Universal's Islands of Adventure is one of three distinct theme parks located within the Universal Studios Orlando Resort. The theme park is an "island" in that it is surrounded on three sides by a lake, with access available only by crossing Universal's bridge or traveling on a boat from a Universal hotel. Featuring rides, interactive attractions, shows and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Islands of Adventure is a theme park designed for visitors of all ages. Guests will find a number of nearby hotels.
On-Site Family-Friendly Hotel
The Loews Portofino Bay Hotel is a AAA-four diamond hotel, an accommodation within Universal's Islands of Adventure theme park. The hotel was inspired by Italy, with many aspects of the property's architecture built to resemble the Italian Riviera. Guests will find three on-site pools, including the beach pool, with a sandy beach and water slide for guests of all ages, and the villa and hillside pools, both for adults only. All rooms within the hotel are equipped with custom duvet covers with white goose-down inserts; each room overlooks either the bay, pools or the garden. Kids suites are available as adjoining rooms to their parents and are inspired by Dr. Seuss. Loews Portofino provides eight Italian restaurants and lounges on property, including Mama Deila's Ristorante and the Trattoria del Porto. Guests staying at this hotel can enjoy the theme park's complimentary package delivery service, which delivers items bought within the Islands of Adventure park directly to your room.
On-Site Rock 'n' Roll Hotel
The Hard Rock Hotel is a AAA-four diamond award-winning property located within the Universal Studios premises. Throughout the resort, more than $1 million worth of rock 'n' roll memorabilia fills the public areas. Hard Rock has a 12,000-square-foot pool, complete with a beach, an underwater sound system to pipe music into the water and a family-friendly movie of the week playing on select evenings with the weather permitting. The hotel also features a game room, golf access and Camp Lil' Rock, a supervised children's activity center for kids to spend time when adults want "alone" time. The hotel hosts five restaurants, including The Kitchen and Palm Restaurant, with room service available 24 hours a day.
On-Site Hotel With a Luau & Hula Dancing
The Loews Royal Pacific Resort is a AAA-four diamond property located within the Universal Studios property and walking distance from the Islands of Adventure theme park. All rooms within the resort feature views of one of Universal's theme parks, the hotel's pool area or gardens, with specialty rooms available for children designed in a Jurassic Park theme. The hotel has a lagoon-style swimming pool surrounded by palm trees and a beach, with hula and fire dancers presenting a Wantilan Luau on select nights. Loews Royal Pacific offers six restaurants on-property including Islands and Emeril's Tchoup Chop, with room service available 24 hours a day. Kids at the resort can enjoy the "Loews Loves Kids'" program where they can access special menus, supervised recreational programs and are presented with a welcoming gift upon arrival.
Park Entrance Hotel
The Doubletree Orlando is a AAA-three diamond hotel located at the entrance of the Universal Studios theme park, and a short shuttle drive from Islands of Adventure. Guest rooms at the hotel feature floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Universal theme park or pool area, with all rooms featuring the Sweet Dreams plush-top bedding. The hotel features four restaurants and lounges, including Pompano's Restaurant and the Palm Court Deli, a Starbucks available in the lobby and room service available during lunch and dinner hours. The hotel provides special children's menus and activities for younger guests, along with babysitting services upon request for an additional charge.
Hollywood-Themed Hotel
The Four Points hotel is a AAA three-diamond award-winning facility located just over a mile from Universal Studios Orlando. The property is designed as an early Hollywood Studio-themed hotel, complete with film memorabilia lining the walls in the lobby and checkerboard tiles on the lobby floor. All rooms within the hotel feature views of either the Universal Orlando theme parks, downtown Orlando or the Four Points outdoor pool area. Guests of all ages can enjoy the on-site game room complete with arcade games and the complimentary shuttle service providing transportation to-and-from the Universal Studios theme parks. The hotel is home to the Tropical Palms restaurant that serves American favorites, the Oasis Lounge and the Tropical Breezes Pool Bar, with other dining options located nearby at the Millennium Mall, a short distance from the Four Points.
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