Universal's Aventura Hotel in Orlando, FL

My third time staying here. It has by far the best value of a Resort hotel, largely due to the proximity and access to the park. The hotel is clean, has a nice pool, and not overrun with children. These combined elevate the atmosphere without having to pay a lot for a premium resort. While I haven’t stayed at the lower tiered value hotels, this one being directly across from Sapphire Falls makes it a premium experience at a fair price. Yarelys at the front desk was especially kind and accommodating!!

Universal's Aventura Hotel offers a stylish, modern stay with incredible views of Universal Orlando. From the moment you step inside, you're met with a sleek, minimalist design that feels fresh and inviting. The rooms are smartly designed, featuring an in-room iPad for controlling everything from the TV to the room temperature—perfect for tech-savvy travelers. The absolute highlight of my stay was the stunning view of Universal right from my room. Watching the parks come to life in the morning and glow beautifully at night made the experience even more magical. It felt like having a front-row seat to the adventure before even stepping outside. Another unexpected treat was the boat ride from Sapphire Falls to CityWalk. Gliding along the water, surrounded by lush scenery, made the journey feel relaxing and scenic—a perfect way to ease into the excitement of the parks. It added an extra layer of charm to the experience, making transportation feel less like a necessity and more like an enjoyable part of the trip. Though I didn’t visit the rooftop bar or pool, the hotel’s prime location made exploring effortless. Its proximity to Volcano Bay is a major plus, and the food hall offers a nice variety of options. Overall, Aventura is a hidden gem for those seeking a chic, budget-friendly stay with breathtaking views. If you’re looking for a comfortable, tech-forward hotel with Universal right at your window, this is the place.

This was our first visit to this hotel, having stayed at other universal hotels previously we thought we would give this place a try. Pro’s Decent price Very close to sapphire falls to use their boat to Universal parks and city walk Volcano bay is literally at the bottom of the complex Room is nice and the view was insane, we could see Disney fireworks from our 8th floor room The food from urban pantry is really nice Cons The length of stay mug (we had for 2 weeks) was $30 plus tax, we thought this was good until we went to sapphire falls and saw theirs was $19, so felt a little ripped off there If you want a coffee after 6pm you are screwed cos Starbucks closed at 6pm and they empty the coffee machines too. Other resorts we stayed at Starbucks was open til 8 or 9 and coffee was always available with the free refillable mug Would we stay here again, yes, but based on what suits us best, surfside is a better choice simply because of access to I drive and coffee!!

Really enjoyed my stay. Bed was quite comfortable. A little firm. Room was lovely. Had a king bed with couch. The view from the window were fab. I had a standard room. Facilities in room were good. Not many places to store your suitcase. The hotel was very much aimed at adults which I really liked. Nice pool and loved its private entrance to volcano bay. It was a little noisy. Had loud air conditioning unit outside which sometimes wok me up at night. Really enjoyed my stay and would consider staying again in the future.

So I went with low expectations trying an onsite Universal hotel versus many years doing Disney. I was pleasantly surprised by my stay at Aventura hotel. The staff needs a shout out because they were excellent. Especially Yareleys at front desk, very attentive to our needs. The two bartenders; Michael and Victor. Thanks for making me and my wife’s anniversary special.