Universal's Aventura Hotel

Marie Layfield

I was happy with this quiet, less busy hotel. We did online check in and room was ready at 12noon when we go there. Room was nice size and clean, comfy beds, just a little firm. Pool area was nice! Pool was a bit too cold for me but hot tub was nice! Friendly bartender, great drink recommendations. Easy to use tablet to control room. Easy walk to parks and took water taxi back to Sapphire and walked over to Aventura. Love food options at Urban pantry...Wok is a favorite. Nice view of Volcano!

Amanda Wilson

Just spent about a week at Aventura. Hands down 10/10 and so glad we picked this hotel. Sure it doesn't have all those bells and whistles that some property hotels have BUT it is more than made up for in the rooms and what they do offer, plus who has time for that when you are at universal from open to close. The beds were comfortable, rooms were laid out to give optimal space. Floor to ceiling windows were amazing. The shuttle to the parks/city walk are great, the walking path is quick as well, and of course the option to hop on the water taxi. We used all those options to get to the parks and they all worked perfectly in the situations we used them for. The food (while some say is pricey) is no more than any other restaurant these days. Food is cooked to order so if it's busy it can take a bit. I absolutely LOVE that they had several gluten free options including pizza, and the staff was well versed in what was in their items. The gelato was amazing as well. Pool was good size as was the hot tub. We will definitely be back to Orlando and will definitely be staying here again. Lastly shout out to June for the amazing check in experience and getting is all taken care of, I didn't get the name of the other person working that night we checked on but she was amazing and friendly as well!!

Ben T

The perfect hotel at Universal. Practicality over aesthetics. Great value at its price point. Only negative I would say is young kids may not be too impressed with the lack of theme but the pool hopping option makes up for it by being able to enjoy the other hotels pools. Location is great with easy access to the bus stop or water taxi over at Sapphire Falls. Even the garden path walkway to the parks is only about a 20 minute walk. The staff was friendly and helpful with any questions that we had. Check in was smooth and painless. We had our room keys and park tickets and we're on our way to the park in under 20 minutes. Will definitely be the top of our list when we return.

Demi Turcotte

I absolutely LOVE staying here. I've stayed here twice now and its always a 10/10. The staff are so accommodating and nice and check in everyday to make sure you're doing well. We got in early and got to the hotel around 10AM and didn't think we could check in yet but they upgraded us to the top floor with an amazing view and we got checked in! The room was gorgeous and the view was awesome! The food was so good! A bit pricey but you get what you pay for with the quality and portion size. The pool area was clean and so relaxing and the pool bar and rooftop bar were so fun and super easy and fast. They shuttle you to Universal/CityWalk so you don't need to worry about the parking, which was so nice and convenient. I absolutely love this hotel and will always recommend it to people if they want an amazing experience. 10/10!

WDW_Princess

I absolutely loved my stay at this hotel! I was initially a bit unsure, especially since we stayed right after Thanksgiving on a weekday, and the price was only $85 a night. But it exceeded all expectations. The staff was incredibly helpful and knowledgeable, making our stay even more enjoyable. I was pleasantly surprised to learn that the building is designed to resemble a fidget spinner—a fun and unique touch I hadn’t noticed before. One of the coolest features was the robot that delivers special requests, like towels, right to your room. We didn’t use it, but it’s such a clever and innovative idea. Our room was fantastic—comfortable, well-appointed, and perfect for relaxing after a day out. I also really appreciated the early park access, which made our visit even smoother. Another highlight was the rooftop bar. The experience of enjoying a drink while taking in the stunning views was truly memorable. Overall, this hotel provided a wonderful stay, and I’ll definitely be coming back in the future!