PORTOFINO BAY RESORT

Relax in surroundings inspired by the beauty, romance and charm of the picturesque seaside village of Portofino, Italy. With its beautifully appointed rooms and suites, tempting outdoor cafes and shops dot and a piazza around a serene harbor, the Portofino Bay will have you believing you are in the heart of Italy.  

The resort will feature standard rooms with two queen beds and will accommodate up to five guests with a rollaway bed.  King bed standard rooms sleep three with a rollaway. Standard guest rooms are 450 square feet and come in garden or bay views.  Standard rooms feature marble accents and custom Italian furniture.   Deluxe rooms are 490 square feet and are offered in two queen beds (sleeps 5 with rollaway) and a king bed (sleeps 3 with rollaway).  Guests can upgrade to Club Level Guest Rooms which are an amazing 490 square feet and come in either a two queen or king configuration.  Club Level guests receive concierge service and access to the Portofino Club Lounge.  One Bedroom Villa Suites offers a 640 square feet living space that includes a sleeper sofa, casual seating, a kitchenette and a dining area.  The living space connects to a Club Deluxe Bay View bedroom that is available in a two queen (sleeps 7 with a rollaway) or one king configuration (sleeps 5 with a rollaway).   Two Bedroom Villa Suites are 1,600 square foot of total space and have two bedrooms - either in a two queen or king configuration - and sleep up to ten guests with a rollaway.  The Governatore Suite is 2,265 suite with a master bedroom, separate living room overlooking the harbor, dining room, office and kitchenette and sleeps three guests with a rollaway.  You can add a classic double queen bedroom to the suite for a total guest capacity of 7.   The Presidente Suite  is 2,725 square foot suite and offers a master bedroom featuring a walk-in closet, bathroom with separate tub and shower, dining and conference area, kitchenette and living space. The Presidente Suite sleeps up to 3 guests.  Guests can add three additional classic double queen bedrooms to sleep up to 17 guests in a 4,195 square feet suite.

This resort will offer amazing Italian inspired dining options including Mama Della's Ristorante, where hospitality is tradition and features authentic Italian cooking for breakfast, lunch and dinner and strolling musicians.  Bice Ristorante offers Northern Italian dishes and superb service in an elegant setting.  Fresh pasta is rolled daily.  Trattoria del Porto is a full service casual restaurant offering family friendly fare with a touch of Italian charm for breakfast, lunch and dinner. You can dine indoors or outdoors overlooking the bay.  The Thirsty Fish is a waterfront bar overlooking the harbor featuring champagne, beer, wine, cocktails and small appetizers.   Splendido's is located poolside and offers burgers, sandwiches, and more along with specialty drinks.  At Gelateria you can snack on gelato, milkshakes, smoothies and more, along with specialty coffee and espresso.

The Beach Pool is the main pool at the resort and features a Roman aqueduct themed water slide, sandy beach, adjacent kids' pool, two jacuzzis and cabanas.  The Villa Pool is a bit more exclusive and serene and offers cabana rentals and upgraded lounge chairs.  Cabanas include a ceiling fan, refrigerator, phone and plasma TV.  The Hillside Pool offers more privacy for quiet relaxation.  Poolside activities are where the fun is.  From pingpong tournaments, water balloon tosses, pool basketball, hula hoop contests, bocce ball, and arts and crafts, you are sure to find something for everyone.  The Game (Not) Over Arcade is located near the Beach Pool.  At Mandara Spa you can indulge in pampering skin care, body treatments, hair and nail care, massages, a complimentary fitness center, and exclusive steam and sauna facilities. 

Each evening at sunset, the lobby comes to ife with a complimentary showcase of classic opera and "popera" favorites.  During Harbor Nights, you can enjoy live music and traditional opera as you sip wine and sample gourmet fare.  Portofino Bay also offers wedding services.

Enjoy the exclusive benefits of staying in Universal, including Early Park Admission to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter up to one hour before the parks open (valid theme park admission required).   Preferred category also provides complimentary water taxi transportation, complimentary Universal Express Unlimited passes (one per guest), and priority seating at select theme park and City Walk restaurants.

 Live like a rock star and savor the perks of rock ‘n’ roll royalty with impeccable surroundings, posh laid-back style and show-stopping service.  This hotel is designed with a California-style mission inspired by classic rock music featuring a palm-lined swimming pool featuring underwater music, rock memorabilia and live music.

The resort will feature standard rooms with two queen beds and will accommodate up to five guests with a rollaway bed.  Standard guest rooms are 375 square feet and come in standard or pool.  Deluxe guest rooms come in two configuations: king bed and a pullout sofa (sleeps 4 - 400 square feet) or two queen beds and a pullout couch (sleeps 5 -500 square feet).  Deluxe guest rooms have a separate bath with a shower/tub and double sink. Each guest room comes with a mini refrigerator.

This resort will offer amazing dining experiences including The Kitchen, a hot hangout featuring amped-up American favorites for serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.   The Palm is a famous New York steakhouse featuring an Italian-inspired menu of steaks, lobster, and drinks for dinner.  Emack & Bolio's Marketplace waas born in a Boston basement as an after hours hangout for touring musicians and is the place for ice cream, smooties, and coffee.  Velvet Bar is located in the lobby and offers tasty appetizers and live music.  The Beachclub is a bar and grill that offers both a restaurant and poolside service, featuring frozen cocktails, fountain drinks, appetizers and more.

The resort pool is a 12,000 square foot pool featuring an underwater sound system, 260-foot waterslide, two hot tubs, real sand beach and volleyball court.  You can play by the pool with ping pong tournaments, water balloon tosses, pool basketball, hula hoop contests, and arts and crafts.  Wine Riffs is a multisensory six course experience (extra cost) featuring food, wine and music.  Each month the hotel hosts Velvet Sessions where you can attend a personal, up-close rock concert where you can enjoy finger foods and fun cocktails.  The Sound of Your Stay allows you to choose from 20 different Fender guitars that can be delivered to your room (down payment and loan agreement required).  You can also rent a Crosley turntable and your choice of 10 iconic records to listen to.

Enjoy the exclusive benefits of staying in Universal, including Early Park Admission to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter up to one hour before the parks open (valid theme park admission required).   Preferred category also provides complimentary water taxi transportation.  Premier Hotel guests can take advantage of Priority Seating at select theme park restaurants and CityWalk.

Get swept away to at this South Seas retreat filled with tropical wonders, exotic food and carefree fun. A lagoon-style pool surrounded by a white sand beach and palms invites you to escape to your happy place in the sun. Innovative food and drinks will bring the rest of your senses into a state of relaxation. Mingle in a laid-back lounge in Polynesian paradise. 

The resort will feature standard rooms with two queen beds and will accommodate up to five guests with a rollaway bed.  King bed rooms accomodate up to three guests with a rollaway.  Jurassic World Kid Suites are an inpressive 670 square feet and offer a king bed in one bedroom and the kids have their own bedroom with two twin beds.  Jurassic World Kid Suites sleep 5 guests with a rollaway.   Club Level Rooms come with the additional benefit of private concierge service, complimentary breakfast, and evening beer and wine.  Club Level Guest Rooms are available with two queen beds and will accommodate up to five guests with a rollaway bed.  King bed rooms accomodate up to three guests with a rollaway.    One Bedroom Hospitality Suites are 670 square feet come with a sitting room and dining room.  The One Bedroom Suites sleep five (king bed and pullout sofa) to eight guests (two queen beds and pullout sofa) (with a rollaway).  The Two Bedroom Royal Hospitaly Suite offers one bedroom with two queen beds and another with one king bed.  In the living area is a pullout sofa for additional guests.  This suite has 670  square feet of living space plus a 355 square foot Club King and Double Queen rooms for a total space of 1,380 square feet.  At an expansive 1,340 square feet, the Presidential Suite features a king bed and sleeps 3 with a rollaway.  Guests can expand by adding a second or third club room and can sleep up to 11 (adding two double queen club rooms).  The Presidential Suite has a large dining and conference area, kitchen, and oversized bath.

This resort will offer great amazing dining choices including Islands Dining Room, a Polynesian-inspired restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and a specialty Pan Asian menu for dinner.   Jake's American Bar is a full service bar that pays homage to the fabled South Seas explorer Jake McNally.  Guests can toast his adventures with cocktails, appetizers and a limited menu.  Orchid Court Lounge & Sushi Bar features an inventive of sushi, sashimi, salads and appetizers served along with Japanese whiskeys, sake and beer.  The lobby marketplace of Tuk Tuk Market offers coffee, breakfast items, pastries and the famous Tuk Tarts, plus to-go sandwiches, wok bowls, ice cream and gelato.  Bula Bar & Grille is a casual poolside eatery serving food and tropical drinks with a fruity flare.

The resort offers a lagoon style pool with a white sand beach.  The palm tree lined pool area features two hot tubs.  Kids will love Royal Bali Sea - an interactive water play area.  Guests can rent cabanas that feature ceiling fans, phone, TV, and a stocked mini fridge.  The resorts offers poolside activities such as ping pong tournaments, Bingo, trivia games, interactive dance activities, hula hoop contests, and arts and crafts.  The Wantilan Luau offers authentic Polynesian food and a spectacular luau experience (additional cost).  The resort also has a game room, fitness center, and offers wedding services.

Enjoy the exclusive benefits of staying in Universal, including Early Park Admission to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter up to one hour before the parks open (valid theme park admission required).   Preferred category also provides complimentary water taxi transportation.  Guests of Premier resorts have priority seating at select restaurants in the theme parks and CityWalk.