Welcome to Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando
Here at Loews Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal Orlando Resort, fun gets an Italian accent—and everyone gets to have an unforgettable time. Since our property is located bayside, right on the grounds of Universal Orlando, the thrills couldn’t be any closer. Nestled along the water, with details like cobblestone streets and towering Italian cypress trees just like the seaside town of Portofino, Italy, you’ll swear you’re actually in Europe. But the magic doesn’t stop there. Guests of our Italian-themed hotel in Orlando receive exclusive theme park benefits that will make your time at Universal Orlando even sweeter, or as the Italians say, dolce. After hours of excitement at the parks, come back to the hotel and take the time to sip an espresso or enjoy a creamy gelato in our Harbor Piazza as you listen to live music. It’s the perfect way to end the day.
Loews Portofino Bay Hotel—all the charm of Italy, with Florida sunshine and theme park fun guaranteed.
Hotel Highlights
- 750 guest rooms, including 45 suites
- Festive harbor piazza with Italian cars and scooters
- 3 themed swimming pools, including one with a giant Roman aqueduct slide
- Fitness center
- Supervised children's activity center
- 8 restaurants and lounges
- 42,000 square feet of richly appointed meeting space
Useful Information
- Check-In: 4pm
- You can check in by visiting the front desk upon arrival or by using the Universal Orlando Resort App for mobile check-in (available for reservations booked directly through Loews Hotels and linked to a Universal Account). Guests who complete mobile check-in must still stop by the front desk to pick up their room keys. A dedicated key pickup line is available for faster service, and you will automatically receive your Universal Express Unlimited^ passes in your Universal Account.
- Check-Out: 11am
- You can check out by calling the front desk, using your in-room TV, using the Chat Your Service feature, dropping your room key in the Express Check-Out box, using the Universal Orlando Resort App for mobile check-out (available for guests who have linked their reservation to their Universal Account and completed mobile check-in), or by visiting the front desk. Late check-out available at an additional charge.
- Age Requirements: Guests must be 21 years of age to book a hotel room and provide proper identification upon check-in.
- Overnight Guest Parking
- Self-Parking: $36* plus tax, per vehicle
- Overnight Valet: $45* plus tax, per vehicle
- * Rates are subject to change without notice.
- Business Center: Monday-Friday, 7am - 5:30pm
- All guestrooms are non-smoking
- Complimentary Wi-Fi in all public spaces and guestrooms
- Pack'n Play/Rollaways: Pack'n Plays are complimentary. Rollaways are available on a first-come, first-served basis for $35 plus tax per day (one rollaway allowed per room).
- Extra Person Charges: An additional charge of $55 per extra adult applies for more than 2 adult guests per room. Maximum occupancies may require a rollaway at an additional fee plus daily tax. Only one rollaway is allowed per room. Available on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Pet Policy: Pets are permitted for a $150 fee* in a pet-friendly room category (if you book a non-pet room, you’ll be reassigned one upon arrival) with no more than two pets in any one guest room. Please make arrangements with housekeeping for daily room cleaning during your stay. Dogs may be walked in designated places and are not allowed at pool, lounge, or restaurant areas. Should your pet’s behavior result in guest complaints, you may be asked to board your pet in an outside shelter. You must bring proof of your pet’s up-to-date vaccinations, as well as current records from a licensed veterinarian. Please note that club-level rooms do not participate in this program.
Standard Cancellation Policy
- 6 days or more days prior to arrival: Full Refund
- 0- 5 days prior to arrival: Charged one night's room rate plus tax
PLEASE NOTE: Deposits are forfeited if guest checks out of the hotel prior to the check-out date.
Terms + Conditions
Universal Orlando Resort Hotel guests enjoy the most exclusive theme park benefits. Guest(s) of Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, Hard Rock Hotel®, and Loews Royal Pacific Resort can enjoy shorter wait times at participating rides and attractions in Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure with FREE^ Universal Express Unlimited. Benefit is not valid at Universal Volcano Bay or Universal Epic Universe.
^Valid theme park admission required. Valid only at participating rides and attractions in Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure, during normal theme park operating hours. Not valid at Universal Volcano Bay or at Universal Epic Universe. Excludes separately ticketed events. Park-to-Park admission required to board the Hogwarts Express. Benefit is non-transferable and valid only for guests of Loews Royal Pacific Resort, Hard Rock Hotel® and Loews Portofino Bay Hotel, for the number of guests staying in the room for the length of hotel stay. Express ride access is a separate line with a shorter wait time (when compared to the estimated wait time of the regular lines) at participating rides and attractions. Wait times are estimates that may vary due to weather, demand, and downtime and are not guaranteed. Present valid room key card (or other authorized Express validation) to the attendant upon entering the Express queue for a participating ride and attraction. Parks, attractions, wait/operational times, and benefits are subject to substitutions, changes, availability, capacity, and/or cancellation without notice, and not guaranteed. Additional restrictions apply.