Robin Calandra
Aventura was a wonderful stay. Staff was great from check in to housekeeping to the urban pantry, pizza and they have a wonderful gift shop. Room was wonderful, view was amazing, we could watch the fireworks from our room. Control settings for the lights right from the tablet. Shower was also very nice. Option for pizza delivery was good, we didn't use it, but great option. Bus for parks and Epic, right out side, close to sapphire if you desire to go there as well. Great hotel.
Frank Medeiros
I was here for a conference and this was an excellent hotel. The food was good enough, but there is so much more so close. The bars and staff were fantastic and I really liked Bar 17 for the view and great Korean Fusion. I also loved the choice of a shuttle to City Walk, or even better, taking the Garden Walk which comes right into City Walk next to Margaritaville. Highly recommended.
Ryan Orlosky
A positive experience, but room comfort was not great. Check in was easy, with no wait for our visit in February 2026. After check in, we easily got our park passes. The hotel lobby was sleek and open, with several food options and a convenient Starbucks. We appreciated the easy bus access to the parks. There were plenty of elevators and we never had to wait long. Our room was quite tight with an odd glass barrier between the bathroom sink and the beds. Although the pillows were OK, the bed linens were quite thin/cheap. The blankets were straight from a hospital, including the towels/washcloths. You could tell they went cheap on the construction of this hotel, including the finishes of the bathroom with plastic instead of tile. Housekeeping only cleans your room every other day... another cost cutting effort. The website noted that the pools were heated... not so much. In colder seasons, the hot tub is an option or the pool is more like a cold plunge. With the express pass, the early entry benefit is not really necessary.
Pros - Early park entry, Starbucks, food options inside the hotel
Cons - Comfort of room, overall value compared to non-Universal branded hotels
Chris Dominguez
Aventura Hotel definitely holds its own when it comes to the Universal Orlando resort lineup. It offers a sleek, sophisticated atmosphere that feels like a breath of fresh air compared to some of the more themed properties. Even at the entry level tier, the rooms are impressive and feature modern day technology that is incredibly intuitive. Being able to control the lights and TV from a tablet adds a high end touch that you do not always expect at this price point.
The logistics of the stay were just as smooth. The parking garage is notably spacious, providing plenty of room for even the largest vehicles, which is a rare find. Once inside, the lobby offers a quiet and relaxed environment with several great options for food and drinks. It never felt overwhelmed by crowds, making it a perfect spot to decompress after a long day. Plus, when you look at the rates, the pricing is very competitive and offers great value compared to the other hotels on the property.
The staff also deserves a shout out for being prompt and genuinely friendly during every interaction we had. However, the one major caveat is that Aventura does not include Unlimited Express Passes for the parks. Because those passes are so essential for maximizing your time at Universal, we chose to limit our stay here to just one night. We eventually transitioned over to one of the premier hotels that includes those perks as part of the room rate.
Overall, Aventura is a fantastic choice if you are looking for a calm and modern experience without the frantic energy of a typical theme park resort. While it is a beautiful hotel, the lack of park benefits means it works better as a short stay or a home base for those who do not mind waiting in standard lines.
MaKayla Clark
The rooms were clean, and the staff was kind and always willing to assist. Room needs were met quickly. Our room had wonderful water pressure for showers and the water got hot. So nice! The beds were clean and comfortable as well, and the atmosphere was calm. We had an issue with the kitchen downstairs running out of most food items one night during our stay (it was a busy time) and the on-site coffee shop closed an hour earlier than stated one afternoon. Aside from this, the room itself and views were great. We had a good stay!
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