food and entertainment. This weekly dinner show features a tropical all-you-can-eat buffet (complete with pit-roasted pig) and live music. Captivating hula and fire dancers make you feel as if you’re at a true island party.
Jake's American Bar
This full-service bar pays homage to the fabled South Seas explorer, Jake McNally, whose seaplane floats in the lagoon.
Orchid Court Sushi Bar
The all-new Orchid Court Lounge & Sushi Bar is at the heart of our South Seas paradise. Offering a vibrant menu of inventive sushi, sashimi, salads and more.
Bula Bar & Grill
On the tropical island of Fiji, “Bula” is a welcome greeting, and you’ll surely feel right at home at this casual poolside eatery.
Tuk Tuk Market
Our all-new lobby marketplace offers coffee, breakfast items, pastries, our exclusive Tuk Tarts, plus hot and cold sandwiches, wok bowls, sushi to go, ice cream and gelato.
POOLS
Sink your toes into the white sand beach of the huge lagoon-style pool. The palm tree-lined pool area features two hot tubs, a beach volleyball court and the impressive Royal Bali Sea interactive water play area for children. For a nice shady retreat, rent a private cabana complete with amenities such as a ceiling fan, phone, TV, refrigerator with water, soda and a fruit bowl.
RECREATION
The Gymnasium offers over 5,000 square feet of fitness and workout equipment, steam/sauna, co-ed whirlpool and separate men’s and women’s locker rooms and lounges. Exercise equipment includes 12-piece strength training equipment, treadmills, exercise bikes (both upright and recumbent), a StairMaster, elliptical machines, a Smith Press Machine plus the latest in Cardio Fitness and circuit training equipment featuring Cardio Theatre.
Test your skill on all the latest video games in the hotel’s game room, located next to the pool. Open daily from 8 am–midnight. Dates and times are subject to change without notice.
At Universal Orlando’s Resort Kids Camps^, kids can kick back with supervised fun and entertainment while the adults enjoy time to themselves. Availability is based on demand; $15/hour per child. Please see concierge for information and reservations.
Gather by the pool on select evenings (weather permitting) for the torch lighting ceremony featuring the “oli aloha” welcoming chant, a fire dancer and more.
ROOMS
There are 6 rooms types, plus varying views to choose from.
Let’s start off by looking at a resort map:
Standard Room
A 335 sq ft guest room with either 1 King Bed or 2 Queen Beds. Choose between a Garden or Water view. Opt for standard or Club Level access to the Royal Club Lounge.
Jurassic World Kids' Suite
A 670 sq ft suite with 1 King Bed & 2 Twin Beds, complete with Jurassic World theme throughout.
King Suite
A suite with 670 sq ft of tropical space, including 1 King Bed & 1 sleeper sofa.
1-Bedroom Hospitality Suite
A 1,035 sq ft suite with either 2 Queens and a sleeper sofa OR 1 King and a sleeper sofa. Includes access to Royal Club Lounge.
2-Bedroom Hospitatlity Suite
A 1,370 sq ft suite with 1 King Bed, 2 Queen Beds and a sleeper Sofa. Includes access to Royal Club Lounge.
Presidential Suite
A 2,010 sq ft suite with 1 King Bed and plenty of entertainment space. Opt to purchase additional bedrooms as well. Includes access to Royal Club Lounge.
Lastly, here is a great overview of the entire resort:
If you have any further questions about this resort, please contact your PPDD Travel Planner.