These guest rooms are small and nondescript, so there’s really not a ton to say about them. (Perhaps you’ll have to squint a lot, but that’s what it reminded me of for some odd reason.) If you squint a bit, it almost looks like the building Tom Cruise climbed in Mission Impossible: Ghost Protocol. During peak times, there were buses stacked one right after the other, making the wait time minimal.īefore we turn to the other amenities, let’s take a look at the guest rooms in Universal’s Aventura Hotel.Ībove is a wide look that shows off almost the entire thing, including the building curvature outside. During our stays at Universal Orlando, we typically found there was a bus nearly every 5-10 minutes or less. These are usually shared with Cabana Bay Beach Resort, which is located directly across the street from Aventura.īuses can be crowded during prime times, but they’re also incredibly frequent. The walkway really only gets the edge if you’re staying at Sapphire Falls (or closer), but being in control of your destiny or just enjoying a stroll can be nice.Īs suggested above, Universal’s Aventura Hotel has shuttle buses that provide access to Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, and CityWalk. In our experience, the buses have always been faster than walking from Aventura or Cabana Bay. I personally find the Garden Walk to the parks to be lovely and something of a hidden gem, but it’s about a 20 minute walk and the route can be slightly confusing. Speaking of location, there’s a walking path that connects Universal’s Aventura Hotel to Sapphire Falls, Royal Pacific, and then the Garden Walk to Islands of Adventure and Universal Studios Florida via CityWalk. Those are significant factors that further muddy the already imperfect comparison. As far as pricing comparisons go, Universal’s Aventura Hotel is cheaper than Disney’s All Star Resorts for the vast majority of dates, and it blows those out of the water.Īventura is also closer and more convenient to the parks than all of the above Walt Disney World hotels. Aside from a few key features and amenities, Aventura is mostly a modern, utilitarian hotel–and it doesn’t pretend to be anything more.Īlong with that, Aventura is also considerably cheaper–less than half the price of Gran Destino or the Swan Reserve for most dates. The rooms are smaller and humbler, the design is more minimal, and it’s just a more barebones hotel overall. Universal’s Aventura Hotel is definitely not as nice either of those. Another would be the Swan Reserve, the new wing of the Swan and Dolphin. This is probably as good of a place as any for a comparison to Walt Disney World hotels, and the obvious one is Gran Destino Tower. (I guess the Starbucks is also pretty consistent everywhere.) Aside from the last one on the list, all of these are inferior to their counterparts at other Universal Orlando hotels. It also has some dining options: Starbucks in the lobby, Bar Sol by the pool, BarVentura in the lobby, the Urban Pantry food court, and Bar 17 Bistro on the rooftop. None of these require much commentary, so we’ll sprinkle in photos of each throughout this review. In terms of specific amenities, Universal’s Aventura Hotel has a pool and splash zone for kids, fitness center, and Universal Studios Store. This is evident in an array of offerings, like the in-room televisions, bars, rooftop viewing deck, and just the general composition of the tower. Which is to say that Universal’s Aventura Hotel is more no-frills and no-fuss, while having some of the hallmarks of a convention hotel. It’s not where Goldman Sachs (or even Comcast) is hosting its executives, but I could see a Buc-ee’s bash here. Not a super fancy one–more like a mid-tier one. I’d describe Aventura as a crisp and clean convention hotel. Nevertheless, some of that description of Universal’s Aventura Hotel is pretty accurate. Despite Walt Disney World’s repeated claims of things being magical, I’ve never seen a bunny materialize out of thin air there. Some of that might be a bit of a stretch, but that’s the nature of marketing. It’s your chill zone, your party place, your hangout, your refuge. Officially, it’s a “modern and stylish place to stay.” The hotel offers great views that are “underscored by a design that is vibrant, free-flowing and calming. Universal’s Aventura Hotel doesn’t really have one. This review shares room photos, info about amenities, pros & cons, and how it stack up to other Universal Orlando and Walt Disney World resorts.īeing a theme park blog, we usually start these hotel reviews with a discussion of theme. Aventura Hotel offers budget to moderately priced accommodations within walking distance of Universal Studios Florida & Islands of Adventure theme parks.