Everything you need to know about Universal's Aventura Hotel

The Aventura Hotel provides an economical option for your Universal experience. With its lively modern ambiance, the hotel offers splendid vistas of all three Universal Orlando theme parks, as well as Disney and Orlando, from its breathtaking rooftop restaurant, Bar 17 Bistro.

This Universal Orlando "prime value" category resort offers exceptional value but does not include Universal Express Passes; these must be purchased separately with your tickets. I appreciate the fantastic pool, cleanliness, and the effortless navigation around the property. Its boutique-style layout enhances convenience. Ideal for budget-conscious families, this resort ensures an enjoyable stay for all.

Aventura Hotel has a few different room categories:

Standard Rooms: 314 square feet of rooms with separate bath and vanity areas, great amenities, and the option to upgrade to a Skyline View for views from the highest floors of the tower.

Deluxe Rooms: 395 square feet of rooms with separate bath and vanity areas, great amenities, and the option to upgrade to a Skyline View for views from the highest floors of the tower.

Kids Suites: 575 square foot room sleeps 5 and features a special interior area for the kids that includes two twin beds. The separate area offers a king bed and a couch that converts into a deluxe bed. Upgrade to a Skyline View for views from the highest floors of the tower.

Dining at Aventura Hotel

• Bar 17: Rooftop bar and restaurant with views of all 3 parks

• Urban Pantry: Food hall with high-quality dining options with different themes and a rotation selection of international dishes

• barVentura: Lobby bar

• Bar Sol: Hotel pool bar

• Starbucks

• Refillable Souvenir Cup: Guests can purchase refillable souvenir cups at the resort.

When staying on Universal property, you will receive exclusive hotel guest benefits:

• Early Park Admission to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and Universal’s Volcano Bay one hour before the theme parks open (valid theme park admission required)

• Resort-wide charging privileges with your room key

• Complimentary resort merchandise delivery purchased to your hotel

• Kids age 17 and under stay Free

• Accommodations are available for up to five people
  

When staying at Aventura Hotel you can also enjoy other amenities during your stay:

• Safety Deposit Box (Found in the closet of your room)

• Pack ‘n Plays and Cribs are Complimentary by request

• Universal Orlando Vacation Planning Center: A ticket desk and kiosk are located in the resort lobby to assist guests with Universal information, purchasing tickets to Universal theme parks and other area attractions, and retrieving pre-purchased tickets. (Hours of operation are 7:00 AM – 8 PM)

• Laundromats: Guest laundry rooms are located on floors four, eight, and twelve in each tower

• Package Shipping/Delivery: Guests can have packages shipped from and received at the hotel. The front desk charges a fee for receiving, handling, and/or storing your packages.

• Temporary Luggage Storage at Bell Services

• Call RELAY! Forget your toothbrush, toothpaste or need more towels? Simply go to the iPad in your room and select what you would like to be delivered. A few minutes later your phone will ring and Relay will be there at the door with your items!

Recreation at Aventura Hotel

• Pool & Pool Activities

• The pool includes a splash zone for kids.

• A firepit to enjoy at the end of the day

• Complimentary state-of-the-art fitness center.

Pool hopping is allowed when staying at Aventura Hotel. Loews Sapphire Falls and Cabana Bay Beach Resort are within walking distance, making it super easy to visit another pool location! When visiting a different resort, head to the Concierge desk (or front desk) and let them know you’re staying at a different hotel. You will show your room key and they will give you an Amenity Key to be used for your time at their pool. Note: If you are staying at Endless Summer Resort, you cannot pool hop to another location. You can only use the pools at those hotels.

Shopping

Universal Orlando Resort Store: This is the official resort store on the property and offers guest necessities and more. This is located in the hotel lobby.

Parking and Transportation

On-Site Transportation

Guests can use the complimentary shuttles to get to CityWalk and the parks. A shuttle arrives at the resort about every 15 minutes and is available for guests right outside the resort lobbies.

Walking Paths are also available from Aventura Hotel to CityWalk and the Parks in 15 min

The Water Taxi is also available from the Sapphire Falls resort with just a quick walk next door, through the lobby, down to the first floor, then out the back door by Amatista Cookhouse™

Guests can also use the complimentary shuttle available outside the resort lobbies to get to Volcano Bay Water Park OR use the dedicated walking path from Aventura that will take you right to Universal’s Volcano Bay.

Resort Parking

If a guest parks their car at Aventura Hotel, there is a nightly parking fee ( subject to change ) on Feb 2024 of $21/car (plus tax) that will be charged when you check out. Aventura Hotel does not offer valet parking.

I strongly suggest considering Universal Orlando's Aventura Hotel, particularly if you're aiming to keep costs down and excitement high!